WTOP/Washington Repeats as National Murrow Award Winner

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Edward R. Murrow Awards

RTDNA has announced the winners of the 2018 National Murrow Awards. From more than 4,400 entries, the awards recognize 89 local and network radio, television and digital news organizations for 118 examples of outstanding journalism in 16 categories. WTOP-FM/Washington, DC and New Hampshire Public Radio repeated their 2017 wins for Overall Excellence in large market radio and small market radio, respectively. CBS News was been awarded top honors, achieving Overall Excellence in both the network radio and network television categories.

"Winning an RTDNA National Edward R. Murrow Award means that a news organization has provided exemplary public service to its viewers, listeners and readers. These honorees truly represent the very best in broadcast and digital journalism around the world," said RTDNA Executive Director Dan Shelley.

Taking home the most national awards this year is NPR, with five wins for Continuing Coverage, Excellence in Social Media, Excellence in Sound, Excellence in Hard News, and News Documentary.

"We cannot make our communities better unless we understand them, and these stories from news organizations large and small have educated, uplifted, inspired, uncovered and enlightened," added Shelley. "These winning pieces revealed the tragedies of human trafficking, keptaudiences safe and informed during devastating hurricanes and fires, and provided desperately sought information and context during too-common moments of violence. They provided insight into healthcare, homelessness and immigration issues, engaged communities in learning about mental health and dug deep into election interference."

The national awards will be presented October 22, 2018, at the RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala at Gotham Hall in New York.