There are two 2015 Ma Murray finalists in the Prince George Citizen newsroom.
Managing editor Neil Godbout was acknowledged in the editorial award category for the Ma Murrays that recognizes work from newsrooms throughout B.C. and the Yukon.
Godbout's editorial, "Matters deserved better," takes a hard look at Greg Matters life and death.
Matters, a veteran with post-traumatic Stress Disorder, was shot by police after a stand off on his property came to a head. Godbout offers a detailed perspective on what came before Matters' untimely, tragic death.
Reporter Christine Hinzmann got the nod for her multi media project called "Art a catalyst for positive change" in the online innovation category.
Hinzmann featured a local residential school survivor turned addictions counselor, Jane Inyallie, who used artistic outlets on her own healing journey while dedicating her life's work to helping others achieve recovery.
The winners will be announced at the Ma Murray awards gala at the River Rock Hotel in Richmond on April 25.
At last year's Ma Murrays, The Citizen's David Mah won the sports photography award.
The Citizen's Frank Peebles won the Ma Murray editorial award in 2011 for his "Take a look in the mirror" commentary about the shooting of Darren Munch.
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