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Latest Awards
TV
- 2010
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Oregon Experience: "The Logger's Daughter"
Bronze Telly Award, Cultural & Documentary Category -
Oregon Experience: "Opal Whiteley"
Bronze Telly Award, Documentary Category -
Oregon Art Beat: "The Art of Collecting Art"
Bronze Telly Award, Entertainment Category -
Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge: "Japan: Hokkaido and Honshu"
Silver Telly Award, Travel/Tourism & Cultural Category -
Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge: "Mongolia: Mountain to Steppe"
Silver Telly Award, Videography/Cinematography & Cultural Category -
Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge: "Mali: Sahel to the Sahara"
Silver Telly Award, Cultural Category -
History Detectives
New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards, Gold Medal, History & Society -
A Girl’s Life with Rachel Simmons
Parents' Choice Award, Gold - 2009
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"The Silent Invasion" Oregon Field Guide Special
National Society of Environmental Journalists, Second Place, Outstanding Beat/In-Depth Reporting, Television, Ed Jahn, Jeff Douglas, Sarah Fox, Todd Sonflieth, Nick Fisher, Michael Bendixen, Bruce Barrow
Northwest Regional Emmy Award, Community Service, Jeff Douglas, Senior Vice President & Station Manager
Northwest Regional Emmy Award, Topical Documentary, Ed Jahn, Producer/Writer; Sarah Fox, Associate Producer; Bruce Barrow, Editor; Todd Sonflieth, Photographer; Nick Fisher, Photographer
Northwest Regional Emmy Award, Best Writer, Ed Jahn
Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Journalism Award, Ed Jahn, Todd Sonflieth, Nick Fisher, Bruce Barrow
NETA Award, Program Production -
Oregon Field Guide: "Bighorn Pneumonia," "Malheur Refuge Carp," "Celilo Revealed," "Mount St. Helens Mysteries," Vince Patton, Todd Sonflieth, Nick Fisher, Michael Bendixen, Tom Shrider
National Society of Environmental Journalists, Third Place, Outstanding Beat/In-Depth Reporting, Television -
Oregon Field Guide: "Celilo Revealed," Vince Patton, Producer; Todd Sonflieth, Videographer
CINE Golden Eagle Award
Bronze Telly Award, Cultural Category -
Oregon Field Guide: "Electric Drag Racing," Vince Patton, Producer; Greg Bond & Michael Bendixen, Videographers
Silver Telly Award, Sports Category -
Oregon Field Guide: "Marmot Dam," Vince Patton, Producer; Nick Fisher && Todd Sonflieth, Videographers
Silver Telly Award, Nature/Wildlife Category -
Oregon Field Guide: "Bighorn Pneumonia," Vince Patton, Producer; Tom Shrider & Dave Spangler, Videographers
Bronze Telly Award, Nature/Wildlife Category -
Oregon Experience: “Bill Bowerman,” Nadine Jelsing, Producer/Writer
Bronze Telly Award, Documentary -
Oregon Experience: "Civilian Conservation Corps," Kami Horton, Producer/Writer
Silver Telly Award -
Oregon Experience: "Lola G. Baldwin," Nadine Jelsing, producer/writer
Gracie Award, Outstanding Portrait/Biography - 2008
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Oregon Experience: "Civilian Conservation Corps," Kami Horton, Producer/Writer
Gold MarCom Award, Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals -
Oregon Field Guide: "Marmot Dam," "Opal Creek," "Ice Worms," "Toad Crossing," Vince Patton, Todd Sonflieth, Nick Fisher, Michael Bendixen
The National Society of Environmental Journalists, Third Place, Outstanding Beat/In-Depth Reporting, Television -
Oregon Field Guide: "Ice Worms," Vince Patton, Michael Bendixen
Silver Telly Award, Wild Life & Nature -
Oregon Field Guide: "Mount St. Helens Mysteries," Vince Patton, Michael Bendixen
Silver Telly Award, Wild Life & Nature -
"The Silent Invasion" Oregon Field Guide Special
Bronze Telly Award, Ed Jahn, Todd Sonflieth, Nick Fisher, Bruce Barrow -
"The Silent Invasion" Oregon Field Guide Special & Stop the Invasion Campaign
Community Partner Conservation Leadership Award, The Nature Conservancy
Sandra Denyes Deidrich Award, Outstanding Defender, Oregon Invasive Species Council -
Oregon Experience: "The Beach Bill," Nadine Jelsing, Producer/Writer; Bruce Barrow, Editor
Northwest Regional Emmy Award, Historic/Cultural-Program/Special -
Oregon Field Guide: Steve Amen, Executive Producer
Northwest Regional Emmy Award, Informational/Instructional - Program/Special - 2007
- Oregon Art Beat
Governor's Arts Award - Oregon Experience: "Sam Hill," Mike Midlo, producer, Bruce Barrow, editor
