Chris Hogg, Digital Journal

Original nomination: 

I nominate Chris Hogg for his contribution to journalism as an entrepreneur; he has left an indelible mark on both the editorial and business sides of an industry for which he is wildly passionate.

Chris Hogg, Digital Journal

Original nomination: 

I nominate Chris Hogg for his contribution to journalism as an entrepreneur; he has left an indelible mark on both the editorial and business sides of an industry for which he is wildly passionate.

Chris built a global freelance network from scratch; he's a pioneer and leader in social news; he developed tools and infrastructure to help aspiring journalists; and he has spearheaded development of new media technologies and platforms.

Chris was recently awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for significant achievement and remarkable service to Canada. And in 2012, Chris was proclaimed the "best-of-the-best of Canadian entrepreneurship" and his company was called one of the top 20 most promising tech startups in Canada — a rarity for a media organization.

Chris has dedicated his career to pushing the envelope forward and he is an inspiration to many. He would make an excellent choice as Newsperson of the Year.

Other comments: It takes a new breed of journalist to really drive change in the media industry today, and Chris has demonstrated a rare talent for seeing things well before they happen. Chris has also contributed to the media industry in multiple ways, from editorial, to technology, to business and social media.