The 1st ACTRA Awards were presented on April 14, 1972 to honour achievements in Canadian television in 1971."New Awards". Ottawa Journal, February 23, 1972. As the first time that dedicated Canadian television awards had been presented by the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists separately from the inclusion of television films in the Canadian Film Awards program, they were a modest affair, with presentations in just two competitive categories, one for acting and one for journalism, and a lifetime achievement award for contributions to Canadian broadcasting.Michael Walsh, "Let's hear it for Canada...". The Province, April 21, 1972.
The program was expanded to seven categories for the 2nd ACTRA Awards in 1973."Murray, Pinsent win ACTRA awards". Red Deer Advocate, May 1, 1973.
The ceremony was hosted by Pierre Berton, who was himself the winner of the journalism award.
Winners and nominees Earle Grey Award Gordon Sinclair Award Genevieve Bujold"Bujold, Berton win ACTRA awards". The Globe and Mail, April 17, 1972. Chief Dan George"Nominees announced for ACTRA awards". Regina Leader-Post, April 8, 1972. Paul Harding Budd Knapp Gordon Pinsent Pierre Berton Peter Gzowski Gerald Pratley Orest Ulan Jack Webster John Drainie Award Graham Spry
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