Northwest Regional Emmy Award, Historic/Cultural-Program/Special - Oregon Experience: "Abigail Scott Duniway," Nadine Jelsing, executive producer, Eric Cain, producer, Lisa Suinn Kallem, editor
Northwest Regional Emmy Award, Documentary-Cultural/Historical - Rick Steves' Europe
American Public Television, Programming Excellence Award - Rick Steves' European Christmas
Bronze World Medal, New York Festivals TV Programming & Promotion Awards, Travel & Tourism Category. - Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe
American Public Television, Programming Excellence Award - 2006
- Meth: The Oregon Front
NETA Award, Best Outreach Campaign Based on a National Project - Mustard Pancakes Series
Parents' Choice Foundation Gold Award, Outstanding Television Programming Ages 3-6
Parents Television Council Seal of Approval - Mustard Pancakes "See How the Garden Grows" DVD
Dove Foundation Seal of Approval - Mustard Pancakes Music CD
Dove Foundation Seal of Approval - The New Heroes
National Emmy Nomination - Oregon Art Beat: Polly's Cakes
Emmy Award, Best Cultural/Fine Arts Segment - Oregon Field Guide: Freeriding
Emmy Award, Best Sports Segment, Ed Jahn, Producer - The Oregon Story: Rethinking the Forests
Bronze Telly Award, Documentary - The Oregon Story: Warm Springs Country
Emmy Award, Eric Cain, Direction - Raising Cain
Parents' Choice Foundation Recommended Award for Television - Rick Steves' European Christmas
Gabriel Award, Best Program, Arts/National Release
Honorable Mention Certificate, Columbus International Film & Video Festival - The Three Rabbis
Silver Telly Award, Documentary
CINE Golden Eagle Award, Documentary/People and Places
Radio
- 2010
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"Attorney General Releases Portland Mayor Investigation":
"AG Finds Evidence 'Not Sufficient' for Charges in Adams Case"
and
"Adams Ready to Move on, So Are Recall Supporters"
Public Radio News Directors Inc, Second Place, Breaking News -
"A Day to Remember What We Should Never Forget"
Public Radio News Directors Inc, First Place, Commentary -
"There Goes the Neighborhood"
Public Radio News Directors Inc, First Place, News Feature -
OPB News
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Overall Excellence (Radio) -
OPB News
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Newscast (Radio) -
"Hard Times" Series
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Use of Online Medium (Radio)
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Treatment of a Single Subject -
"The Challenge: 100 Days to Train a Wild Mustang"
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Use of Online Medium (Radio) -
"Big Pipe Snakes Beneath the City"
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Use of Sound
Oregon Associated Press, Third Place, Best Use of Online Medium (Radio) -
"The Denmark Project"
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Treatment of a Single Subject
Society of Professional Journalists - Oregon Chapter, Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Award, First Place for Special Report -
"Data Center Debate: Despite High Costs, IT Facilities Get Little Scrutiny" by Northwest New
s Network
Society of Professional Journalists - Oregon Chapter, Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Award, Second Place for Investigative Reporting -
"Hidden Religions" by Northwest News Network
Society of Professional Journalists - Oregon Chapter, Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Award, First Place for News Series -
"Starting Over: Refugees Struggle in Down Economy" by Northwest News Network
Society of Professional Journalists – Oregon Chapter, Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Award, Third Place for News Series -
"Community College Basketball Players Find Lessons on and off Court" by Northwest News Network
Society of Professional Journalists – Oregon Chapter, Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Award, Third Place for Sports Reporting -
"A Daughter's Report on Work"
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Light Feature Story -
"Teachers Press Case for Junk Food Access"
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Light Feature Story -
"Coping with Homelessness: One Lesson at a Transitional School"
Oregon Associated Press, Third Place, Best Light Feature Story -
Think Out Loud: "RX: Health Care Reform"
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Public Affairs -
Think Out Loud: "No Place to Call Home"
