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WVTF RADIO IQ Wins Three 2016 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

WVTF RADIO IQ News has won three 2016 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, given by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). The awards recognize the best electronic journalism produced by radio, television and online news organizations around the world. 
WVTF RADIO IQ winners: 

Feature Reporting: All-But-Forgotten Cemeteriesby Mallory Noe-Payne

Investigative Reporting:Answers from Across the Atlantic: Why Virginia's Largest Utility is Slow to Develop Offshore Windby Sandy Hausman

News Series: Marijuana Reforms in Virginia: High Times or Up in Smoke? by Sandy Hausman

“Every day, public radio news rooms all across the country serve their listeners with local, regional, and statewide reports of immense value and importance." Says WVTF RADIO IQ General Manager Glenn Gleixner.  "Our Democracy depends upon active and robust journalism.   To once again be recognized as one of the country’s best public radio news operations is indeed an honor we share with our listeners.”

"Our winners shed light on important issues and solve problems in their communities," added RTDNA Executive Director Mike Cavender. "We're proud to recognize their achievements." 

This year, RTDNA awarded 654 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards in 14 categories, including Overall Excellence, Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, and Website. 

RTDNA received more than 4,300 entries during the 2016 awards season, setting an all-time record for the fourth year in a row. A complete list of regional winners can be found here.