Morehead State Public Radio received a total of 13 awards in nine categories during the 2014 Kentucky Associated Press Awards Banquet held on Saturday, March 29. The event was presented at The Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky.
MSPR students earned 11 awards, including First Place for Best Reporter, Best Newscast, Best Public Affairs and Best Sports Coverage.
Tyler Kline also earned Best of Show in the College Radio division.
“I’m extremely proud of our staff and students,” said Paul Hitchcock, MSPR general manager. “This recognition is a testament to their hard work and dedication in providing quality news to our listeners every day.”
Complete list of MSPR’s awards:
College Radio Division
1st – Best Reporter – Tyler Kline
2nd – Best Reporter – Carly Lacey
3rd – Best Reporter – David Gillum
1st – Best Newscast – Tyler Kline
2nd – Best Newscast – Carly Lacey
1st – Best Public Affairs – Joshua Grandison (“Electric Shock Drowning”)
1st – Best Sports Coverage – Chase Scott (“MSPR Weekday Sports”)
2nd – Best Sports Coverage – Shelby Steele (“Best High School Football Coach”)
2nd – Best News Story – David Gillum (“Postal Service Ending”)
3rd – Best Feature Story – Tanner Boyd (“Explosives Research Team”)
College Radio Best of Show – Tyler Kline
Professional Radio
Honorable Mention – Best Sports Reporting – Chuck Mraz (“MSPR Sports”)
Honorable Mention – Best Website – Greg Jenkins (www.wmky.org)
MSPR’s Feature Reports are available at: http://wmky.org/category/wmky-feature-reports