EAC Press Releases

2009 Tom Fairley Award Winner Aims for Cultural Preservation of an Historic People

info@editors.ca — 2 Jun 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Toronto, June 2, 2010

The Editors' Association of Canada is pleased to announce the winner of the 2009 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence.

Environmental Scientist Wins Inaugural Scholarship for Student Editors

info@editors.ca — 5 May 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Toronto, May 4, 2010

The Editors' Association of Canada (EAC) is pleased to announce that Helen Clay of New Westminster, BC, has won the inaugural Claudette Upton Scholarship, a $1,000 cash prize awarded annually to
a student editor.

2009 Tom Fairley Award Short List Announced

info@editors.ca — 3 May 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Toronto, May 3, 2010

Today the short list of candidates for the 2009 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence was announced by the Editors’ Association of Canada/Association canadienne des réviseurs (EAC).

Editors' Association of Canada Announces New Certified Editors

info@editors.ca — 7 Jun 2010 19:23:00 GMT

Toronto, April 29, 2010 The Editors' Association of Canada (EAC) is proud to announce that 10 more editors have achieved EAC's top designation of Certified Professional Editor (CPE).

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Editors' Association of Canada Releases New Edition of Professional Editorial Standards

info@editors.ca — 7 Jun 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Toronto, January 20, 2010

The Editors' Association of Canada/Association canadienne des réviseurs (EAC/ACR), the voice of Canadian editors, is pleased to announce the release of a new edition of its pivotal publication on editing in the English language, Professional Editorial Standards.

Last revised in 1999, the new Professional Editorial Standards has been updated thoroughly to reflect changes in technology and the skills and knowledge required by editors today.

"Professional Editorial Standards reflects the real-world practises and skills of editors, regardless of the type of material they work on," says Jan Walter, chair of EAC's Professional Standards Committee. "This revision was a major undertaking, spanning nearly three years of research, drafting and review."

Members of the previous Professional Standards Committee--Frances Peck (chair), Nancy Flight, Laurel Hyatt, Jennifer Latham, Lynne Massey, Naomi Pauls and Cy Strom--organized and guided the revision from beginning to end.

Professional Editorial Standards is an essential publication for the editing profession. It sets out what editors should do when performing different stages of editing. It tells employers what to expect from the editors they hire.

It shows new editors the range of skills and knowledge they should aspire to. It helps post-secondary institutions and other training providers design courses and material on editing. And it's the foundation on which EAC's landmark professional certification program is built.

2008 Tom Fairley Award winner applauds her team

info@editors.ca — 7 Jun 2010 18:48:00 GMT

Toronto, June 10, 2009

The Editors' Association of Canada/Association canadienne des réviseurs today announced the winner of the 2008 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. Vancouver editor Melva McLean has been honoured for her pivotal role in producing TRIUMF Five-Year Plan 2010–2015: Building a Vision for the
Future (published by TRIUMF).

2008 Tom Fairley Award short list announced

info@editors.ca — 14 May 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Toronto, May 14, 2009

Today the short list of candidates for the 2008 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence was announced by the Editors' Association of Canada/Association canadienne des r�viseurs (EAC). Each year, this $2,000 award is given to an outstanding editor who has demonstrated exceptional skill and talent in helping to produce a work published in Canada in English or French.

Editors' Association of Canada Announces Canada?s First Certified Professional Editors (CPEs)

info@editors.ca — 7 Jun 2010 19:22:00 GMT

Toronto, March 26, 2009

The Editors' Association of Canada (EAC) is proud to announce the first editors to successfully complete all four tests in EAC's landmark certification program and achieve the designation of Certified Professional Editor (CPE).

Editors' Association of Canada Appoints New Executive Director

info@editors.ca — 7 Jun 2010 19:22:00 GMT

Toronto, October 7, 2008

The Editors' Association of Canada/Association canadienne des r�viseurs (EAC/ACR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn L Burke to the position of executive director.

Editors' Association of Canada Launches New Certification Test

info@editors.ca — 7 Jun 2010 19:22:00 GMT

Toronto, October 2, 2008

On November 22, the Editors' Association of Canada (EAC) will administer its Structural and Stylistic Editing test for the first time. This is the fourth and final component of EAC's certification program, which gives editors the opportunity to earn the designation of Certified Professional Editor (CPE).

Editors' Association of Canada Launches New Online Directory Of Editors

info@editors.ca — 7 Jun 2010 19:28:00 GMT

Toronto, September 16, 2008

The Editors' Association of Canada/Association canadienne des réviseurs has launched a brand-new Online Directory of Editors (ODE) to put employers in touch with hundreds of professional editors across Canada--free of charge. The ODE, located at ode.editors.ca/search, is a dynamic and simple-to-use tool that is designed to help employers find the perfect editor to suit their needs.

Tom Fairley Award Goes To Veteran Book Editor

info@editors.ca — 7 Jun 2010 19:26:00 GMT

Edmonton, June 10, 2008

A west coast editor who helped an east coast author shape a book with national significance has been honoured by the Editors' Association of Canada/Association canadienne des réviseurs.

From a short list of four candidates, Saeko Usukawa was chosen to receive the 2007 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence for her contribution to Abstract Painting in Canada by Roald Nasgaard (Douglas & McIntyre Publishing

Group). Saeko accepted the $2,000 award at the association's annual banquet, held June 7 in Edmonton's historic Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.

Editors' Association of Canada Announces The 2007 Tom Fairley Award Short List

info@editors.ca — 7 Jun 2010 19:21:00 GMT

Toronto, May 15, 2008

The Editors' Association of Canada/Association canadienne des r�viseurs (EAC/ACR) today announced the short list for the 2007 Tom Fairley Award for Editorial Excellence. The $2,000 Tom Fairley Award recognizes the editor's often invisible contribution to written communication and is awarded annually for an editor's outstanding contribution to a work published in Canada in English or French.

Editors' Association of Canada Launches New Product Line

info@editors.ca — 7 Jun 2010 19:21:00 GMT

Toronto, March 20, 2008

The Editors' Association of Canada/Association canadienne des r�viseurs (EAC/ACR) today started selling its new editing-related product line of T-shirts, mugs, bags and more through CafePress at http://www.cafepress.com/eac_acr. Featuring slogans such as "Message Therapist" and "Line Tamer," and illustrations by EAC-Saskatoon member and Active Voice co-editor Michelle Boulton, the merchandise makes a perfect gift for editors and anyone who possesses a love of language and a sense of humour.