The Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA) is proud to announce Seaside Communications of Sydney, NS as a winner in two categories of Tuned-in Canada: The CCSA Awards.

Tuned-in Canada: The CCSA Awards is a nation-wide, annual competition that highlights the great work done by CCSA members - local, independent providers of broadband, television and other communications services in communities across Canada.

After receiving a competitive field of nominations in March, submissions were sent to a judging panel for evaluation. The judges ranked the nominations using specific criteria and provided each nomination a final mark out of 100.  From there, the shortlist was determined.  Then, it was placed in the hands of Canadians to determine the winners by electronic and paper voting. 

“Seeing Seaside Communications being recognized and supported by the communities it serves - that’s what this campaign is all about,” said Jay Thomson, CEO of CCSA.  “We’re so pleased with the number of people who brought out the vote this year. More than 15,000 votes were received! This is a direct reflection of the incredible amount of enthusiasm displayed by each of our shortlisted members during the voting stage of the campaign.”

Winners in each category were determined in two ways: 1) by the most votes received, and 2) by the most votes received per capita subscribers. Since CCSA is made up of various sized members, this system levels the playing field for all.  In the event that an entry won the category using both methods of calculation, one winner is listed and two prizes awarded.

The winners for 2017 are:

Best customer service story 

VCTV (BC) - Covering small events

Seaside Communications (NS) - Above & beyond service

Best community building story 

Coopérative de Câblodistribution de Ste-Hedwidge (QC) - Connecting our community

Wightman Communications (ON) - Local Radiothon

Best community channel programming  

Hay Communications & HuronTel (ON) - Inspiring women

Seaside Communications (NS) - Easy Eats

Best on-camera community channel personality

Hay Communications & HuronTel (ON) - Shaunessy Sinnett

The winner(s) in each category will receive $1,000 to donate to a local charity of their choice.  Winners will also be celebrated at ‘Connect 2017’, CCSA’s annual conference being heldSeptember 25-27 in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.

About the CCSA:
CCSA represents more than 115 independent and highly resourceful companies that provide broadband, television and telephone services to over 350,000 customers across Canada. Our membership includes many small, family-owned companies, companies operated by Indigenous Peoples in Canada and more than 20 not-for-profit community cooperatives.  

For more information, please contact:

Cheryl Mangusso
Manager, Communications
Canadian Cable Systems Alliance
Phone:  506-849-1334 ext. 217
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ccsa.cable.ca