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Public Affairs -
"Cyclocross Popularity on Show at National Championships"
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Sports Reporting -
"Blazers Fans Pumped for Season Opener"
Oregon Associated Press, Third Place, Best Sports Reporting -
"150 mile Road Trip Reveals Uncertainty on Eve of Sesquicentennial"
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best News Writing (Radio) -
"Bend Real Estate Scams After Bubble Bursts"
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best News Writing (Radio) -
"Depression Echoes"
Public Radio News Directors Inc, Second Place, Documentary
Oregon Associated Press, Third Place, Best News Writing (Radio) -
"Portland Opera Records Phillip Glass' Orphee"
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Use of Sound -
"Patrolling Oregon's Vast High Desert Country"
Oregon Associated Press, Third Place, Best Use of Sound -
"Discovery of Opium Poppies has Law Officers Concerned"
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Hard Feature Story (Radio)
Society of Professional Journalists - Oregon Chapter, Pacific Northwest Excellence in Journalism Award, Third Place for General News Reporting -
"Criticism Grows of Airport's Noise Advisory Committee"
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Hard Feature Story (Radio) -
"Rich School, Poor School"
Oregon Associated Press, Third Place, Best Hard Feature Story (Radio) -
Portland Mayor Investigation
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Breaking News (Radio) -
"Hard Times" Series
Peabody Award -
Think Out Loud: "Paying for Family Leave"
Gracie Award, Outstanding Talk Show - News - 2009
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Think Out Loud: As We Are: "Ex-Convicts"
New York Festivals, Gold World Medal, Talk Program: Panel Discussion/Debate -
"On Our Minds: Mental Health in Oregon"
New York Festivals, Bronze World Medal, Health/Medical, Allison Frost
Public Radio News Directors Association, Second Place, News Series, Allison Frost
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Treatment of a Single Subject, Allison Frost
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 10, Pacific Northwest, Second Place for News Series, OPB Radio Staff -
"New ID Rules: Aimed at Terrorists, Tripping Up Everyone," Christy George
New York Festivals, Bronze World Medal, Best Investigative Report
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 10, Pacific Northwest, Honorable Mention for General News
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Investigative Reporting -
"John Blaufus PTSD Profile," April Baer
New York Festivals, Finalist Certificate, Best Human Interest Story
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Feature Story -
"Concealed Weapons Privacy Project," Ethan Lindsey
Bruce Baer Award, Special Recognition -
"Families Host Minor League Players," Chris Lehman (N3)"
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 10, Pacific Northwest, First Place for Sports
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Feature Story -
Think Out Loud: Emily Harris, Host; Dave Miller, Online Host; Julie Sabatier, Associate Producer; Scott Silver, PIN Analyst; Steven Kray, Audio Engineer; Sarah Rothenfluch, Senior Producer; Eve Epstein, Executive Producer
Corporation for Public Broadcasting, My Source Community Impact Award for Engagement -
"Profile of a Military Family: The Millers," April Baer
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Treatment of a Single Subject -
"Project Pooch," Kristian Foden-Vencil
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Use of Sound -
"Oregon Coast Feels Economic Pinch," Chris Lehman
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best News Writing -
"Urban Rural Reserves," Rob Manning
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best News Writing -
"Heterosexual Discrimination," Courtenay Hameister
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Commentary -
"Sheriffs Show United Front on Concealed Weapons Privacy," Ethan Lindsey
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Investigative Reporting -
Think Out Loud: "As We Are: Abortion Stories," Emily Harris, host; Dave Miller, online host; Julie Sabatier, associate producer; Scott Silver, PIN analyst; Steven Kray, audio engineer; Sarah Rothenfluch, senior producer; Eve Epstein, executive producer
Gracie Award, Outstanding Talk Show - 2008
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"Celilo Falls: 50 Years of Silence," Colin Fogarty, reporter & Christy George, editor
