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National Newspaper Awards open for entries for 2024 contest

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Journalism in a language other than French or English can be entered in Special Topic, other categories

TORONTO, Dec. 1, 2024 /CNW/ – The National Newspaper Awards is now accepting entries for the 76th annual contest.

The contest is open to print or digital publications that publish at least five days a week. Smaller Canadian non-dailies that typically publish at least five days a week online — but may not always meet that threshold — are also eligible for the competition.

Entries will be accepted in 23 categories through Jan. 15, 2025.

The cost to enter this year’s competition remains $30 per submission. Finalists will be announced in mid-March, with winners named at an in-person gala on April 25 at The Marriott Chateau Champlain in Montreal. Tickets will be available for purchase next spring.

Journalism in languages other than French or English may be submitted in any category this year, as well as in the Special Topic category, which for the second year in a row is restricted to work done in a language other than French or English.

The Photo Story category, also new last year, may now be entered on behalf of one or more photographers, provided the photos form a cohesive narrative. The other three photo categories for 2024 are: News Photo, Feature Photo and Sports Photo.

All entries must have been published first in 2024 by an eligible organization, with the work having been performed by an eligible entrant, as defined under the contest entry rules. Rules can be viewed here. Entry procedures can be viewed here, while tips on using the entry system can be found here. Categories can be viewed here.

While supporting letters are not mandatory for all categories, they are encouraged since they provide valuable context for judges. A video on how to write a supporting letter can be viewed here.

Work that does not fit neatly into the 23 categories, including work done by ineligible organizations such as Canadian broadcasters and magazines, may be eligible for a Special Recognition Citation. The Citation, awarded for the first time in 2022, is meant to open the door to experimentation in journalism: transcending categories, newsrooms and the industry. All types of journalism will be considered for the Citation, including text, video, audio, photos, graphics, newsletters and social media. Previous winners include Room Up Front (2022) and the Climate Disaster Project (2023).

Submissions for the Citation can be made by organizations that did the work or by members of the public. There is no entry fee for Citation nominations. Learn more about nominating work for a Citation here.

After opening for entries on Dec. 1, categories will be closed to entries on a staggered basis, with final deadlines as follows:

Arts and Entertainment: Thursday, Jan. 9

Beat Reporting (Joan Hollobon Award): Wednesday, Jan. 15

Breaking News (Stuart M. Robertson Award): Wednesday, Jan. 15

Business: Saturday, Jan. 11

Columns (Mary Ann Shadd Cary Award): Saturday, Jan. 11

Editorial Cartooning: Thursday, Jan. 9

Editorials (Claude Ryan Award): Thursday, Jan. 9

Explanatory Work: Saturday, Jan. 11

Feature Photo: Thursday, Jan. 9

News Photo: Monday, Jan. 13

International (Norman Webster Award): Monday, Jan. 13

Investigations (George Brown Award): Wednesday, Jan. 15

Local Reporting (E. Cora Hind Award): Saturday, Jan. 11

Long Feature (William Southam Award): Monday, Jan. 13

Photo Story: Wednesday, Jan. 15

Politics (John Wesley Dafoe Award): Monday, Jan. 13

Presentation/Design: Monday, Jan. 13

Project of the Year (John Honderich Award): Monday, Jan. 13

Short Feature (Bob Levin Award): Wednesday, Jan. 15

Special Topic (Journalism in a Language other than French or English): Wednesday, Jan. 15

Sports: Thursday, Jan. 9

Sports Photo: Saturday, Jan. 11

Sustained News Coverage: Monday, Jan. 13

Special Recognition Citation: Wednesday, Jan. 15

Sponsorship opportunities remain available for the in-person gala and for named awards. For information on either opportunity, contact Amanda Hansen at the coordinates below.

This is the 76th year for the awards program, and the 36th under the current administrative structure. The awards were established by the Toronto Press Club in 1949 to encourage excellence and reward achievement in daily newspaper work in Canada. The competition is now open to newspapers, news agencies and online news sites approved for entry by the NNA Board of Governors.

For more information, contact:

Bev Wake
Executive Director
National Newspaper Awards
exec@nna-ccj.ca
604-220-7254

Andria Samis
Program Director
National Newspaper Awards
info@nna-ccj.ca
416-738-3654

Amanda Hansen
Director of Sponsorships
National Newspaper Awards
promotion@nna-ccj.ca
819-583-9609

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Systech Launches New All-in-One Pharma Packaging and Serialization Stations

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Systech, part of Markem-Imaje and Dover and a leading provider of pharmaceutical serialization and traceability solutions, today announced the launch of two new integrated packaging solutions designed to help pharmaceutical manufacturers and contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) increase automation, improve operational efficiency and enhance production flexibility.

The new ST15S Semi-Automated Serialization and Aggregation Station and ST16P Multi-Aggregation and Automated Label Print & Apply Station operate seamlessly with industry-leading UniSeries® software, integrating critical packaging, serialization, aggregation and labeling functions into compact, easy-to-deploy systems. By consolidating multiple processes within a single station, these systems help manufacturers reduce complexity, optimize labor resources and improve packaging productivity without requiring significant line modifications or facility expansion.

