RTDNA Announces 2023 Region 7 Edward R. Murrow Award Winners
Today, the Radio Television Digital News Association announced Region 7 winners of the Edward R. Murrow Awards. Region 7 comprises Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
Regional winners automatically advance to the national competition, winners of which will be announced in August.
Congratulations to this year's winners! Learn how to promote your win here.
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Feature Reporting
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Overall Excellence
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Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Excellence in Sound
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Interlochen Public Radio
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Excellence in Writing
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Feature Reporting
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WFIU/WTIU News
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Hard News
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News Documentary
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News Series
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Newscast
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Podcast
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Overall Excellence
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WCBU-FM
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