NEWS AWARDS

LATEST AWARD:

2007 New York Association of Black Journalists Awards

WBGO Wins 5 First Place Awards!

WBGO won five First Place Awards and one second place award at the New York Association of Black Journalists Dinner at Columbia University in NYC in February, 2007.

Best Public Affairs - First Place

“Remembering Rosa”: Doug Doyle, Reporter.  
Doug Doyle looks back at the life of Rosa Parks.

Best General Feature – First Place

“WBGO Journal – Earl Caldwell”: Allan Wolper, Reporter; Doug Doyle Reporter.  
Allan Wolper sits down with former New York Times reporter Earl Caldwell. During the 1960’s, he refused to testify in court in connection with his reporting on the Black Panthers. What he went through then is relevant now more than ever.

Best Spots News/General - First Place

“Newark 2006”: David Cruz, Reporter
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Best Arts and Entertainment – First Place

“Elizabeth Catlett”: Denise Scott McDonald, Reporter 
Denise Scott-McDonald reports on an exhibit at New Jersey City University celebrating the work of 91-year-old artist Elizabeth Catlett.

Best Sports - First Place

“Monte Irvin’s Day in the Park”: Andrew Meyer, Reporter 
Andrew Meyer reports on the tribute to baseball hall of famer Monte Irvin. Essex County renamed one of its historic parks in his honor.

Best Sports – Second Place

“Wilt, 1962”: Doug Doyle, Reporter 
Doug Doyle talks with Gary Pomerantz about Kobe Bryant’s amazing 81-point performance for the Lakers. Pomerantz is the autho

More Awards:

• 2006 New Jersey Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards
• 2007 New York Association of Black Journalists Awards
• The awards in the 2005 New Jersey Associated Press Broadcasters
• 2006 New York Association of Black Journalists Awards
• Garden State Assn. of Black Journalists 2005 Journalism Awards
• 2004-2005 New York Metro A.I.R. Awards
• 2005 New York Association of Black Journalists Awards
• WBGO NEWS SCORES BIG WINS AT 2004 PRNDI
• TWO FIRST PLACE HONORS IN 2003 NJAPBA AWARDS
• A.I.R. Awards Honor WBGO
• News Team Sweeps Radio Awards at 2003 Black Journalists Awards Dinner
• 2003 PUBLIC RADIO NEWS DIRECTORS, INC. (PRNDI) AWARDS
• 2003 New York Metro A.I.R. Awards
• 2002 New Jersey AP Broadcasters Association
• 2002 NY Association of Black Journalists
• PRNDI (Public Radio News Directors Inc.) 2002
• NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATED PRESS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION (2001)
• METRO A.I.R (Achievement in Radio) AWARDS (2001)
• NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATED PRESS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION (2001)
• New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists (2001)
• PRNDI (Public Radio News Directors Inc.) 2000
• New York Association of Black Journalists (2000)