In addition, the Society supports and administers the following:

• Ruth Hancock Scholarship Foundation program for broadcasting students at Canadian colleges and universities [more...]
  
• BES Achievement Award for outstanding contribution to broadcasting [more...]
  
• Paul Mulvihill Charitable Foundation [more...]

In honour of the founders of the Broadcast Executives Society: Paul Mulvihill, Andy McDermott, Bill Byles, Gordon Ferris and Reo Thompson.

Awarded annually to a third or fourth year student enrolled in Ryerson’s Advertising & Sales course or the School of Radio and Television Arts. The winner “must achieve high academic standing in the course curriculum, as well as demonstrate by participation and example the appropriate personal traits, attitudes and aptitudes necessary to ensure success in selling.”

The award value is $1,000.

Ruth Hancock Scholarship Foundation

Background

Awarded in memory of Ruth Hancock, who died in 1973. Ruth was executive assistant to Murray Chercover, president of CTV. For 12 years, she was the manager of the Toronto office of the CAB and executive secretary of the BES.

The award was originally established by CTV, BES and the CAB, who maintained the fund jointly. Receiving entries and selecting the annual award winners is handled primarily by CAB, with judging duties shared by the three parties. Winners are announced at the annual CAB convention. The BES has recently assumed responsibility of the foundation's portfolio, which is now self-funding. In 2002, the Canadian Association of Broadcast Representatives replaced CTV as a sponsoring organization with the donation of $20,000.

Purpose

To provide educational scholarships for students enrolled in courses devoted to broadcast communications. Winners must exhibit leadership qualities, a strong character, willingness to help others, and also demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a career in broadcasting by enthusiastically completing course related and extra curricular activities connected to broadcasting.

Currently, 3 scholarships of $1,500 are provided annually.

Application forms in printable form for the Ruth Hancock Scholarship are available here.   Deadline for applications is June 30, 2010.

Past Winners

Sarah Glen who is currently studying in the Communication and Culture Joint-Graduate Program of Ryerson and York Universities, in Toronto. She chose to pursue graduate studies after spending three years sharing her journalism skills with street-involved youth. Sarah volunteers with Recreate Art Studio, a non-profit art therapy organization that works with youth in Hamilton. She sees a role for media professionals, particularly those in broadcasting, to use their skills to help create a space for youth to interact with their communities.

Carolyn Marie Smith who is a Journalism student majoring in Broadcasting at Ryerson University, while also interning at Q107/AM640 Toronto Radio. Carolyn, or “Carly”, has been recognized for her hard work, her great intelligence, and her natural leadership abilities. Her course director at Ryerson has said that she is “bound for success in broadcast journalism.” Carly has indicated that her long-term goal is to produce her own news/talk radio show on AM640.

Esteban Vargas who is now studying Communications at Concordia University in Montréal. He has considerable experience working with Montréal’s CHOM-FM, CJAD-AM and Mix 96, where his dedicated efforts in a variety of areas earned the respect and appreciation of his colleagues and managers. Through his involvement in a number of documentary-related projects, Esteban has discovered the positive impact the media can have within society. As a result, he would like to pursue this interest in documentaries and take it further.

BES Achievement Award

In 1999, the BES board designated CHUM founder Allan Waters as the recipient of the Achievement Award. The most recent winner, in 2002, was Ralph Ellis, Ellis Entertainment Corp. Ralph is well known as a pioneer in the documentary film industry and was a long time BES director.

Achievement Award Recipients:

An exclusive, original bronze sculpture, by Canadian artist May Marx. Initially awarded at (the now discontinued) Canada Music Day. Currently focusing on industry executives, recognized "for outstanding contribution to broadcasting."

The BES also supports the PAUL MULVIHILL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, a yearly competition to select a “Good Samaritan” in the industry. The tribute takes place as part of the annual NABS gala held each spring. The winner receives a unique hand blown glass sculpture - the Heart Award - and a cheque ($5,000) payable to his or her favourite charity.  Nomination applications for the Paul Mulvihill/NABS Humanitarian Award are available on-line through the NABS website.

Past Recipients Of The Paul Mulvihill/NABS Humanitarian Award: