CBC News wins big at Canadian Online Publishing Awards

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Posted: Oct 23, 2012 7:04 AM ET

Last Updated: Oct 23, 2012 7:18 AM ET

CBCNews.ca managing editor Marissa Nelson, left, accepts the organization's first award at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards on Monday in Toronto. (CBC)

CBC News was a big winner at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards, taking the top Gold designation in six categories at a ceremony Monday in Toronto.

CBCNews.ca was selected as best overall online-only publication website, while the CBC News app was chosen as both best smartphone app and best tablet edition.

CBC Hamilton, launched in May, was named best mobile-optimized website.

Two pieces of reporting also won the top prize: Kidnapped: The Search for Graham McMynn, was chosen as best cross-platform initiative, while CBCNews.ca's live coverage of the NDP's 2012 leadership convention was lauded for best news coverage.

Full list of CBCNews.ca's awards

Best overall online-only publication website - CBCNews.ca
Best news coverage - CBC News: NDP 2012 Leadership Convention Live
Best cross-platform initiative - CBC News: Kidnapped: The Search for Graham McMynn
Best smartphone app - CBC News app
Best mobile-optimized web site - CBC Hamilton
Best tablet edition - CBC News App

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