Awards
KUOW's programming has been recognized by local, regional, and national journalism and broadcasting organizations. A special thanks to KUOW's financial supporters for helping to make this award-winning programming possible.
2024 Awards
National Murrow Awards
Sports Reporting, Large Market Radio
Pickleball is growing. Is Seattle ready?
Reporting by Joshua McNichols. Edited by Carol Smith.
Audio Feature Reporting, Student Division
Changes are coming to Seattle Public Schools' sex education courses
Reporting by Lily Turner. Edited by Eílis O'Neill. Production support from the RadioActive Youth Media Advanced Producers workshop team, including contributions from Jennifer Wing and Kelsey Kupferer.
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Continuing Coverage
Attacks on Our Region's Power Grid
Reporting by John Ryan. Edited by Catherine Smith.
Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ten Thousand Things: "A Book Becomes A Movement"
Created by Shin Yu Pai. Produced by Whitney Henry-Lester. Edited by Jim Gates.
Feature Reporting
The Second Shift: Child Care Crisis Forces Families into Grueling Schedules
Reporting by Monica Nickelsburg. Edited by Carol Smith.
Hard News
For Some Without a Home, the Airport is a Source of Shelter
Reporting by Casey Martin. Edited by Carol Smith.
News Documentary
What Will be the Future of Church in Seattle?
By Libby Denkmann and Sarah Leibowitz, Soundside.
Podcast
Created by Anna King. Produced by Matt Martin and Whitney Henry-Lester. Edited by Jim Gates. Produced in partnership with Northwest Public Broadcasting.
Sports Reporting
Pickleball is Growing. Is Seattle Ready?
Reporting by Joshua McNichols. Edited by Carol Smith.
Public Media Journalists Association Awards
Arts Feature
For these Pacific Northwest ballerinas, getting 'en pointe' is the ultimate milestone
Enterprise
Human Interest Feature
Would you leave grandma with a companion robot? Care bots and robot pets find favor in Pacific NW
News Feature
Numbing the pain: Opioid crisis on the Olympic Peninsula
Feature Category: Economic Impacts on Local Community
From offices to apartments and back: Could transformable buildings help revive downtowns?
Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Awards
Writing: General Excellence
Writing: Editorial and Commentary
Could ChatGPT write for KUOW?: Today So Far
Writing: Education Reporting
About the gun that killed a boy at Seattle’s Ingraham High School
Writing: Health Reporting
Numbing the pain: Opioid crisis on the Olympic Peninsula
Writing: Series
Audio: General Excellence
Audio: Audio Series
Numbing the pain: Opioid crisis on the Olympic Peninsula
Audio: Audio Series
Highway robbery: What keeps Seattle-area women in the salary slow lane
Audio: Crime and Law Enforcement Reporting
'Therapeutic' courts could see influx under Washington's next drug law
Audio: Environment and Natural Disaster Reporting
Road trip! Kicking the tires on electric travel in the Northwest
Audio: Feature, Hard News
How local youth are taking on school gun violence
Audio: Feature, Soft News
Would you leave grandma with a companion robot? Care bots and robot pets find favor in Pacific NW
Audio: Government and Politics Reporting
The backlash over Seattle's plan to reward drug users for staying clean
Audio: Health Reporting
Numbing the pain: Opioid crisis on the Olympic Peninsula
Finding an eating disorder therapist is hard. This program aims to change that
Audio: Investigative Reporting
FBI warned of neo-Nazi plots as attacks on Northwest grid spiked
Audio: LGBTQ+ Equity Reporting
Community members give Denny Blaine Park play area proposal a dressing down
Audio: Technology and Science Reporting
Can Microsoft become an AI leader and maintain its ambitious goals to cut carbon emissions?
Multimedia Storytelling
Do you agree with your Seattle City Council candidates? This will tell you
2023 Awards
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Overall Excellence
Excellence in Innovation
"Ripple Effect" by Joshua McNichols. Edited by Carol Smith. Freelance reporter Bunthay Cheam contributed to this series. Producers Sarah Leibovitz and Jason Burrows helped mix the audio documentary. Kamna Shaastri helped with community engagement.
Feature Reporting
"A Neighborhood Ice Rink Says Goodbye after 60 Years," by Casey Martin and edited by Carol Smith.
News Series
"Lost Caregivers" by Eilis O'Neill with photography by Megan Farmer. Edited by Liz Jones.
Continuing Coverage
Ingraham High School Shooting
News Documentary
"Ripple Effect" by Joshua McNichols. Edited by Carol Smith. Freelance reporter Bunthay Cheam contributed to this series. Producers Sarah Leibovitz and Jason Burrows helped mix the audio documentary. Kamna Shaastri helped with community engagement.
