Locally-produced Programs recognized for excellence
MILWAUKEE; May 19, 2023 –At the Milwaukee Press Club’s Awards gala recognizing “Excellence in Journalism” this past weekend Milwaukee PBS won two Gold, two Silver and two Bronze awards.
Gold Winners
Best Long Soft Feature Story – Layups and Literacy, 10thirtysix™
*Layups and Literacy also won second place in the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Best Sports Reporting
Best Documentary – People of the Port: The Story of Milwaukee’s Jones Island, John Gurda & Claudia Looze
Silver Winners
Best Regularly Scheduled News or Sports Program – 10thirtysix™
Best One Time Special – Gabriela Marvan: Folk Art Collective brings Mexican Art to the Heart of Wisconsin – Adelante
Bronze Winner
Online – Best Blog – My Wisconsin Backyard Season 2
Best Original Podcast – Speaking Of…
“Milwaukee PBS is honored to be recognized for our work with these awards,” said Interim VP and GM Damir Braovac. “We believe it is important to tell your stories as part of our service to the community.”
On Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on Milwaukee PBS 10.1, Milwaukee PBS airs a rotation of its local programs, including 10thirtysix, Adelante, Black Nouveau and The Arts Page. These programs strive to be responsive to the needs and interests of its communities and viewers, and to be a voice and a platform for southeastern Wisconsin. My Wisconsin Backyard and Speaking Of… are part of the station’s digital offerings. Visit milwaukeepbs.org for upcoming air dates, and to watch these award-winning stories on demand.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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