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

Journalism and sports

Best host, interviewer or anchorBest sportscaster
Peter Mansbridge, Sunday Report
Brian Williams, 1988 Winter Olympics
  • Chris Cuthbert, Hockey Night in Canada
  • Don Wittman and Ron Lancaster, 75th Grey Cup
    • Best news reportageBest 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 ChampionshipsPush for PowerToronto Economic Summit
    Best production of an information segmentBest news photography
    Alister Bell, Michael Claydon, Michael Savoie, Jerry Thompson and Don Young, The Journal (Canadian [TV program)|The Journal]: "Agony of Bhopal"Peter Warren, "Arctic Sovereignty"

    Special awards