Sheri Monk
“Informed science writers are a rare breed in Canada. Sheri Monk is a dramatic excepts to the rule. She writes well, and that writing comes from a background of thorough research and considered thought.” ~ Jay Ingram, Canadian science author, broadcaster and public speaker
“When it comes to investigative ability, industry knowledge, persistence and getting results without bias or preconceived agenda, Sheri is on a very short list of capable contenders.” ~ Lee Nilsson, agriculture and livestock entrepreneur
• 2020 National Communications Award, first place, magazine feature, Outdoor Writers of
Canada
• 2019 National Communications Award, first place, magazine feature, Outdoor Writers of
Canada
• 2015 Best magazine feature, Outdoor Writers of Canada
• 2014 Columnist of the year, AWNA
• 2014 Frank Jacobs Award, gold, for best press column on an agricultural topic published in
Canada, awarded by the Canadian Federation of Farm Writers
• 2014 Jack Cram Award, bronze, for monthly press reporting in Canada, awarded by Canadian
Federation of Farm Writers
• 2014 Columnist of the year, SWNA
• 2013 Columnist of the year, AWNA
• 2013 Columnist of the year, SWNA
• 2012 O.R. Evans Award, gold, for best single editorial on an agricultural topic published in
Canada
• 2009 Columnist of the year, SWNA
• 2009 Outstanding reporter initiative, first place, investigative journalism, CWNA
• 2008 Agriculture story of the year, SWNA
• 2008 Best First Nations coverage, SWNA
• 2008 Environment research story of the year, SWNA
• 2008 Columnist of the year, SWNA
• 2008 Best people photo of the year, SWNA