Two UBC Journalism alumni, Stephanie Kwetásel’wet Wood and Lindsay Sample, have been recognised for excellence in multimedia journalism.
The two were part of the team at The Narwhal who received the coveted Webster Award for Excellence in Innovative Journalism at the 38th Jack Webster Awards on October 28.
Wood and Sample were among 16 UBC alumni, faculty, and students who earned nominations across seven categories.
The Jack Webster Awards, one of British Columbia’s most prestigious honours, are seen as setting the standard for excellence in journalism in the province.
The award for innovative journalism category recognizes outstanding multimedia journalism that maximizes the unique and distinctive storytelling opportunities in digital media.
Indigenous-led environmental stewardship
The award-winning piece, Nourish: How First Nations Are Bringing Food Sovereignty Back to the Table, delves into the resilience of First Nations as they reclaim their food sovereignty.
It addresses the deep impact of wildfires, colonialism, and industrialization on Indigenous lands and food security.
Through immersive multimedia storytelling, the piece illustrates how these communities are using their cultural heritage to restore ecosystems and traditional food practices.
The multimedia piece offers a powerful narrative on Indigenous-led environmental stewardship.
(1/2) WINNER ALERT! – Excellence in Innovative Journalism
Congrats to Stephanie Kwetásel’wet Wood, Michelle Cyca, Lindsay Sample, Karan Saxena, Ainslie Cruickshank, Matt Simmons, Shawn Parkinson, Karlene Harvey, Jesse Winter, Marty Clemens & Jennifer Gauthier! pic.twitter.com/4fqfqVzvSY
— Jack Webster Fdn (@JackWebsterFdn) October 29, 2024