WCAX-TV News has won a series of Edward R. Murrow Awards sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association or RTDNA. The station received four Murrow awards, including overall excellence for its 6 pm news broadcast. The judges recognized WCAX-TV for its continuing coverage of Vermont captain Richard Phillips who was held hostage by Somali pirates and for investigative journalism for a report concerning harassment at the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
Senior Producer Christine Hinkel said, We are honored to receive these prestigious awards for our in-depth journalism.
WCAX-TV also garnered honors for story telling and stellar photography for its popular series Destination Recreation.
We thank the judges for recognizing our efforts to tell compelling stories that are important to our community. said WCAX-TV Vice President Alex Martin.
The station will receive its awards on April 16th at a ceremony in Boston.
WCAX, which is based in Burlington, maintains bureaus in Rutland, Montpelier, West Lebanon, NH. WCAX-TV is the CBS affiliate in Burlington, VT and is owned and operated by Mt. Mansfield Television, Inc.
Source: WCAX. 4.7.2010