Career Award to Lorne Rubenstein

Lorne Rubenstein was the recipient of last year’s prestigious George Gross Career Achievement Award in recognition of his contributions to sports journalism. Rubenstein-
Rubenstein is the preeminent figure in the world of Canadian golf journalism and a member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. For over 35 years he has been writing and speaking about golf in magazines, newspapers and on television and radio. His experience and passion for the game has made Rubenstein one of Canada’s richest resources when it comes to the game of golf and its lessons for life.
The George Gross Achievement Award was presented to Rubenstein at SMC’s annual Awards presentation luncheon held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto on October 19, 2009.
Sports Media Canada also recognized outstanding work in sportswriting by Dave Shoalts and Paul Waldie of the Globe and Mail, in spots broadcasting by Jim Hughson of the CBC and in sports photography by Adrian Wyld of the Canadian Press. Sports Media Canada also named Bob Boughner of the Windsor Spitfires as the Canadian Sports Executive of 2009.