The Ross Munro Media Award was initiated in 2002 by the Conference of Defence Associations in concert with the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute. Its purpose is to recognize annually one Canadian journalist who has made a significant and outstanding contribution to the general public’s  understanding of issues relating to Canada’s defence and security.

2011 Recipient: Rosie DiManno, Toronto Star

2010 Recipient: Murray Brewster, The Canadian Press

2009 Recipient: Brian Stewart

2008 Recipient: Alec Castonguay, Le Devoir & L’actualité

2007 Recipient: Matthew Fisher , Canwest

2006 Recipient: Christie Blatchford, The Globe and Mail

2005 Recipient: Bruce Campion-Smith, The Toronto Star

2004 Recipient: Sharon Hobson, Jane’s Defence Weekly

2003 Recipient: Garth Pritchard

2002 Recipient: Stephen Thorne, The Canadian Press