Radio-Television News Directors Association, 2008 Edward R. Murrow Award for News Documentary in Region 1 (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington)
Associated Press Oregon, Second Place, Best Use of Sound - "Cost of War in Rural Oregon," Kristian Foden-Vencil, reporter; Allison Frost, editor
- Associated Press Oregon, First Place, Best Feature Story
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"Death with Dignity Law at 10 Years," Colin Fogarty, reporter; Allison Frost, editor
Associated Press Oregon, Second Place, Best News Writing -
"Forest Politics" (series), Christy George, reporter; Morgan Holm, editor; Steven Kray, audio engineer
Associated Press Oregon, Second Place, Best Treatment of a Single Subject -
"Meteor Shower," Ethan Lindsey, reporter; Allison Frost, editor
Associated Press Oregon, First Place, Best News Writing -
"Shadow Project," Allison Frost, reporter
Associated Press Oregon, Third Place, Best Feature Story - 2007
- "Bicyclists Seek Three-Foot Buffer," Northwest News Network, Chris Lehman
Capitolbeat Contest, Association for Capitol Reporters and Editors, Third Place, Single Story - "Gay Rights in the Statehouse," Northwest News Network, Austin Jenkins, Chris Lehman
Capitolbeat Contest, Association for Capitol Reporters and Editors, Second Place, In-Depth Reporting - Oregon Territory: "Tidepooling with Jane Lubchenco"
The Grace Allen ("Gracie") Award, Outstanding Public Affairs Program - "War Protest," Northwest News Network, Austin Jenkins
Capitolbeat Contest, Association for Capitol Reporters and Editors, First Place, Single Story - Washington, Beat Reporting, Northwest News Network, Austin Jenkins
Capitolbeat Contest, Association for Capitol Reporters and Editors, First Place - 2006
- 9/11/2006 - The Price Of Liberty, Allison Frost, Eve Epstein, Steven Vaughn Kray
Oregon Associated Press, Third Place, Best Treatment of a Single Subject - Limiting Eminent Domain Through Measure 39, Rob Manning
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Investigative
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 10, Pacific Northwest, First Place for Investigative News - Meals on Wheels - for Fido!, Kristian Foden-Vencil
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 10, Pacific Northwest, Third Place for Feature News - Music Therapy, April Baer
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 10, Pacific Northwest, Honorable Mention for Feature News - Oregon Considered, Allison Frost & OPB Radio Staff
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 10, Pacific Northwest, Second Place for Newscast - Pandemic Flu Preparation, Christy George & OPB Radio Staff
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 10, Pacific Northwest, Third Place for News Series - Portland Historic Sites Being Turned Over To "Friends of" Groups, Kristian Foden-Vencil
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Feature - Sandy River Changes Course, Colin Fogarty
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Feature
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 10, Pacific Northwest, Second Place for General News - Supreme Court Upholds Oregon's Death With Dignity Act, Colin Fogarty
Oregon Associated Press, Third Place, Best Breaking News - The Undiscovered Explorer: Imagining York
Clarion Award, Radio Documentary - One-Time Public Radio, Association for Women in Communications
The Grace Allen ("Gracie") Award, Outstanding Documentary - Mid Length Format
Web
- 2010
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opbnews.org
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Website Overall Excellence (Radio) - 2009
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OPBNews.org, Michael Clapp, Pete Springer
Oregon Associated Press, First Place, Best Website - 2008
- www.OPBNews.org, Michael Clapp, Pete Springer and staff, opbnews.org
Associated Press Oregon, Second Place, Best Web Site - 2006
- OPB News Web Site, Michael Clapp, Rob Vincent
Oregon Associated Press, Second Place, Best Web Site - Oregon Art Beat at School
Webby Award Honoree - PBS Parents: Guide to Understanding and Raising Boys
Parents' Choice Foundation Recommended Seal - QuickTake Northwest Podcast
New York Festivals International Radio Competition, Bronze Medal
Society of Professional Journalists - Region 10, Pacific Northwest, Second Place, Online Journalism-Creative Use of the Medium
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