The Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards continue to be awarded, and stations like WTOP and WBAL cleaned up in the latest list of honorees.
In Region 12, which encompasses Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C., the two brands took home the bulk of the victories in the Radio – Large Market category.
WTOP earned six wins in the 12 categories. The Hubbard Radio-owned station earned the honors for Overall Excellence and Best Newscast. Additionally, the station won the awards for Excellence in Writing, Feature Reporting, Continuing Coverage, and Best Digital efforts.
WBAL also saw a strong showing in the sector. The station won the awards for Best Breaking News Coverage, Best Hard News Story, and Best News Documentary for its coverage of city leaders implementing initiatives to combat youth violence.
Additionally, WYPR 88.1 FM — the public news/talk station in Baltimore — earned an award for Excellence in Sound for its story about unwanted birds being pushed out of a Baltimore County landfill.
