iHeartMedia’s WBZ NewsRadio has earned three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for its outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.
According to a release, the station won the awards for Breaking News Coverage, Continuing Coverage, and Best Newscast. This marks the second year in a row that the station won the regional awards for Best Newscast and Continuing Coverage.
WBZ is now under consideration for three National Murrow Awards in the three respective categories.
The Breaking News Coverage award was for WBZ’s coverage of the January 6th riots at the U.S. Capitol. The Continuing Coverage award was for WBZ’s ongoing coverage of the COVID Pandemic. The Best Newscast award was for the 8 a.m. newscast on Oct. 11, 2021, during the 2021 Boston Marathon.
The Edward R. Murrow Awards recognize local and national news stories that upheld the Radio Television Digital News Association Code of Ethics, show off technical skills, and highlight the importance of journalism as a public service.
“Humbled as always to be part of such an incredible team here,” tweeted WBZ evening news anchor and host, Nichole Davis. “From producers to editors, writers to reporters, master control to us anchors…we come in each day to make your life a little bit easier. Thank you, as always, for listening.”