GRACIE AWARDS
Radio Non-Commercial Local
"'We did the jobs we knew how to do.' Revisiting Oso, 8 years later." by Libby Denkmann, Soundside
2022 Awards
REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS
Overall Excellence
Large Market Radio
Sports Reporting
"This Kraken fan loves hockey but laments the misogyny in the stands"
Reporting by Bill Radke. Edited by Ryan Kailath.
Continuing Coverage
Tracing Covid Outbreaks and Vaccine Hesitation in Washington
Our entry included the following stories:
- "As Latinos wait for vaccines in Seattle area, they keep getting sick." Reporting by Eilis O'Neill. Edited by Jeannie Yandel.
- "A Sunday service, a funeral, and a conference: How some churches spread Covid in the Seattle area." Reporting by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch. Edited by Deborah Wang and Ryan Kailath.
- "How low wages and high rent helped Covid spread from a wedding in Kent to nearly 300." Reporting by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch. Edited by Deborah Wang and Ryan Kailath.
- "In this Covid hot zone, unvaccinated people fear side effects — or want more answers." Reporting by Eilis O'Neill. Edited by Ryan Kailath.
- "This pregnant mom nearly died from Covid. It hasn’t convinced her to get the vaccine." Reporting by Eilis O'Neill. Edited by Ryan Kailath.
Excellence In Sound
Birthing and Parenting in the Pandemic
Reporting by Kate Walters. Photography by Megan Farmer. Edited by Deborah Wang and Ryan Kailath.
Feature Reporting
How Deadly Fentanyl Pills are Tearing through the Seattle Area
Reporting by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch. Editing by Liz Jones.
Hard News
Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory Politics Grip Sequim
Reporting by David Hyde. Edited by Christy George.
News Documentary
Lead reporting by Joshua McNichols, with contributing reporting by Ruby de Luna, Kate Walters, Alec Cowen, Isolde Raftery, Eilis O'Neill, Alison Bruzek, Kristin Leong, Ashley Hiruko, John Ryan, Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong, Carolyn Adolph, Esmy Jimenez, Luis Hernandes Vargas, Natalie Newcomb and Jared Lam. Series edited by Carol Smith and Deborah Wang.
SPJ Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards
Audio: Comprehensive Pandemic Coverage
First Place : Coverage – KUOW staff
Audio: Environment & Natural Disaster Reporting
First Place: "2021 Climate Disasters" – Reporting by John Ryan, edited by Christy George, Deborah Wang
Second Place: "Melting Glaciers" – Reporting by John Ryan, edited by Christy George, Deborah Wang
Audio: Feature, Hard News
First Place: "A Sunday service, a funeral, and a conference: How some churches spread Covid in the Seattle area" – Reporting by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch, edited by Deborah Wang and Ryan Kailath
Second Place: "Amazon Fresh divides a neighborhood" – Reporting by Joshua McNichols, edited by Carol Smith
Audio: Government & Politics Reporting
Second Place: "Small town QAnon" – Reporting by David Hyde
Audio: Health & Science Reporting
Second Place: "How low wages and high rent helped Covid spread from a wedding in Kent to nearly 300" – Reporting by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch, edited by Deborah Wang and Ryan Kailath
Audio: Investigative Reporting
Second Place: "Oil train disaster" – Reporting by John Ryan, edited by Deb Wang and Carol Smith
Photo & Design: General News Photography
First Place: Covid-19 Vaccine – Megan Farmer
Photo & Design: Photo Portfolio
First Place (tie): Portfolio – Megan Farmer; "Looking Back on 2021" – Megan Farmer and Genna Martin
Photo & Design: Portrait Photography
First Place: "Seattle Afghans to new arrivals: 'Recognize the power we all bring with us'" – Megan Farmer
Photo & Design: Portrait Photography
Second Place (tie): "Celebration" – Megan Farmer
Photo & Design: Spot News Photography
First Place: "Historic Flooding" – Megan Farmer
Photo & Design: Photo Essay
First Place (tie): "Photos: Seattle sparkles on water" – Photography by Genna Martin, edited by Isolde Raftery
Photo & Design: Photo Essay
Second Place (tie): "Birthing and Parenting in the Pandemic" – Photography by Megan Farmer, edited by Deobrah Wang and Ryan Kailath
Writing: Poverty & Homelessness Reporting
First Place: "In this 'city of abundance,' everyday Seattleites deliver donations to unhoused communities" – Reporting by Liz Brazile, edited by Isolde Raftery
