Vince Duffy

Michigan Public's News Director Vince Duffy has been honored with The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)'s Bob Priddy Award for 2026.  Priddy is one of RTDNA's most distinguished former board members, having served for 27 years before stepping down in 2010. This award, created in his honor, recognizes a board member who reflects his same standard of steady, thoughtful service and a deep commitment to the long-term health of RTDNA.

Duffy also currently serves as Treasurer of the RTDNA.  He served two terms as chair of the RTDNA, holding the position in 2012 and 2016. He and Bob Priddy are the only people to serve as chair twice.

He has been the news director at Michigan Public since May 2007. Prior to his time at Michigan Public, Duffy worked as a reporter, Morning Edition host, and eventually News Director at WILL at the University of Illinois. He also spent time as the news director of WKSU. Throughout his career, Duffy has been awarded several national Edward R. Murrow awards, a Peabody Award, a Sigma Delta Chi award, a National Headliner award, a national Unity award, and many others.

One of RTDNA's core pillars is recognizing excellence in journalism. Each year, the Board of Directors honors those who exemplify that mission through their own service. This year, they recognized three individuals whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on RTDNA and the RTDNA Foundation. A complete list of award recipients can be found here.

Founded as a grassroots organization in 1946, RTDNA is the world’s largest professional organization devoted exclusively to broadcast and digital journalism. RTDNA's mission is to promote and protect responsible journalism. RTDNA defends the First Amendment rights of electronic journalists throughout the country, honors outstanding work in the profession through the Edward R. Murrow Awards and provides members with training to encourage ethical standards, newsroom leadership and industry innovation.