The QCNA (Quebec Community Newspapers Association) just released the finalists for their 2026 awards, and we’re doing a bit of celebrating! The Equity has picked up 12 nominations across the board — from hard-hitting news and agricultural reporting to the visual storytelling that brings our pages to life.
Who Is the QCNA?
In a province as vast as Quebec, local journalism is the glue that holds smaller communities together. The QCNA acts as the backbone for English-language publications, ensuring that stories from the Ottawa Valley to the far north don’t just get told, but are held to a professional standard that earns the trust of readers.
Being recognized by our peers at the QCNA is a reminder that the late nights and long drives to cover a local council meeting or a high school tournament actually matter.
Nominations
It was a busy year, and the variety of these nominations shows the range of talent we’re lucky to have on staff.
- Best Front Page – Sophie Kuijper Dickson & Dave Moore
- Best Editorial Page – Sophie Kuijper Dickson & Dave Moore
- Best Community Newspaper Promotion – The Equity
- Best Feature Story – K.C. Jordan
- Best Feature Story – Sophie Kujiper Dickson
- Best Sports Story – K.C. Jordan
- Best Arts & Entertainment Story – K.C. Jordan
- Best Education Story – K.C. Jordan
- Best Agricultural Story – Emma McGrath
- Best Feature Photo – Sophie Kuijper Dickson
- Best Photo Essay – KC Jordan, Emma McGrath, Sophie Kuijper Dickson, Dave Moore, Breanna Adams
- Best Nature/Environment Photo – Dave Moore
Winners will be announced at the QCNA Gala later this summer.
We’re incredibly proud of the team for putting in the work that led to this recognition. We also want to tip our hats to our colleagues at papers like Nunatsiaq News, The Low Down to Hull & Back News and The Eastern Door, who keep the bar high for community news in Quebec.
