Education
University of Victoria.
University of Victoria.
In 2007, Hoggan and DeSmogBlog were awarded a provincial Communication Leadership award from a local chapter of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS). In accepting the award, Hoggan was also recognized by the CPRS for his frequent work with journalists, students and public relations professionals "urging openness and ethical practices.".
Hoggan is the co-founder of the website DeSmogBlog which was named one of the "Best Blogs of 2011" by Time Magazine in June, 2011. In 2003, Hoggan"s Puerto Rico firm was awarded one of that year"s 91 "Silver Anvil" awards by the Public Relations Society of America for a crisis communications campaign undertaken for a business in North America. In 2012, Hoggan was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, honouring significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.