Wyoming Public Media reporters won six Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism Awards from the Colorado Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
The award for first-place podcast went to an episode of “The Modern West” podcast, “Boys, Booze and Wolves,” by WPM reporters Caitlin Tan and Melodie Edwards. The winning episode was part of “The Modern West” podcast’s 10th season, “.”
The award for first-place religion feature went to Chris Clements for his story, “.”
Four third-place awards were given to Wyoming Public Media reporters:
-- Jordan Uplinger, special topic/section, for “.”
-- Clements, religion feature: “.”
-- Clements, mental health feature: “‘.”
-- “,” co-produced by Wyoming Public Media and WyoFile, in the podcast category.
Since 2005, Wyoming Public Media has won more than 50 awards for its news and cultural reporting.
“Wyoming Public Media’s journalism captures the essence of Wyoming, reflecting its unique politics and vibrant culture,” says Christina Kuzmych, general manager of Wyoming Public Media. “It serves as the voice and heartbeat of the state, delivering a valuable service that truly makes Wyoming shine.”
is Wyoming's public radio/media statewide network operating four FM channels and online services. Its Wyoming Public Radio FM signal alone reaches approximately 95 percent of the state and is heard by more than 50,000 Wyomingites. Online content is accessed by more than 1.2 million unique visitors annually. It is the NPR affiliate for Wyoming and licensed to ѿTV as a statewide public service.
WPM’s mission is to connect Wyoming through programming that informs, inspires and educates. Its objectives are to encourage lifelong learning; foster interest and participation in community, national and world affairs; and reflect Wyoming’s and America’s culture and heritage.
