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.
eTech Ohio - Ohio Public Broadcasting Awards
First Place - Public Information, Short Promotions, Bob Burford, Joe Gunderman and KSU Senior Media Specialist Tracy Baughman - "On the Road with The Cleveland Orchestra"
Honorable Mention - Technical Achievement, Chuck Poulton, Marling Engle and Linda Fahey - "FolkAlley.com Open Mic"
Cleveland Advertising Association - Cleveland ADDY Awards
Gold Award - Collateral Material, Bob Burford and Marcus Thomas Advertising - "David Sedaris – Illustration"
Gold Award - Collateral Material, Bob Burford and Marcus Thomas Advertising - "40th Kent State Folk Festival – Poster"
Silver Award - Black & White Small Space Newspaper Campaign, Bob Burford and Marcus Thomas Advertising - "WKSU Brand Campaign"
Ohio Professional Writers, Inc - Communications Contest
First Place - Prepared Report, Daniel Hockensmith - "WASP Pilots"
First Place - Special Programming, Vivian Goodman - "Drugs in Prison"
First Place - Special Reporting Series, Dave Pignanelli and the WKSU Newsroom - "Here Goes the Neighborhood"
First Place - Interview, Renita Jablonski - "Father's Day in Iraq"
First Place - Presentation, Renita Jablonski - "Your Way Home"
First Place - Newsletter, Electronic, Ann VerWiebe - "WKSU E - Notes"
First Place - Feature Release, Single Release, Ann VerWiebe - "WKSU Hosts Local Premiere of A Prairie Home Companion"
Second Place - On-the-scene Spot Report, Kevin Niedermier - "Det. Jonathon Schroeder Funeral"
Second Place - Prepared Report, Vivian Goodman - "Clara Wolcott Driscoll Booth"
Second Place - Advertising Campaign, One Subject - Image, Bob Burford and Marcus Thomas Advertising - "WKSU Brand Campaign"
Second Place - Marketing Campaign for New Service, Bob Burford - "Your Way Home"
Second Place - Annual Report, External, Leah Babb - "WKSU Annual Report – FY '06"
Second Place - Newsletter, Electronic, Ann VerWiebe, Linda Fahey and Mike Watson - "AlleyChat"
Second Place - News Release, Single Release, Ann VerWiebe - "WKSU Recognized by Press Club of Cleveland"
Third Place - Brochure, Four-color, Bob Burford and Marcus Thomas - "40th Kent State Folk Festival Program Guide"
Horizon Interactive Awards
Best in Category - Magazine/News, Pat Jarrett, Zak Kruszynski and the WKSU Newsroom - "Here Goes the Neighborhood"
Ohio Associated Press
First Place - Best Documentary or Series, WKSU Newsroom - "Here Goes the Neighborhood"
First Place - Investigative Reporting, Vivian Goodman - "Drugs in Prison"
Second Place - Best Use of Sound, Vivian Goodman - "New Technology at CIM"
Second Place - Best Broadcast Writing, Karen Schaefer - "Nature Conservancy"
Second Place - Best Anchor, Renita Jablonski - "Your Way Home"
Press Club of Cleveland - Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards
First Place - Spot News, Kevin Niedermier - "Det. Jonathon Schroeder Funeral"
First Place - General News, Kevin Niedermier - "Bomb Robots"
First Place - In-Depth Coverage, Vivian Goodman and Dave Pignanelli - "Touring with the Cleveland Orchestra"
First Place - Commentary/Analysis, Peter Jedick - "Where Have Yesterday's Moms Gone?"
First Place - Use of Sound, Vivian Goodman - "CIM Goes High Tech"
Second Place - Public Service, Vivian Goodman - "Drugs in Prison"
Public Radio News Directors, Inc - PRNDI Awards
First Place - Continuing Coverage, Daniel Hockensmith - "Goodyear on Strike"
National Federation of Press Women - Communications Contest
First Place - Prepared Report, Daniel Hockensmith - "WASP Pilots"
First Place - Special Programming, Vivian Goodman - "Drugs in Prison"
First Place - Special Reporting Series, Dave Pignanelli and staff - "Here Goes the Neighborhood"
First Place - Single Release, Feature, Ann VerWiebe - "WKSU Hosts Local Premiere of 'A Prairie Home Companion'"
Second Place - Newsletter, Electronic, Ann VerWiebe - "WKSU E-Notes"
Society of Professional Journalists - Ohio Chapter - SPJ Awards
Best of Show - Best Reporter in Ohio, Daniel Hockensmith
First Place - Best Criminal Justice Reporting, Vivian Goodman - "Drugs in Prison"
First Place - Best Deadline Reporting, Kevin Niedermier - "Det. Jonathan Schroeder Funeral"
First Place - Best Government Coverage, Vivian Goodman - "Creating a New Cristocracy"
First Place - Best Human Interest Report, Daniel Hockensmith - "WASP Pilots"
First Place - Best Web Site, Chuck Poulton, Marling Engle, Zak Kruszynski - "WKSU.org"
Second Place - Best Social Justice Reporting, Vivian Goodman - "Unlikely Neighbors"
