The VPM News team received three Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Awards, recognizing the exceptional reporting produced throughout 2020.
The not-for-profit organization VAPB represents thousands of newspapers and broadcast stations across the U.S., taking an opportunity to honor only a select few in the annual contest.
VPM’s news stories were awarded for their in-depth look at how the pandemic impacted and changed communities in Virginia, highlighting a multimedia story about evictions and the increase in Christmas tree sales.
In addition, VPM’s Benjamin Dolle placed second in best newscast for his on-air contributions to “The Daily Newscast,” which delivers updates of important Central Virginia news every morning in 10 minutes or less.
The full list of awards is below:
Best Spot News, Second Place: Ian Stewart, “Christmas Tree Sales Spike Amid the Pandemic”
Best Multimedia/Online Journalism, First Place: Whittney Evans, Julia Rendleman, and David Streever, “Safer at Home: Evicted During a Pandemic”
Best Newscast, Second Place: Benjamin Dolle, The Daily Newscast