About The Atlantic Journalism Awards

The Atlantic Journalism Awards (AJAs) was started in 1981 to honour journalistic excellence and achievement in print and electronic news in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland/Labrador.

Hundreds of journalists have been honoured since the inception of the AJAs. Today a volunteer Board of Directors representing a wide range of news outlets directs the AJAs. The program is funded by a number of partners and contributors. Judging is conducted by independent panels of judges and the awards are presented at a gala awards ceremony in the spring.

New AJAs Team

2025 Board of Directors

Board Chair: Crystal Murray, President Advocate Media Inc.
Vice-Chair: Keith Gosse, Multimedia Journalist, The Telegram
Secretary: Pauline Dakin, Asst. Professor and Graduate Coordinator, University of King's College
Trevor Adams, Senior Editor and Copy Chief, Metro Guide Publishing
Skye Bryden-Blom, News Anchor Global News
Evan Careen, Investigator, Office of the Citizen's Representatives, Government Newfoundland and Labrador
Jamie Gilies, Chair of the Department of Journalism and Communications, St. Thomas University
Peter Gullage, Retired journalist
Molly MacNaughton, Journalist, CBC
Laurel Munroe, Senior Director Communications and Public Relations, Dalhousie University
Trina Roache, Assit. Professor, University of Kings College
Bradley Works, Learning Manager/Instructor Journalism & Communications, Holland College
Wayne Young, Retired Learning Manager/Instructor Journalism & Communications, Holland College