At WKSU we take great pride in the quality of programming we provide our listeners. From award-winning programs from National Public Radio and Public Radio International to local news reporting and events, we do our best to give you premium radio service. Other organizations have also recognized WKSU’s accomplishments. We would like to congratulate all of our winners and thank them for their contributions all year long.
Association for Women in Communications–National Clarion Awards
Radio Documentary Series
–Public Radio, News Staff,
“Poverty: Causes and Solutions”
Radio Feature Story
–Public Radio, Vincent Duffy, “Cadaver Funeral”
March of Dimes–A.I.R. Awards
Best News Series, Vincent Duffy and Mark Urycki,
“A Place for Me: Adoption and Foster Care in Ohio”
Best Coverage of Infant and Maternal Health Issues, Mark Urycki“Adopting Healthy Babies”
National Federation of Press Women–Communications Contest
First Place
–Prepared Report, Mark Urycki, “The Dish”
Second Place
–External Annual Report, Pamela R. Anderson, “WKSU Annual Report–2000-2001”
Third Place
–News or Feature Release-Single Release, Ann VerWiebe, “John Perry Honored with OPR Trustees’ Award”
Northern Ohio Live Magazine–Awards of Achievement
Finalist
–Community Events, Krista Andrews, Jim Blum, Al Bartholet, Bob Burford, “35th Annual Kent State Folk Festival”
Radio-Television News Directors Association–National Edward R. Murrow Award
Best Writing, Eric Nuzum, “Xtreme Bowling”
Society of Professional Journalists–Ohio Chapter–SPJ Awards
Best in Show
–Best Newscast in Ohio, News Staff
First Place
–Best Coverage of Children’s Issues, Julie Grant, “Educating Homeless Children”
First Place
–Best Consumer Reporting, Mark Urycki, “Housing for the Poor”
First Place
–Best Documentary, News Staff,
“New Work, New Families: America’s Juggling Act”
Second Place
–Best Investigative Reporting, Vincent Duffy, “Attack Dogs”
Second Place
–Best Consumer Reporting, Michelle Chyatte, Kevin Niedermier, Vincent Duffy, “Gas Gouging”
Second Place
–Best Deadline Reporting, Julie Grant, Kevin Niedermier, “Medina Fair Explosion”
Third Coast International Audio Festival
Honorable Mention, Mark Urycki,
“Remembering Kent State, 1970”
Unda-USA–National Gabriel Award
Short Feature
–Markets 1-25, Vincent Duffy, “Cadaver Funeral”
