Broadcast Excellence Awards
Broadcast Excellence Awards Commercial & Network Television Announcement Show
Broadcast Excellence Awards Commercial & Network Radio Announcement Show
Broadcast Excellence Awards
Public Radio & TV
Announcement Show
Broadcast Excellence Awards Gala
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Sound Board Theater, MotorCity Casino Hotel
5:30 - 7:00 pm Reception & Trophy Pickup
7:00 - 10:00 pm Awards Presentation & Dinner
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Broadcast Excellence Awards Category Winners & Finalists
Network Television Category Winners
FEATURE/USE OF MEDIUM
BEST
SPARTANS ALL-ACCESS TELEVISION NETWORK
TITLE IX - 50TH ANNIVERSARY RECAP
CREDITS: JAKE HUBER
MARKETING MATERIALS & PROMOS
BEST
SPARTANS ALL-ACCESS TELEVISION NETWORK
MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL 2023 TICKET SPOT
CREDITS: CLAY WOODARD
MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
BEST
SPARTANS ALL-ACCESS TELEVISION NETWORK
SPARTANS ALL-ACCESS 524 | SPARTAN STRONG
CREDITS: BEN OWEN, JACOB HUBER, TERRACE MYLES
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMMING
BEST
SPARTANS ALL-ACCESS TELEVISION NETWORK
SPARTANS ALL-ACCESS - NICOLE CONARD
CREDITS: BEN OWEN
MERIT
MICHIGAN LEARNING CHANNEL
READ, WRITE, ROAR! PRESCHOOL
SPORTS
FINALIST
SPARTANS ALL-ACCESS TELEVISION NETWORK
SPARTANS ALL-ACCESS - ASHLEY HARLOCK
CREDITS: TERRACE MYLES
FINALIST
SPARTANS ALL-ACCESS TELEVISION NETWORK
SPARTANS ALL-ACCESS - TROY TAYLOR
CREDITS: TERRACE MYLES
Commercial Television Market 1 Category Winners
COMMERCIAL
BEST
WXYZ-TV
KITCH LAW LIGHT UP THE SEASON COMMERCIAL
CREDITS: ALISSA LINCOLN, ANDRZEJ MILOSZ
MERIT
WXYZ-TV
PENSLER VEIN & VASCULAR, COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGN
CREDITS: ALISSA LINCOLN, ANDRZEJ MILOSZ
CONTINUING COVERAGE
BEST
WXYZ-TV
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY CONTINUING COVERAGE
CREDITS: WXYZ NEWS TEAM
MERIT
WDIV-TV
UNDERSTANDING LINE 5
CREDITS: KAREN DREW, MARIANNE KRIST, BEN BELL, JUSTIN DEPREKEL
FEATURE/USE OF MEDIUM
BEST
WDIV-TV
DRAWING DAD
CREDITS: SARAH MAYBERRY, JUSTIN DEPREKEL, BEN BELL
MERIT
WXYZ-TV
A FAREWELL TO LILE'S- JOHN CIOLINO
CREDITS: JOHN CIOLINO
INVESTIGATIVE STORY
BEST
WXYZ-TV
WAYNE COUNTY INMATE INVESTIGATION
CREDITS: ROSS JONES, RANDY LUNDQUIST, RAMON ROSARIO
MERIT
WDIV-TV
CHAINED IN THE CITY
CREDITS: KAREN DREW, MARIANNE KRIST, JUSTIN DEPREKELL, VANESSA OLGETREE
MARKETING MATERIALS & PROMOS
BEST
WWJ-TV
CBS NEWS DETROIT NICE TO MEET YOU
CREDITS: MIKE STEWART
MERIT
WXYZ-TV
WXYZ - CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF 7
CREDITS: PHIL WROBEL, KATIE CHUPAILO, JEFF BLEVINS
MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
BEST
WXYZ-TV
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE FUTURE IS HERE
CREDITS: SARAH MICHALS, MIKE GLOVER
MERIT
WXYZ-TV
PROBLEMS IN PROBATE: FIGHTING FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND ACCESS
CREDITS: HEATHER CATALLO, JOHNNY SARTIN JR., RANDY LUNDQUIST
NEWS ANCHOR
BEST
WXYZ-TV
CAROLYN CLIFFORD
MERIT
WXYZ-TV
GLENDA LEWIS
NEWS REPORTER
BEST
WXYZ-TV
HEATHER CATALLO
MERIT
WDIV-TV
NICK MONACELLI
NEWS SPECIAL
BEST
WXYZ-TV
JUNE JUBILEE: MLK FREEDOM WALK 60TH ANNIVERSARY
CREDITS: WXYZ NEWS TEAM
MERIT
WWJ-TV
NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW CHARITY PREVIEW
CREDITS: CBS NEWS DETROIT TEAM
PHOTOJOURNALIST
BEST
WDIV-TV
JUSTIN DEPREKEL
MERIT
WWJ-TV
LAUREN WINFREY
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMMING
BEST
WDIV-TV
EMPOWERING GIRLS
CREDITS: OLIVE HATHIKHANAVALA
MERIT
WXYZ-TV
75 YEARS OF 7
CREDITS: MARIE GOULD, ANDRZEJ MILOSZ, PRAVIN SITARAMAN, JOHN TERRY
USE OF NEW MEDIA (ALL ENCOMPASSING)
BEST
WDIV-TV
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE OF STREAMING
CREDITS: RO COPPOLA, ERIN FLEMMING, CHRISTY MCDONALD, IAN RHODES
MERIT
WXYZ-TV
NEWS IN THE VERTICAL SPACE
CREDITS: WXYZ DIGITAL TEAM
USE OF NEW MEDIA (SINGLE PROJECT)
BEST
WXYZ-TV
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE FUTURE IS HERE OTT
CREDITS: SARAH MICHALS, MIKE GLOVER, TIM KOCHENDERFER, RANDY LUNDQUIST
MERIT
WDIV-TV
CLOSING THE LOOP TO REBUILD TRUST IN LOCAL TV
CREDITS: KEN HADDAD
BREAKING NEWS STORY
FINALIST
WXYZ-TV
BREAKING NEWS MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
CREDITS: WXYZ NEWS TEAM
FINALIST
WDIV-TV
REPORTING AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
FINALIST
WDIV-TV
KEEPING THE HEAT ON, STOPPING HUNGER AND SPREADING JOY
FINALIST
WXYZ-TV
WXYZ COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
NEWSCAST
FINALIST
WDIV-TV
22 HOURS AFTER: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
FINALIST
WXYZ-TV
NEWSCAST FEBRUARY 14TH 6PM- MOURNING AT MSU
CREDITS: TONY CHIUDIONI, JARROD STODDARD, CAROLYN CLIFFORD
SPORTS
FINALIST
WXYZ-TV
MICHIGAN COMPANY BEHIND THE NFL DRAFT JERSEYS
CREDITS: BRAD GALLI, JEREMY JOHNSON, MIKE FOSS
FINALIST
WXYZ-TV
SHAQ-SIZED SURPRISE
CREDITS: BRAD GALLI, MIKE FOSS
WEATHERCAST
FINALIST
WDIV-TV
A STORM'S AFTERMATH
CREDITS: BRETT COLLAR
FINALIST
WDIV-TV
SCIENCE OF WEATHER AND BASEBALL
CREDITS: ASHLEE BARACY
Commercial Television Market 2 Category Winners
COMMERCIAL
BEST
WZZM-TV
COAST GUARD FESTIVAL 2023
CREDITS: JONATHAN FLIS, GEORGE LESSENS
MERIT
WOOD-TV
CLEAR THE SHELTERS
CREDITS: MAX WICKLUND
CONTINUING COVERAGE
BEST
WOOD-TV
TITUS FREED
CREDITS: KEN KOLKER, CARTER GENT, JEFF BLAKEMAN
MERIT
WOOD-TV
COVERATE AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
CREDITS: WOOD TV8 NEWS STAFF
FEATURE/USE OF MEDIUM
BEST
WJRT-TV
SPIDER MOBILE GIVES 7-YEAR OLD DOUBLE AMPUTEE CHANCE TO RIDE AGAIN
CREDITS: ANGIE HENDERSHOT, ERIC FLETCHER
MERIT
WOOD-TV
GRAND RAPIDS BARBER
CREDITS: DONOVAN LONG, MIKE INGRAM
INVESTIGATIVE STORY
BEST
WOOD-TV
COME ARREST ME
CREDITS: SUSAN SAMPLES
MERIT
WJRT-TV
FLINT WATER PROSECUTION TEAM REACTS TO CRIMINAL CASES COMING TO AN END
CREDITS: DAWN JONES, ERIC FLETCHER
MARKETING MATERIALS & PROMOS
BEST
WOOD-TV
EVENING NEWS IMAGE
CREDITS: CHRYSTALINE DECKER
MERIT
WXMI-TV
NOAH PLAN ON IT
CREDITS: JACOB DE LA ROSA, MAXWELL BOUGHTON, JASON NICHOLS, TRAVIS HENKALINE
MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
BEST
WOOD-TV
BLIZZARD OF 78
CREDITS: BLAKE HARMS, MIKE INGRAM, RON SWANSON
MERIT
WXMI-TV
A PATH FORWARD
CREDITS: JANICE ALLEN, JOSH BERRY, JULIE DUNMIRE, JAMIE SHERROD
NEWS ANCHOR
BEST
WOOD-TV
DONOVAN LONG
MERIT
WOOD-TV
BRITTANY FLOWERS
NEWS REPORTER
BEST
WOOD-TV
TAYLOR MORRIS
MERIT
WXMI-TV
JULIE DUNMIRE
NEWS SPECIAL
BEST
WOOD-TV
LEFT IN BLOOD
CREDITS: KEN KOLKER, CARTER GENT
MERIT
WOOD-TV
DEADLY DIVISION
CREDITS: SUSAN SAMPLES, CARTER GENT
PHOTOJOURNALIST
BEST
WOOD-TV
DAN NICHOLS
MERIT
WWMT-TV
PAT HAGAN
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMMING
BEST
WNEM-TV
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
CREDITS: BRIAN DONALDSON, TRICIA LEWIS, KASEY POSA, JAYNE HODAK
MERIT
WOOD-TV
SAFE IN THE STORM
CREDITS: ELLEN BACCA, MATT KIRKWOOD, BLAKE HARMS, SARA FLYNN
USE OF NEW MEDIA (ALL ENCOMPASSING)
BEST
WOOD-TV
WOOD TV8 DIGITAL LIVE DESK
CREDITS: PHIL PINARSKI
MERIT
WOOD-TV
AWARENESS MONTH SPECIALS (BLACK HISTORY MONTH, HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND VETERANS VOICES)
CREDITS: MADALYN BUURSMAN, MATT JAWOROWKSI, PHIL PINARSKI
USE OF NEW MEDIA (SINGLE PROJECT)
BEST
WOOD-TV
DEADLY DIVISION
CREDITS: SUSAN SAMPLES, CARTER GENT, NIC CROSS, RACHEL VAN GILDER
MERIT
WOOD-TV
ANCHOR TERESA WEAKLEY JOINS THE JENISON MARCHING BAND FOR ITS THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE PERFORMANCE
CREDITS: TERESA WEAKLEY
BREAKING NEWS STORY
FINALIST
WOOD-TV
AUGUST TORNADO
CREDITS: WOOD TV8 NEWS STAFF
FINALIST
WOOD-TV
REPORTING AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
CREDITS: WOOD TV8 NEWS STAFF, BRAD KESSIE
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
FINALIST
WNEM-TV
TALK TODAY, HOPE TOMORROW SUICIDE PREVENTION PHONE BANK
FINALIST
WOOD-TV
WOOD TV8
CREDITS: CASEY JONES
NEWSCAST
FINALIST
WXMI-TV
AUGUST 25TH 5PM TORNADO NEWSCAST
CREDITS: MATT LESNIAK, JANICE ALLEN, JULIE DUNMIRE, KIT KUHNE
FINALIST
WXMI-TV
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY NEWSCAST
CREDITS: KIT KUHNE, MATT LESNIAK, SAM LANDSTRA
SPORTS
FINALIST
WXMI-TV
A CHANCE FOR A FRESH START
CREDITS: REMI MONAGHAN
FINALIST
WOOD-TV
BERLIN RACEWAY HISTORIAN
CREDITS: ALEC GIANNAKOPOULOS
WEATHERCAST
FINALIST
WXMI-TV
WEATHERCAST NOVEMBER 29TH
CREDITS: HALEIGH VAUGHN
FINALIST
WNEM-TV
WNEM FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY
CREDITS: MATHIEU MONDRO
Commercial Television Market 3 Category Winners
COMMERCIAL
BEST
WSYM-TV
MICHIGAN JAGUARS
CREDITS: ANDREW TEBEAU, AUSTIN BELL
MERIT
WSYM-TV
OHANA SUSHI
CREDITS: ANDREW TEBEAU, AUSTIN BELL
CONTINUING COVERAGE
BEST