“Packaging operations today are under constant pressure to increase output, maintain compliance and do more with constrained labor and facility resources,” said Steve Engdahl, Vice President of Product at Systech. “The ST15S and ST16P were developed to help manufacturers automate critical packaging processes without introducing additional complexity. By bringing serialization, aggregation, rework and labeling capabilities together within integrated systems, customers can streamline workflows, reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency.”

The ST15S Semi-Automated Serialization and Aggregation Station combines semi-automated serialization, manual case aggregation, pallet aggregation and rework capabilities within a single workstation. Functions that traditionally require multiple stations for printing, inspection, aggregation and rework can now be performed through a unified system managed from one interface. By reducing operator handoffs and consolidating workflows, the ST15S helps minimize product handling and simplify day-to-day packaging activities.

The ST16P Multi-Aggregation and Automated Label Print & Apply Station combines semi-automated Pack-by-Layer aggregation with automated label printing and application in a single ergonomic platform. By integrating multiple aggregation processes and automating label management, the system helps teams reduce manual intervention, improve consistency, and perform aggregation activities more efficiently while supporting compliance requirements.

“Our product strategy begins with understanding the day-to-day challenges packaging teams face on the production floor,” continued Engdahl. “Those insights guide us toward opportunities where automation can reduce complexity and strengthen overall packaging performance. The ST15S and ST16P reflect that customer-driven approach by delivering practical automation solutions that help manufacturers enhance productivity while remaining adaptable to changing production requirements.”

Available now, these new systems expand Systech’s integrated packaging, serialization and traceability portfolio. Built on proven Systech platforms, the ST15S and ST16P can be deployed as part of an existing Systech-managed line or alongside third-party equipment already in place, avoiding the cost and disruption of a complete line redesign. By bringing greater automation to established packaging environments, the systems help manufacturers optimize workflows, protect existing technology investments and add advanced packaging capabilities.

About Systech:

Systech is a trusted provider of pharmaceutical track and trace solutions, bringing more than 40 years of expertise from the packaging line to the broader supply chain. Built on deep line-level experience, its integrated hardware and proven software solutions help reduce operational friction, improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and protect product integrity. With a perspective shaped by the realities of packaging, serialization, inspection and traceability, Systech partners with manufacturers of all sizes to build connected, modern supply chains that drive productivity and operational excellence. Systech is a leading brand of Markem-Imaje and a part of Dover Corporation. Visit www.systechone.com for further information.

About Markem-Imaje:

Markem-Imaje, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation, connects products and protects brands through intelligent identification, traceability and consumer engagement solutions. We offer the industry’s most comprehensive range of marking and coding systems seamlessly integrated with trusted software, services and consumables. Over 50,000 customers worldwide partner with us to help them unlock the power of information in codes. With decades of proven expertise provided through the most extensive global network, we empower our customers to optimize supply chain efficiencies, achieve sustainability and compliance objectives, keep products safe and engage their consumers. This is intelligence, beyond the mark. Visit www.markem-imaje.com for further information.

About Dover:

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 70 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Systech Contact:
Lou Ann Hodges
(609) 395-8400
pr@systechone.com

Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com

Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, VP, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com

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Hagerty to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results and Host Conference Call on Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY), a business that makes it easier and more enjoyable to be a driving enthusiast, today announced it will report its third quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Hagerty will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results at 10:00 am Eastern Time on that day. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on Hagerty’s investor relations website at investor.hagerty.com. To dial-in for the conference call, please register using the link found here to receive your unique dial-in and PIN.

A webcast replay of the call will be available at investor.hagerty.com following the call.

About Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY)
Hagerty is a company built by drivers for drivers, protecting 3.0 million vehicles in the United States, Canada and the UK. We make it easier and more enjoyable for enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the machines they love through innovative insurance products, live and digital auctions, engaging media and events, and the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world’s largest membership community of car lovers.

For more information, please visit www.hagerty.com or www.newsroom.hagerty.com. 

Category: Financial

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LendingTree, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2026 Earnings on November 3, 2026

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE), operator of LendingTree.com, the nation’s leading online financial services marketplace, today announced that it will release fiscal third quarter 2026 results after market close on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.  The company will also post a letter to shareholders on the Company’s website at investors.lendingtree.com.

The Company will hold its earnings conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the release, which will be simultaneously webcast via the Company’s website at investors.lendingtree.com.  The webcast replay will be available following the event.

About LendingTree, Inc.

LendingTree, Inc. is the parent of LendingTree, LLC and several companies owned by LendingTree, LLC (collectively, “LendingTree”).

LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is one of the nation’s largest, most experienced online financial platforms, created to give consumers the power to win financially.  LendingTree provides customers with access to the best offers on loans, credit cards, insurance and more through its network of over 770 financial partners.  Since its founding, LendingTree has helped millions of customers obtain financing, save money, and improve their financial and credit health in their personal journeys. With a portfolio of innovative products and tools and personalized financial recommendations, LendingTree helps customers achieve everyday financial wins.

LendingTree, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. For more information, please visit www.lendingtree.com.

INVESTOR RELATIONS:
investors@lendingtree.com

MEDIA RELATIONS:
press@lendingtree.com

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