From a media release:

A WORLD OF WONDERS NOMINATED FOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Genuine Pictures Inc. of Ottawa is pleased to announce that its globetrotting, Gemini Award winning television series A WORLD OF WONDERS has been nominated for a 2011 Award of Excellence. Youth Media Alliance awards honour Canada’s top English-language children’s and youth programs.

In the nominated episode, “Rock, Paper and Scissors”, intern Cari travels to Laos. The episode is particularly poignant because it gives our young viewers a glimpse into non-profit organizations that are doing remarkable things to preserve the culture of this peaceful nation. Cari visits Ock Pop Tok, a cooperative that brings together weavers from Lao communities to share this art. Cari also makes mulberry paper, another tradition that would be lost without the effort of a family of artisans. Finally, she pays a visit to Big Brother Mouse, a place where children gather to read aloud. Books are rare in Laos; many children don’t have books outside of school. Their families can’t afford them.

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From a media release:

Canada’s top screenwriters honoured at the 15th Annual WGC Screenwriting Awards

The Writers Guild of Canada and about 600 of its closest friends celebrated the winning words of Canadian screenwriters tonight at the 15th annual WGC Screenwriting Awards.

Screenwriters Mark Ellis & Stephanie Morgenstern (Flashpoint), Chris Sheasgreen (Less Than Kind), Karen Moonah (Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That) and Michael Konyves (Barney’s Version) were just of few of those recognized for outstanding scripts. A complete list of winners follows.

Screenwriter Tassie Cameron (Flashpoint, Rookie Blue) was presented with the 5th WGC Showrunner Award to honour her exceptional leadership and creative vision.

Screenwriter Denise Blinn took home the Jim Burt Screenwriting Prize for her script “1936.” The Prize honours the CBC’s Jim Burt and his legacy of championing new talent, by providing support for an unproduced screenplay.

Toronto lawyer Peter Grant was recognized with the WGC Writers Block Award for the work he did over his career to strengthen the arguments and increase the support for quality Canadian drama.

The Awards show was hosted by Laurie Elliott, and written by Terry McGurrin in collaboration with Laurie.

Dishing out the awards were special guest presenters including Hélène Joy (Murdoch Mysteries, Durham County), Chris Potter (Heartland), Jonny Harris (Murdoch Mysteries, Grown Up Movie Star), and screenwriters Dennis Heaton (Call Me Fitz, Fido, My Pal Satan), David (Sudz) Sutherland (Guns, She’s the Mayor) and Alexandra Zarowny (Murdoch Mysteries, Republic of Doyle, The Listener).

15th Annual WGC Screenwriting Awards Winners…

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