Press Room
Media Accreditation
Media Accreditation: Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA)
The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) accredits media representatives from a variety of organizations to attend and cover events hosted by the association. Media accreditation is open to journalists representing bona fide media organizations, including print, radio, television, news agencies, film, and online media.
The BBPA accreditation process ensures consistent and fair registration of media representatives, with the goal of facilitating well-managed events.
General Criteria
All media representatives must be registered, accredited, and hold a valid BBPA media identification badge to gain access to events.
Applicants are responsible for providing all required information and supporting documentation at the time of the application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
All media accreditation applications and supporting documents are reviewed and validated by BBPA officials prior to approval or refusal of an application.
Supporting Documentation and Information
Valid press credentials must be presented by all applicants. Government-issued photo identification, such as a passport, is required for media representatives who do not reside in Canada and do not possess press credentials.
An official letter of assignment on the letterhead of the media organization is also required, indicating that the applicant has been assigned to cover the event, describing their role at the event, and signed by an authorized editor or publisher from the media organization, along with their contact information.
Individuals who work as independent members of the media and are unable to provide a letter of assignment must provide proof of recent publications relevant to the specific event, under the applicant’s byline, with reporting and content that can be readily found in the public realm.
To confirm that those applying for media accreditation are indeed media representatives, the BBPA may refer to publicly available content authored by the applicant to authenticate their role as a journalist.
Accreditation confirmation will be issued only after successful completion of a security screening performed by competent authorities of the BBPA, assuming all eligibility criteria have been met.
Limits
The BBPA makes every effort to accommodate all eligible applicants for media accreditation. However, space and cost constraints may necessitate the imposition of limits on access to events.
If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity of the media center and related facilities, the BBPA will limit the number of permitted applicants. In such cases, the BBPA will grant access to the media center and related facilities in a manner that will accommodate the broadest representation from as many organizations as possible.
Revocation of Accreditation
Accreditation and access to the event and any related facilities are granted on the condition that media representatives operate in accordance with BBPA policies to ensure the proper functioning of the event, media center, and any related facilities.
Activities that disturb the safety, security, and order of the event are not allowed. Further, if any misrepresentation or breach of the representations made in the application occurs, the BBPA reserves the right to revoke accreditation and deny access to the event and related facilities.
Media representatives who violate BBPA policies, including but not limited to disruptive behavior, use of unauthorized equipment, misrepresentation of facts, or failure to comply with event rules, may have their accreditation revoked and be removed from the event and related facilities.
Accreditation may also be revoked if the information provided as part of the application is found to be false or incomplete, or if the media representative engages in illegal or unethical activities.
Appeals Process
Accreditation and access to the event and any related facilities are granted on the condition that media representatives operate in accordance with BBPA policies to ensure the proper functioning of the event, media center, and any related facilities.
Activities that disturb the safety, security, and order of the event are not allowed. Further, if any misrepresentation or breach of the representations made in the application occurs, the BBPA reserves the right to revoke accreditation and deny access to the event and related facilities.
Media representatives who violate BBPA policies, including but not limited to disruptive behavior, use of unauthorized equipment, misrepresentation of facts, or failure to comply with event rules, may have their accreditation revoked and be removed from the event and related facilities.
Accreditation may also be revoked if the information provided as part of the application is found to be false or incomplete, or if the media representative engages in illegal or unethical activities.
The deadline to apply for media credentials for the Harry Jerome Awards;
Thursday, April 27th, 2023 1PM
For immediate media inquiries including media credentials please contact
BBPA
Ph. 416-504-4097
E. hja@bbpa.org