WILX-TV
COVERAGE AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
CREDITS: NEWS 10 TEAM
MERIT
WPBN-TV/WTOM-TV
BANDON BARGE SAGA
CREDITS: NICOLE LONG, MARC SCHOLLETT
FEATURE/USE OF MEDIUM
BEST
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
PAT RICKLEY RETIRES
CREDITS: DAVID LYDEN, JIM LEHOCKY
MERIT
WILX-TV
A CALM VOICE DURING CHAOS
CREDITS: ANN EMMERICH, DAVID JONES
INVESTIGATIVE STORY
BEST
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
THE STORY AND LEGACY OF BRENDA MARTINEZ
CREDITS: JOSH MONROE, DAVID LYDEN
MERIT
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
THE KELLY BOYCE HURLBERT HIT AND RUN
CREDITS: DAVID LYDEN, JOSH MONROE
MARKETING MATERIALS & PROMOS
BEST
WSYM-TV
YOUNG BRAD
CREDITS: ANDREW TEBEAU, AUSTIN BELL
MERIT
WLNS-TV
AUGUST STORM COVERAGE
MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
BEST
WILX-TV
YOU'RE NOT ALONE MENTAL HEALTH SERIES
MERIT
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
THE DEVIL CAME TO MICHIGAN
CREDITS: JOSH MONROE
NEWS ANCHOR
BEST
WLNS-TV
SHERI JONES
MERIT
WLNS-TV
JORMA DURAN
NEWS REPORTER
BEST
WILX-TV
ANN EMMERICH
MERIT
WILX-TV
AMAYA KUZNICKI
NEWS SPECIAL
BEST
WILX-TV
YOU'RE NOT ALONE SPECIAL
CREDITS: DAVID ANDREWS, ANN EMMERICH, AMY LYMAN, NEWS 10 TEAM
MERIT
WILX-TV
2023 FIRST ALERT WINTER SURVIVAL GUIDE
CREDITS: JUSTIN BRADFORD, COLTON CICHORACKI, ANDY PROVENZANO, DARRIN ROCKCOLE
PHOTOJOURNALIST
BEST
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
KALEB VINTON
MERIT
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
JEREMY ERICKSON
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMMING
BEST
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
THE ONE UP XP SHOW, EPISODE 71
CREDITS: MICHAEL STEVENS
MERIT
WLNS-TV
MARCH TO GLORY LIVE FROM NEW YORK
CREDITS: AUDREY DAHLGREN, CONNOR WILTON, IAN KRESS
USE OF NEW MEDIA (ALL ENCOMPASSING)
BEST
WILX-TV
NEWS 10+ STREAMING EXPERIENCE
CREDITS: TAYLOR GATTONI, KRYSTLE HOLLEMAN, NEWS 10 TEAM
USE OF NEW MEDIA (SINGLE PROJECT)
BEST
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
WE'RE OFF-SCRIPT PODCAST
CREDITS: KALEB VINTON, LAUREN SCAFIDI
MERIT
WILX-TV
DIGITAL AND STREAMING COVERAGE OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
CREDITS: KRYSTLE HOLLEMAN, NEWS 10 TEAM
BREAKING NEWS STORY
FINALIST
WILX-TV
KIDNAPPING IN DETROIT
CREDITS: NEWS 10 TEAM
FINALIST
WLNS-TV
MID-MICHIGAN TORNADO
CREDITS: WLNS NEWS TEAM
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
FINALIST
WILX-TV
NEWS 10 MAKES AN IMPACT
FINALIST
WLNS-TV
WLNS HERE FOR YOU
CREDITS: WLNS NEWS TEAM
NEWSCAST
FINALIST
WLNS-TV
11PM SHOW AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
CREDITS: WLNS NEWS TEAM
FINALIST
WSYM-TV
WSYM BEST NEWSCAST: UAW STRIKE
CREDITS: ASYA LAWRENCE, LARRY WALLACE, TIANNA JENKINS, CAREY JARVIS
SPORTS
FINALIST
WLNS-TV
5TH QUARTER - HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS BEGIN
CREDITS: IAN KRESS, HALEY SCHOENGART, TYLER DRIESENGA
FINALIST
WLNS-TV
NICK SAMAC FEATURE
CREDITS: HALEY SCHOENGART
WEATHERCAST
FINALIST
WILX-TV
RADIATIONAL COOLING EXPLAINED
CREDITS: COLTON CICHORACKI
FINALIST
WLNS-TV
WINTER STORM STRIKES
CREDITS: DAVID YOUNG
Commercial Television Market 4 Category Winners
COMMERCIAL
BEST
WLUC-TV
YOUNG'S EXPERIENCE
CREDITS: NICK TERBRACK
MERIT
WLUC-TV
MICHIGAN FOREST PRODUCTS COUNCIL
CREDITS: BOBBY KAY
CONTINUING COVERAGE
BEST
WLUC-TV
RING ARRESTS IN MARQUETTE
MERIT
WJMN-TV
MENOMINEE DISPENSARIES BATTLE TO KEEP DOORS OPEN
CREDITS: SCHYLER PERKINS
FEATURE/USE OF MEDIUM
BEST
WJMN-TV
MEMORIES FROM THE BRIDGE: PAT RICKLEY'S STORY
CREDITS: BRIANNA MACLEAN
MERIT
WLUC-TV
WIM HOF
CREDITS: ELIZABETH PETERSON
INVESTIGATIVE STORY
BEST
WLUC-TV
TV6 INVESTIGATES: HOMELESSNESS
CREDITS: JUSTIN VAN'T HOF
MERIT
WLUC-TV
TV6 INVESTIGATES: CLIMATE CHANGE
CREDITS: CODY BOYER
MARKETING MATERIALS & PROMOS
BEST
WLUC-TV
"YOUR TV6" PROMO CAMPAIGN
CREDITS: TONY STAGLIANO, BOBBY KAY
MERIT
WZMQ-TV
UP 200 PROMO
CREDITS: KENN BAYNARD, SARAH BLAKELY
MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
BEST
WLUC-TV
LEE A. TREGURTHA
CREDITS: ELIZABETH PETERSON, STEVEN DELADURANTAYE
MERIT
WLUC-TV
JORDAN DEMAY'S LEGACY
CREDITS: ELIZABETH PETERSON
NEWS ANCHOR
BEST
WLUC-TV
PAVLINA OSTA
MERIT
WLUC-TV
CODY BOYER
NEWS REPORTER
BEST
WLUC-TV
TIA TRUDGEON
MERIT
WZMQ-TV
LILY SIMMONS
NEWS SPECIAL
BEST
WLUC-TV
NAVIGATING THE GREAT LAKES
CREDITS: ELIZABETH PETERSON, STEVEN DELADURANTAYE
MERIT
WLUC-TV
SKIN CANCER AWARENESS
CREDITS: DON RYAN, ROBERT KAY, LANCE CARTER
PHOTOJOURNALIST
BEST
WLUC-TV
ROBERT ROSIAK
MERIT
WLUC-TV
STEPHEN DELADURANTAYE
SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMMING
BEST
WZMQ-TV
WINTER READY
CREDITS: ARIANE STASSEK, KENN BAYNARD
MERIT
WLUC-TV
UPPER MICHIGAN TODAY: DISC GOLFING
CREDITS: ELIZABETH PETERSON, TIA TRUDGEON, MARIA VIRCH
USE OF NEW MEDIA (ALL ENCOMPASSING)
BEST
WLUC-TV
TV6 USE OF NEW MEDIA ALL ENCOMPASSING
CREDITS: MK DIVIRGILIO, CATHERINE LIGHTFOOT
USE OF NEW MEDIA (SINGLE PROJECT)
BEST
WLUC-TV
LEE A. TREGURTHA
CREDITS: ELIZABETH PETERSON, MK DIVIRGILIO, MOLLY BIRCH
MERIT
WLUC-TV
TV6 DIGITAL DESK
CREDITS: MOLLY BIRCH
BREAKING NEWS STORY
FINALIST
WLUC-TV
8-YEAR-OLD BOY FOUND SAFE IN WOODS
CREDITS: CODY BOYER
FINALIST
WZMQ-TV
FINLANDIA CLOSING SPECIAL REPORT
CREDITS: KENN BAYNARD, SARAH BLAKELY
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
FINALIST
WLUC-TV
TV6 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 2023
FINALIST
WJMN-TV
YOUR STORIES, OUR COMMUNITY
NEWSCAST
FINALIST
WLUC-TV
TV6 FIRST LOOK
CREDITS: BEN KOUCHNERKAVICH, BARBARA BELLINGER, JOHN MAIN, NOEL NAVARRO
FINALIST
WLUC-TV
TV6 MORNING NEWS
CREDITS: ELIZABETH PETERSON, JENNIFER PEREZ, TIA TRUDGEON, NATHAN LARSH
SPORTS
FINALIST
WLUC-TV
FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER
CREDITS: KEVIN MCNULTY, KEEGAN COOPER
FINALIST
WBKB-TV
OLD TIMERS
CREDITS: CARTER LANDIS
WEATHERCAST
FINALIST
WZMQ-TV
12/19/2023
CREDITS: ARIANE STASSEK
FINALIST
WLUC-TV
NOEL NAVARRO
CREDITS: NOEL NAVARRO
Network Radio Category Winners
FEATURE PROGRAMMING
BEST
SPARTAN SPORTS NETWORK
THE SPORTS LIFE - BATTLE OF THE HOUSES
CREDITS: DALTON SHETLER, WILL TIEMAN
MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
BEST
SPARTAN SPORTS NETWORK
NORTHVILLE LUMBER PRESENTS GREAT MOMENTS-100 YEARS OF SPARTAN STADIUM
MORNING SHOW BROADCAST PERSONALITY OR TEAM
BEST
MICHIGAN'S BIG SHOW
MICHIGAN'S BIG SHOW STARRING MICHAEL PATRICK SHIELS
CREDITS: MICHAEL PATRICK SHIELS, TONY CUTHBERT
PLAY-BY-PLAY SPORTS
BEST
616 ADVERTISING
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL SPANISH PLAY BY PLAY
CREDITS: MIGUEL ESPARZA, ELIO BENITEZ, TONY BURKHEAD, JEREMY BOLKER
MERIT
SPARTAN SPORTS NETWORK
MSU BASKETBALL VS KANSAS STATE MARCH 23, 2023
CREDITS: WILL TIEMAN
SPECIAL SHOW BROADCAST PERSONALITY OR TEAM
BEST
SPARTAN SPORTS NETWORK
THE TOM IZZO CHRISTMAS SPECIAL DECEMBER 11, 2023
CREDITS: WILL TIEMAN, TOM IZZO
SPORTS
BEST
DETROIT TIGERS
ROAD TO DETROIT - WILMER FLORES - FROM UNDRAFTED TO UNFORGETTABLE
CREDITS: DAN HASTY, NATE WANGLER
USE OF NEW MEDIA (SINGLE PROJECT)
BEST
SPARTAN SPORTS NETWORK
THE SPORTS LIFE-MADY SISSOKO
CREDITS: WILL TIEMAN, DALTON SHETLER
CONTINUING COVERAGE
FINALIST
SPARTAN SPORTS NETWORK
CONTINUING COVERAGE 2023 - MICHIGAN STATE
CREDITS: WILL TIEMAN, DALTON SHETLER, WENDY HART
REGULARLY SCHEDULED BROADCAST PERSONALITY OR TEAM
FINALIST
SPARTAN SPORTS NETWORK
THE TOM IZZO SHOW WITH GUESTS JAKE BOSS JR. AND TIMOTHY BUSFIELD JANUARY 04, 2023
CREDITS:
Commercial Radio Market 1 Category Winners
BREAKING NEWS STORY
BEST
WJR-AM
COVERAGE AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
CREDITS: MARIE OSBORNE, CHRIS RENWICK
MERIT
WWJ-AM
REPORTING AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
CREDITS: ERIN VERMEULEN, KYLE KIMBALL, JON HEWETT, LUKE SLOAN
FEATURE PROGRAMMING
BEST
WWJ-AM
WWJ'S CAR CHRONICLES WITH JEFF GILBERT
CREDITS: JEFF GILBERT
MERIT
WWJ-AM
WWJ FILM CRITIC TERRI LEE FEATURES
CREDITS: TERRI LEE
FEATURE/USE OF MEDIUM
BEST
WJR-AM
COP HUG
CREDITS: MARIE OSBORNE
MERIT
WJR-AM
MAGNUM PI DAY
CREDITS: MARIE OSBORNE
INVESTIGATIVE STORY
BEST
WWJ-AM
WWJ INVESTIGATES YOUTH SPORTS
CREDITS: RYAN MARSHALL, JON HEWETT, CHRIS FILLAR
MERIT
WWJ-AM
WWJ INVESTIGATES LIFE SAVING RIDES CANCELLED
CREDITS: MIKE CAMPBELL
MARKETING MATERIALS & PROMOS
BEST
WJR-AM
WJR STREAMING PROMO
CREDITS: ANN THOMAS, MARK BLACKWELL
MERIT
WDTK-AM
ANOTHER WAY PREGNANCY CENTER DAY OF HOPE CUT-INS
CREDITS: SHELLEY MABEL, TIFFANY LITTLE
MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
BEST
WJR-AM
HEALTHWATCH WITH DICK HAEFNER
CREDITS: DICK HAEFNER
MERIT
WJR-AM
POLITICS OF HATE
CREDITS: MARIE OSBORNE
MORNING SHOW BROADCAST PERSONALITY OR TEAM
BEST
WRIF-FM
DAVE AND CHUCK THE "FREAK" - MORNINGS ON 101 WRIF
