MTPR News Wins 10 Montana AP Awards
 Members of the Montana Public Radio news staff won 10 of the 17 awards given in the radio competition of the Montana Associated Press 2009 Joe Durso Awards for Broadcast Excellence.
The awards were announced Oct. 21 by the Montana Associated Press Broadcasters Association. The Durso Awards recognize good journalism done in broadcast newsrooms across the state. The entries were judged by AP member TV and radio stations in Mississippi.
Montana Public Radio General Manager William Marcus said the awards reflect the station’s commitment to local news.
“Our listeners have told us that they consider news to be our most valuable service,” Marcus said. “MTPR News Director Sally Mauk has built a great news team and I’m pleased to see their work recognized with these distinguished awards.”
Best Radio Audio
Winner: Dan Boyce, MTPR News, "Holiday Program"
Honorable Mention: Natalie Neumann, MTPR News, "Fair Pigs"
Honorable Mention: Kevin Maki, MTPR News, "All My Heart"
Best Radio Newswriting
Winner: Kevin Maki, MTPR News, "Cliffs of Rock Creek"
Honorable Mention: Emilie Ritter, MTPR News, "Cascade Turbine"
Best Radio Enterprise
Winner: Kevin Maki, MTPR News, "Labor Work"
Best Radio Spot News Live
Winner: Sally Mauk, Emilie Ritter, MTPR News, "Democratic and Republican National Conventions"
Best Radio Spot News Edited
Winner: Emilie Ritter, MTPR News, "Butte Crash"
Honorable Mention: Sally Mauk, Emilie Ritter, MTPR News, "Democratic and Republican National Conventions"
Best Radio Newscast
Honorable Mention: Montana Public Radio News Team
The award honors Joe Durso, who died in 1998. During his 14 years at the University of Montana Radio-TV Department, Joe gave unselfishly of his time, talents and considerable energy to building and sustaining the Montana AP Broadcasters Association. He chaired countless panels, found speakers and conducted writing workshops for the AP group.
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