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Raycom Awards
 

KCBD - Lubbock, Texas 2007 AP Award for Best Newscast AP Award for Best Sportscast - Pete Christy AP Award for Best Weathercast - John Robinson AP Award for Best Investigative Report - Cecelia Jones and staff - MySpace Series AP Award for Best Photojournalism/Station AP Award for Best Photojournalism/Individual - Samuel Ortega AP Award for Best Sports Story AP Award for Best General Assignment - Karin McCay and staff - Robotic Surgery AP Award for Best Website AP Award for Best Deadline Editing/General News - Samuel Ortega - Lubbock Remembers 9/11 AP Award for Best Feature Editing/General News - Samuel Ortega - South Plains Fair Anson Jones Awards for Medical Reporting (2) - Karin McCay 2006 AP Award for Best Newscast in Texas AP Award for Best Sportscast - End Zone AP Award for Best Feature/Serious - Karin McCay, Jeff Ramazani & Samual Ortega for "The Lyndsey Loss" AP Award for Best Photojournalism/Station AP Award for Best Series - Darcy Tucker, Samuel Ortega & Jeff Ramazani for "Water Crisis"

KFVS - Cape Girardeau, Missouri 2007 Illinois Broadcasters' Association Silver Dome Awards Medium Market Station of the Year (5th year in a row) Best Use of Graphic Design - Virtual Sets - Deanna Todt Best Daytime Newscast - Jim Eftink and the Breakfast Show Team Best Community Service Activity - Science Day 2006 - Jason Lindsey Best Anchorperson - Jeff Cunningham Best Hard News Story - Cardwell Water - Kathy Sweeney, Doug Hexamer, Deanna Todt Best TV Sportscast - Heartland Football Friday - Todd Richards Best Anchorperson - Mary-Ann Maloney Best Self Promotion use of Other Media - Live, Local, Late Breaking - Dan Timpe, Teresa Connell Best TV Website - KFVS12.com - Duncan Phenix, John Dissauer, Jason Lindsey Best Late Evening Newscast - Heartland News at 10 - Greg Webb Best Early Evening Newscast - Heartland News at 5 - Stephanie Byars Missouri Broadcasters' Association 1st Place - Investigative Reporting - "What's in the Water" - Kathy Sweeny 1st Place - Sportscast - Heartland Football Friday - Todd Richards 1st Place - Promotion for "Bob by the Numbers" spot produced by Dan Timpe 1st Place - Station Sponsored Community Event for Heartland Blood Drive Certificate of Merit - Complete Newscast for Heartland News at 6:00 - Becki Suthers Certificate of Merit - Sports - Heartland Hoops - Todd Richards Certificate of Merit - Feature Reporting - Wade Lurk story - Mary-Ann Maloney, Deanna Todt 2006 Missouri Broadcasters' Association 1st Place - Editorial - ViewPoint: Potsuckers 1st Place - Community Event - Heartland Blood Drive 1st Place - Feature Reporting - Wal-Mart Law Suit 1st Place - Weathercast - Jason Lindsey: 2/16/06 Certificate of Merit - Editorial - ViewPoint: Meth Certificate of Merit - Sports - Heartland Football Friday 2005 Addy Awards Addy of Distinction - Station Self Promotion (Todd Misses Football) 2005 Addy Awards - Station Self Promotion (Todd Loves Sports) Illinois Broadcasters' Association Silver Dome Awards Medium Market Station of the Year (3rd year in a row) Best Early Evening Newscast (Heartland News at 5:00) Best Editorial (ViewPoint - Mark Bowles) Best Non-Public Affairs Program (50th Anniversary Special) Best Public Affairs Program (United Way Campaign Presentation) Best Promotional Use of Other Media (Heartland StormTeam Promotion) Missouri Broadcasters' Association Best Editorial (ViewPoint - Colonoscopy) Best Promotion (Sports Guy Todd) Best Public Service Announcement (United Way of Southeast Missouri) Best Station Sponsored Community Event (St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway) Emmy Awards Emmy for Promotion-News (Heartland Football Friday)

KOLD - Tucson, Arizona 2007 AP Award for Best Newscast - First Place AP Award for Best News Writing - First Place AP Award for Best Enterprise News - Second Place AP Award for Best Serious Feature - Second Place AP Award for Best News Writing - Third Place 2006 Telly Award - Desert Race Tucson (Wade Stai)

KPLC - Lake Charles, Louisiana 2007 12 Louisiana AP Awards including 3 first place awards: Best Spot News, Best Public Affairs and Best Videography 2006 21 Louisiana AP Awards including 8 first place awards. Highlights include a sweep for ongoing coverage, best public affairs (Rita coverage), first and second place Breaking Weather, Story of the Year and Reporter of the Year.

