A man on a mission to save Anishinaabemowin, how rock hunting and rehab go hand-in-hand, an awe-filled discovery of jellyfish, and what it's like to be stranded on ice in Lake Huron: All 'Points North' podcast episodes that won regional awards for Interlochen Public Radio, Tuesday from the Radio Television Digital News Association.
The Edward R. Murrow awards honor the best in broadcast and digital news. IPR competes in the small market division of Region 7, made up of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
Through narrative, sound-rich journalism that is deeply rooted in a sense of place, Points North brings you great stories from the Great Lakes.
Awards went to 'Points North' in the following categories:
- Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Complete With His Language: Kenny Pheasant and the Great Lakes' Original Tongue, reported by Dan Wanschura
- Excellence in Writing: Rock Rehab, reported by Michael Livingston
- Feature Reporting: We Got Jellyfish!, reported by Ellie Katz
- News Documentary: No Ice is Safe Ice, reported by Dan Wanschura
View the complete list of Region 7 winners here. These regional winners advance to the national round of the competition, which will be announced in August.
Congratulations to all, and to our Michigan colleagues at WKAR, WMUK, WDET, and Michigan Public for their regional honors!
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