Connecticut Public Radio recently took home nine awards from the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism Awards. Below are the awards, all within the “broadcast” division:
Audio Storytelling
First Place
Adaptive Sailing Program Launches In Stonington; David DesRoches
Second Place
What Secrets Are Hidden Inside The Call Of A Bat?; Patrick Skahill
Third Place
A Pound For Pound History Of Connecticut’s Weights And Measures; Patrick Skahill
Data
Second Place
Connecticut Governor’s Race: Where Are Contributions Coming From?; Patrick Skahill
Diversity Coverage
First Place
For A Teen With Autism, Being Different Was Seen As Being Dangerous; David DesRoches
Education
First Place
Connecticut’s Rural Schools Get Creative To Stay Viable; David DesRoches
Feature Story
Third Place
Mysterious Suitcase Helps Connecticut Man Discover His Grandfather’s WWII Service; David DesRoches
Government
Third Place
Connecticut Has Given Private Schools Over $3M In Public Cash For Security Upgrades; David DesRoches
Local Reporting
Second Place
Proposal To Turn Rock Quarry Into Reservoir Faces Mountain Of Opposition; Patrick Skahill