Meet our 2011 Atlantic Book Awards Co-Hosts!

GREG MALONE

Greg Malone, one of the original founders of CODCO, is perhaps best known for the CODCO TV series and his wicked impersonations of political icons like George Bush, the Queen, and of course, Barbara Frum.  He has received many awards for writing, performing & directing, including over a dozen Gemini Awards. 

Besides the sixty-three, award winning CODCO TV shows, Greg wrote and performed in the Wonderful Grand Band series for CBC television. As a political activist, he is recognized across Canada for his part in the campaign that successfully stopped the privatization of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, and his consistent efforts to protect the Environment.

In recent years he has been a Motivational Speaker to many groups across Canada on topics such as Globalization, Privatization, AIDS, Sex, Spirituality and of course the Environment.  His presentations are inspired and hilarious, peppered with impersonations of famous characters. In his spare time he enjoys in-line skating, cooking, and of course, is an avid eater.

HEIDI PETRACEK

Broadcaster Heidi Petracek has been bringing her  energetic, witty, and engaging personality to radio and television for more than a decade. She is a highly skilled communicator who has interviewed hundreds of people including well-known personalities such as Olympia Dukkakis, Kurt Browning, Alberto Manguel, and Adrienne Clarkson, along with everyday people who simply have a compelling story to share. 

She is currently a co-host on ‘A’ Channel’s lively and informative morning show, Breakfast Television. When she’s not in the studio, Heidi spends her time cooking, enjoying the outdoors, and generally hanging out and enjoying life in Halifax with her long-time feline companion, Mo.

As a journalist, she has reported on many key events in Canada – from federal elections and floods, to the collapse of the Atlantic fishery and the immediate aftermath of the 9-11 attacks.