KUNM’s news department took home seven first place Associated Press awards for 2008, winning the top spot in all but two categories in the radio awards. The radio broadcast awards this year were consolidated to include all radio stations across the state, from Taos to Las Cruces. Competition was stronger, and KUNM continued to excel. This year’s awards were judged by Tennessee broadcasters.
Here are the winners:
Breaking News:
1st Place: KUNM, for "Richardson Drops Presidential Bid" (Jim Williams)
General News:
1st Place: KUNM, for "Solar Fiesta" (Sidsel Overgaard)
Feature News:
1st Place: KUNM, for "Katrina Survivors in Albuquerque 3 Years Later" (Jim Williams)
Honorable Mention: KRWG, for "Mariachi Music Captivates World Audience"
Newscast:
1st Place: KRWG and KYVA (tie)
Honorable Mention: KYVA
Sports Story:
1st Place: KUNM, for "UNM-Laguna Partnership" (Devon Armijo)
Documentary:
1st Place: KUNM, for "NM Veteran Has Answer for PTSD" (Jim Williams)
Public Service:
1st Place: KUNM, for "Race and Gender Series" (Elaine Baumgartel)
Honorable Mention: KUNM, for "Election Primary Preview" (Elaine Baumgartel, John West, Jim Williams)
Continuing Coverage:
1st Place: KUNM, for 2008 State Legislature (Jim Williams)
Web Site:
1st Place: KRWG-FM
KUNM News Director Jim Williams said, “KUNM’s commitment to local news combined with our listeners’ commitment to KUNM made these awards possible. We’re grateful for the recognition, and for the support of each listener who recognizes the value in maintaining a strong and independent local news presence on New Mexico’s Community-Powered Public Radio, KUNM.”