National Post reporter Sharon Kirkey has been honored by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP), marking the third consecutive year a Postmedia journalist has received the group's Medical Journalism Award.
Prestigious Recognition at Annual Conference
Kirkey received the award Monday night at the CAEP's annual conference in Winnipeg. Her feature story on violence in Canadian hospitals was published across Postmedia newspapers nationwide.
Commitment to Excellence
Aileen Donnelly, deputy editor of National Post, praised Kirkey's work: "This well-deserved award reflects Kirkey's commitment to excellent journalism. Her dogged reporting has exposed serious gaps in Canada's health-care system and highlighted the plight of violence in our hospitals. She approaches all her work with an unwavering desire to get to the bottom of an issue, while handling sensitive subjects with compassion and care."
Award Criteria
According to CAEP, the award recognizes a story that demonstrates fairness and balance through accurate, well-researched reporting; timeliness and relevance; strong insight offering clear perspectives on complex issues with creativity and human context; meaningful impact on public understanding; and high-quality writing that is clear, compelling, concise, and accessible.
Accomplished Career
Kirkey has been with the National Post since 2002 and has previously been honored by the Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Nurses Association, and the National Newspaper Awards, among others. Last year's winner was Elizabeth Payne of the Ottawa Citizen, and the previous year's recipient was Aaron Derfel of the Montreal Gazette.