CREDITS: DAVE HUNTER, CHUCK URQUHART, LISA WAY, AL BECK
MERIT
WJR-AM
'JR MORNING
CREDITS: NICK RODDY, JAMIE EDMONDS, LLOYD JACKSON, GUY GORDON
PLAY-BY-PLAY SPORTS
BEST
WJR-AM
MICHIGAN PANTHERS
CREDITS: CHRIS RENWICK, JEHUU CAULCRICK, NICK RODDY, DAN CAHILLANE
MERIT
WDTK-AM
CHSL PREP BOWL GAME HIGHLIGHTS
CREDITS: LUKE HAMMETT, ANDREW JENKINS, BRIAN BELESKY
SPECIAL SHOW BROADCAST PERSONALITY OR TEAM
BEST
WJR-AM
WJR CHRISTMAS ON US
CREDITS: WJR CREW
MERIT
WCSX-FM
HOLIDAY BEATLES BLITZ HOSTED BY KEN CALVERT
CREDITS: SCOTT JAMESON, KEN CALVERT, DOUG WARNER, CORT FREEMAN
SPORTS
BEST
WDTK-AM
CHSL CHASE TO STATES DISTRICT SEMIFINAL PREGAME
CREDITS: LUKE HAMMETT, OSCAR OLEJNICZAK, BRIAN BELESKY
MERIT
WJR-AM
LOMAS BROWN RING OF HONOR
CREDITS: MARIE OSBORNE, LOMAS BROWN
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Broadcast Excellence Awards Categories
2023 Broadcast Excellence Awards, Commercial & Network Radio Categories
Please respect the time limits for each category. Judges will be asked to stop listening to entries at the time limit.
- BREAKING NEWS STORY
A single report, or series of reports on initial coverage of a breaking or “unplanned” news event (including storm coverage), branded as “Breaking News,” under immediate deadline, and within 24 hours of the breaking news event (Extended, in-depth coverage should be submitted in the Continuing Coverage Category). Entry may include a maximum 200-word description. Maximum length of entry – 20 minutes.
Criteria: Manner in which the news organization responded, presentation of facts, delivery, follow-ups, and news elements uncovered. - COMMERCIAL
A single commercial or series of commercials for one client. May be any commercial announcement written and produced by station personnel. May not include announcements produced with outside advertising or production agency assistance or directions. Maximum length of entry - three minutes.
Criteria: Creativity, effectiveness, and production. - COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Public service activities coordinated by the station or any forms of gratis community outreach which are a public service of the station to serve its local community. Entry must include a maximum 200-word explanation of the events. Stations may include video/audio reels summarizing events that are no longer than ten (10) minutes in length. Stations are limited to one entry in this category.
Criteria: Station efforts, creativity, and community impact. - CONTINUING COVERAGE
Coverage of current events over an extended number of reports. Entries should include an up to 30 minute composite of your best news coverage of a continuing current event. Entry may include a maximum 200-word explanation of coverage.
Criteria: Presentation of facts, thoroughness, story advancement, significance, and delivery. - FEATURE PROGRAMMING
A series of reports on a single topic which may be a public affairs program featuring issues of interest to Michigan citizens of all ages (may be children’s programming, recreation, sports, special performances, parades, concerts, et.) at local and state levels. Entry may include a maximum 200-word description. Maximum length of entry – 30 minutes.
Criteria: Production, relevancy, creativity. - FEATURE/USE OF MEDIUM
A single report which aired in a newscast. Entry may include a maximum 200-word description. Maximum length of entry – ten minutes.
Criteria: Human interest, subject portrayal, creative writing, entertainment value, effective use of audio, video and editing medium. - INVESTIGATIVE STORY
Coverage of a significant event or issue affecting the community. May be an investigative or enterprise story. Entry may include a maximum 200-word description. Maximum length of entry – 30 minutes.
Criteria: Significance, presentation of facts, thoroughness, delivery. - MARKETING MATERIALS AND PROMOS
Promotion of your station or a promotional announcement for a program your station produces and airs. Must be written, produced, and aired on your station. May be single announcement or series. Maximum length of entry – 15 minutes.
Criteria: Creativity, effectiveness, and production. - MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
Series of reports on a single topic which may be included in a regularly scheduled newscast. Entry may include a maximum 200-word description. Maximum length of entry – 30 minutes.
Criteria: Significance, resourcefulness, comprehensiveness, thoroughness of research, production value. - UPDATED! MORNING SHOW BROADCAST PERSONALITY OR TEAM (6AM - 10AM)
Best on-air morning broadcast personality or broadcast team. Maximum length of spot – ten minutes. This category is for morning shows only. Entrants will be asked to submit the time of their show in the entry system.
Criteria: Production, effectiveness, and creativity. - NEWSCAST
Best locally originated newscast. Maximum length of entry – 30 minutes.
Criteria: Presentation, production value, interest of stories presented and overall impact of the newscast. - PLAY-BY-PLAY SPORTS
Best locally originated play-by-play live sports coverage of 1 game. Maximum length of entry – 30 minutes.
Criteria: Presentation, production value. - REGULARLY SCHEDULED BROADCAST PERSONALITY OR TEAM
Best regularly scheduled on-air weekday or weekend broadcast personality or broadcast team. Morning show broadcast personalities or teams should enter in the #10 Morning Show category. Maximum length of spot – ten minutes.
Criteria: Production, effectiveness, creativity. - SPECIAL SHOW BROADCAST PERSONALITY OR TEAM
Best on-air special broadcast personality or broadcast team. Maximum length of spot – ten minutes.
Criteria: Production, effectiveness, and creativity. - SPORTS
Best locally originated sportscast or sports feature. Maximum length of entry – 15 minutes.
Criteria: Presentation, production value, interest of stories presented. - USE OF NEW MEDIA (Single Project)
Stations should showcase their use of new media for one single project or story. Entries should include a use of new media, meaning communication using digital technologies. These digital technologies could include one or more of the following: use of the internet, social media, a piece of technology, mobile application, podcast, or other forms of new media. Entries must include an audio and/or visual presentation and a short explanation (500 words or less). An example of an entry would include a story featured on the stations Facebook page that is enhanced by a 360-degree photo or interactive element.
Criteria: Innovation, creativity, and journalistic excellence. - USE OF NEW MEDIA (All Encompassing)
Stations should showcase their use of new media for multiple projects/stories or the brand of the station. Entries should include a use of new media, meaning communication using digital technologies. These digital technologies could include one or more of the following: use of the internet, social media, a piece of technology, mobile application, podcast, or other forms of new media. Entries must include an audio and/or visual presentation and a short explanation (500 words or less). An example of an entry would include how the station’s mobile application complements the Twitter and Facebook feeds by promoting their brand to the public.
Criteria: Innovation, creativity, and journalistic excellence.
2023 Broadcast Excellence Awards, Commercial & Network Television Categories
Please respect the time limits for each category. Judges will be asked to stop watching entries at the time limit.
STATEWIDE BROADCASTING NETWORKS: Network Television categories are the same as the Commercial Television categories listed below, with the addition of the Independent Producer Category outlined in the Public Television Division.
- BREAKING NEWS STORY
A single report, or series of reports on initial coverage of a breaking or “unplanned” news event (including storm coverage), branded as “Breaking News,” under immediate deadline, and within 24 hours of the breaking news event (Extended, in-depth coverage should be submitted in the Continuing Coverage Category). Entry may include a maximum 200-word description. Maximum length of entry – 20 minutes.
Criteria: Manner in which the news organization responded, presentation of facts, delivery, follow-ups, and news elements uncovered. - COMMERCIAL
A single commercial or series of commercials for one client. May be any commercial announcement written and produced by station personnel. May not include announcements produced with outside advertising or production agency assistance or directions. Maximum length of entry - three minutes.
Criteria: Creativity, effectiveness, and production.
- COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Public service activities coordinated by the station or any forms of gratis community outreach which are a public service of the station to serve its local community. Entry must include a maximum 200-word explanation of the events. Stations may include video/audio reels summarizing events that are no longer than ten minutes in length. Stations are limited to one entry in this category.
Criteria: Station efforts, creativity, and community impact. - CONTINUING COVERAGE
Coverage of current events over an extended number of reports. Entries should include an up to 30 minute composite of your best news coverage of a continuing current event. Entry may include a maximum 200-word explanation of coverage.
Criteria: Presentation of facts, thoroughness, story advancement, significance, and delivery. - FEATURE/USE OF MEDIUM
A single report which aired in a newscast. Entry may include a maximum 200-word description. Maximum length of entry – ten minutes.
Criteria: Human interest, subject portrayal, creative writing, effective use of audio, video and editing medium. - INVESTIGATIVE STORY
Coverage of a significant event affecting the community. May be an investigative or enterprise story. Maximum length of entry – 30 minutes.
Criteria: Significance, presentation or facts, thoroughness, and delivery. - MARKETING MATERIALS AND PROMOS
Promotion of your station or a promotional announcement for a program your station produces and airs. Must be written, produced, and aired on your station. May be single announcement or series. Maximum length of entry – 15 minutes.
Criteria: Creativity, effectiveness, and production. - MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
Series of reports on a single topic which may be included in a regularly scheduled newscast. Maximum length of entry – 30 minutes.
Criteria: Significance, resourcefulness, comprehensive, thoroughness of research and production values. - NEWSCAST
Best locally originated newscast. Maximum length of entry – 30 minutes.
Criteria: Presentation, production values, interest of stories presented and overall impact of the newscast. - UPDATED! NEWS ANCHOR
A compilation clip highlighting applicants news anchor abilities. Maximum length of entry – ten minutes. Each station is allowed to enter up to five candidates. Entrants that submit in this category are not eligible to submit an entry in the #11 News Reporter category.
Criteria: Story approach, on-air presence, and delivery. - UPDATED! NEWS REPORTER
A compilation clip of 3-5 events highlighting an in the field news reporter. Maximum length of entry – ten minutes. Each station is allowed to enter up to five candidates. Entrants that submit in this category are not eligible to submit an entry in the #10 News Anchor category.
Criteria: Writing, story approach, on-air presence, and delivery. - NEWS SPECIAL
A single program which aired separately from a regularly scheduled newscast and is at least thirty (30) minutes in length. Maximum length of entry – 60 minutes.
Criteria: Significance, resourcefulness, comprehensiveness, thoroughness of research and production values. - PHOTOJOURNALIST
A compilation clip of 3-5 events showing applicant’s best work. Maximum length of entry – ten minutes. Each station is allowed to enter up to five candidates.
Criteria: Creativity, continuity, and technical production. - SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMMING
Public affairs program featuring issues of interest to Michigan citizens of all ages (may be children’s programming, recreation, sports, special performances, parades, concerts, etc.) at local and state levels. Maximum length of entry – 60 minutes.
Criteria: Locally produced, presentation, production, and comprehensiveness. - SPORTS
Best locally originated, sportscast or sports feature. Maximum length of entry – 15 minutes.
Criteria: Presentation, production values, and interest of stories presented. - USE OF NEW MEDIA (Single Project)
Stations should showcase their use of new media for one single project or story. Entries should include a use of new media, meaning communication using digital technologies. These digital technologies could include one or more of the following: use of the internet, social media, a piece of technology, mobile application, podcast, or other forms of new media. Entries must include an audio and/or visual presentation and a short explanation (500 words or less). An example of an entry would include a story featured on the stations Facebook page that is enhanced by a 360-degree photo or interactive element.
Criteria: Innovation, creativity, and journalistic excellence. - USE OF NEW MEDIA (All Encompassing)
Stations should showcase their use of new media for multiple projects/stories or the brand of the station. Entries should include a use of new media, meaning communication using digital technologies. These digital technologies could include one or more of the following: use of the internet, social media, a piece of technology, mobile application, podcast, or other forms of new media. Entries must include an audio and/or visual presentation and a short explanation (500 words or less). An example of an entry would include how the station’s mobile application complements the Twitter and Facebook feeds by promoting their brand to the public.
Criteria: Innovation, creativity, and journalistic excellence. - WEATHERCAST
A locally originated, regularly scheduled weather broadcast. Maximum length of entry – ten minutes.
Criteria: Clear presentation of facts, delivery/communication skills and effective use of available technology to enhance audience understanding.
2023 Broadcast Excellence Awards, Public Radio Categories
Entries, including those with multiple clips, may not exceed 60 minutes in total length unless otherwise specified. Please respect the time limits for each category. Judges will be asked to stop listening to entries at the time limit.
- COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
May be any public service announcement locally produced by the station, a public service activity coordinated by the station or any form of gratis community outreach which is a public service of the station to serve its local community. Submit file and any substantiating material. Entry must include an explanation of events.
Criteria: Production, creativity, and community impact. - FEATURE/USE OF MEDIUM
A single report which may have aired in a newscast as relief or contrast to serious reporting or a long form program.
Criteria: Human interest, subject portrayal, creative writing, entertainment value, effective use of audio, video and editing medium. - HARD NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS STORY
Coverage of a significant event effecting the community. May be an investigative or enterprise story.
Criteria: Significance, preservation of facts, thoroughness, and delivery. - MARKETING MATERIALS & PROMOS
Promotion of your station or a promotional announcement for a program your station produces and airs. Must be written, produced, and aired on your station. May be single announcement or series.
Criteria: Creativity, effectiveness, and production. - MEMBERSHIP APPEAL
A live or pre-produced pitch or spot which is engaging and moves listeners to action.
Criteria: Should be unique, entertaining, and creative. - MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
Series of reports on a single topic which may be included in a regularly scheduled newscast.
Criteria: Significance, resourcefulness, comprehensive, thoroughness of research, and production values. - NEW! Music Feature or Special
A music-focused special program, feature, interview, or feature story. Entries should include programming that is not aired as part of a regular newscast or music programming block.
Criteria: Presentation, entertainment value, creativity, and enrichment. - MUSICAL PROGRAMMING
Best locally originated, regularly produced musical programming.
Criteria: Presentation, entertainment value, creativity, and enrichment. - NEWSCAST
Best locally originated newscast.
Criteria: Presentation, production values, interest of stories presented, and overall impact of the newscast. - NEWS SPECIAL OR PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
A single, self-contained report or program which aired separately from a regularly scheduled news program and is at least 30 minutes in length.
Criteria: Significance, resourcefulness, comprehensiveness, thoroughness of research, and production values. - SPECIAL INTEREST & CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
Public affairs program featuring issues of interest to Michigan citizens of all ages (may be children's programming, recreation, sports, special performances, parades, concerts, etc.) at local and state levels.
Criteria: Locally produced, presentation, production, and comprehensiveness. - NEW! Spot News
A report on any topic that aired during a station’s regular newscast. Maximum length of entry – two minutes.
Criteria: Clarity, conciseness, quality of writing, and quality of sound. - STATION EXCELLENCE
A 1,000-word maximum essay explaining why the station is deserving of the overall Station of the Year title. Must include as least three testimonials or letters of support from station partners, sponsors and/or affiliates. A station MUST enter this category to be considered for station of the year. - NEW! Use of Multiplatform Media, Promotional/Membership Materials
Stations should showcase their use of digital media content for promotional materials and membership appeal. Content placement examples include, but are not limited to, Reels, Instagram posts, and TikToks. Compile content into a linear submission up to ten minutes long. Criteria to be judged – innovation, creativity, presentation. - NEW! Use of Multiplatform Media, Programming Materials
Stations should showcase their use of digital media content for programming. Content placement examples include podcasts and online-specific programming. Compile content into a linear submission up to 30 minutes in length. Option to include a one-paragraph narrative of submission.
Criteria to be judged – innovation, creativity, presentation.
2023 Broadcast Excellence Awards, Public Television Categories
Entries, including those with multiple clips, may not exceed 60 minutes in total length unless otherwise specified. Please respect the time limits for each category. Judges will be asked to stop listening to entries at the time limit.
- COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
A compilation clip with 3-5 events. May be any public service announcement locally produced by the station, a public service activity coordinated by the station or any form of gratis community outreach which is a public service of the station to serve its local community. Entry must include a maximum 200-word explanation of events. Stations may include video/audio reel summarizing events that is no longer than five minutes in length. One entry will be allowed per station.
Criteria: Production, creativity, and community impact. - CONTINUING COVERAGE
Coverage of current events over an extended number of reports. Entries should include an up to 30 minute composite of your best coverage of a continuing current event. The entry may include a maximum 200-word explanation of coverage.
Criteria: Presentation of facts, thoroughness, story advancement, significance, and delivery. - CULTURAL & PERFORMING ARTS
A single program or series primarily featuring performances. May include no more than three excerpts from a series.
Criteria: Subject portrayal, entertainment value, and effective use of audio, video and editing medium. - CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
A cultural documentary or series that presents the arts or cultures of a community.
Criteria: Enrichment, thoroughness, production, and presentation. - INDEPENDENT PRODUCER
An independently produced program or series that must have aired on the sponsoring public station. May only be entered by a Public Television Station.
Criteria: Presentation, production, thoroughness, and enrichment. - MARKETING MATERIALS & PROMOTIONS
Promotion of your station or a promotional announcement for a program your station produces. Must be written, produced by your station. May be single announcement, series, or digital campaign.
Criteria: Creativity, effectiveness, and production. - MEMBERSHIP APPEAL
A live or pre-produced pitch, digital campaign, or spot which is engaging and moves listeners to action.
Criteria: Creativity, effectiveness, and production. - MINI-DOCUMENTARY OR SERIES
Series of reports on a single topic which may be included in a regularly scheduled newscast.
Criteria: Significance, resourcefulness, comprehensive, thoroughness of research, and production values. - NEWS OR PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIAL
Best locally originated news or public affairs program or series.
Criteria: Presentation, production values, interest of stories presented, and overall impact of the program. - NEWS SPECIAL OR DOCUMENTARY
A single, self-contained report or program which is a least 30 minutes in length.
Criteria: Significance, resourcefulness, comprehensiveness, thoroughness of research, and production value. - SPECIAL INTEREST
Public affairs program featuring issues of interest to Michigan citizens of all ages (may be children's programming, parades, etc.) at local and state levels.
Criteria: Presentation, production, comprehensiveness, and enrichment. - SPORTS, OUTDOOR OR RECREATION
Best locally originated outdoor or recreation program, series, or live sports coverage.
Criteria: Presentation, production values, and interest of stories presented. - STATION EXCELLENCE
A 1,000-word maximum essay explaining why the station is deserving of the overall Station of the Year award. Must include as least three testimonials or letters of support from station partners, sponsors and/or affiliates. A station MUST enter this category to be considered for Station of the Year. - USE OF MULTI-PLATFORM MEDIA, SHORT FORM
Stations should showcase their use of short form digital media content. Content placement examples include, but are not limited to, Reels, Instagram posts, and Tik-Toks. Compile content into a single video up to ten minutes in length. Entry content must have been published on a digital platform.
Criteria: Innovation, creativity, and journalistic excellence. - USE OF MULTI-PLATFORM MEDIA, LONG FORM
Stations should showcase their use of long form digital media content. Content placement examples include podcasts and online-specific programming. Compile content into a single video more than ten minutes in length. Entry content must have been published on a digital platform.
Criteria: Innovation, creativity, and journalistic excellence.