Society of Environmental Journalists for Reporting on the Environment
Honorable Mention - Beat Reporting, Large Newsroom
John Ryan: "Sabotage Caused Washington Oil-Train Disaster, Rail Union Says", "Northwest Glaciers Are Melting. What That Means to Indigenous 'Salmon People'", "Jumping Slugs: The Tiny Slimy Acrobats of Northwest Forests", "For the Northwest, Climate Change Was Hard To Ignore in 2021"
Public Media Journalists Association
First Place, Digital Writing
“Sabotage caused Washington oil-train disaster, rail union says” – Reporting by John Ryan, edited by Deb Wang and Carol Smith
Second Place, Enterprise
“A Seattle teen quit smoking fentanyl. Every morning he thanks God he's alive” – Reporting by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
First Place, Student Interview Podcast
"They can never lock your mind up.’ Three stories from juvenile jail," – by RadioActive Youth Media
Second Place, Use of Sound
"What I heard when I returned to school" – by Charlotte Engrav, RadioActive Youth Media
NLGJA (The Association of LGBTQ Journalists)
Excellence in Student Journalism Award
"How the pandemic gave me courage to explore my feminine side" – by Antonio Nevarez, RadioActive Youth Media
Asian American Journalists Association
Student Excellence in Audio Storytelling
"What 'working hard' means to two teens, separated by a generation" – by Jennifer Nguyen, RadioActive Youth Media
Evident Change’s Media for a Just Society Awards
Finalist, Media by a Person who is Incarcerated
"They can never lock your mind up.’ Three stories from juvenile jail," – by RadioActive Youth Media
2021 Awards
REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS
News Series
"School Abuse," by Ann Dornfeld, edited by Liz Jones and Isolde Raftery.
Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
"Rooted in Liberation," by Jenna Hanchard, edited by Liz Jones.
Digital
- "The ominous days leading up to the coronavirus outbreak at Life Care Center in Kirkland," by Kim Malcolm, Megan Farmer, and Isolde Raftery, edited by Isolde Raftery.
- Seattle Schools knew these teachers abused kids — and let them keep teaching," by Ann Dornfel, edited by Liz Jones.
- "'It was bad.' Three hours on the Covid ICU in Seattle," by Isolde Raftery and Joshua McNichols, edited by Carol Smith.
- "This Seattle man peddled a coronavirus 'vaccine.' He says he's injected himself and others," by Liz Brazile., edited by Isolde Raftery.
- "Covid-19 updates in the Northwest," by KUOW Staff.
Feature Reporting
"Matriarch of Northwest apple industry passes away at age 194. Not a misprint," by Tom Banse (Northwest News Network), edited by KUOW's Derek Wang.
SPJ EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS
Audio: Crime & Law Enforcement Reporting
First Place - "This woman ‘died three times’ after Seattle Police hit her with a blast ball," by Liz Jones and Isolde Raftery.
Second Place - "Former Seattle foster child reflects on end of youth jail: ‘This brings me to tears’," by Amy Radil.
Audio: Feature, Soft News
First Place - "The tale of the Black birders and ruffled feathers on Facebook," by Deborah Wang, edited by Gil Aegerter.
Second Place - "This immigrant has uplifting tips on making quarantine work. He's been living like this for a year," by Esmy Jimenez, edited by Liz Jones.
Audio: Government & Politics Reporting
First Place - "Who takes responsibility for this racist ad?" by David Hyde, edited by Gil Aegerter.
Audio: Feature, Hard News
Second Place - "Teens are warning each other about sex trafficking on TikTok. Here’s why the videos could do more harm than good," by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug of KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media program, edited by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch, production support and mentorship by Kyle Norris.
Audio: Investigative Reporting
First Place - "School Abuse," by Ann Dornfeld, edited by Liz Jones and Isolde Raftery.
Writing: Investigative Reporting
First Place - "School Abuse," by Ann Dornfeld, edited by Liz Jones and Isolde Raftery.
Audio: Social Equity Reporting
First Place - "For students of color, Covid-19 reveals deep inequities in Seattle area schools," by Essey Paulos, Mimi Zekaryas, and Charlotte Engrav of KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media, edited by Kelsey Kupferer, production support and mentorship by Mary Heisey.
