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WFUV Awards & Honors

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WFUV News, Music & Sports Awards and Accolades

* = Fordham University students. Full list of sports awards here.

2010
The Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards, Regional
1st Place, Best Newscast, StudentWFUV News Staff*
2nd Place, Radio Sports Reporting, StudentWFUV Sports Staff*
Gracie Allen Awards(R), Presented by American Women in Radio and Television
Best News Anchor, Public RadioRobin Shannon
Best News Anchor, StudentLauren Naymie*
Best Soft Feature, StudentKate McGee* for Urban Camping
Best Hard Feature, StudentKatie Moore* for Kingsbridge Armory
Radio-Television News Directors Association Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Audio News DocumentaryCityscape - Demystifying Opera
Associated Press
Best News SeriesVeterans Issues (special mention)
1st Place, Best FeatureGeorge Bodarky for Big Gay Ice Cream Truck
Special Mention, Best News/Public Affairs Program George Bodarky for Cityscape, Veterans Issues
Special Mention, Best News Story, CollegeNick Thibideau for Entrepreneurs
Public Radio News Directors, PRNDI
Best Public Affairs Program George Bodarky for Cityscape, Human Trafficking
New York State Broadcasters Association
Best Public Affairs Program or SeriesCityscape, Veterans Issues
Best Feature StoryGeorge Bodarky for Big Gay Ice Cream Truck
2009
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated Awards
2nd Place, Best InterviewGeorge Bodarky for Mourning a Son
1st Place, Best News/Public Affairs ProgramCityscape - Lost City
2nd Place, Best Soft FeatureGeorge Bodarky for Laughter Yoga
1st Place, Best Spot News Story, StudentMary Wilson* for Live in Harlem (Election Night Coverage)
1st Place, Best Newscaster, StudentLauren McGrath*
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association
1st place, Best News Special DocumentaryGeorge Bodarky for Cityscape - Laughter
2nd place, Best FeatureMike Nastri*, Dan Obermuller* and Bob Ahrens for Fan Fest 2008
Special Mention, Best News Story, StudentLaura Zeifang* for Barefoot Dancing
The Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards, Regional
3rd place, Radio News ReportingMary Wilson* for Election Coverage 2008
2nd place, Radio NewscastWFUV-FM News Staff*
3rd place, Radio FeatureMike Nastri* and Dan Oberviller* for Fanfest 2008
2nd place, Radio Sports ReportingMike Nastri* and Dan Oberviller* for Fanfest 2008
3rd place, Radio Sports ReportingBrian McFadden*, Ryan Ruocco* and Bobby Coyle* for 2008 NFL Draft
Gracie Allen Awards(R), Presented by American Women in Radio and Television
Outstanding News Anchor, Public RadioRobin Shannon
Outstanding News Anchor, StudentEllen Burke
Best Feature, Soft NewsLaura Zeifang* for Barefoot Dancing
Radio-Television News Directors Association Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Best Use of SoundMr. John - George Bodarky, Producer
2008
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association
Best News Special/DocumentaryGeorge Bodarky for Musicial Abilities
Best Sports CoverageRyan Ruocco* for Fordham Football 2008: A Legacy of Their Own
Special Mention, Best News Special/DocumentaryRyan Ruocco* for Fordham Football 2008: A Legacy of Their Own
Special Mention, Best News InterviewClaudia Marshall and producer Alisa Ali for Rupert Holmes
College Radio - Best News StoryLauren McGrath* for Disabled Straphangers
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated Awards
1st Place, DocumentaryGeorge Bodarky for Musicial Abilities
2nd Place, DocumentaryAnnmarie Fertoli* for The Beauty of Madness
1st Place, Broadcast WritingGeorge Bodarky for Musicial Abilities
2nd Place, Student NewscastEllen Burke*
1st Place, Student Spot NewsEllen Burke* for Bridge Concerns [also winner of PRNDI scholarship]
New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc.
