Toronto Star Achieves Triple Win at National Newspaper Awards
Toronto Star wins three National Newspaper Awards
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The Toronto Star secured three awards at the 2025 National Newspaper Awards, including the inaugural Innovation in Journalism Award for a new election data sourcing technology. The ceremony took place at the Delta Hotel in Toronto, recognizing outstanding contributions from various news organizations across Canada.
- 01Toronto Star won three awards at the 2025 National Newspaper Awards.
- 02Cody Gault and Lucas Timmons received the Innovation in Journalism Award for their election data technology.
- 03Marco Chown Oved was honored for his investigative work on Tesla's exploitation of a government rebate program.
- 04Nathan Pilla received the Digital Storytelling Award for transformative digital journalism.
- 05The Canadian Press won Project of the Year for its coverage of the Ring of Fire region.
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The Toronto Star celebrated a significant achievement at the 2025 National Newspaper Awards, winning three prestigious awards, including the inaugural Innovation in Journalism Award for a groundbreaking election data sourcing technology developed by Cody Gault and Lucas Timmons. Their automated natural language search engine provided real-time data for all 343 ridings in Canada during the recent election, addressing a critical gap in coverage. Editor-in-chief Nicole MacIntyre highlighted the importance of recognizing journalism's impact in a challenging year. Marco Chown Oved also earned accolades for exposing how Tesla exploited the federal government's electric vehicle rebate program, while Nathan Pilla received the Digital Storytelling Award for a portfolio showcasing innovative digital journalism. The gala, held at the Delta Hotel in Toronto, featured a total of 927 entries from 77 news organizations, with the Globe and Mail leading with 19 nominations and eight wins. Other notable winners included Carrie Tait of the Globe and Mail, who was named Journalist of the Year, and the Canadian Press, which won Project of the Year for its in-depth coverage of the Ring of Fire region in Northern Ontario.
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The recognition of the Toronto Star highlights the importance of innovative journalism in enhancing public awareness and accountability, especially in political coverage.
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