On behalf of Bryan Cantley, Pierre Bergeron, accepts the Michener-Baxter Special Award from His Excellency David Johnston. Mr. Cantley was honoured for his commitment and outstanding service to Canadian journalism and the newspaper industry.
Photo was taken at the Michener Award ceremony held in Rideau Hall, Ottawa, June 18, 2013.
In 1983, the Michener Awards Foundation established the Special Award to be presented on occasion, and at the discretion of the Board of Directors, to an individual whose achievement exemplifies the best in public service journalism. In 2010, this award was renamed the 'Michener-Baxter Special Award' in honour of the late Clive Baxter. Mr. Baxter accepted the very first Michener Award on behalf of the Financial Post in 1971. He and his family have been generous supporters of the Michener Awards Foundation.