WUSF News earned 15 awards from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists Saturday night in a contest that recognizes the state’s best work from 2019.
WUSF won eight first place awards and seven honorable mentions for stories presented both on WUSF 89.7 and online at WUSFNews.org.
Ten individual journalists from WUSF were honored in the contest, but the awards also reflect the collective efforts of the newsroom to provide quality journalism to a radio audience spanning 13 Florida counties.
The association selected winners from more than 550 entries representing 37 radio and television stations across the state. The Association held a virtual awards ceremony and celebrated how journalists are continuing to serve audiences during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Pushing the boundaries of creativity, digging for truth, and holding those in power accountable. Now, more than ever, is this effort critical as we are in unprecedented times with unknown challenges for newsrooms ahead,” the group said in a statement.
The following WUSF journalists were honored with First Place Awards:
General Assignment | Long
Mark Schreiner
Forensic Facility Teaches How Florida's Environment Affects Bodies
Environmental | Series
Steve Newborn
Coral Whisperer, Killer Heat And Honey Bees
Education | Single Story
Cathy Carter
Feature | Hard Topic
Cathy Carter
After 90 Years, Greyhound Dog Racing Comes To An End In Sarasota
Feature | Light Topic
Stephanie Colombini
Music Therapy In NICUS Helps Babies Go Home Sooner
Politics / Government | Single Story
Steve Newborn
Going To The End Of The Suncoast Parkway Toll Road - At Least For Now
Sports | Feature
Cathy Carter
Breast Cancer Survivors Form Bonds, Gain Strength Through Dragon Boat Racing
Use Of Sound
Kerry Sheridan
Hip-Hop Architecture Camp Teaches Kids To Re-Imagine Their Communities
The following WUSF journalists were honored with Honorable Mentions:
Continuing Coverage
Daylina Miller
State’s Credentialing Process For Autism Therapists Causing Issues
General Assignment – Short Story
Kerry Sheridan
On Berlin Wall Anniversary, New College Students Tear Down Their Own
Investigative | Series
Julio Ochoa
Florida Fails To Open Methadone Clinics In Opioid Crisis
Series / Franchise
Robin Sussingham, Cathy Carter, Steve Newborn
The Buzz On Florida's Honey Bees
Feature | Light Topic
Kerry Sheridan
How Many Horseshoe Crabs Are In Florida? Growing Volunteer Effort Aims To Find Out
Website / Digital
Carl Lisciandrello, Mary Shedden
Reporter of The Year
Stephanie Colombini
