Every year, the Toronto Star acknowledges the work produced by outstanding high school newspapers through 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. 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.
Best Newspaper
Over 15 Staff The Reckoner1st Place 2016 |
Best Electronic Newspaper
Michael Kim1st Place 2016 |
Electronic Newspaper
Layout & Design Michael Kim1st Place 2016 |
Brad Henderson Award
David Hao2016 |
Comics
Chrystal Zhang1st Place 2016 |
Layout & Design, Page
Anthony Chang1st Place 2016 |
Editorial Writing
David HaoRunner-up 2016 |
Opinion Writing
Khari Thomas1st Place 2016 |
Sports Writing, Reporting
Deifilia ToRunner-up 2016 |
Photography, Sports
Jenna WongRunner-up 2016 |
Reporting
Ryan LinRunner-up 2016 |