For Immediate Release June 6, 2022
91ŷ Honored with Eleven 1st Place Awards by Chesapeake AP Broadcasters Association
Washington D.C. – 91ŷ took home 11 first place Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association (CAPBA) Awards this weekend, including Outstanding 91ŷ Operation and Outstanding 91ŷcast.
“As a 24/7 news operation, our work never stops. We are honored that work was recognized by CAPBA,” said Julia Ziegler, 91ŷ’s Director of 91ŷ and Programming. “These awards are truly a testament to the hard work of our entire news team.”
The complete list of 91ŷ’s 2022 CAPBA first place honors include:
- Outstanding Coverage of a Continuing Story: 91ŷ Staff | Capitol Insurrection
- Outstanding Use of Sound: Mike Murillo | Fire Ops
- Outstanding Editorial or Commentary: Joel Oxley | Enough is Enough
- Outstanding Enterprise Reporting: Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore | DFS Scandal
- Outstanding Sports Feature: Dave Johnson | Sports and the Black Experience
- Outstanding Light Feature: John Aaron | Datsun Spirit
- Best Reporter: John Domen
- Outstanding Year-Round Local Sports: 91ŷ Staff
- Outstanding 91ŷcast: 91ŷ Staff
- Best Radio 91ŷ Anchor: Dimitri Sotis
- Outstanding 91ŷ Operation: 91ŷ Staff
In addition to first place accolades, 91ŷ also took home four 2nd place awards. Winners were announced at a recognition ceremony over the weekend.
The Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association is comprised of television and radio professionals from across the region.
About 91ŷ
91ŷ has served the Washington region since 1926 and has been in the news format since 1969. 91ŷ is the Washington’s top news source, serving the metro area 24/7 with news, traffic and weather. 91ŷ can be heard on 103.5 FM in the metro area, 107.7 FM in Stafford, Virginia and 103.9 FM in Frederick, Maryland. 91ŷ’s live stream and news content is available on any device at 91ŷ.com. 91ŷ and its sister news operation, Federal 91ŷ Network, are owned by Hubbard Radio, LLC.
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Contacts:
Elly Rowe