June 11, 2024, SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — New England Public Media (NEPM) celebrates the achievements of its journalists as they receive awards for their excellence in storytelling. These accolades highlight NEPM's commitment to providing in-depth reporting that resonates with audiences.
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In addition to AHCJ's recognition, the NEPM newsroom received accolades from the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA). The PMJA awards recognize the best in public media journalism produced in one year from across the country. Stations competed against others with similar-sized newsrooms; NEPM competed in Division A representing stations with 8–15 full-time staff.
NEPM reporters New law takes effect, but still not easy for undocumented immigrants to get Mass. driver’s licenses," earned a first place distinction in the Government and Democracy Feature category.
“This year, we had over 1,450 entries from 144 different organizations in our awards contest,” said PMJA Executive Director Christine Paige Diers. “We’re proud to be able to recognize the great journalism across the country through this contest.”
Reporter Western Mass. actor depicts clergy abuse survivor who rejects church settlement — like he did.”
The regional Murrow Award winners are chosen from all stories in a designated region, in this case Region 10, which includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Cohen will now advance to the national RTDNA Murrow Awards competition, winners of which will be announced in August.
“All four of these award-winning stories are great examples of enterprise reporting: reporters talking to sources, examining documents and digging for more information," said NEPM News Director Sam Hudzik.
Hudzik said he is grateful to NEPM's staff and listeners for their , emphasizing the importance of sustaining in-depth reporting in western Massachusetts.
NEPM's is committed to journalistic excellence and its pivotal role in informing and engaging communities across western Massachusetts.
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ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE JOURNALISTS
The Association of Health Care Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public understanding of health care issues. With about 1,500 across the U.S. and around the globe, its mission is to improve the quality, accuracy and visibility of health care reporting, writing and editing. The association and its sister organization, the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism provide training, resources and for journalists, including health journalism fellowships, webinars, networking and conferences.
ABOUT THE PUBLIC MEDIA JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
The Public Media Journalists Association is a professional association for public media journalists in the United States. hip includes over 130 local public radio newsrooms across the country. PMJA programs provide professional development, career and networking opportunities to the over 1,800 journalists working at its member stations.
ABOUT THE RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION (RTDNA)
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) is the world's largest professional organization devoted exclusively to broadcast and digital journalism. Founded as a grassroots organization in 1946, RTDNA’s mission is to promote and protect responsible journalism.
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