The Indiana AP broadcasters gave Indiana Weekend, our Friday/Sunday show on Indiana Public Radio, awards for "Best Public Affairs Program" and "Best Use of Radio Sound."
The Knightstown Railroad episode that won the sound award also included, on our Facebook page, a fun little video:
Here's the AP story with all of our IPR awards....
The Knightstown Railroad episode that won the sound award also included, on our Facebook page, a fun little video:
Here's the AP story with all of our IPR awards....
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2014 Indiana AP Broadcast Contest Results
By The Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS
(AP) -- The Indiana Associated Press Broadcasters
Association is announcing results for its 2013 contest. Winners of the
Best Newscast and Outstanding News Operation awards for both radio and
television will be announced at the awards dinner April 19, 2014, at the
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel, 31
W. Ohio St., Indianapolis.
The reception will start at 6 p.m., with dinner and the awards
presentation following at 7 p.m.
Local Radio
Best
Newscast Long Form: WBST-FM, June 7, 2013, Stan Sollars
Best
Reporter: WBST-FM, Stephanie Wiechmann
Best Enterprise Story: WGRE-FM, "The Future of the West Central
Conference," Staff
Best
Use of Radio Sound: WBST-FM, "Knightstown Railroad," John Strauss
Best
Public Affairs Program: WBST-FM, "Problem Solving Courts," John Strauss
Second Place, WGRE-FM, "Divestment of Fossil Fuels," Keely McGrath,
Elizabeth McCracken, Maddie Morris, Erin Mann
Best Feature: WGRE-FM, "The Future of DePauw Winter Term," Grace
Flickinger, Grace Hendrickson, Maggie Grady, Kara Caskey
Best
Continuous Coverage of a Single Event: WBST-FM, "Muncie Schools Consolidation," Stephanie Wiechmann