Photo & Design: General News Photography
First Place - 11th & Pine, by Megan Farmer
Second Place - Seattle Protests for Racial Justice, by Megan Farmer
Photo & Design: Photo Portfolio
First Place - Megan Farmer
Photo & Design: Portrait Photography
Second Place - Covid-19 Testing, by Megan Farmer
Writing: Arts and Culture Reporting
First Place - "This Seattle woman brews a cup of tea that tastes like the wedding scene from Game of Thrones," by Dyer Oxley, edited by Isolde Raftery.
Writing: Crime & Law Enforcement Reporting
Second Place - "This Auburn cop killed 3 and injured others. His department didn't stop him — outsiders did," by Ashley Hiruko, Liz Brazile, Isolde Raftery.
GRACIE AWARDS
Radio Non-Commercial Local
"No more haircuts: Stylist says closing salons is right thing to do to stop COVID-19," by Angela King.
PUBLIC MEDIA JOURNALISM ASSOCIATION AWARDS
First Place - Commentary
"'Gracias por todo.' Delivering food during the pandemic was worth it to hear my mom say these words," by Luis Hernandez Vargas. Edited by Joshua McNichols with production support and mentorship from Lila Lakehart.
First Place - Series
"Voices of the Pandemic," lead reporting by Joshua McNichols, with contributing reporting by Ruby de Luna, Kate Walters, Alec Cowen, Isolde Raftery, Eilis O'Neill, Alison Bruzek, Kristin Leong, Ashley Hiruko, John Ryan, Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong, Luis Hernandes Vargas, Natalie Newcomb and Jared Lam. Series edited by Carol Smith.
First Place - Nationally Edited News Coverage
"Now what? Young Latinos struggle post-election to find their place in US," by Esmy Jimenez.
2020 Awards
REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS
Excellence in Writing
"It’s carpool karaoke (and free Tylenol) with this Seattle night driver," by Casey Martin, edited by Liz Jones.
Feature Reporting
"23 couples, one mass celebration in Washington farm town," by Esmy Jimenez, edited by Liz Jones.
Hard News
"She was raped 15 years ago. Her rape kit was finally tested and turned up a match," by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch, edited by Gil Aegerter.
Multimedia
"Life after a hate crime: the recovery of DaShawn Horne," by Megan Farmer, edited by Sydney Brownstone and Isolde Raftery.
News Series
"Wired for Worry," by Isolde Raftery, Deborah Wang, Ann Dornfeld, and Megan Farmer, edited by Liz Jones.
Sports Reporting
"Former Seahawk Doug Baldwin on depression, life after football, and his mission to build community," by Kim Malcolm and Andy Hurst, edited by Liz Jones.
Overall Excellence: Large Market Radio
NW EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS
Photo Essay (Writing, Photo & Design, Large Newsroom)
First Place — “Life after a hate crime: the recovery of DaShawn Horne," by Megan Farmer, edited by Sydney Brownstone and Isolde Raftery.
Photo Portfolio (Writing, Photo & Design, Small Newsroom)
Runner Up — Megan Farmer
Investigative Reporting (Writing, Photo & Design, Medium Newsroom)
Runner Up — “Serial rapists targeted women on Aurora, this woman got justice," by Kate Walters, edited by Isolde Raftery.
Large Newsrooms Crime and Justice Reporting (Audio, Large Newsroom)
First Place — “She called 911 and said she was suicidal. Then she was charged with a crime," by Patricia Murphy, edited by Liz Jones.
Environment and Natural Disaster Reporting (Audio, Large Newsroom)
First Place — “Got time? You can avoid 'flygskam' (Swedish for flight shame)," by John Ryan, edited by Liz Jones.
Runner Up — “Seattle is really good at recycling. Maybe a little too good," by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch, edited by Gil Aegerter.
Feature Reporting, Soft News (Audio, Large Newsroom)
Runner Up — “It’s carpool karaoke (and free Tylenol) with this Seattle night driver," by Casey Martin, edited by Liz Jones.
Government and Politics Reporting (Audio, Large Newsroom)
First Place — “A toilet is your face.' Seattle ponders the perfect public pissoir," by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch, edited by Gil Aegerter
Health and Science Reporting (Audio, Large Newsroom)
Runner Up — “Russian social media fuels vaccine anxiety as measles spreads in Washington state," by David Hyde, edited by Gil Aegerter.
Investigative Reporting (Audio, Large Newsroom)
Runner Up — “White kids usually get the most recess in Seattle. Black kids, the least," by Ann Dornfeld, edited by Liz Jones
GRACIE AWARDS
Reporter / Correspondent - Local Radio News
Parenting and Mental Health series, by Deborah Wang, edited by Carol Smith
- "We get it wrong when we say the point is to be happy.' A mother reflects after her son dies"
- "As youth suicides increase, these teens want to save lives"
- "Alex was 13 and depressed. So why couldn’t his mom check in with his therapist?"