KSLA - Shreveport, Louisiana 2007 Louisiana Associated Press Awards Best General News - First Place Best Investigative Reporting - First Place Best Spot News - Third Place 2006 Louisiana Associated Press Awards Reporter of the Year - First Place Best Investigative Reporting - First Place Best General News - First Place Best Spot News - Third Place 2005 Addy Awards Gold Addy - Hurricane Coverage Campaign 2004 Best In Television & Gold Addy Betting It All 2003 Special Judge's Award & Gold Addy Tatum's Heart

WAFB - Baton Rouge, Louisiana 2007 AP Award for Best In-Depth Series - First Place AP Award for Best Story of the Year - First, Second and Third Place AP Award for Best Continuing Coverage - Second Place AP Award for Best Investigative Reporting - Second Place AP Award for Best Best Public Affairs - Second Place AP Award for Best Breaking Weather - Second Place AP Award for Best Weathercast - Third Place AP Award for Best Sportscast - Third Place AP Award for Best Newscast - Third Place 2006 Community Service Project of the Year by the Los Angeles Association of Broadcasters Most Outstanding Company Project by the Corporate Volunteer Council of Volunteer Baton Rouge

WAFF - Huntsville, Alabama 2007 AP Award for Best Reporter - Nick Kenney AP Award for Best Specialized Reporter - Georgi Bragg AP Award for Best Sports Story - Scott Theisen and Chris Chapman AP News Cooperation Award for providing content to the AP newswire National RTNDA Murrow Award for Excellence - WAFF.com Mark Trail Award from NOAA - Brad Travis and Becky Shores 2006 Lee Meredith, WAFF 48 President and General Manager, is being honored with the Silver Circle Award. It’s a special EMMY for his career accomplishments. The award is coming from the Nashville/Midsouth region. 2005 AP Award for Best Regularly Scheduled Newscast - CLASS AA Nest Series Victor Irving Best Staff Photography Stan Tarilton Best Photographer Award 2003 WAFF 48 was awarded the “Friend in Need Award” from the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) for their coverage of the Walker County Tornado and following Telethon.

WALB - Albany, Georgia 2007 GABBY Awards for Station of the Year and Community Service Station of the Year GABBY Award: Best TV On-Air Personality - Dawn Hobby GABBY Award: Best Feature Story - Ben Roberts, "Sex Offenders" GABBY Award: Best Commercial - Jerry Nolan Georgia Associated Press Broadcasters Association: Best Spot News - Dawn Hobby and Sam Smith, "Deputy Shot" Georgia Associated Press Broadcasters Association: Best Staff Coverage - Dawn Hobby, Ben Roberts, Eric Stern, Sam Smith, Bill Gilbride and News Staff, "TV Tower Collapse" Georgia Associated Press Broadcasters Association: Best Sportscast - Robert Hydrick and Mike Shiers, "WALB News 10 Sports" Georgia Associated Press Broadcasters Association: Best Anchor/Reporter Honorable Mention - Dawn Hobby Mark Trail Award - Yolanda Amedeo

WAVE - Louisville, Kentucky 2007 Mark Trail Award - John Gordon Emmy Awards Best Spot News Best Reporter Best Sports News-Single Story or Series Best of Louisville Awards (Louisville Magazine) Reader's Choice for Female Anchor Reader's Choice for Male Anchor Reader's Choice for Weather Reader's Choice for Investigative Reporting Reader's Choice for Best News Station

WBTV - Charlotte, North Carolina 2006 Emmy Award for News Series - "Touchy Situations" The Radio Television News Directors Association of The Carolinas First Place - Spot News - "Police Officer Shot" First Place - Sports Special - "Panther Pride Day"

