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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Sinclair Wins 25 RTDNA Regional Edward. R. Murrow Awards
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sinclair is proud to announce 17 of its owned and/or operated content centers across the country have been honored with a total of 25 RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism, a testament to the company's commitment to providing the best in local journalism. The Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism. "We are honored to receive 25 Edward R. Murrow Awards this year. This achievement underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful news to our audience. I am immensely proud of our talented staff, whose hard work and passion for advocacy journalism has earned us this remarkable recognition," said Scott Livingston, Senior Vice President of News. RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow award-winning stations include: About Sinclair: Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks Comet, CHARGE, ROAR and The Nest; and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at Category: General
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
News 8 RochesterFirst.com wins 2 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
News 8 WROC has won two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). The list was revealed Tuesday morning. received Murrow Awards in the 'Digital' and 'Excellence in Innovation' categories. The digital submission included the station's of coverage of the total solar eclipse — coverage that included several hours of wall-to-wall live reporting preceded by days of unique content previewing the historic, albeit overcast, day. The Excellence in Innovation submission featured Songs from Studio B, an online series by Dan Gross in which he recorded local bands performing at WROC — an effort that required extraordinary amount of time and technology. Both submissions will now be considered for a National Edward R. Murrow Award. News 8 has been recognized with several digital awards over the past decade including the 2019 national award for Excellence in Social Media. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WKRG News 5 wins 2025 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Gulf Coast journalism
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — News 5 has been selected to receive the 2025 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence. Video: Watch WKRG News 5's 'Overall Entry' video — submitted to the Regional Edward R. Murrow Award judges — in the player above. WKRG News Director Gene Kirkconnell made the announcement in a Thursday email to the station's staff. 'It is with pride and gratitude that I share with our WKRG-TV family members that News 5 has been selected to receive the 2025 Edward R. Murrow Regional Award for Overall Excellence,' Kirkconnell said. 'This award validates the hard work and creativity that our news team puts in every day to earn the trust of viewers and serve them with the highest quality news, weather, sports, and community news available along the Gulf Coast on all platforms; TV, digital, and social media,' he said. In this article, we'll look back at the entry that won WKRG this top industry honor. But first, here's some background information on the award itself. The Radio Television Digital News Association is 'the world's largest professional organization devoted exclusively to broadcast and digital journalism,' its website states. The RTDNA, founded in 1946, aims to 'promote and protect responsible journalism.' The RTDNA's Edward R. Murrow Awards have annually honored 'outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism' since 1971, the site states. 'Among the most prestigious in news, the Murrow Awards recognize local and national news stories that uphold the RTDNA Code of Ethics, demonstrate technical expertise and exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community.' The awards are named after , an American broadcast radio and TV journalist whose achievements included reporting on World War II live from London; exposing Sen. Joseph McCarthy's anti-Communist tactics; and setting standards for transparency and integrity in broadcast journalism. 'News stations, networks, syndication services, program services, and digital news organizations are all eligible to enter the awards,' the RTDNA's rules state, noting that Edward R. Murrow Awards are presented to news organizations, not individuals. On Thursday, RTDNA announced the Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards' 2025 winners in Region 9. This region includes Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, according to its website. WKRG won the 'Overall Excellence' award in the 'Television | Small Market' category. News 5's 'Overall Excellence' entry featured the station's best investigative journalism, weather, sports and breaking news on broadcasting and digital platforms in 2024. Here are some examples: News 5's Asher Redd uncovered a video showing child abuse at a local daycare. He spoke to the child's mother, who watched footage of a daycare worker grabbing and throwing down her daughter, violating DHR guidelines. Watch the report: News 5's Kathryn Bruch took viewers behind the scenes of a months-long undercover drug operation. She followed a team of Mobile Police Department detectives as they confiscated large amounts of crack cocaine and other drugs and arrested dozens of people. Watch the report: Sports Director Simone Eli's exclusive report showed how a scoring error in a Vigor girls' basketball game cost the team a shot at the state title. Eli talked to the coach and showed viewers how the error was made. Watch the report: Asher Redd reported live from Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Francine. Our First Alert Storm Team warned viewers of threatening tornadoes, tracked dangerous weather, and gave the all-clear when people were safe. News 5 also provided hundreds of stories and live shots to Nexstar stations across the country and News Nation. WKRG was live on the scene as a window-washer dangled on the side of the RSA Tower, Alabama's tallest building. Anchor Devon Walsh narrated the heart-pounding rescue as Mobile firefighters brought the man to safety. Watch the report: WKRG was also live on the scene as parents rushed to pick up their kids from Foley High School after reports of a fight and gun on campus. Watch the report: In addition to breaking news, like coverage of and a , WKRG's 'Overall Excellence' entry included soul-stirring feature stories. The entry said, 'WKRG-TV shares the stories of our viewers that touch the heart.' WKRG's Debbie Williams reported on Gulf Shores High School offensive lineman Tyler Burkett, who began his senior year on the sidelines with cancer, not knowing if he would ever again play the game he has loved his whole life. Watch the story: Devon Walsh told the story of a groom whose bride gave him a kidney soon after the two started dating. (His then-girlfriend learned he would need a kidney or would not survive.) Watch the story: And, the Regional Edward R. Murrow entry noted, 'Many of our stories are just plain fun.' Like Simone Eli's piece, ',' in which she teaches News 5 employees who are not from Mobile, all about Carnival season. 