- "Should parents be able to weigh in on teens' mental health treatment?"
News Feature - Local Student Radio
"The barrier between us is breaking: How politics brought my mom and me closer," by Marian Mohamed, mentored by Kyle Norris, edited by Liz Jones.
THE ASSOCIATION OF LGBTQ JOURNALISTS EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS
Winner — Excellence in Education
"When unwanted questions drove us out of school, Nova welcomed us" by Lucas Galarneau, mentored by Kyle Norris, edited by Liz Jones.
NEW YORK TIMES STUDENT PODCAST CONTEST
Winner — "Hiding In Plain Sight: My Life As A Homeless Teen," by Michelle Aguilar Ramirez, mentored by Andrew Stuckey, edited by Carol Smith.
Winner — "How One Transgender Dancer Challenges the Bollywood Binary," by Keya Roy, mentored by Kyle Norris, edited by Caroline Chamberlain Gomez.
Runner Up — "Hijabis on the Soccer Field: This Teen Founded a Camp for Muslim Girls Like Her," by Ayesha Mohammed, mentored by Sonya Harris, edited by Marcie Sillman.
Runner Up — "Teens Are Using TikTok to Warn Each Other About Sex Trafficking. But the Reality Is Way Different," by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug, mentored by Kyle Norris, edited by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch.
2019 Awards
MAYOR'S ART AWARD
Winner - Marcie Sillman
NLGJA 2019 EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARD
Winner - Excellence in Radio Award
“How One Transgender Dancer Challenges the Bollywood Binary,” by Keya Roy, mentored by Kyle Norris and edited by Caroline Chamberlain Gomez
PRNDI AWARDS
Spot News Reporting
First Place — "Homeless, and now campless, in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood," by John Ryan
Second Place — "If this Seattle building is a nest of Russian spies, why didn’t the U.S. close it sooner," by John Ryan
Multi-Media Presentation
Second Place — "Transforming black pain into beauty: The story of an Alvin Ailey protege in Seattle," by Marcie Sillman and Megan Farmer
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS AWARDS
Feature Photography
Winner — "As Told By Us," by Megan Farmer
Investigative Reporting
Winner — "Washington state representative accused of improper behavior," by Austin Jenkins
Audio News Series
Winner — "Washington sent brain injury patients to Oklahoma — then all but forgot about them," by Austin Jenkins
Best Photo Portfolio
Runner up — Megan Farmer
Crime and Justice Reporting
Runner up — "Five women accuse Seattle’s David Meinert of sexual misconduct, including rape," by Sydney Brownstone and Isolde Raftery
Portrait Photography
Runner up — Marilyn Montufar, by Megan Farmer
Social Issues Reporting
Runner up — "Some Seattle schools can pay for extra teachers. Should they spread the wealth?" by Isolde Raftery
Sports Audio Reporting
Runner up — "Track to Ice: Pacific Northwest bobsledder on verge of making 2018 Olympic team," by Tom Banse
Investigative Audio Reporting
Runner up — "Her rapist was convicted because of a rape kit. So why are so many kits untested?" by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch and Gil Aegerter
Audio News Series
Runner up — "Along the Mother Road," by Carolyn Adolph, Joshua McNichols and Kate Walters, edited by Carol Smith
General News Audio Reporting
Runner up — "Yes, light rail station escalators do break a lot. Here’s why," by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch, edited by Gil Aegerter
RTDNA’S REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS
Excellence in Innovation
"My name is Millionaire Lavish. I'm 18 and this is why I carry a gun," by Patricia Murphy and Willard Jimerson, edited by Liz Jones and Gil Aegerter
Excellence in Video
"Along the Mother Road," by Megan Farmer
2018 Awards
PUBLIC RADIO NEWS DIRECTOR INC. (PRNDI)
2018 Editor of the Year - Carol Smith
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
Sports Audio Reporting
Winner — "This 63-year-old could lift a baby elephant," by Carlin Bills, edited by Ann Kane and Carol Smith
General News Audio Reporting
Winner — "A death pushed these farmworkers to protest. Now an investigation is underway," by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith
Feature Audio Reporting
Winner — "Not everyone makes peace with their dad. My teacher inspired me to try," by Nate Martin, edited by Mary Heisey and Jenny Asarnow
