Joan Hollobon was a reporter with
The Globe and Mail for 25 years until her retirement in 1986. During that time, she earned a reputation as a master of her craft, recognized for her clarity, rigor, and commitment to public-interest journalism in the area of medical reporting.
Joan died on 3 April 2024 in Toronto; she was 104.
Today, in her honour, the Joan Hollobon Award is presented annually to a member of the media whose work has contributed significantly to the public’s understanding of important issues over the previous year. The award was originally presented to journalists who specialized in health and medical reporting. CPRS has now widened the scope of the award to include journalists of national recognition and accomplishment.
2025 recipient - Nicole Ireland