WCSC - Charleston, South Carolina 2007 Mt. Moriah Image Awards (for community service) - Amanda Fitzpatrick YWCA Board - Amanda Fitzpatrick Charlie Hall Humanitarian Award, Macedonia AME Church - Bill Walsh, Scott Williams SCMA Award for Excellence in Medical and Health Care Reporting - Debi Chad Nominated for Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award Southeastern Emmy Nomination for Best Newscast AP Mark Twain Award for April - Mary Rigby 2006 AP Award for Documentary - First Place - "Hurricane Survival Guide" - Jodi Mohrmann AP Award for Documentary - Third Place - "Building the Bridge" - Patrick Villegas, Melissa Villegas, Matt Gladwell AP Award for Spot News - First Place - "Hurricane Ophelia" - Chris O'Rourke, Amy Rydel, Matt Gladwell AP Award for Health/Medical Reporting - First Place - "High Blood Pressure and Brain Surgery" - Scott Garrand, Debi Chard, Chip Walker AP Award for Series - Second Place - "Hurricane Katrina Aftermath" - Craig Lloyd, Tracey Amick AP Mark Twain Award - Jodi Mohrmann Southeastern Regional Emmy Nomination - News Special - "Building the Bridge" - Patrick Villegas, Melissa Villegas, Matt Gladwell Eastern Regional Crimestoppers - Media of the Year Award - Harve Jacobs Dorchester County Sheriff's Office - Media of the Year Award - Harve Jacobs Charleston City Paper - Best Investigative Reporter - Harve Jacobs (5th consecutive win) Commencement Speaker Williamsburg County Technical College - Ann McGill Macedonia AME Church - Coretta Scott King Humanitarian Award - Ann McGill Field Grade Officer of the Year - Bill Walsh, Major Air Force Reserves Outstanding Media Support Award - 14th Circuit South Carolina Law Enforcement Network - Mandy Gaither, Tracey Amick

WECT/WSFX - Wilmington, North Carolina 2006 AP Award for Best Spot News - First Place AP Award for Best General News - First and Second Place AP Award for Best Sports Feature - First Place AP Award for Best Photography - First Place AP Award for Rookie of the Year - Kim Gebbia AP Award for Best Website - First Place Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Newscast Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Weathercast - George Elliott Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Sportscaster - Bob Bonner Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Spot News - "Drug Roundup" - Maggie Alexander/Ryan Koresko Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - General News - "Maness Trial Sentencing" - Ashley Hayes/Steve Powell Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Best Series - "EHarmony" - Kacey Gaumer/Ryan Koresko/Steve Powell Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Sports - "The Ripken Experience" - Kevin Hull Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Sports Special - "They Will Surf Again" - Bob Bonner Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Education - "New Reading Program" - Ashley Hayes/Steve Powell Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Investigative - "Rated M" - Joe Keiley/Ryan Koresko Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Consumer/Economic - "Vocal Smoke Alarm" - Sarah Warlick/David Hattman Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Political - "Mayor Resigns" - Joe Keiley/Nicole Ferguson/Ryan Koresko Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Photography - "Santa's Helper" - Steve Powell Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Website - WECT.com Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Health/Medical - "Living with ALS" Kim Lehman/Ryan Koresko 2005 AP Award for Best Weather - First Place AP Award for Best Website - Second Place AP Award for Spot News - First Place AP Award for General News - First and Second Places

WFIE - Evansville, Indiana 2007 Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - News Documentary - "A Year Later - Tornado Anniversary Special" Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Sports Reporting - "Playing Fair?" Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - Website (broadcast-affiliated) - 14wfie.com Indiana Associated Press - Best Reporter - Stefanie Silvey Indiana Associated Press - Best Investigative Reporter - Stefanie Silvey (First and Second Place) Indiana Associated Press - Best Photography - Second Place Indiana Associated Press - Best Weather Operation - Jeff Lyons and the First Alert Team - All Indiana Markets outside Indianapolis Indiana Associated Press - Best Community Impact - Stefanie Silvey for Recycling Rip-off Emmy - Ohio Valley Chapter - Stefanie Silvey for Best Continuing Coverage for the Thomas Schiro Investigation Courier and Press - People's Choice - Favorite Television Station - WFIE Courier and Press - People's Choice - Favorite Television Personality - Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons - Gold Award 2006 Regional Emmy 1st Place - Crime News for Thomas Schiro Investigation Regional Emmy nomination - Weathercast - Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons and the First Alert Team Indiana Associated Press - Best News Operation 2006 Indiana Associated Press - Best Investigative News 2006

WFLX - West Palm Beach, Florida 2005 Fox #1 Club

WLBT - Jackson, Mississippi 2007 AP Award for Best Weathercast - First Place AP Award for Best Sportscast - First Place AP Award for Best Sports Story - First and Third Place AP Award for Best Investigative Reporting - First and Third Place AP Award for Best Franchise - First Place AP Award for Best Newscast - Second Place AP Award for Best Achievement - Second Place AP Award for Best Public Affairs - Second Place AP Award for Best Website - Second Place AP Award for Best Feature Photography - Second and Third Place AP Award for Best Documentary - Third Place AP Award for Best Feature Story - Third Place Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards for Investigative Reporting, Sports Story, Franchise Reporting, Sportscast and Weathercast Howard Lett Newsperson of the Year Award - Bert Case

