Every year, the Toronto Star acknowledges the work produced by outstanding high school newspapers though the High School Newspaper Awards (HSNA). The awards are sectioned into 21 distinct categories ranging from classical writing styles including reporting and opinion writing, to more liberal and light-hearted sections, such as illustration and humour.
Throughout the last three guards, The Reckoner has been honoured with titles that include “Best Volunteer Newspaper”, “Best Electronic Newspaper”, and First Place in “Electronic Newspaper, Layout and Design”. In 2016, members from The Reckoner won 11 awards in 11 different categories. More information can be found here.
To view the awards from previous guards, click any of the links below:
During the Second Guard, the High School Newspaper Awards were unfortunately cancelled due to the teacher strikes at the time. As a result, no newspaper in Ontario was eligible for awards.
In 2016, staff from The Reckoner won 11 awards in 11 different categories. More information can be found here.
| Best Newspaper – Over 15 Staff
The Reckoner 1st Place 2016 |
Best Electronic Newspaper
Michael Kim 1st Place 2016 |
Electronic Newspaper, Layout & Design Michael Kim 1st Place 2016 |
| Brad Henderson Award
David Hao 2016 |
Comics
Chrystal Zhang 1st Place 2016 |
Layout & Design, Page
Anthony Chang 1st Place 2016 |
| Opinion Writing
Khari Thomas 1st Place 2016 |
Editorial Writing
David Hao Runner-up 2016 |
Sports Writing, Reporting
Deifilia To Runner-up 2016 |
| Reporting
Ryan Lin Runner-up 2016 |
Photography, Sports
Jenna Wong Runner-up 2016 |