Audio News Series
Winner — Primed podcast
Runner up — Second Wave podcast
Investigative Audio Reporting
Winner — "Pregnant mom calls for help, ends up killed by police. Her tribe wants answers," by Amy Radil, edited by Gil Aegerter
Breaking News Audio Reporting
Winner — Donald Trump's travel ban, by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith
Runner up — Amtrak derailment, by John Ryan, Jason Pagano, Heather Bosch and Austin Jenkins
RTDNA’S REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS
Breaking News Coverage
Continuing Coverage
Excellence in Sound
"The Beauty Pageant," Second Wave
Hard News
"Her miscarriage in ICE detention raises questions about care," by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith
ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION'S GRACIES
News Feature, Non-Commercial Local Radio
"Her miscarriage in ICE detention raises questions about care," by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith
Podcast, Interactive Media - Student
RadioActive - Youth Media
2017 Awards
ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
General Excellence Radio/Audio
Winner — "If these walls could talk," by Liz Jones, Ruby de Luna, Amina Al-Sadi, Kate Walters, Isolde Raftery, Carol Smith, Whitney Henry-Lester, edited by Carol Smith
PUBLIC RADIO NEWS DIRECTOR INC. (PRNDI)
Enterprise/Investigative
Winner — "Upon Arrival," by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith
Sports Feature
Winner — "Dressed like women warriors, these girls step into their heritage," by Marcie Sillman, edited by Jim Gates
Student Soft Feature
Winner — "I was homeless and my life was trash. Then this Seattle family took me in," by April Reyes, mentored by Nina Tran, edited by Jenny Asarnow
Best Use Of Sound
Runner up — "Out of the Jungle," by Joshua McNichols and Kate Walters, edited by Carol Smith and Whitney Henry-Lester
Commentary
Runner up — "Albinism And Me: How My Genetic Condition Makes My Ethnicity Invisible," Kamna Shastri
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
General News Audio Reporting
Winner — "They lost their son and daughter to murder-suicide. Now they’re pushing for gun control," by Amy Radil, edited by Jim Gates
Runner Up — "Can the middle class lifestyle my Seattle grandparents had ever be achievable again?," by Emily Fox, edited by Carol Smith
Investigative Audio Reporting
Winner — "Out of the Jungle," by Joshua McNichols and Kate Walters, edited by Carol Smith and Whitney Henry-Lester
Runner Up — "Hollow Columns Holding Up I-5, I-405 Bridges Could Implode In Major Quake," by John Ryan, and Carolyn Adolph, edited by Carol Smith
Audio News Series
Winner — Health of the Uniform, by Patricia Murphy, edited by Adam Hochberg
Sports Audio Reporting
Winner — "Dressed like women warriors, these girls step into their heritage," by Marcie Sillman, edited by Jim Gates
Runner Up — "This is what a concussion sounds like," by Conor Gormally, edited by Lila Kitaeff and Carol Smith
Video News Series
Winner — Battle Ready: The Military’s Environmental Legacy In The Northwest, by Katie Campbell with EarthFix
RTDNA’S REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS
Excellence in Innovation
Feature Reporting
"I was homeless and my life was trash. Then this Seattle family took me in," by April Reyes, mentored by Nina Tran, edited by Jenny Asarnow
Hard News
"They Lost Their Son and Daughter to Murder-suicide. Now They’re Pushing for Gun Control," by Amy Radil, edited by Jim Gates
News Documentary
"Out of the Jungle," by Joshua McNichols and Kate Walters, edited by Carol Smith
News Series
"Upon Arrival," by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith
WEBBY AWARDS
Podcasts & Digital Audio —Best Writing
2016 Awards
PUBLIC RADIO NEWS DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (PRNDI)
Feature
1st place – "Why Is There So Much Prostitution On Aurora Avenue In Seattle?," by Posey Gruener, edited by Jim Gates
Sports
1st place – "The Surprising Place Where Some Seahawks Fans Gather," by Joshua McNichols, edited by Derek Wang
Spot/Daily News
2nd place – "Guess Who's Helping Seattle Homeless Veterans? Syrian Refugees," by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith.
