The Jack Webster Foundation’s Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award honours an exemplary BC journalism career.
In 1991, the Jack Webster Foundation established a lifetime achievement award and presented it to Canadian journalism legend and the award’s namesake, Bruce Hutchison.
Hutchison’s writing career stretched from 1950 at the Victoria Times Colonist, but even earlier than that as a high-school student, to 1992 at the Vancouver Sun. In between, he worked for the Province, Winnipeg Free Press, Financial Post and Maclean’s. He wrote more than a dozen books, received three national newspaper awards, four honourary university degrees and three governor general awards.
His published opinions helped shape Canadian public policy for several generations and his writing about the land and its people have had a major influence on the way we think about who we are and what we might become.
Announcements
Nominations are no longer being accepted for the 2025 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award. However, you may still nominate someone for consideration for the 2026 award. The 2025 recipient will be announced this summer.
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About Bruce Hutchison
Bruce Hutchison (1901–1992) was a prominent Canadian journalist, author, and editor known for his insightful political commentary and historical writing. Over a career that spanned several decades, he worked for major publications such as The Vancouver Sun and The Victoria Times, where he served as editor-in-chief. Hutchison earned a reputation for his in-depth analysis of Canadian politics and his accessible writing style. He authored several influential books, including The Unknown Country and Canada: Tomorrow’s Giant, which helped shape public understanding of Canada’s political landscape. Hutchison received multiple awards, including the Governor General’s Award for non-fiction, and was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his contributions to journalism and national discourse.
