Late Journalist Jody Porter, Centennial College Alum, Honored Posthumously with Premier’s Award – NetNewsLedger

November 30, 2023

THUNDER BAY – NEWS – In a poignant tribute to a remarkable journalist, the late Jody Porter, an esteemed alumna of Centennial College, has been posthumously awarded the Premier’s Award in the Creative Arts and Design category. The prestigious recognition was bestowed upon Porter at the annual gala celebrating outstanding Ontario college graduates, held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.

A Legacy of Distinguished Journalism

Jody Porter, a former senior reporter at CBC Thunder Bay, and an editor of Wawatay News was renowned for her unwavering commitment to reporting on social justice issues affecting Indigenous communities.

The Premier’s Award is a testament to Jody Porter’s decades-long career in journalism, marked by numerous accolades, including the Debwewin Citation from the Anishinabek Nation for her exceptional reporting on First Nations issues. Porter’s journey in journalism began with her graduation from Centennial College’s print journalism program in 1993.

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