'The newbies go through a boot camp to learn the best way to catch a moonpie, and avoid getting pelted in the face with beads,' the entry notes. News 5's 'Overall Excellence' entry featured the year's best digital coverage, which included: The launch of '5th Quarter Extra,' a popular livestream for sports fans Exclusive reporting on Hoover football coaches humping and pushing players A leadership change within the Mobile Police Department The death and remembrance of Alabama broadcasting icon Mel Showers A rare look at News 5's social media comment moderation policy after viral coverage of an Alabama pageant queen led to cyberbullying And in 2024, News 5 spotlighted our local military and law enforcement with franchises '' and '.' News 5's showcased a police K-9 who jumped off a bridge while chasing suspects. Police bodycam video showed the dog leap off the bridge, proving that two-legged officers aren't the only ones . showcased former , who used the skills he gained during his service to form a commercial diving and consulting business. Part of that was consulting for the film industry, where he made his on-screen debut in the Steven Seagal film 'Under Siege,' filmed on the USS Alabama Battleship in Mobile. The 'Overall Excellence' entry also featured News 5's commitment to community service, with the following projects: News 5's Boys & Girls Club Telethon, which raises money for underserved children. The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama provide, among other things, academic programs, social skills training, health and nutrition classes, on-site counseling, and college and career guidance. News 5's Stock the Pantry Food Drive, which feeds children during the summer months when they can't receive breakfast and lunch at school. News 5's Paddle & Raquet Battle, which unites tennis players and pickleball players in a combined tournament that raises money for the American Heart Association. News 5's Magical Christmas Toy Drive, which collected more than 35,000 toys valued at more than a half-million dollars in 2024. The annual effort ensures children across the Gulf Coast receive Christmas gifts. WKRG General Manager Jesse Grear summed it up following the announcement about News 5's Regional Edward R. Murrow Award. 'Congratulations to the entire team!' he said. 'Ya'll are the best! Neil Costes contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- CTV News
CTV News Kitchener nominated for four regional RTDNA awards
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) of Canada is recognizing CTV News Kitchener for their work on several stories. The finalists have been announced for the RTDNA 2025 Central Region Awards, which honour journalists, programs, stations and newsgathering organizations across radio, television and digital markets throughout the country. CTV News Kitchener has made the list in four categories: Continuing Coverage (small/medium market) for ongoing work following the story of the University of Waterloo stabber, Geovanny Villalba-Aleman Investigative Excellence for coverage of allegations of unpaid wages and contracts at Dutchie's Fresh Food Market in Kitchener Feature News (small/medium market) for the story of a WWE superfan who got the surprise of a lifetime after he was told a lack of accessible seating would prevent him from seeing a highly anticipated wrestling show in Toronto TV Newscast (small/medium market) for a broadcast featuring stories about fireworks, shootings and encampments The winners will be announced on June 4.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- CTV News
CTV Calgary named finalist for 5 RTDNA Awards
CTV News Calgary has been named a finalist in five categories for the 2025 Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Awards' Prairie Region. The awards, which honour the best journalists, news programs and broadcasters for achievements in audio, video and digital productions, are held every year. This year, CTV Calgary was recognized for breaking news (video), feature news (digital), live special events (multiplatform) for its comprehensive coverage of Remembrance Day services, TV newscast and VJ video. Breaking News (Video): Penbrook Meadows Standoff When police issued a shelter-in-place order for a neighbourhood because of an armed standoff, CTV Calgary responded quickly to alert the public. Our crews reported live from the scene as a man shot at officers over a 30-hour period. Viewer-submitted video and CTV's own video showed shots and tear gas being fired, police negotiating with the man, and a police robot approaching the residence. After the standoff ended with police shooting and killing the man, our coverage continued with an exclusive report, where the man's family raised questions about police actions, and why their loved one had to die. Penbrooke Meadows shooting Feature News (Digital): Darrel Janz Tribute Videojournalist Kevin Green created an emotional tribute video for his longtime co-worker, CTV Calgary anchor Darrel Janz, who died at age 83. Janz, an RTDNA lifetime achievement award winner, had a great impact on thousands of co-workers and students during his 60+ year journalism career. Through interviews and his own reflections, Green painted a lighthearted, respectful portrait of Janz's life and times. The tribute included film of Janz after surviving a helicopter crash. Green worked diligently to find the footage, not been seen publicly since 1969. The tribute played at Janz's memorial service and was livestreamed on CTV Calgary's website. Darrel Janz TV Newscast CTV News at 6 June 6, 2024 June 6, 2024 was a busy day with breaking news on several fronts. CTV Calgary's 6 p.m. newscast provided enterprising and comprehensive team coverage of a major water main break. We had breaking news on a shooting and wildfire. We also presented compelling stories on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the controversial unveiling of a statue and a deep dive into the science behind the northern lights. Our meteorologist had the latest on fire dangers, our Trending segment highlighted the lighter side of the news, and our sports director reported on the return of a star quarterback to Calgary. VJ Video Food Bank Harvest Video journalist Kevin Green used creative shooting/editing techniques to give us a unique perspective of a community effort, benefiting the Calgary Food Bank. Kevin used a drone to shoot an opening standup, which pulled back to reveal the vast scope of the project. Drone video also gave viewers a birds-eye view of volunteers' work. Low-angle shots were used for another perspective. Interviews conveyed the wide impact the harvest has on the community, and the personal impact it has on volunteers. Kevin shot, wrote, voiced and edited this story in the field in one day, and it aired the same evening. CTV News Calgary took home a 2022 RTDNA award for Best Newscast , for its coverage of the Coutts, Alta., border blockade in February 2022. Regional awards winners will be announced on June 4. For more about the RTDNA Awards, go here.
