Nexstar Television Stations Achieve 34 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Excellence in Journalism
Nexstar Television Stations Win 34 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptional Locally Produced News
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Nexstar Media Group's 20 television stations have collectively won 34 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, recognizing outstanding journalism. Notable winners include KXAN-TV in Austin, Texas, and KHON-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii, both honored for 'Overall Excellence.' The awards highlight the importance of local journalism in today's media landscape.
- 01KXAN-TV in Austin and KHON-TV in Honolulu received the 'Overall Excellence' award.
- 02KTVI-TV in St. Louis won three awards, including 'Excellence in Writing' and 'News Documentary.'
- 03WPRI-TV in Providence was recognized for 'Breaking News Coverage' and 'Investigative Reporting.'
- 04Ten Nexstar stations won one Regional Murrow Award each, showcasing a wide range of journalistic achievements.
- 05The Edward R. Murrow Awards have been honoring journalism excellence since 1971.
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that 20 of its television stations received a total of 34 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). Among the notable winners, KXAN-TV in Austin, Texas, and KHON-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii, were recognized for 'Overall Excellence.' KXAN-TV also excelled in categories such as 'Digital,' 'Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,' 'Excellence in Innovation,' and 'Podcast.' Other significant winners included KTVI-TV in St. Louis, which earned three awards, and WPRI-TV in Providence, recognized for its investigative reporting and breaking news coverage. In total, ten Nexstar stations were honored with one award each, reflecting the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality local journalism. Perry Sook, Nexstar's CEO, emphasized the vital role of trusted journalism in democracy, particularly in a media environment increasingly influenced by larger tech entities. The awards celebrate the dedication of Nexstar's journalists and their contributions to informative and engaging news content.
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The recognition of Nexstar's stations highlights the importance of local journalism in communities across the United States.
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