In recognition of his exceptional career in science broadcasting and commitment to informing Canadians about the climate change crisis, The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is recognizing David Suzuki with its annual CJF Tribute. He will receive the honour at the CJF Awards ceremony on June 7 at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
The annual CJF Tribute recognizes media luminaries who have made an exceptional journalistic impact on the international stage. Past recipients include André Picard, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Anna Maria Tremonti, Nobelist Maria Ressa, Jodi Kantor with Megan Twohey, Jake Tapper, Tina Brown with Sir Harold Evans, and Malcolm Gladwell.
Presenting the award is internationally renowned Canadian photographer Ed Burtynsky.
“There are few Canadians as prolific as David Suzuki when it comes to bringing climate news and ecological knowledge to the forefront of public consciousness,” says Ed Burtynsky. “Both a champion and a steward of the landscapes I myself hold dear, it is an immense honour to be able to present him with the CJF Tribute at this year’s Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards.”
Visit the CJF Awards site for details on the June 7 ceremony.
An award-winning geneticist and broadcaster, Suzuki helped launch and host the long-running CBC Radio program Quirks and Quarks in 1975. In 1979, he became the host of CBC television’s The Nature of Things, a science documentary series that continues to air new episodes. From 1969 to 2001, Suzuki was a faculty member at the University of British Columbia, receiving numerous awards for his work, including a UNESCO prize for science and a UN Environment Program medal. He was also named Companion of the Order of Canada in 2006.
“Dr. Suzuki is known internationally as a fearless warrior for the environment,” says Bob Ezrin, legendary music producer and CJF board member. “His unrivalled skill as a communicator and his brilliant use of media to get this most important message out to the world make him the perfect honouree. No issue is more crucial now than the health of our habitat, and no one has been more effective at focusing our attention on that than David Suzuki.”
Matt Galloway host of CBC Radio’s The Current will emcee this year’s CJF Awards Ceremony.
Right on and congratulations to Mr.David Suzuki for winning the CJF.
A well spoken gentleman was well he has inspired so many youth to continuing their education and eventually going to post secondary.
Mr Suzuki is the perfect example, for the phrase of “lead by example”.,or “Be a leader not a follower”.
Way to go Mr. Suzuki and well deserved.
Kindest Regards,
Teresa Barager
Of Huntsville,On.