Denver, CO– For the eighth year in a row, 9NEWS has been honored as the best television station in the state by the Colorado Broadcasters Association. KUSA received a total of 19 awards during the CBA's annual banquet at the Marriott Denver Tech Center on Saturday night.
During the ceremony, KUSA's website 9NEWS.com was chosen as Best Website, Mark Koebrich and Kim Christiansen were honored as the Best News Anchor Team and 9NEWS received three awards for its work in the community. Below is a complete listing.
"Winning Station of the Year for eight years in a row is amazing, especially when you consider the exceptional work being done by television journalists here in Colorado," said 9NEWS President and General Manager Mark Cornetta. "I'm especially proud of the 9NEWS staff. It's their commitment, diligence and hard work that makes us a leader–even in this competitive market."
Best Website 9NEWS.com |
Best Single Program 2nd Place: Predators At Your Door
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Best Single Sports Program 1st Place: Olympic Zone
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Best News Anchor Team 1st Place: Mark Koebrich & Kim Christiansen
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Best Sportscaster 2nd Place: Susie Wargin |
Best Specialty Reporter 2nd Place: Paula Woodward |
Best News Feature 2nd Place "Lola the Cat" Chris Vanderveen & Eric Kehe |
Best General Hard News
2nd Place "Baby Safety" Carrie McClure |
Best Photo Essay 1st Place: "Dream Park" Corky Scholl
2nd Place: "One Lucky Oldsmobile"
Anne Herbst |
Best Community Service Project 9Health Fair Governor/Mayor
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Best Public Service Announcement Buddy Check 9 |
Best Single Public Affairs Program 9 Kids Who Care |
Best Graphics
1st Place Jason Hirsch
2nd Place Ryan Eschenbach |
Best Single Spot for a Station 1st Place- The Girl Who Lived
2nd Place- Thanks for Watching |
Best Commercial Advertising Spot 1st Place Colorado Proud
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