WLOX - Biloxi, Mississippi 2007 Mississippi Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards for Best Newscasts, Feature Photography, General News Story, News Photography and Public Affairs Reporting 2006 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Katrina coverage Two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Katrina coverage and for the documentary "Katrina: South Mississippi's Story" Special award from the Emmy's "The Humanitarian Award" The National Peabody Award for Broadcast Excellence Mississippi Association of Broadcasters "Community Service" Award "First Amendment Leadership Award" from RTNDA "Continuing Coverage Award" from RTNDA Series Gold Award - Hurricane Katrina Continuing Coverage AP Award for Best Newscast - First Place AP Award for Best News Photography - First Place AP Award for Best Feature Photography - First Place AP Award for Best Public Affairs Reporting - First Place IP Casino & Hotels - Truth, Fear & Trials Award - Hurricane Katrina Heroes of the Hurricane - City of Gulfport Heroes of the Hurricane - City of Wiggins 2005 DuPont Award - Coverage of Hurricane Katrina Peabody Award - Coverage of Hurricane Katrina

WOIO/WUAB - Cleveland, Ohio 2006 AP Award for Best 11:00 PM Newscast 2 awards for 19 Action News Investigator, Tom Meyer, from the Ohio Association of Journalists 2005 Telly Award (International) - "Happy Holiday from the 19 Action News Investigators" News Promotion - Image Telly Award (International) - "19 Action News - Body of Art" - News Promotion - Topical Telly Award (International) - "WUAB - Milkman Spreads the Jerry Springer Gospel" - Program Promotion Emmy Award (Regional) - "Happy Holiday from the 19 Action News Investigators" - Best Promotion - Single Spot Emmy Award (Regional) - "WUAB - Milkman Campaign" - Best Promotion - Campaign Promax Gold (National) - "WUAB - Milkman Spreads the Jerry Springer Gospel" - Program Promotion Promax Silver (National) - "19 Action News - Body of Art" News Promotion CBS "Eye on Excellence" Awards (National) - "Price is Right" (Honorable Mention) - Program Promotion

WSFA - Montgomery, Alabama 2007 Mark Trail Award - Rich Thomas

WTOC - Savannah, Georgia 2006 Regional Emmy for "Freedom Warriors" - Special on the Third Infantry Division in Baghdad 2005 Voted Best Local Newscast by ‘Connect Savannah’ readers poll Best Local Meteorologist by ‘Connect Savannah’ readers poll - Pat Prokop Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Sports Feature - “The Ties that Bind” by Chris Clark Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in News Programming – “Wired for Sound” by Chris Clark AP Award for Best Series Best Series Reporting - “Baseball in Savannah” by Chris Clark & Rick Snow AP Award for Best News Video - “Food Lion Robbery” by Steven Shoob AP Award for Best Sound - “Wired for Sound” by Chris Clark AP Award for Best Specialized Reporting – “Military Coverage” by Dal Cannady AP Award for Best Documentary - “An American Journey: Civil Rights in Savannah” by Craig Harney, Dawn Baker, Barry Lewis, Alex Monarch, Christine Edwards AP Award for Best Feature Reporting - “The Ties That Bind” by Chris Clark AP Award for Best Anchor - Sonny Dixon AP Award for Best Sports Program “Tailgating with WTOC” AP Award for Best photojournalism “Tommy Watkins: Player of the Year” by Chris Clark AP Award for Best Spot News – “Wilmington House Explosion” AP Pacemaker Award for “Best Overall News Operation” Note: The Associated Press honored WTOC with more awards for journalistic excellence than any other News operation in the state

WTOL - Toledo, Ohio 2007 Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - "Little People in a Big World" Chrys Petterson/Paul Kwapich 2006 AP Award for Outstanding News Organization AP Award for Continuing Coverage - 1st Place; "Boy Left Behind" AP Award for Best Website - 1st Place AP Award for Best Spot News - 2nd Place; Nazi Riot Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - "Katrina-Back Home" Shelley Brown/Ryan Vetterin

WTVM - Columbus, Georgia 2007 GABBY Awards for Best Newscast, Best Sportscast and Best Sports Series Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - "Best Spot News Award" for coverage of KIA coming to West Point, Georgia

WTVR - Richmond, Virginia 2007 Emmy Award for Specialty Assignment Report - News Single Story - "Jackson Ward: Revival of the Harlem South" - Greg McQuade/Andy Pederson Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - "Ella's Story" Tracy Sears/Andy Pederson Regional RTNDA Murrow Award - "Soldier in the Photograph" Greg McQuade/Stacy Sacra

WWBT - Richmond, Virginia 2008 7 Associated Press Awards including The Douglas Southall Freeman Award for Community Service. NBC12 was also recognized for Outstanding News Operation in Virginia and for Best Website. 2007 5 Associated Press Awards including The Douglas Southall Freeman Award for Community Service.