Vermont Public Radio has been honored with six regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio, Television Digital News Association. VPR received awards in the following categories: breaking news coverage, hard news reporting, documentary, writing, website, and overall excellence.
The Radio, Television, Digital News Association has honored outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971. Murrow’s pursuit of excellence in journalism embodies the spirit of the awards that carry his name.
The regional awards are selected from nominations at public and commercial radio stations in the New England states.
Overall Excellence
This category contains a collection of work from VPR including stories, interviews, call-in programs, election coverage,
newscast, special series samples and commentaries. Click on the "Listen" link above to hear the actual award winning entry. Here are the complete individual stories that were part of the Overall Excellence entry.
Vermont Guard
Goes On Night Patrol With Afghan National Police
Working Around An Active Insurgency
Dozens & Dozens Wounded in Vermont Guard’s Brigade
During Deployment
VPR Vermont
Poll Shows Dead Heat Between Shumlin, Dubie For Governor
Vermont History
Expo Touts Town
Histories
Summer School: How To Throw A Curve Ball
Eye On The Night Sky – 12/20/10
Voices From The Trail: "Live Strong"
The Long Trail: The
Three Musketeers
J.D. Salinger Is Remembered in Windsor
Breaking News
Two VT Guard Soldiers Die In Gunbattle In Afghanistan
Hardwick Mourns Loss Of Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
Hard News
Neighbors Rally Around Woman Charged With Marijuana Cultivation
Documentary
Writing
An Appreciation Of The Cluster Fly
Use Of Sound
Vermont Guard Goes On Night Patrol With Afghan National Police