Awards

KUOW's programming has been recognized by local, regional and national journalism and broadcasting organizations. A special thanks to KUOW's financial supporters for helping to make this award-winning programming possible.

2012 FEATURED AWARD

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Ina Ray Hutton in her teens. Photo courtesy of Susan Stordahl Porter.

Phyllis Fletcher's "Secrets Of A Blonde Bombshell" uncovered the secret identity of 1930s bandleader Ina Ray Hutton, and originally aired on Studio 360. Fletcher has been recognized and awarded by several national organizations, including the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award (RTNDA) for audio feature reporting, a Gracie for outstanding portrait/biography and RTNDA's Unity award for radio.

2012 Awards

RTDNA'S NATIONAL EDWARD R. MURROW AWARD

Audio Feature Reporting

Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, "Secrets Of A Blonde Bombshell" by KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher.

ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION'S 2012 GRACIES

Outstanding Portrait/Biography

Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, "Secrets Of A Blonde Bombshell" by KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher.

RTDNA'S UNITY Award

Radio

Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, "Secrets Of A Blonde Bombshell" by KUOW's Phyllis Fletcher.

PUBLIC RADIO NEWS DIRECTORS INC.

Call–in Program

1st Prize — The Conversation, "Living In A White City," hosted by Ross Reynolds and produced by David Hyde and Arwen Nicks.

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS SIGMA DELTA CHI AWARDS

Public Service In Radio Journalism

"Danger At Work," produced by John Ryan and edited by Jim Gates.

ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE JOURNALISTS

Health Policy

3rd Place — "The Weight of War," by Patricia Murphy and Hal Bernton of The Seattle Times.

EDUCATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL REPORTING CONTEST

Beat Reporting

1st Prize — Phyllis Fletcher, Education Beat Reporting, edited by Jim Gates and Guy Nelson

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Outstanding Achievement In The Media

"The Viaduct," written and produced by Dominic Black, edited by Jim Gates and assisted by Jason Pagano

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS NORTHWEST EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS

Health Reporting

1st Place — "The Weight Of War," by Patricia Murphy and Hal Bernton of The Seattle Times

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS NORTHWEST EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS

Radio News Series

2nd Place — "Danger At Work," produced by John Ryan and edited by Jim Gates

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS NORTHWEST EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS

Innovation Award

2nd Place — "Farming Along The Duwamish," by Jim Gates and InvestigateWest's Carol Smith