The Record received four first place citations at the Canadian Church Press 50th anniversary awards, in May.
Staff writer Amy Maclachlan continued her winning streak by receiving a first place in the Magazine-News Story category, for Christ Is The Hottest Show In Town (September 2006). She also received a second place for her interview with Martha Kuwee Kumsa (January 2006).
Managing Editor Andrew Faiz took two firsts for his feature report on the AIDS conference (October 2006) and for humour (Pop Christianity, April 2006). Gwyneth Whilsmith received a second place for her article on grieving, On Being A Widow (May 2006). The Record's former designer, Samantha Edwards, was also honoured; and the March 2006 environmental issue received a first for service journalism.
