CTV News Kitchener nominated for four regional RTDNA awards

The CTV Kitchener studio

The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) of Canada is recognizing CTV News Kitchener for their work on several stories.

The finalists have been announced for the RTDNA 2025 Central Region Awards, which honour journalists, programs, stations and newsgathering organizations across radio, television and digital markets throughout the country.

CTV News Kitchener has made the list in four categories:

• Continuing Coverage (small/medium market) for ongoing work following the story of the University of Waterloo stabber, Geovanny Villalba-Aleman
• Investigative Excellence for coverage of allegations of unpaid wages and contracts at Dutchie’s Fresh Food Market in Kitchener
• Feature News (small/medium market) for the story of a WWE superfan who got the surprise of a lifetime after he was told a lack of accessible seating would prevent him from seeing a highly anticipated wrestling show in Toronto
• TV Newscast (small/medium market) for a broadcast featuring stories about fireworks, shootings and encampments

The winners will be announced on June 4.