Recipients of 2007 Industry-Sponsored Scholarships

Ottawa, November 29, 2007 – Several talented students were recognized for their hard work and dedication on November 6 with the presentation of industry-sponsored scholarships at the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ (CAB) 81st Annual Convention.

The CAB Jim Allard Broadcast Journalism Scholarship was awarded to Mr. Kenyon Wallace, who is enrolled in the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University in Ottawa. Established in 1983 by the CAB in memory of T.J. Allard, this $2,500 scholarship recognizes students who “best combine academic achievement with natural talent.” Jim Allard was CAB Executive Vice-President from 1953 to 1973.

The BBM Canada Scholarship was awarded to Mr. Philippe Marcotte, a graduate student in the Department of Communications at Université Laval in Quebec City. Established in 1986, this $4,000 award is given to a student enrolled in a graduate studies program “to ensure that there will be an investment in the development of individuals, skilled and knowledgeable in research, who may be of future benefit to the Canadian broadcast industry.”

The Astral Media Scholarship was awarded to Mr. Philippe Orfali, a Journalism student at the Université du Québec à Montréal. This annual $5,000 scholarship is given to a Francophone student who is a member of a visible minority or who is Aboriginal and residing in Canada, and who is pursuing university studies in the area of broadcasting.

Additionally, Felicia Hsuen-Ling Yap of Calgary, Alberta, is the recipient of the Global Television Scholarship Award for a Canadian Visible Minority Student. This year’s recipient of the Global Television Aboriginal Peoples’ Internship Award is Morgan Barrett of Wilmer, British Columbia and Scott Best of Winnipeg, Manitoba is the recipient of the Global Television Scholarship-Internship Award for a Canadian Student with a Physical Disability. The Global Television Broadcasters of the Future Awards are a series of scholarships, internships and mentorship programs designed to encourage and aid talented and enthusiastic Canadians pursuing careers in Canadian broadcasting.

As well, the Ruth Hancock Scholarship Foundation announced that it awarded scholarships to three students: Sarah Glen; Carolyn Marie Smith; and Esteban Vargas. The CAB, the Broadcast Executives Society (BES) and the Canadian Association of Broadcast Representatives (CABR) sponsor the scholarships.

Every year, in collaboration with its members, the CAB offers scholarships to talented Canadian broadcasting and communications students. These prestigious scholarships help further students’ education and boost their prospects for an exciting, rewarding career in Canadian broadcasting.

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is the national voice of Canada’s private broadcasters, representing the vast majority of Canadian programming services, including private radio and television stations, networks, specialty, pay and pay-per-view services. The goal of the CAB is to represent and advance the interests of Canada’s private broadcasters in the social, cultural and economic fabric of the country.

Susan Tolusso
Director, Communications
(613) 233-4035 ext. 331
(stolusso@cab-acr.ca)



	for immediate release CAB SALUTES THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2007 INDUSTRY-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS Ottawa, November 29, 2007 – Several talented students were recognized for their hard work and dedication on November 6 with the presentation of industry-sponsored scholarships at the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ (CAB) 81st Annual Convention. The CAB Jim Allard Broadcast Journalism Scholarship was awarded to Mr. Kenyon Wallace, who is enrolled in the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University in Ottawa. Established in 1983 by the CAB in memory of T.J. Allard, this $2,500 scholarship recognizes students who “best combine academic achievement with natural talent.” Jim Allard was CAB Executive Vice-President from 1953 to 1973. The BBM Canada Scholarship was awarded to Mr. Philippe Marcotte, a graduate student in the Department of Communications at Université Laval in Quebec City. Established in 1986, this $4,000 award is given to a student enrolled in a graduate studies program “to ensure that there will be an investment in the development of individuals, skilled and knowledgeable in research, who may be of future benefit to the Canadian broadcast industry.” The Astral Media Scholarship was awarded to Mr. Philippe Orfali, a Journalism student at the Université du Québec à Montréal. This annual $5,000 scholarship is given to a Francophone student who is a member of a visible minority or who is Aboriginal and residing in Canada, and who is pursuing university studies in the area of broadcasting. Additionally, Felicia Hsuen-Ling Yap of Calgary, Alberta, is the recipient of the Global Television Scholarship Award for a Canadian Visible Minority Student. This year’s recipient of the Global Television Aboriginal Peoples’ Internship Award is Morgan Barrett of Wilmer, British Columbia and Scott Best of Winnipeg, Manitoba is the recipient of the Global Television Scholarship-Internship Award for a Canadian Student with a Physical Disability. The Global Television Broadcasters of the Future Awards are a series of scholarships, internships and mentorship programs designed to encourage and aid talented and enthusiastic Canadians pursuing careers in Canadian broadcasting. As well, the Ruth Hancock Scholarship Foundation announced that it awarded scholarships to three students: Sarah Glen; Carolyn Marie Smith; and Esteban Vargas. The CAB, the Broadcast Executives Society (BES) and the Canadian Association of Broadcast Representatives (CABR) sponsor the scholarships. Every year, in collaboration with its members, the CAB offers scholarships to talented Canadian broadcasting and communications students. These prestigious scholarships help further students’ education and boost their prospects for an exciting, rewarding career in Canadian broadcasting. The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is the national voice of Canada’s private broadcasters, representing the vast majority of Canadian programming services, including private radio and television stations, networks, specialty, pay and pay-per-view services. The goal of the CAB is to represent and advance the interests of Canada’s private broadcasters in the social, cultural and economic fabric of the country. - 30 - For more information, please contact: Susan Tolusso Director, Communications (613) 233-4035 ext. 331 (stolusso@cab-acr.ca)