Market Divisions
Commercial Radio
Commercial Television
Market 1: Detroit Metro Area
Market 2: Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, & Tri-Cities
Market 3: Adrian, Cadillac, Jackson, Port Huron, & Traverse City
Market 4: Alpena, Escanaba, Marquette, & Others
Market 1: Detroit Metro Area
Market 2: Flint, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, & Tri-Cities
Market 3: Cadillac, Jackson, Lansing, & Traverse City
Market 4: Alpena, Escanaba, Marquette, & Others
Statewide Broadcasting Networks
Radio
Television
To enter in the Statewide Broadcasting Networks divisions, entrants must be a Michigan-based producer of network and syndicated programming. Entry must be aired on Michigan licensed broadcast stations. Statewide broadcasting networks are not eligible for Station of the Year.
Public Radio
Group 1: Public radio stations with a $2 million budget or less.
Group 2: Public radio stations with more than a $2 million budget.
Public Television
All public television stations will compete in one public television division
Station of the Year
All public and commercial radio and TV stations entering the Broadcast Excellence Awards will be eligible for the Station of the Year.
Commercial Station of the Year Awards: Points for Station of the Year will be calculated as follows: Best Award = 10 points; Merit Award = 5 points; and 10 additional points per winning entry (both Best and Merit) will be awarded in the following weighted categories:
Commercial Radio
Commercial
Community Involvement
Continuing Coverage
Newscast
Personality*
*Stations may enter any of the listed Personality categories. If a station wins Best or Merit in more than one Personality category, the highest points won in any of the Personality categories will be applied to the Station of the Year competition.
Commercial Television
Community Involvement
Breaking News Story
Newscast
Sports
Weathercast
Public Radio & Television Awards: Points for Station of the Year will be calculated as follows: Best Award = 10 points; Merit Award = 5 points with the exception of the Station Excellence category.
For a station to be eligible for Station of the Year they must have entered the Station Excellence category. The winners of both the Best and the Merit Award in the Station Excellence category will receive an additional 60 points to be counted toward Station of the Year.
Tie Breaker
In the event of a tie for both commercial and public stations, the station with the most Best awards will be awarded Station of the Year. If a tie remains, the station who placed highest in the Community Involvement category will be awarded Station of the Year.
Broadcast Excellence Awards Rules
Entries & Eligibility
- This competition is open to all commercial stations, public stations and statewide broadcasting networks based in Michigan. Commercial stations may only enter in the Commercial categories and Statewide Broadcasting Networks are eligible to enter in all Commercial categories. Statewide Broadcasting Television Networks may also enter in public television category #4 “Independent Producer” from the Public categories.
- Only stations receiving Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) funding may enter in the Public categories. Public stations are defined as a station licensed to operate as a non-commercial broadcasting station with primary studios and FCC authorized broadcast operations in Michigan and in partnership with another entity or itself meeting the then applicable minimum qualifications established by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for Community Service Grants, as adjusted from time to time.
- Digital sub-stations must enter under their own separate digital sub-station call letters and cannot be combined with the primary station’s entries unless the entry aired on both stations. Please note all digital television sub-stations are
included in the list of stations in the online entry system. All primary station call letters will retain -TV at the end of their call letters. (i.e.: XXXX-TV, XXXX-DT2, XXXX-DT3 or XXXX-DT4).
- To enter in the Statewide Broadcasting Networks divisions, entrants must be a Michigan-based producer of network and syndicated programming. Entry must be aired on Michigan licensed broadcast stations. Statewide broadcasting networks are not eligible for Station of the Year.
- Entries must have been created, produced, and aired by the entrant’s station. Entries may not be produced with outside advertising or production agency equipment, assistance, or direction (excluding the Public Television, Independent Producer category).
- Awards are given to an individual station, not to individual talent. All entrants must identify themselves by using one set of station call letters unless the group of call letters are COMPLETELY simulcast.
- Public entries must be at least 51% locally produced. Public programs distributed throughout the state may be entered by the originating station only.
- Entries are limited to three (3) per station in each category with the exception of Commercial Television Community Involvement, Commercial Radio Community Involvement, Public Radio and Public Television Station Excellence categories which are limited to one (1) and Commercial Television News Reporter, News Anchor, and Photojournalist categories which are limited to five (5).
- ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM. HARD COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- All Entries must first be uploaded to an external hosting site before they can be submitted to the online entry system. Below are some suggested sites. It is the responsibility of the station to make certain the link is operational on Better BNC through the end of April 2024. No refunds will be issued for links that do not open. NOTE: Analytics from online hosting sites may not be accurate. Additional fees and restrictions may apply to outside sites, please see each site for details.
- Entries may not include pre-roles or any advertisements and may not exceed more than one hour in length unless otherwise specified.
- All requested information must be complete in order to qualify.
- Entries without payment, incomplete entry information, missing attachments, or links that are not operational by the due date will be disqualified from the competition.
- Entries that exceed time limits, or written comment word count limits, may be disqualified at the discretion of the judges.
Deadlines
All entries must have been produced and distributed during the 2023 calendar year from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
- Entries must be submitted online by Thursday, January 18, 2024 by 12:00 p.m. EST
- Winners and finalists will be notified in late February 2024. Stations of the Year will be announced during the Broadcast Excellence Awards Gala in Detroit on April 6, 2024. Winning stations will be given four (4) complimentary tickets to the ceremony.
Payments
- Entry fees are $50 per entry for MAB, MAPB and Associate members; Non-member rate is $95 per entry. Online payments must be made before the close of the online entry system at 12:00 p.m. EST, on January 18, 2024.
- If paying by check, please send an email indicating your intention to pay by check and the amount that will be paid to awards@michmab.com. Credit card payments must be made online before the system closes. Check payments must be received no later than the close of business on January 18, 2024 or the entries will not be submitted for judging. All fees for each station may be paid in one or multiple transactions.
Judging & Stations of the Year
- Commercial Station of the Year Awards: Points for Station of the Year will be calculated as follows: Best Award = 10 points; Merit Award = 5 points; and 10 additional points per winning entry (both Best and Merit) will be awarded in the weighted categories.
- Public Station of the Year Awards: Points for Station of the Year will be calculated as follows: Best Award = 10 points; Merit Award = 5 points with the exception of the Station Excellence category. For a station to be eligible for Station of the Year they must have entered the Station Excellence category. The winners of both the Best and the Merit award in the Station Excellence category will receive an additional 60 points to be counted toward Station of the Year.
- Judging will be conducted by broadcasting peers outside the state of Michigan using the same online system the MAB uses for entry.
- An award will be given in each category unless, in the opinion of the judges, no award is deserved. Judges will be provided each category description and time requirements. Points awarded, and final award placement, is completely at the judges’ discretion and their decision is final. Please note: all judges will be requested to view at least 25% of each entry before making any judgments.
- Disputes, of any kind, about this program will be reviewed by the MAB Awards Committee.
2023 Broadcast Excellence Awards Highlights
Congratulations 2022 Commercial Radio Stations of the Year
Market 1
Market 2
Market 3
Market 4
Congratulations 2022 Public Media Stations of the Year
Public Radio Group 1
Public Radio Group 2
Public Television
Congratulations 2022 Commercial Television Stations of the Year
Market 1
Market 2
Market 3
Market 4
2022 Broadcast Excellence Awards Category Winners
Network Radio Category Winners
Regularly Scheduled Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
Spartan Sports Network
The Mel Tucker Show - 9/29/2022
Credits: George Blaha, Mel Tucker
Feature Programming
Best
Spartan Sports Network
The Sports Life - Big Ten Football Media Days 2022
Credits: Will Tieman, Dalton Shetler, Wendy Hart
Morning Show Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
Michigan's Big Show
Michigan's Big Show starring Michael Patrick Shiels
Credits: Michael Patrick Shiels, Tony Cuthbert
Merit
Michigan Talk Network
The Steve Gruber Show
Credits: Steve Gruber
Play-By-Play Sports
Best
Spartan Sports Network
MSU Basketball vs Purdue 2/26/2022
Credits: Will Tieman, Matt Steigena, Dalton Shetler
Merit
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Detroit Mercy Basketball
Credits: Dan Hasty
Special Show Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
Spartan Sports Network
The Tom Izzo Show - Christmas 2022
Credits: Will Tieman, Tom Izzo, Nick Chase, Sam Sherman
Sports
Best
Detroit Tigers
Road to Detroit - Kerry Carpenter
Credits: Dan Hasty, Nate Wangler
Merit
Detroit Tigers
Road to Detroit - Josh Crouch
Credits: Dan Hasty, Nate Wangler
Use of New Media (All Encompassing)
Best
Spartan Sports Network
The Sports Life 2022
Credits: Will Tieman, Dalton Shetler, Wendy Hart
Commercial Radio Market 1 Category Winners
Commercial
Best
WJR-AM
EyeQ-ity - Web Shopping
Credits: Mark Blackwell, Rita Cargile
Merit
WJR-AM
Ford Motor Company - Mustang Reveal
Credits: Ron Smerigan, Mark Blackwell
Regularly Scheduled Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WYCD-FM
The Rob + Holly Show
Credits: Rob Stone, Holly Hutton
Merit
WWJ-AM
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Tony Ortiz
Credits: Jackie Paige, Tony Ortiz
Continuing Coverage
Best
WJR-AM
Ukraine to Detroit - Stories of the Fight
Credits: Marie Osborne
Merit
WWJ-AM
Coverage of Roe V Wade Decision
Credits: Tony Ortiz, Christina McDaniel, Brooke Allen, Dan Jenkins
Newscast
Best
WWJ-AM
WWJ Midday Auto Show Newscast
Credits: Brooke Allen, Jeff Gilbert
Merit
WWJ-AM
WWJ NEWSCAST 9-23-22
Credits: Jim Matthews
Community Involvement
Best
WDMK-FM
Sleeping Bags for the Homeless
Credits: Mildred Gaddis, John Kimbrough
Merit
WWJ-AM
WWJ Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW
Credits: Rob Davidek, Brian Larsen, Rebecca Falk, Laurie Haddad
Breaking News Story
Best
WWJ-AM
Canada Border Protest
Credits: Jackie Paige, Tony Ortiz, Charlie Langton, Dennis Neubacher, Jon Hewett
Merit
WWJ-AM
Warren Train Derailment
Credits: Pat Vitale, Jonathan Carlson, Luke Sloan, Charlie Langton
Feature Programming
Best
WJR-AM
A Kwame Conversation
Credits: Lloyd Jackson
Merit
WJR-AM
Tackles Punts and Sexism
Credits: Marie Osborne
Feature/Use of Medium
Best
WJR-AM
Dare to Dream, A daughter's quest to maintain her father's automotive legacy
Credits: Marie Osborne
Merit
WJR-AM
A Living Memorial
Credits: Lloyd Jackson
Investigative Story
Best
WJR-AM
Mental health and Policing, Time for a Change
Credits: Marie Osborne, Lloyd Jackson
Merit
WJR-AM
Out of Control, Inside the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center.