Best Single Public Affairs ProgramCityscape: Lost City
Best Commentary, Editorial or DocumentaryGeorge Bodarky for Musicial Abilities
Best Coverage of a Local Sporting Event2008 NFL Draft
New York Press Club
Entertainment NewsGeorge Bodarky for Musicial Abilities
Best Sports NewsRyan Ruocco* for Fordham Football 2008: A Legacy of Their Own
Radio-Television News Directors Association Regional Awards
News DocumentaryGeorge Bodarky for Musicial Abilities
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
1st Place, Radio Sports ReportingRyan Ruocco* for Fordham Football 2008: A Legacy of Their Own
1st Place, Radio NewscastWFUV News Team (Megan Blondel*, Ellen Burke*, Lauren McGrath*)
2nd Place, Radio News ReportingEllen Burke* for Bridge Concerns
Gracie Allen Awards(R)
Oustanding Achievement - Student AnchorLauren McGrath*
Oustanding Achievement - Student ReporterEllen Burke*
2007
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated Awards
Public Affairs Show, 1st PlaceGeorge Bodarky for Cityscape, "NYC's Diabetes Dilemma"
Use of Sound, 1st PlaceJody Avirgan for "The Platza"
Newscast, 2nd PlaceJulianne Welby, George Bodarky and WFUV News Team for WFUV Election Coverage
Interview, 2nd PlaceJulianne Welby for "Escape from Bellevue"
Documentary, 2nd PlaceJulianne Welby, George Bodarky, Nora Flaherty and Julie Mashack* for "Lower Manhattan Diaries"
Student Award, Newscast, 1st PlaceKathleen McNerney* (plus $500 scholarship)
Student Award, Newscast, 2nd PlaceScott Detrow*
New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc.
Best Commentary, Editorial or DocumentaryJulianne Welby, George Bodarky, Nora Flaherty, and Julie Mashack* for Lower Manhattan Diaries.
Best Public Affairs Program SeriesSarah Wardrop for Take Five
Best Coverage of a Local Sporting Event2007 NFL Draft Produced by Brian McFadden*, Hosted by Kenny Pordon* and Ryan Ruocco*
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association
1st Place, Best News Special/DocumentaryShane D'Aprile*, Evelyn Lombardo*, Dan Rafter*, Lauren Messineo* for War Stories from the Homefront.
Special Mention, Best InterviewNora Flaherty for Fordham Conversations
Special Mention, Best FeatureGeorge Bodarky for Corporations Come Out for Pride.
Special Mention, General Excellence in the Use of MediumJulianne Welby, George Bodarky, Nora Flaherty, and Julie Mashack* for Lower Manhattan Diaries.
Student Awards, 1st Place, Best Regularly Scheduled News ProgramDan Rafter* for 2/27/07 Newscast
Student Awards, 1st Place, Best News StoryScott Detrow* for The Internet in '08.
Student Awards, Special Mention, Best Regularly Schedule News ProgramScott Detrow* for 2/6/07 Newscast.
Student Awards, Special Mention, Best News StoryDan Rafter* for Negative in NJ: Keane vs. Menendez.
New York Press Club Awards
Nellie Bly Cub Reporter AwardScott Detrow* (best journalistic effort by an individual with three years or less overall experience).
Best Sports NewsKenny Pordon* for Breaking Down Barriers: The Jackie and Pee Wee Story
Robert F. Kennedy Book and Journalism Awards
College RadioScott Detrow* for Treating the Rainbow Nation: AIDS in South Africa.
