3DownNation wins Ontario Newspaper Award

3DownNation was honoured at the Ontario Newspaper Awards on Saturday night, winning in the Online Multimedia Special Project category.

“If 3DownNation is a one stop website for everything CFL, it’s because founder and editor, Drew Edwards, included journalists and knowledgable bloggers from across Canada to provide perspective on every team,” judge Tim McKenna wrote. “This innovative site includes CFL news, analysis, photos podcasts and insightful columns dealing with CFL issues on and off the field.”

Edwards and 3DownNation senior reporter Justin Dunk were on hand to receive the honour, which was part of the 63rd annual awards ceremony that saw journalists from across the province honoured in more than 30 categories.

Site is a group effort, to say the least. Props @BlueBomberTalk @JoshSmith_82 @buzrbe @JGasson_21 @DarrellDavisSK @RedBlackGade @FifthQtr https://t.co/ORIptDcpkq

— Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) April 30, 2017

Social media reaction to 3DownNation’s win was largely supportive… with a few quality chirps thrown in.

@3DownNation @ONAwards @scratchingpost @JDunk12 You guys make the offseason to cope with, and the season much more exciting! Good work guys

— Mike Watson (@AsMikeDestructs) April 30, 2017

@3DownNation @ONAwards @scratchingpost @JDunk12 Been a fan since the early days of the scratching post impressed but not surprised by your success Drew. Bringing on Justin was huge as well

— Ryan (@RyanYaremko) April 30, 2017

@scratchingpost @JDunk12 You guys rock! Revolutionizing how the CFL is covered!

— Darren Gill (@cflsuperagent) April 30, 2017

@scratchingpost @rgchernick @BlueBomberTalk @JoshSmith_82 @buzrbe @JGasson_21 @DarrellDavisSK @RedBlackGade @FifthQtr Were you waiting until you won to shave your beard! PLEASE say yes ✂️

— Rod Pedersen (@rodpedersen) April 30, 2017

Chris Jones has thrown his challenge flag. https://t.co/N5kiutaf8F

— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) April 30, 2017