Credits: Marie Osborne
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WJR-AM
WJR 100
Credits: Mark Blackwell, Cameron Knox, Mike Wheeler
Merit
WCSX-FM
Seger De Mayo
Credits: Paul Buck, Scotty O'Jay, Scott Jameson
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
WJR-AM
Pod Suey: Oxford one year later
Credits: Mike Parsons, WJR Staff
Merit
WJR-AM
HealthWatch with Dick Haefner
Credits: Dick Haefner
Morning Show Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WJR-AM
The Paul W. Smith Show
Credits: Paul Smith, Ann Thomas, Brian Morton, Mark Blackwell
Merit
WRIF-FM
Dave & Chuck The Freak
Credits: James Campbell, Al Beck, Ken Wasilewski, Dave & Chuck
Play-By-Play Sports
Best
WDTK-AM
CHSL Game Highlights
Credits: Jeremy Otto, Kedarius Flowers, Brian Belesky
Special Show Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WLQV-AM
Run To Win with Darryl Wood Live from The GOP Forum
Credits: Darryl Wood
Merit
WJR-AM
WJR Presents: The War of the Worlds
Credits: Rich Luzenski, Mike Parsons, WJR Staff
Sports
Best
WDTK-AM
CHSL Football Preview
Credits: Jeremy Otto, Luke Hammett
Use of New Media (Single Project)
Best
WWJ-AM
WWJ Halloween Digital Series
Credits: Annie Scaramuzzino, Zach Clark, Marisa Jenkins
Merit
WJR-AM
760 WJR Centennial Celebration
Credits: Curtis Paul, WJR Digital
Use of New Media (All Encompassing)
Best
WJR-AM
760 WJR Election 2022 Coverage
Credits: Curtis Paul, WJR Digital
Merit
WWJ-AM
WWJ Digital Media
Credits: Marisa Jenkins, Zach Clark, Annie Scaramuzzino
Commercial Radio Market 2 Category Winners
Commercial
Best
WJXQ-FM
Benedict Auto by Terry Stevens
Credits: Terry Stevens
Merit
WILS-AM
Andy T's Fall 2022
Credits: Bruce Warner
Regularly Scheduled Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WJXQ-FM
Terry takes a Turkey Murder contestant
Credits: Terry Stevens
Merit
WJXQ-FM
The Smashing Pumpkins Story w/ Span
Credits: Span
Continuing Coverage
Best
WSGW-AM
Hemlock grain fire
Credits: Jonathan Dent
Merit
WOOD-AM/WOOD-FM
Patrick Lyoya Body Camera Press Conference
Credits: Emma Olson, John Illk
Newscast
Best
WILS-AM
5-6-22 Rich Herl WILS Newscast
Credits: Rich Herl
Merit
WOOD-AM/WOOD-FM
WOOD 5pm Newscast 11-23-22
Credits: Emma Olson
Community Involvement
Best
WJXQ-FM
Terry Interviews Alfonso Civille of Heartsick for the All Request Holiday Food Drive
Credits: Terry Stevens, Span Bennett, Alfonso Civille
Merit
WLMI-FM
Community Connections - Lansing Art Gallery
Credits: Randy Stine
Feature Programming
Best
WSGW-AM
Free Comic Book Day
Credits: Ricardo Quintanilla
Merit
WLMI-FM
Community Connection - Girl Scout Cookies
Credits: Randy Stine
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WJXQ-FM
Five Finger F-Words promo
Credits: Terry Stevens
Merit
WJXQ-FM
Blackened Gold Promotion
Credits: Terry Stevens, Span
Morning Show Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WHTS-FM
The Gray & Green Show
Credits: Rachael Gray, Jackie Green
Merit
WHMI-FM
Bosh & Madison In The Morning
Credits: Jim Bosh, Madison June
Play-By-Play Sports
Best
WJIM-AM
MSU Hockey vs Michigan 12/09/2022
Credits: Scott Moore, Rob Woodward
Merit
WJIM-AM
MSU Women's Basketball vs Indiana 12/29/2022
Credits: Dalton Shetler, Mandy Jones
Special Show Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WJIM-AM
The Adam Nightingale Show - 10/19/2022
Credits: Scott Moore, Adam Nightingale, Rob Woodward, Miroslav Mucha
Merit
WJXQ-FM
Terry interviews Damon Tate of Of Virtue for the All Request Holiday Food Drive
Credits: Terry Stevens, Damon Tate, Span
Sports
Best
WSGW-AM
Pat's Perfect Pigskin Prognostications
Credits: Pat Johnston
Merit
WSGW-AM
Sports-cast November 21, 2022
Credits: Pat Johnston
Commercial Radio Market 3 Category Winners
Commercial
Best
WCSR-FM
All Aboard Travel Series
Credits: Mark Libke, Juli Morgan, Bob Flynn
Merit
WTCM-AM
Little Town Jerky "It's From Ebel's"
Credits: Steve Cook, Tom Kramer
Regularly Scheduled Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WKLT-FM
the WEEKEND SHOW with Squatch!
Credits: Derek Geisser
Merit
WKLT-FM
WKLT station overview
Credits: Steve Normandin, Terri Ray, Derek Geisser, Dean Berry
Continuing Coverage
Best
WTCM-AM
Continuing Coverage Gaylord Tornado MAB 2022
Credits: Ron Jolly, Colleen Wares, Vic McCarty
Merit
WLEN-FM
Riverview Terrace
Credits: Ian Wendt
Newscast
Best
WLEN-FM
Newscast - Dale Gaertner 11-23-22
Credits: Dale Gaertner
Merit
WLEN-FM
Newscast - Peter Stewart 12-20-22
Credits: Peter Stewart
Community Involvement
Best
WLEN-FM
WLEN Report to the Community 2022
Credits: Joe Johns, Ashley Pfund
Merit
WCSR-FM
Smoke Show Festival
Credits: Mark Libke, Dennis Worden, Ashley Smith
Feature Programming
Best
WLEN-FM
Community Conversation - Henry Ford Jackson RSV
Credits: Dale Gaertner
Merit
WLEN-FM
LSAPC Program - Symptoms Of Opioid Overdose
Credits: Kathy Williams
Feature/Use of Medium
Best
WLEN-FM
Devil's Lake Drowning
Credits: Ian Wendt
Merit
WLEN-FM
Gady Rd Murder
Credits: Ian Wendt
Investigative Story
Best
WLEN-FM
Egg Smell Lawsuit
Credits: Ian Wendt
Merit
WLEN-FM
Morenci Barn Fires
Credits: Ian Wendt
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WLEN-FM
Thank-A-Vet 2022
Merit
WKHM-FM
STAYCATION
Credits: Jenny Lewis
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
WLEN-FM
Alexander All - Inclusive Playground
Credits: Ian Wendt
Merit
WLEN-FM
Service Dog For Jackson
Credits: Ashley Pfund, Ian Wendt
Morning Show Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WTCM-AM
The Ron Jolly Show with Colleen Wares
Credits: Ron Jolly, Colleen Wares
Merit
WLEN-FM
Mornings With Dale & Steve
Credits: Dale Gaertner, Steve Barkway
Play-By-Play Sports
Best
WLEN-FM
Ian Wendt Play-By-Play
Credits: Ian Wendt
Merit
WKHM-FM
Napoleon at Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central
Credits: Joe Cassidy
Special Show Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WLEN-FM
Phonecalls To Santa 2022
Credits: Peter Stewart, Steve Barkway
Merit
WKLT-FM
Weekend Show Special
Credits: Derek Geisser
Sports
Best
WLEN-FM
635am Sportscast 1-20-22
Credits: Steve Barkway
Merit
WLEN-FM
Sports 2022 Year-In-Review
Credits: Ian Wendt, Joe Johns
Use of New Media (Single Project)
Best
WLEN-FM
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
Credits: Ian Wendt
Merit
WLEN-FM
Inflation Buster Contest
Credits: Joe Johns, Julie Koehn
Use of New Media (All Encompassing)
Best
WTCM-AM
WTCM AM "Vic On The Road"
Credits: Vic McCarty
Merit
WLEN-FM
Use Of New Media 2022
Commercial Radio Market 4 Category Winners
Commercial
Best
WKQS-FM
Chocolay Lions Club Halloween Party
Credits: Mark Evans, Ava Larson, Eric Tasson
Merit
WGHN-FM
The Appliance Outlet - Summer 2022
Credits: Mike Toth, Mary Ellen Murphy
Regularly Scheduled Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WFXD-DT2
The Sports Drive
Credits: Luke Ghiardi, Tyler Young
Merit
WKMJ-FM
Unscripted
Credits: Kris Kyro, Maryann Schulze
Continuing Coverage
Best
WGHN-FM
Decision 2022
Mike Toth, Jesse Bruce
Merit
WUPF-FM
Continuing Coverage of The Gaylord Tornado!
Credits: Jack Hall, Braden Kerr
Newscast
Best
WKQS-FM
Newscast 12-27-2022
Credits: Walt Lindala
Merit
WKQS-FM
Newscast 8-25-2022
Credits: Walt Lindala
Community Involvement
Best
WUPF-FM
Stuff The Studio
Credits: Jesse Huff, Jay Fisher, Nikki Peterson, TJ Ryan
Merit
WGHN-FM
WGHN Coat Drive 2022
Credits: WGHN Staff
Breaking News Story
Best
WKQS-FM
Morning Traffic Crash
Credits: Walt Lindala
Merit
WIKB-FM
Iron River Fire 11/19/22
Credits: Jeremy Johnson
Feature Programming
Best
WOLV-FM
Copper Country Today
Credits: Todd VanDyke
Merit
WKQS-FM
Heikki Lunta Winter Fest
Walt Lindala
Feature/Use of Medium Best
Best
WKQS-FM
Barry MacGregor Night Before Christmas
Credits: Walt Lindala, Mark Evans
Merit
WUPF-FM
Dorothy Is Moving Mountains
Investigative Story
Best
WOLV-FM
WOLV Investigative 2022
Todd VanDyke
Merit
WKQS-FM
Sheriff On Sextortion Suicide
Walt Lindala
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WOLV-FM
Mabby Commercial Smallest station
Credits: Thomas Fournier, Todd VanDyke, Kevin Ericson, Jeff Harju
Merit
WKQS-FM
Negaunee Miners Celebrate 25 Years on Sunny 101.9
Credits: Mark Evans, Eric Tasson
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
WGHN-FM
WGHN Reports on Boating and Fishing
Credits: Mike Toth, Mary Ellen Murphy, Jesse Bruce, John Roberts
Merit
WKQS-FM
Suicide Clean-Up Fund
Credits: Walt Lindala
Morning Show Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WKQS-FM
Mark & Walt in the Morning
Credits: Mark Evans, Walt Lindala
Merit
WKMJ-FM
The Dirkside (final show)
Credits: Dirk Hembroff
Play-By-Play Sports
Best
WKQS-FM
Negaunee Miner Football
Credits: Mark Evans, Gregg Nelson
Merit
WQBX-FM
9-0 Alma College Football Battles 9-0 Albion for MIAA Title Credits: Topher Goggin, Jeff Sommerville
Special Show Broadcast Personality or Team
Best
WUPF-FM
Weekend Gold with Mike Daniels
Credits: Mike Daniels
Merit
WFXD-FM
Elmer Aho Tribute Show
Creidts: Eric Tasson
Sports
Best
WKMJ-FM
Joe Shawhan Hour (weekly Michigan Tech Hockey coach's show)
Credits: Dirk Hembroff, Joe Shawhan
Merit
WUPF-FM
Max's Wildcat Sports Minute
Credits: Max Stevens
Use of New Media (Single Project)
Best
WUPF-FM
The Gaylord Tornado Follow up!
