TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Journalists for Free Expression is proud to announce the recipients of the Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award and the Arnold Amber Award for Investigative Journalism, presented at CJFE's 23rd Fundraising Gala: A Night to Honour Courageous Reporting on February 15. Canadian Journalists for Free Expression logo (CNW Group/Canadian Journalists for Free Expression)The Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award was presented to journalists Saba Eitizaz (Toronto Star), Erica Ifill (The Hill Times), and Rachel Gilmore (Global TV), on behalf of all female Canadian journalists fighting back against misogyny and online abusers. The Arnold Amber Award for Investigative Journalism, sponsored by CWA Canada, was presented to TSN investigative journalist Rick Westhead. Story continuesAbout CJFECanadian Journalists for Free Expression defends free expression and those with the courage to seek and report the truth. For further information, please contact:Amanda PanacciMedia ProfileM: (647) 500 5752amanda.panacci@mediaprofile.comAlex ShinnanMedia ProfileM: (204) 558 2025alex.shinnan@mediaprofile.comSOURCE Canadian Journalists for Free ExpressionCisionView original content to download multimedia: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/February2023/16/c5996.html

Source: CBC News February 16, 2023 14:57 UTC