2nd ACTRA Awards
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| date = April 30, 1973
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| host = Pierre Berton
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| previous = 1st
| main = ACTRA Awards
| next = 3rd
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The 2nd ACTRA Awards were presented on April 30, 1973 to honour achievements in Canadian television in 1972.[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105754542/ "Murray, Pinsent win ACTRA awards"]. Red Deer Advocate, May 1, 1973. The ceremony was hosted by Pierre Berton, and featured several new categories which had not been presented at the 1st ACTRA Awards the previous year.
Winners and nominees
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| style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Earle Grey Award
! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Gordon Sinclair Award |
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| style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Variety Performer
! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Public Affairs Broadcaster |
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| style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Dramatic Writer
! style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | Best Documentary Writer |
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| style="background:#EEDD82; width:50%" | John Drainie Award |
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