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
National and Regional Winner, Radio In-Depth ReportingScott Detrow* for Treating the Rainbow Nation: AIDS in South Africa
National and Regional Winner, Radio Sports ReportingKenny Pordon* for Breaking Down Barriers: The Jackie and Pee Wee Story
Gracie Allen Awards(R)
Outstanding Talk ShowNora Flaherty for Fairy Tales
Outstanding Sports ProgramTim Smith* and Kenny Pordon* for Jets Football for Women
Outstanding Anchor, Individual AchievementMegan Blondel*
2006
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated Awards
Use of SoundClaudia Marshall for Why Birds Sing
NewscastShane D'Aprile*
Soft FeatureShane D'Aprile* for 9-11 Movies
News/Public AffairsGeorge Bodarky for Local Schiavo Panel
News FeatureEvelyn Lombardo* for 9-11 Communication Gaps (plus $500 scholarship)
Continuing CoverageNYC Mayor's Race
New York State Broadcasters Association Awards
Best Sportscast*
New York Press Club Annual Journalism Awards
Best Sports NewsLou Wasson* for Vin Scully: Voice of Heaven
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards
Special Mention, Best FeatureGeorge Bodarky for Reviving New Jersey's Asbury Park
Special Mention, Best News Special DocumentaryGeorge Bodarky for Cityscape: Terri Schiavo Case
Special Mention, Best Enterprise ReportingGeorge Bodarky and Julianne Welby for Hollywood Beauty Reigns in Asian Eyes
Special Mention, Best Sports CoverageLou Wasson* and Kenny Pordon* for Next Year Arrives
Special Mention, Best Sports CoverageNick Kostos* for Big Day
Special Mention, Best News Special or DocumentaryLou Wasson* for Vin Scully: Voice of Heaven
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
News Feature, 1st PlaceShane D'Aprile*
Radio Sports Reporting, 1st PlaceNick Kostos* for Big Day
Radio Feature, 2nd PlaceNick Kostos* for Hall of Fame EFT
Radio Newscast, 2nd PlaceShane D'Aprile*, Evelyn Lombardo* and Annmarie Fertoli*
In Depth Reporting, 3rd PlaceEvelyn Lombardo*
Radio-Television News Directors Association Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Feature ReportingGeorge Bodarky
Gracie Allen Awards(R)
Best Student Soft FeatureEvelyn Lombardo*
Best Public Radio Comedy FeatureSharon Glassman
2005
The Newswomen's Club of New York Front Page Awards
FeatureClaudia Marshall for A Woody Guthrie Hanukkah
NewsJen Guerra* for Let's Get Digital
Radio and Television News Directors Association National Edward R. Murrow Awards
News SeriesJen Guerra* and AngieLyn Hamilton-Lowe* for Subculture
New York State Broadcasters Association Awards
Best Commentary, Editorial or DocumentaryDennis Elsas and George Bodarky for It Was 40 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade America
Best Public Affairs Program SeriesJen Guerra*, Julianne Welby and AngieLyn Hamilton-Lowe* for Subculture
New York Press Club Annual Journalism Awards
Consumer AwardClaudia Marshall for Ultimate Ears
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards
Best NewscastShane D'Aprile*
Best News StoryJon Vigliotti* for Cityscape: Work Addiction
Special Mention, Best News Special or DocumentaryGeorge Bodarky and WFUV News Team for Working the Night Shift
Special Mention, Best FeatureGeorge Bodarky for Second Avenue Subway
Special Mention, Best Sports CoverageMike Moriaty* and Nick Andrusisian* for Pilgrimage to Pocono
Special Mention, General Excellence in Use of MediumGeorge Bodarky for Singing Sanitation Worker
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated Student Awards
Best NewscasterJon Vigliotti*
Spot NewsScott Detrow* for Surprise U2 Concert (plus $500 scholarship)
The Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards, Regional
National Finalists, Radio Daily NewscastWFUV Student Staff*
National Runner-Up, Radio Sports ReportingMike Moriaty* and Nick Andrusisian* for Pilgrimage to Pocono
New York Festival Awards
Best Feature, Bronze MedalDennis Elsas and George Bodarky for It Was 40 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade America
Gracie Allen Awards(R)
Outstanding Portrait/Biography ProgramRita Houston for At Home with Ani DiFranco
Outstanding Interview ProgramJulianne Welby Interviews Yolanda King
Outstanding Student Documentary, Radio (Mid-Length)Jen Guerra* and AngieLyn Hamilton-Lowe* for Subculture
Outstanding Student Documentary, Radio (Short-Length)Anne Shaknis* for Greetings from Camp
Individual Achievement Award, Outstanding Student AnchorJennifer Pulsone*
Society of Professional Journalists Regional Mark of Excellence Awards
1st Place, Radio Daily NewscastWFUV News Staff*