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
General News Reporting
2nd place – "In Auburn, 911 Wants To Know If You’re A Veteran," by Patricia Murphy, edited by Adam Hochberg
3rd place – "Using White Privilege To Fight Racism: A Young Activist's Dream," by Paul Kiefer, edited by Lila Kitaeff and Carol Smith
News Series
2nd place – "Seattle’s Homeless: No End in Sight," by John Ryan and Jeannie Yandel, edited by Carol Smith
Special Report
1st place – "Why This Teen Stopped Hiding Her Dad's Abuse," by Noel Gasca, edited by Lila Kitaeff and Jenny Asarnow
2nd place – "Why Is There So Much Prostitution On Aurora Avenue In Seattle?," by Posey Gruener, edited by Jim Gates
Sports Reporting
1st place – "The Surprising Place Where Some Seahawks Fans Gather," by Joshua McNichols, edited by Derek Wang
Spot News Reporting
3rd place – "International District Mourns Shooting Victim Donald Chin," by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith
SPOT 127 KORVA COLEMAN AWARD
“Overcoming Hurdles To Be First In His Family To Go To College,” by Angela Nguyen, mentored by Lila Kiaeff, edited by Jenny Asarnow
RTDNA’S STUDENT MURROW AWARDS
Overall Excellence - Audio
"Why This Teen Stopped Hiding Her Dad's Abuse," by Noel Gasca, mentored by Lila Kiaeff, edited by Jenny Asarnow
RTDNA’S REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS
Continuing Coverage
"Arctic Drilling," by John Ryan
Sports
"Overcoming Hurdles To Be First In His Family To Go To College," by Angela Nguyen, edited by Jenny Asarnow
ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION'S GRACIES
Feature
"Why These Seattle Writers Launched #ShoutYourAbortion," by Jeannie Yandel and Allie Ferguson
Grand Winner: Portrait/Biography
"Why This Teen Stopped Hiding Her Dad's Abuse," by Noel Gasca, mentored by Lila Kiaeff, edited by Jenny Asarnow
2015 Awards
PUBLIC RADIO NEWS DIRECTORS INC.
Student Soft Feature
2nd Prize —"Water Is The Sound Of Freedom For My 'Ba'," by Angela Nguyen, mentored by Sandra Htyte, edited by Jenny Asarnow
Soft Feature – Large Newsroom
1st Place – "Water Is The Sound Of Freedom For My 'Ba'," by Angela Nguyen, mentored by Sandra Htyte, edited by Jenny Asarnow
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS
Latino Issues, Radio/Online Audio Journalism
“Goodbye America,” by Liz Jones
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS: NORTHWEST EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS
Feature
1st place — "What's On The Bottom Of Lake Washington? Planes, Trains, And...," by Sarah Waller, edited by Jim Gates
Investigative Reporting
1st place — "Who's Buying the Washington State Senate?" by John Ryan, edited by Carol Smith
2nd place — "Rail Workers Raise Doubts About Safety Culture As Oil Trains Roll On," by Ashley Ahearn and Tony Schick, edited by Jim Gates
News Series
1st place — "Two Indias, Near and Far," by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith
2nd place — "No Time For Play," by Ann Dornfeld, edited by Carol Smith
3rd place — "Seattle Nurse Risks Everything To Smuggle AIDS Drugs," by Jessica Partnow, edited by Carol Smith
Spot News
1st place — "Mudslide Witness: There Were 'Belongings All Over The Road," by Phyllis Fletcher, edited by Carol Smith
2nd place — "Ferguson Protesters In Seattle Express Hope, Worry, Anger," by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith
3rd place — "Shell Casings On The Carpet: Students Describe SPU Shooting Scene," by KUOW Staff, edited by Carol Smith
General News
3rd place — "Seattle Catholic Students Form Underground Clubs For LGBTQ Youth," by Katherine Sims, Rachel Lam and Nina Tran, edited by Jenny Asarnow
Special Report
3rd place — "An Autistic Teen’s Guide To Impersonating Michael Jackson," by Meghan O'Kelley, mentored by Lila Kitaeff, edited by Carol Smith
RTDNA’S NATIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS
Hard News
1st place — "Seattle Catholic Students Form Underground Clubs For LGBTQ Youth," by Katherine Sims, Rachel Lam and Nina Tran, edited by Jenny Asarnow
RTDNA’S REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS
Investigative Reporting
3rd place — "Landslide Safety All Over The Map," by John Ryan and Tony Schick, edited by Carol Smith
Hard News
1st place — "Seattle Catholic Students Form Underground Clubs For LGBTQ Youth," by Katherine Sims, Rachel Lam and Nina Tran, edited by Jenny Asarnow
RTDNA’S KALEIDOSCOPE AWARDS
Large Market Radio
"Two Indias, Near And Far," by Liz Jones, edited by Carol Smith
ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION'S GRACIES
Outstanding Interview Program or Feature
"'Gamergate' Is Just A Microcosm Of Sexism," by Marcie Sillman and Hannah Burn, edited by Jeannie Yandel
Oustanding Reporter/Correspondent
Outstanding Documentary