Credits: Jack Hall
Merit
WKQS-FM
Negaunee Miners Sports Broadcasting
Credits: Sabrina Laforais
Use of New Media (All Encompassing)
Best
WUPF-FM
Stuff The Studio
Credits: Jesse Huff, Jay Fisher, Nikki Peterson, TJ Ryan
Merit
WKQS-FM
mediaBrew Quarterly Giveaways
Credits: Sabrina Laforais
Public Radio Group 1 Category Winners
Membership Appeal
Best
WEMU-FM
Nik Thompson's WEMU Squirrel Plea
Credits: Nik Thompson
Merit
WNMU-FM
Voices
Credits: Hans Ahlstrom
Community Involvement
Best
WEMU-FM
Jazzistry Moments
Credits: Jessica Webster
Merit
WGVU-FM
WGVU and LEDA Summit on Race and Inclusion
Credits: Steve Chappell, Kylie Ambu, Rick Bierling
Station Excellence
Best
WGVU-FM
Merit
WEMU-FM
Feature/Use of Medium
Best
WGVU-FM
Athletes flock to Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp
Credits: Kylie Ambu
Merit
WGVU-FM
Homeless shelter patron turned cook pays it forward with sandwich fundraiser
Credits: Kylie Ambu
Hard News & Current Events Story
Best
WMUK-FM
A Kalamazoo camp aims to help children and teens avoid tragic encounters with guns
Credits: Jodi Miesen
Merit
WEMU-FM
Incoming Speaker of the House lays out Michigan's environmental agenda
Credits: David Fair, Lisa Woszniak
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WGVU-FM
News Promo
Credits: Rick Bierling
Merit
WEMU-FM
WEMU Celebrates 45 years of jazz
Credits: Molly Motherwell
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
WEMU-FM
Issues of the Environment
Credits: David Fair
Merit
WGVU-FM
GRPD Officer Kills Black Motorist during Traffic Stop
Credits: Kylie Ambu , Patrick Center, Daniel Boothe
Musical Programming
Best
WGVU-FM
Winterfest at St. Cecilia's with Christian McBride
Credits: Scott Vander Werf
Merit
WEMU-FM
Michael Jewett, Duke Ellington and Queen Elizabeth
Credits: Michael Jewett
News Special or Public Affairs Program
Best
WEMU-FM
Washtenaw United: An historical and personal perspective on law enforcement
Credits: David Fair
Merit
WGVU-FM
Local Election Night Coverage
Credits: Patrick Center
Newscast
Best
WGVU-FM
April 14 Newscast
Credits: Jennifer Moss
Merit
WEMU-FM
More Election Coverage with David Fair
Credits: David Fair
Special Interest & Cultural Programming
Best
WGVU-FM
Veverly Austin, Rock'n The Runway
Credits: Shelley Irwin
Merit
WEMU-FM
creative:impact - John Nick Pappas is a local legend of the third dimension
Credits: Deb Polich
Use of New Media
Best
WEMU-FM
WEMU 89.1 Celebrates 45 Years of Jazz Programming
Credits: Molly Motherwell
Merit
WEMU-FM
As Time Goes By
Nik Thompson
Public Radio Group 2 Category Winners
Membership Appeal
Best
WDET-FM
WDET News Superheroes
Credits: Sam Beaubien, Ryan Hooper, Conor Anderson
Merit
WRCJ-FM
Bachtoberfest
Community Involvement
Best
Michigan Radio (WUOM-FM/WFUM-FM/WVGR-FM)
Michigan Radio Enterprise Team Events
Credits: Lindsey Smith, Jamie Simmons, Beenish Ahmed, Nisa Khan
Merit
Michigan Radio (WUOM-FM/WFUM-FM/WVGR-FM)
Local Lives
Credits: Steve Chrypinksi, Suzanne Belanger
Station Excellence
Best
WDET-FM
Merit
Michigan Radio (WUOM-FM/WFUM-FM/WVGR-FM)
Feature/Use of Medium
Best
WDET-FM
Who Is Painting the "Corn Real Good" Signs?
Credits: Eli Newman
Merit
WICA-FM
For some in northern Michigan, Santa is a year-round commitment Credits: Max Copeland
Hard News & Current Events Story
Best
Michigan Radio (WUOM-FM/WFUM-FM/WVGR-FM)
Nine days in a Michigan abortion clinic, as election looms
Credits: Kate Wells, Sarah Hulett, Lindsey Smith, Laura Weber Davis
Merit
WDET-FM
Indigenous Ceremony in Rouge Park Shut Down by Police
Credits: Russ McNamara
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WDET-FM
CS POP 041922
Credits: Sam Beaubien, Ryan Hooper
Merit
WKAR-FM
WKAR-FM Century of Service Special Promo
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
Michigan Radio (WUOM-FM/WFUM-FM/WVGR-FM)
Abortion rights on Michigan ballot
Credits: Kate Wells, Tracy Samilton, April Baer, April Van Buren
Merit
WDET-FM
Election 2022
Credits: WDET News
Musical Programming
Best
WDET-FM
Best of Detroit 2022 Music Releases on CultureShift
Credits: Sam Beaubien, Ryan Hooper, Tia Graham, Amanda LeClaire
Merit
WKAR-FM
WKAR's MSU In Concert - Chinese New Year
Credits: Jamie Paisley
News Special or Public Affairs Program
Best
Michigan Radio (WUOM-FM/WFUM-FM/WVGR-FM)
Oxford, One Year Later
Merit
WKAR-FM
WKAR Radio celebrates a century of service
Credits: WKAR Staff
Newscast
Best
WKAR-FM
Election 2022 morning roundup
Credits: Megan Schellong
Merit
Michigan Radio (WUOM-FM/WFUM-FM/WVGR-FM)
August 2nd 6:00 am Newscast
Credits: Lauren Talley
Special Interest & Cultural Programming
Best
Michigan Radio (WUOM-FM/WFUM-FM/WVGR-FM)
Stateside
Merit
WRCJ-FM
Honoring Black Composers
Use of New Media
Best
WDET-FM
Tracked and Traced
Credits: WDET News , MSU Science Gallery
Merit
Michigan Radio (WUOM-FM/WFUM-FM/WVGR-FM)
"It's Just Politics" tiktok
Credits: Zoe Clark, Jodi Westrick
Public Television Category Winners
Membership Appeal
Best
WKAR-TV
Through the Banks of the Red Cedar
Credits: Carol Yancho
Merit
WKAR-TV
Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain Tour
Credits: Carol Yancho
Community Involvement
Best
WTVS-TV
Detroit Public Television's Commitment to Communities
Merit
WKAR-TV
Community Connections Through Film and Conversation
Station Excellence
Best
WKAR-TV
Merit
WTVS-TV
Continuing Coverage
Best
WTVS-TV
Future of Work
Cultural & Performing Arts
Best
WKAR-TV
Music for Social Justice
Merit
WTVS-TV
The Doo Wop Project
Cultural Programming
Best
WKAR-TV
Music for Social Justice
Merit
WKAR-TV
The Art of Healing
Independent Producer
Best
WTVS-TV
The Erie Situation
Credits: David J. Ruck, Zach Passero, Julie Andersen, Tod Hardin
Merit
WKAR-TV
Brenda's Story: From Undocumented to Documented
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WKAR-TV
WKAR Family Reading Kits
Merit
WKAR-TV
WKAR Family Celebrates Education
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
WKAR-TV
Serving Up Science
Credits: Nicole Zaremba
Merit
WKAR-TV
Celebrating a Century of Service from WKAR
News or Public Affairs Special
Best
WTVS-TV
Great Lakes Now
Merit
WKAR-TV
Twice as Likely
News Special or Documentary
Best
WTVS-TV
Reducing Gun Violence in Communities of Color
Merit
WTVS-TV
Detroit Home Repairs
Special Interest
Best
WKAR-TV
Twice as Likely
Merit
WKAR-TV
Curious About Careers
Sports- Outdoor or Recreation
Best
WTVS-TV
Great Lakes Now: Recreation Coverage
Merit
WGVU-TV
Grand Valley State Sports Report - 4/11/22 - Judith Essemiah Feature
Credits: Andrew Murray
Use of Multi-Platform Media- Long Form
Best
WKAR-TV
Serving Up Science
Merit
WKAR-TV
Twice as Likely
Use of Multi-Platform Media- Short Form
Best
WKAR-TV
The Art of Healing
Merit
WKAR-TV
Stay Fit With WKAR!
Network Television Category Winners
Sports
Best
Spartans All-Access Television Network
Spartans All-Access - Michigan State Hockey vs Michigan
Credits: Ben Owen
Community Involvement
Best
Michigan Learning Channel
The Read, Write, Roar! Literacy Project
Commercial
Best
Spartans All-Access Television Network
MSU Athletics - Next Level
Credits: Clay Woodard
Merit
Spartans All-Access Television Network
Pack The Woodshed
Credit: Clay Woodard
Feature/Use of Medium
Best
Spartans All-Access Television Network
Spartans All-Access - Mady Sissoko
Credits: Terrace Myles
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
Spartans All-Access Television Network
Spartans All-Access
Credits: Ben Owen, Jacob Huber, Terrace Myles, Zane Barnes
Special Interest Programming
Best
Spartans All-Access Television Network
Spartans All-Access - Katie Osika
Credits: Emily Burdett
Merit
Spartans All-Access Television Network
Spartans All-Access - Title IX Celebration
Credits: Jacob Huber
Commercial Television Market 1 Category Winners
Sports
Best
WDIV-TV
Dantley's Shoes
Merit
WXYZ-TV
Ditching the Homecoming Crown for a Football Helmet
Credits: Jeanna Trotman, Jon Austin
Weathercast
Best
WDIV-TV
4Warn Weather
Merit
WXYZ-TV
Understanding the Strength of a Hurricane
Credits: Kevin Jeanes
Breaking News Story
Best
WDIV-TV
Firefighter Rescue
Merit
WJBK-TV
Breaking Santana
Credits: Lori Pinson
Newscast
Best
WXYZ-TV
School Shooter Pleads Guilty
Credits: Alison DeRees, Dave LewAllen, Carolyn Clifford, Mike Campbell
Merit
WDIV-TV
Local 4 News at 6
Community Involvement
Best
WXYZ-TV
Merit
WDIV-TV
Continuing Coverage
Best
WDIV-TV
Devastation In Gaylord
Merit
WJBK-TV
What can police really do about crime?
