RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) - The South’s First Television Station, WTVR-TV, was honored with twelve awards Saturday.
In fact, CBS 6 received three Edward R. Murrow awards and nine Virginia Associated Press awards.
The station won Murrow awards for its 11 p.m. newscast and Greg McQuade won Murrow awards for his feature reports on John Mitchell Jr. and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.
The station's six Associated Press awards were for best website, best in-depth documentary, best editorial series, best feature photography, best human interest story and best sports anchor.
WTVR is proud of these achievements as we believe it reflects the station’s dedication to our community.
Depend on CBS 6 News and WTVR.com for the most complete, in-depth coverage of local news in Central Virginia.
Here is a complete list of the awards:
Edward R. Murrow Awards:
Best 11 p.m. Newscast
- CBS 6 News at 11 -- Mike Bergazzi
- John Mitchell Jr.: "The Man Who Ruled The Planet" -- Greg McQuade
Video Writing
- Mr. Bojangles: A Generous Tapper -- Greg McQuade
Best Documentary or In-Depth Report
- Superior: "Walter Plecker" -- Mark Holmberg
- Meritorious: "A Life Like Yours" -- Sam Brock
Best Feature Or Human Interest Story
- Superior: "And the Beat Goes On" -- Greg McQuade
- Meritorious: "Problems with Facebook" -- Tracy Sears
Best Editorial or Editorial Series
- Superior: "The Mayor & Hurricane Irene" -- Mark Holmberg
Best Feature Photography
- Superior: "John Mitchell Jr." -- Greg McQuade
- Meritorious: "Peppers at the Alamo" -- Greg McQuade
Best Website
- Meritorious, WTVR.com
Best Sports Anchor of The Year
- Meritorious: Lane Casadonte
