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RTNDA Staff Honored with Rob Downey Citation for Service to Board

For Immediate Release, April 21, 2009
 
Contact: Tara Sheehan, 202-467-5203, taras@rtnda.org
 
Las Vegas -- The Board of Directors of the Radio-Television News Directors Association has presented the Rob Downey Citation to the staff members of RTNDA and RTNDF for exceptional service to the board.
 
The honored staff members include Jane Nassiri, Kathleen Graham, Marny Klump, Carol Knopes, Tara Sheehan, Stacey Staniak and Audrey Lamb. RTNDA Chairman Ed Esposito said the award recognized their commitment, dedication and outstanding service to RTNDA members.
 
The Rob Downey Citation is named for the first executive secretary of RTNDA. The award was presented at the business meeting held during RTNDA@NAB, the conference and exhibition for radio, television and online news. For more information, visit RTNDA.org.
 
RTNDA is the world's largest professional organization devoted exclusively to electronic journalism. RTNDA represents local and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and digital media in more than 20 countries.