| 10th ACTRA Awards | |
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| Date | April 3, 1981 |
| Hosted by | Gordon Pinsent |
| Highlights | |
| Best TV Program | The Canadian Establishment |
| Best Radio Program | Sunday Morning |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBC Television |
The 10th ACTRA Awards were presented on April 3, 1981, and hosted by Gordon Pinsent.
| Best Television Program | Best Television Actor |
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| Best Continuing TV Performance | Best Supporting TV Performance |
| Best New Performer | Best TV Variety Performance |
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| Best Television Host or Interviewer | Best Writing, Television Drama |
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| Best Writing, Television Comedy/Variety | Best Writing, Television Public Affairs |
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| Best Radio Program | Best Radio Host |
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| Best Radio Actor | Best Radio Variety Performance |
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| Best Writing, Radio Drama | Best Writing, Radio Variety |
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| Best Writing, Radio Public Affairs | |
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| Gordon Sinclair Award | Foster Hewitt Award |
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| John Drainie Award | |
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