The Canadian Ethnic Media Association Celebrates its
47th Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence
Continuous Webcast Launch:  Friday, June 26, 2026
UPDATE:    Broadcast Air-Dates

TORONTO, June 25, 2026 /CNW/ - The Canadian Ethnic Media Association is proud to present its 47th Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence webcast on the eve of Canadian Multiculturalism Day, Friday, June 26, at 7 p.m. ET.  Buoyed by the success of its ongoing virtual production of its prestigious awards, CEMA returns this year with its 6^th online presentation, bigger and better than ever!

CEMA's online production will be further seen in the weeks following the webcast thanks to television broadcast agreements struck with TLN Media Group, OMNI Television, CHEK Media, Victoria, B.C, and Merit TV.  Here are the dates and times confirmed by our broadcast partners:

MERIT TV CANADA
Saturday June 27, 2026  17:00 MST  19:00 EST
Sunday June 28, 2026    19:00 MST  21:00 EST
Monday June 29, 2026    14:00 MST  16:00 EST

CHEK MEDIA
Saturday July 4, 2026     15:00 PST  12:00 EST

TLN
Sunday July 5, 2025        07:00 AM EST 

OMNI TELEVISION
OMNI BC, OMNI Alberta, OMNI 2                     
Sunday July 12, 2026       06:00 PM     (in all markets )

CEMA Chair, Madeline Ziniak, C.M., O.Ont. is pleased the organization was able to mount its much anticipated annual recognition of Canada's multicultural community media. "The 47th Annual Awards of Journalistic Excellence continues to platform Canada's best in the ethnic media landscape and to emphasize its importance to Canadian audiences".

The Canadian Ethnic Media Association is happy to welcome the return of Ontario Creates as the Sponsor of the 47th Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence.  Ontario Creates is an agency of the Government of Ontario that facilitates economic development, investment and collaboration in Ontario's creative industries including the music, book, magazine, film, television and interactive digital media sectors. ontariocreates.ca

CEMA is also pleased to acknowledge important partnerships with Cision – Canada News Wire; and AllinBrand for their continuous support and assistance in facilitating our year-long endeavours.

Website:  www.canadianethnicmedia.com 

SOURCE Canadian Ethnic Media Association