1st Place, Radio Sports ReportingMike Moriaty* and Nick Andrusisian* for Pilgrimage to Pocono
2nd Place, Radio Sports ReportingGreg Giombarrese* and Frank Mentesana* for Football Returns to Fordham
3rd Place, Radio In-Depth ReportingShane D'Aprile*
Radio and Television News Directors Association Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
DocumentaryGeorge Bodarky for Working the Night Shift
News SeriesJen Guerra* and AngieLyn Hamilton-Lowe* for Subculture
Use of SoundGeorge Bodarky for Singing Sanitation Worker
March of Dimes New York Achievement in Radio Awards
Best News InterviewClaudia Marshall Interviews John Burke
2004
R&R Triple A Summit Industry Achievement Awards
Triple A Air Personality Of The YearRita Houston
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated
1st Place for a SeriesCentral Park's 150th Anniversary
1st Place for a Student Soft FeatureFrank Mentesana* and Joe Buono* for Jets Media Day
2nd Place for a DocumentaryDemocracy on the Block
2nd Place for Newscast
New York State Broadcasters Association Awards
Outstanding Feature StoryFrank Mentesana* and Joe Buono* for Jets Media Day
Outstanding Commentary, Editorial or DocumentaryRich Savino* for 100 Years of Yankees Baseball: A Tradition of Excellence
Best Coverage of a Local Sporting Event2004 NFL Draft Produced by Pat Reichart*, Hosted by Nick Kostos* and Nick Andrusisian*
Outstanding Single Public Affairs ProgramCityscape: Stonewall Riots
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards
Best Sports CoverageFrank Mentesana* and Joe Buono* for Jets Media Day
Special Mention, Best Sports CoverageRich Savino* for 100 Years of Yankees Baseball: A Tradition of Excellence
Special Mention, Best News Special/DocumentaryRich Savino* for 100 Years of Yankees Baseball: A Tradition of Excellence
American Women in Radio and Television
Individual Achievement for Best Anchor (Radio) in the Student CategoryAlice Gainer*
Individual Achievement for Best Reporter/Correspondent (Radio) in the Student CategoryMolly Shiels*
National Federation of Community Broadcasters
National Public Affairs Programming Golden Reel FinalistDemocracy on the Block
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
2nd Place for a Radio Daily NewscastJonathan Vigliotti*
2nd Place for a Radio FeatureKim Ferdinando* for Aspiring Actors
Lincoln University's Unity Awards in Media
Radio EducationCityscape: Education Beat
March of Dimes Achievement In Radio Awards
Best News InterviewClaudia Marshall and Julianne Welby for Webster is P-h-a-t!
Best News SeriesCentral Park 150th Anniversary
Best Syndicated Show Originating from New YorkDemocracy on the Block
Radio and Television News Directors Association Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
News DocumentaryDemocracy on the Block
Best Sports ReportingFrank Mentesana* and Joe Buono* for Jets Media Day
2003
R&R Triple A Summit Industry Achievement Awards
Triple A Music Director of the YearRita Houston
Public Radio News Directors, Inc.
1st Place for News SeriesPortraits of Healing
2nd Place for News/Public Affairs ProgramGeorge Bodarky for Transcending Tragedy
1st Place for Student News FeatureStephanie Majersky*
2nd Place for Student NewscastingLisa Tschernkowitsch*
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association
1st Place, Best Sports CoverageJoe Buono* and Frank Mentesana* for The Duke Returns to Brooklyn
Finalist for Best News SeriesPortraits of Healing
Finalist for Best News FeatureGeorge Bodarky for Tattooing Their Grief
MADD Media Awards
Outstanding Coverage of Underage Drinking IssuesGeorge Bodarky for Cityscape
New York State Broadcasters Association
Best DocumentaryKaren Michel and Julianne Welby for Start Making Sense
Radio & Television News Directors Association Large Market Awards
Best News DocumentaryPortraits of Healing
Best Feature ReportingGeorge Bodarky for Tattooing Their Grief
2002
New York State Broadcasters Association
Best Sportscast
New York Festival
1st Place for Best Public Affairs Program9/11 Aftermath
Finalist, Sports Commentary/AnalysisKat Seelig* for Life in the Minors
2001
Gavin Music Director of the YearRita Houston
New York State Broadcasters Association
Best DocumentaryMike Kirk* and Rich McLaughlin* for Good Like Glickman: A Celebration of Marty
1999
New York Festival Awards
Finalist, Sports Commentary/AnalysisGreg Prindle* for Salutes to the Yankees
1998
New York Festival Awards
Finalist, Sports Commentary/AnalysisBob Ahrens for Jackie Robinson: The Man Behind the Ballplayer