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| Constance Jones & Juan Conde, 8 News Anchors |
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Reporters, producers and the entire
team at 8 News were recognized for their outstanding news coverage during the
past year.
WRIC 8 News received seven awards on Saturday from the
Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters (VPBA) during the 2020 virtual awards
show, including a first-place award naming the station Outstanding News
Operation of the Virginias.
The team at 8 News also received a first-place award naming
them Outstanding Sports Operation of the Virginias, and first place for best
continuing news coverage of “Capitol in Crisis,” reporting on the political
turmoil that followed Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s blackface scandal.
“These kinds of awards don’t happen just by chance,” said
Shane Moreland, News director at WRIC 8 News. “They are a real validation of
the hard work our journalists put into covering and producing local news each
and every day, 24/7.”
VPBA is the professional organization for radio and
television Associated Press members in Virginia and West Virginia. Thirty-five
stations submitted 535 contest entries for the 2019 awards season.
8 News’ received the following awards for their work in
2019:
1st place – Outstanding News Operation of the Virginias
Submission video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA66mUKfVgA
Judge’s comments: “A great example of a station covering the
biggest stories from the region. An effective, smart and prepared approach
throughout – dynamic delivery that included good reporting, producing, and
photography/editing.”
1st place – Best Continuing News – Capitol in Crisis
Submission video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-G6Q2xtm-k
Judge’s comments: “First rate coverage of an unusual story.
Looked big, felt big. Delivered with authority and insight and fairness.”
1st place – Outstanding Sports Operation of the Virginias
Submission video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au1zaJAwrac
Judge’s comments: “This won First place because they
utilized the whole news team to report sports during big events.”
1st place – Best Newscast – Prince George Deadly Bus Crash
Submission video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-SUVg_hZXA
Judge’s comments: “This newscast won because it showcased
the station’s ability to present breaking news. They had a pre-produced open
and team coverage of an incident unfolding”
2nd place – Spot News – Henrico Active Shooter Hoax
Submission video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NOJbUQ7sPA
Judge’s comments: “Nice work providing information on a very
developing story that turned out to be a hoax, but was treated at the time with
the seriousness necessary in this day and age. Great use of graphics and maps
to convey information to viewers.”
2nd place – Best Producer – Kyle Gibson
Submission video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A326zr-6HA
Judge’s comments: “Quick urgent writing.”
2nd place – Best Team Coverage – Deadly Prince George Bus
Crash
Submission video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r9KsJ-97tU
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