"Seattle Nurse Risks Everything To Smuggle AIDS Drugs," by Jessica Partnow, edited by Carol Smith
2014 Awards
2014 SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE AWARD
"Black In Seattle," by Tonya Mosley, edited by Phyllis Fletcher
2014 RTNDA/UNITY AWARD
Honoring outstanding achievement in coverage of diversity
"Black In Seattle," by Tonya Mosley, edited by Phyllis Fletcher
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS: NORTHWEST EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS
Spot News Reporting
3rd place — "33 Women Arrested During Immigration Rally — Including Mayor McGinn's Wife," by Liz Jones
General News Reporting
1st place — "Farm Worker Harassment Draws Increased Scrutiny," by Liz Jones
Special Report
1st place — "Missing Person Cases Involving Dementia Challenge Police," by Ruby de Luna
3rd place — "Macklemore's 'Thrift Shop' Changes Teens' Shopping Habits," by Varun Dhananjaya
News Series
2nd place — "Coal in the Northwest," by Ashley Ahearn
SEATTLE WOMEN IN JAZZ
1st Annual Amanda Wilde Inspire Award: Amanda Wilde, The Swing Years and Beyond
RTDNA’S REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS
Sports
“Seattle Underwater Hockey Team Headed For Nationals,” by Sarah Waller
Hard News
“Fighting Foreclosure: Home Is Where The Bank Says It Is,” by Kendra Hanna (RadioActive Youth Media)
Writing
“Lifelong Smoker Goes Into Extra Innings In His Fight Against 'Mr. C,'" by by Madeline Ewbank (RadioActive Youth Media)
2013 Awards
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
Kavli Science Journalism Awards
Certificate of Merit — Series: "Coal in the Northwest Series," by Ashley Ahearn, edited by Jim Gates
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS: NORTHWEST EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS
Spot News Reporting
3rd place — "Cafe Racer Shooting," by KUOW Staff
Special Report
1st place — "Broken Notes," reported by Kamna Shastri, edited by Nathan Friend
Investigative Reporting
1st place — "Sea Trial Leaves Shell's Arctic Oil-Spill Gear 'Crushed Like A Beer Can,'" reported by John Ryan, edited by Jim Gates
3rd place — "Less Than Honorable: Sexual Assault In The U.S. Military," reported by Patricia Murphy, edited by Jim Gates
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS: SIGMA DELTA CHI AWARD
Investigative Reporting (1-100 Market or Network Syndication)
"Sea Trial Leaves Shell's Arctic Oil-Spill Gear 'Crushed Like A Beer Can,'" reported by John Ryan, edited by Jim Gates
RTDNA'S REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARD
Investigative Reporting
"Flying The Unleaded Skies," by John Ryan
Feature
"Mom Moves into Van To Pay For Daughter’s Tuition," by Sarah Rosenthal
Hard News
"Undocumented HS Grad Can't Afford College Of His Choice," Esteli Garcia
2012 Awards
RTDNA'S REGIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARD
Audio Feature Reporting
Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, "Secrets Of A Blonde Bombshell," by KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher
ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION'S 2012 GRACIES
Outstanding Portrait/Biography
Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, "Secrets Of A Blonde Bombshell," by KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher
RTDNA'S UNITY AWARD
Radio
Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, "Secrets Of A Blonde Bombshell," by KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher
PUBLIC RADIO NEWS DIRECTORS INC.
Call-in Program
1st Prize — The Conversation, "Living In A White City," hosted by Ross Reynolds and produced by David Hyde and Arwen Nicks
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS: SIGMA DELTA CHI AWARD
Public Service in Radio Journalism
"Danger At Work," produced by John Ryan and edited by Jim Gates
ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE JOURNALISTS
Health Policy
3rd Place — "The Weight Of War," by Patricia Murphy and Hal Bernton of The Seattle Times
EDUCATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL REPORTING CONTEST
Beat Reporting
1st Prize — Phyllis Fletcher, Education Beat Reporting, edited by Jim Gates and Guy Nelson
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Outstanding Achievement In The Media
"The Viaduct," written and produced by Dominic Black, edited by Jim Gates and assisted by Jason Pagano
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS: NORTHWEST EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS
Health Reporting
1st Place — "The Weight Of War," by Patricia Murphy and Hal Bernton of The Seattle Times
Radio News Series
2nd Place — "Danger At Work," produced by John Ryan and edited by Jim Gates
Innovation Award
2nd Place — "Farming Along The Duwamish," by Jim Gates and InvestigateWest's Carol Smith