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Sophie Marcotte

Sophie
Sophie Marcotte

From the moment Sophie was given a pencil, she started to write. She would write lovely stories and as she grew up, studying at the College Saint-Sacrement in Terrebonne, Quebec, she started to discover her passion for actuality and media’s influence. From this moment, she knew she wanted to become a journalist and that the University of Ottawa in addition to her determination and efforts would lead her to play a determinant role in the society. It is to achieve this main goal that she works hard every day believing in her chances of contributing to a better place.


 
Margaret Graham Award
Winners for 2010



Kayla Tishcoff
 - Carleton University


Kayla Tishcoff
Kayla Tishcoff

Kayla received the award at the January meeting of the Club

Lydia Peever
 - Algonquin College

Sophie Marcotte
- University of Ottawa


Lydia Peever and Sophie Marcotte will receive the award at the meeting on March 5,.



A Short History of the Margaret Graham Award


Student awards, presented each year by The Media Club of Ottawa, honour the memory of Margaret "Miggsy" Graham, a pioneer woman journalist who played a leading role in the formation of the Canadian Women's Press Club.
While working briefly in Montreal for the Montreal Star, she persuaded ColGeorge Ham, publicist for the Canadian Pacific Railways, to give femalejournalists the same free trip to the 1904 St. Louis Exposition he offered male journalists.

Col Ham became so enthusiastic about the women whom he personally escorted on that trip, that he persuaded them to form the Canadian Women's Press Club. This took place either on their way to the Fair, or on their way home, there are two versions of the story. Either way, it is certain that the organization was actually born on the train.

In 1905, Margaret Graham married Albert Horton, a well-known editor ofHansard, and lived in Ottawa until her death in 1924. The commemorativeaward was initiated by her only child,  Mrs. Lois Grant.











Lydia Peever 

Lydia Peever
Lydia Peever

Originally from North Bay, Ontario, and now enrolled in print journalism at Algonquin College, Lydia realized after years of writing without formal training. that people looked forward to reading what she had written for her blog and various music magazines online.

Writing has been a hobby for Lydia since childhood, although her first foray into college life began with graphic design. Having a love-affair with the art of print journalism and quality writing, Lydia hopes to pursue a career in layout and news design while continuing to freelance.

To sharpen her journalism skills, Lydia plans to write as much as she can, as often as possible, and on as many topics as possible