Karin's writing has been recognized through national, provincial and in-house industry awards.

• 2004: Canadian Community Newspaper Awards - first place, Best Feature
• 2000: B.C./Yukon Community Newspaper Awards - first place, Hard News Writing
• 1994: B.C./Yukon Community Newspaper Awards - third place, Excellence in Outdoor Writing
• 1993: B.C./Yukon Community Newspaper Awards - second place, People Who Make a Difference
• Numerous in-house awards within Black Press' MetroValley Newspaper Group

Employment History

• January 2005 to present: Full-time freelance writing and communications services
• 2002-2005:  Part-time freelance writing and communications services
• 1991-2005: Reporter at the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News, a twice-weekly community newspaper. Duties include finding and developing story ideas, hard news beats, feature writing, page layout, serving as section editor, some acting editor duties.

Education

• 1991: Graduated from highly regarded two-year journalism diploma program at Langara College - Vancouver, B.C.
• 1987-1989: General studies at Douglas College - New Westminster, B.C.