3rd Gemini Awards

The 3rd Gemini Awards were held in 1988 to honour achievements in Canadian television. The ceremonies were sponsored by the Academy of [Canadian Cinema and Television] and held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on 29 and 30 November. It was broadcast on CBC.

Awards

Best host, interviewer or anchor	Best sportscaster
Peter Mansbridge, Sunday Report Eric Malling, The [Fifth Estate (TV program)\|The Fifth Estate] Bob McDonald, Wonderstruck Christina Pochmursky, Monitor Wayne Rostad, Out Our Way	Brian Williams, 1988 Winter Olympics Chris Cuthbert, Hockey Night in Canada Don Wittman and Ron Lancaster, 75th Grey Cup
Best news reportage	Best special event coverage
*Don Murray, The National: "Occupied Territories Report - January, March, April 1988"* Robert Hurst, CTV National News Roger Smith, CTV National News	*1988 Winter Olympics* Canadian Gymnastics Championships Push for Power Toronto Economic Summit
Best production of an information segment	Best news photography
*Alister Bell, Michael Claydon, Michael Savoie, Jerry Thompson and Don Young, The Journal: "Agony of Bhopal"*	Peter Warren, "Arctic Sovereignty"