The St. Francis de Sales Award is the highest award the Catholic Press Association presents to an individual for their “outstanding contributions to Catholic journalism.” Members of the Catholic Press Association are encouraged to nominate someone who, in the preceding year or throughout their career, has preformed with excellence and contributed to raising the professional standards of Catholic journalism.
There are a number of dedicated journalists in the Catholic press who meet the criteria and deserve to be recognized and honored by their peers. Please be specific when describing the qualities of the person that you nominate so the members of the final selection committee (the five most recent recipients of the St. Francis de Sales Award) will have a clear understanding of the contribution your nominee has made to the Catholic press. Once these finalists are chosen, ballots will be sent to CPA Members to vote for this year's recipient of the St. Francis de Sales Award. The St. Francis de Sales Award is presented every year at the Catholic Media Convention.
Congratulations to 2009 St. Francis de Sales Award Recipient,
Karen Franz, The Catholic Courier, Rochester, NY!
Karen Franz's Bio:
Karen Franz has brought a dynamic enthusiasm to her diocese and her profession. Her passion for the Catholic Press, twinned with good humor, has served as a model for editors throughout the country and for women determined to pursue their vocations as Catholic journalists. In her leadership role in the CPA, she has patiently listened and attempted to integrate disparate views within a unified vision. She is nominated for her lifelong contribution to the Catholic Courier and the CPA.
Also nominated in 2009: Joe Sinasac and Ed Wilkinson
Nomination Deadline: February 10, 2010
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