Credits: Hilary Golston
Feature/Use of Medium
Best
WDIV-TV
Get Out Now
Merit
WDIV-TV
Home Savior
Investigative Story
Best
WDIV-TV
Mistakes at the Morgue
Merit
WXYZ-TV
Conduct Unbecoming
Credits: Ross Jones, Randy Lundquist, Ramon Rosario, John Ciolino
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WDIV-TV
Detroit Rebuilding
Merit
WDIV-TV
We Are Detroit
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
WDIV-TV
Connecting Through Columbine
Merit
WKBD-TV
Crime without Punishment
Credits: Paul Pytlowany, Lisa Palmer, Amari Mitchell, Ray Strickland
News Anchor
Best
WXYZ-TV
Carolyn Clifford
Merit
WDIV-TV
Kimberly Gill
News Reporter
Best
WDIV-TV
Shawn Ley
Merit
WXYZ-TV
Heather Catallo
News Special
Best
WDIV-TV
Oxford Tragedy: 1 Year Later
Merit
WXYZ-TV
Severe Weather Special: When Every Second Counts
Credits: Becca Hermes, Randy Lundquist, Danny Stricker, Dave Rexroth
Photojournalist
Best
WDIV-TV
Mike Tiseo
Merit
WXYZ-TV
John Ciolino
Special Interest Programming
Best
WXYZ-TV
Woodward Dream Cruise
Credits: Marie Gould, Matt Bellehumeur, Andrzej Milosz, Pravin Sitaraman
Merit
WXYZ-TV
Spotlight on Technology
Credits: Becca Slaughter, Brian Abel, Faraz Javed, Sarah Grimmer
Use of New Media (Single Project)
Best
WXYZ-TV
2022 General Election
Credits: WXYZ Digital Team
Merit
WXYZ-TV
Michigan Gubernatorial Debate
WXYZ Digital Team
Use of New Media (All Encompassing)
Best
WXYZ-TV
Repurposing News on Instagram
WXYZ Digital Team
Merit
WDIV-TV
WDIV Insider
Commercial Television Market 2 Category Winners
Sports
Best
WZZM-TV
Sparta-Rock
Credits: Doug Grevious, Veronica Ortega
Merit
WOOD-TV
Football Frenzy November 25, 2022
Credits: Jack Doles, Marlee Wierda, Alec Giannakopoulos
Weathercast
Best
WZZM-TV
Winter Weather Climate
Credits: George Lessens, Samantha Jacques, Michael Behrens, Blake Hansen
Merit
WOOD-TV
Winter Weather Forecast
Credits: Ellen Bacca, Karsen Kolenko
Breaking News Story
Best
WOOD-TV
Lyoya Charges
Credits: WOOD TV8 Staff
Merit
WOOD-TV
Whitmer Verdict April 8, 2022 Ken Kolker
Credits: WOODTV8 Staff
Newscast
Best
WOOD-TV
News 8 @ 6pm - Blizzard 12/23/22
Credits: Luke Stier, Maddie Odle
Merit
WJRT-TV
6pm Newscast from September 22
Credits: Ryan Cole
Community Involvement
Best
WOOD-TV
Community Involvement
Credits: Casey Jones
Merit
WXMI-TV
FOX17 PAY IT FORWARD
Credits: Kayla Penokie, Jenice Allen, Jacob de la Rosa
Commercial
Best
WXMI-TV
Weller Auto
Credits: Nate Ritter
Merit
WXMI-TV
Kids Food Basket
Credits: Jacob de la Rosa
Continuing Coverage
Best
WOOD-TV
Lyoya Shooting
Credits: Susan Samples, Joe LaFurgey, Ken Kolker, Luke Stier
Merit
WOOD-TV
Artman
Credits: Susan Samples, Carter Gent
Feature/Use of Medium
Best
WNEM-TV
Battle on the Home Front: The War Against Veteran Suicide
Credits: Meg McLeod
Merit
WOOD-TV
Miracle Marathoner
Credits: Casey Jones, Joe Belliel
Investigative Story
Best
WNEM-TV
Social Media Sugar Daddies
Credits: David Custer
Merit
WXMI-TV
Pullman Elder Abuse
Credits: Julie Dunmire, Brian Farber, Adam Bourland
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WXMI-TV
Meet FOX 17 Campaign
Credits: Jacob de la Rosa, Maxwell Boughton, Nate Ritter
Merit
WOOD-TV
WOOD TV8 Super Bowl Woodle
Credits: Jason Woods
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
WOOD-TV
Black History Month
Credits: Kyle McIlmurray, Donovan Long
Merit
WXMI-TV
MAB MINI-DOC OR SERIES PAY IT FORWARD
Credits: Janice Allen, Josh Berry, Brian Farber, Draen Bower
News Anchor
Best
WXMI-TV
Josh Berry
Merit
WOOD-TV
Donovan Long
News Reporter
Best
WOOD-TV
Susan Samples
Merit
WOOD-TV
Byron Tollefson
News Special
Best
WNEM-TV
Rising from the Floods: Two Years Later
Merit
WOOD-TV
Governor Debate October 13, 2022
Credits: Rick Albin, Amy Fox, Jamey Tompkins
Photojournalist
Best
WZZM-TV
Evan Linnert
Merit
WXMI-TV
Jim Sutton
Special Interest Programming
Best
WOOD-TV
Mental Health Special
Credits: Teresa Weakley, Donovan Long, Jeremy Erskine
Merit
WOOD-TV
Men's Health Close Cut 2
Credits: Casey Jones, Joe Belliel
Use of New Media (All Encompassing)
Best
WOOD-TV
Use of Media All Emcompassing WOOD TV8 News Staff
Credits: WOOD TV8 Digital Staff
Merit
WXMI-TV
Lyoya - Schurr coverage
Credits: Karie Herringa
Use of New Media (Single Project)
Best
WNEM-TV
ALICE Training
Credits: David Custer
Merit
WOOD-TV
Weather Experience
Credits: Ellen Bacca, Wade Cutler, Dan Moore, Max Wicklund
Commercial Television Market 3 Category Winners
Sports
Best
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
Backyard Dreams
Credits: Tyler Driesenga
Merit
WSYM-TV
Eaton Rapids Honors The Legacy of Jaxon Kocher
Credits: Thomas Cook
Weathercast
Best
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
Weathercast - Watching the Eclipse
Credits: Tom O'Hare
Merit
WLNS-TV
Christmas Blizzard
Credits: David Young
Breaking News Story
Best
WLNS-TV
East Lansing Police Shooting
6 News Team
Merit
WILX-TV
Body of Brendan Santo Found
Newscast
Best
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
Gaylord Tornado Destruction
Credits: Kevin Essebaggers, David Lyden, Whitney Amann, Zach Razminas
Merit
WPBN-TV/WTOM-TV
6pm Newscast-Tornado hits Gaylord
Credits: Trevor Drew, Patrick Livingston
Community Involvement
Best
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
9&10 Community Involvement
Credits: 9 & 10 News
Merit
WILX-TV
Make an Impact
Credits: Bronwyn Moisan, Jennifer Watkins
Commercial
Best
WILX-TV
Ingham County Fair 2022
Credits: Jason Kolokithas
Merit
WSYM-TV
Rush Soccer Lansing
Credits: FOX 47 Creative Services
Continuing Coverage
Best
WLNS-TV
Houses of Horror
Credits: 6 News Team
Merit
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
Traverse City Plane Crash
Credits: Bill Froehlich, Josh Monroe
Feature/Use of Medium
Best
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
Gaylord Tornado Survivor
Credits: Xavier Hershovitz, Kaleb Vinton
Merit
WLNS-TV
Carter's Voice
Credits: Luke Snyder
Investigative Story
Best
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
Unsolved: The Murder of Janette Roberson
Credits: David Lyden, Josh Monroe
Merit
WPBN-TV/WTOM-TV
Murder/Suicide Victim PPO Failure
Credits: Marc Schollett
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WSYM-TV
FOX 47 NEWS IMAGE 2022
FOX 47 Creative Services
Merit
WSYM-TV
Better Together Morning News Campaign
FOX 47 Creative Services
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
WPBN-TV/WTOM-TV
Michigan Ukrainian Aid
Credits: Marc Schollett
Merit
WSYM-TV
Good Neighbors
Credits: Bob Hoffman, Russell Shellberg
News Anchor
Best
WLNS-TV
Kiyerra Lake
Merit
WILX-TV
Seth Wells
News Reporter
Best
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
Bill Froehlich
Merit
WILX-TV
Ann Emmerich
News Special
Best
WWTV-TV/WWUP-TV
News Special - Mental Health Special
The Four
Merit
WSYM-TV
Winter Weather Special
Credits: Brad Sugden, Mikayla Temple, Joe Gebhardt, Tianna Jenkins
Photojournalist
Best
WILX-TV
David Jones
Merit
WSYM-TV
Russell Shellberg
Special Interest Programming
Best
WILX-TV
From the Flight Deck
Credits: Nicole Buchmann, Kellan Buddy, Steve Coon, Fred Heumann
Merit
WLNS-TV
6 Sports Shining Moments
Credits: Audrey Dahlgren, Nick Mantas, Ian Kress
Use of New Media (All Encompassing)
Best
WSYM-TV
FOX 47
Credits: Russell Shellberg, Katharine Finnerty, Thomas Cook
Merit
WILX-TV
News 10 Now Desk
Credits: Krystle Holleman
Use of New Media (Single Project)
Best
WILX-TV
News 10 Now Desk Election Night
Credits: Krystle Holleman, Seth Wells
Merit
WSYM-TV
Weekly POP
Credits: FOX 47 Creative Services
Commercial Television Market 4 Category Winners
Sports
Best
WBKB-TV
1,000 POINTS
Credits: Isabella Shelton
Merit
WJMN-TV
Heart of Survival: Derek Lindstrom's Story
Credits: Jake Durant
Weathercast
Best
WLUC-TV
Jennifer Perez 12-23-2022
Credits: Jennifer Perez
Merit
WJMN-TV
Severe Weather Threat Forecast
Credits: Tom Kippen
Breaking News Story
Best
WLUC-TV
Jordan DeMay Death Investigation
Credits: Kendall Bunch, Vinny La Via
Merit
WBKB-TV
Alpena Residents Protest Smell from Local Factory
Credits: Kevin Hodge
Newscast
Best
WZMQ-TV
19 News at 6pm - 11-18-22
Credits: Sarah Blakely, Mitchell Rife, Ariane Stassek
Merit
WLUC-TV
TV6 Late News - May 17, 2022
Community Involvement
Best
WLUC-TV
TV6 Community Involvement 2022
Merit
WJMN-TV
WJMN Your Stories, Our Community
Commercial
Best
WLUC-TV
Upper Hand Brewery Campaign
Credits: Nick Terbrack
Merit
WLUC-TV
Mackinaw City Adventure
Credits: Nick Terbrack
Continuing Coverage
Best
WLUC-TV
Baumgartner Goes to Beijing, Returns with Gold
Merit
WJMN-TV
Negaunee Miners and the Road to Ford Field
Credits: Jake Durant
Feature/Use of Medium
Best
WLUC-TV
Ron the Postman
Credits: Cody Boyer
Merit
WZMQ-TV
B-25 Bomber visits Upper Peninsula
Credits: Mitchell Rife
Investigative Story
Best
WLUC-TV
Investigating the Impact of a Visitors Influx at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Credits: Elizabeth Peterson
Merit
WLUC-TV
State of Michigan finds abuse and neglect at Mission Point in Hancock
Credits: Ben Kouchnerkavich, Shannon Konoske
Marketing Materials & Promos
Best
WLUC-TV
Winter News Image
Credits: Bobby Kay
Merit
WLUC-TV
Steve Asplund Last Show
Credits: Bobby Kay
Mini-Documentary or Series
Best
WLUC-TV
The Big Picture Elizabeth Peterson
Merit
WLUC-TV
Michigan State Police Training Series
Credits: Cody Boyer
News Anchor
Best
WLUC-TV
Elizabeth Peterson
Merit
WLUC-TV
Pavlina Osta
News Reporter
Best
WLUC-TV
Grace Blair
Merit
WJMN-TV
Brianna MacLean
News Special
Best
WLUC-TV
Mental Health: Questions and Answers for Upper Michigan
Credits: Andrew LaCombe, Shannon Konoske, Elizabeth Peterson, Maggie Duly
Merit
WLUC-TV
A TV6 Christmas
Credits: Don Ryan, Cody Boyer
Photojournalist
Best
WLUC-TV
Caden Meines
Merit
WJMN-TV
John Truitt
Special Interest Programming
Best
WJMN-TV
High School Sports Zone
Credits: Jake Durant
Merit
WLUC-TV
Upper Michigan Today - Cinco de Mayo
Credits: Tia Trudgeon, Elizabeth Peterson
Use of New Media (All Encompassing)
Best
WLUC-TV
Upper Michigan's Source
Use of New Media (Single Project)
Best
WLUC-TV
L'Anse Gas Station Crash
Credits: Colin Jackson
Merit
WJMN-TV
Mental Health Community Resources