YPSILANTI -- 89.1, WEMU, Eastern Michigan University’s public radio station was named Station of the Year in Michigan for the Public Radio Group 1 category at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters annual Broadcast Excellence Awards Saturday, April 29, in downtown Detroit.
"Every day #teamwemu works against the odds,” said WEMU General Manager Molly Motherwell. “Our market includes century old radio legends and public radio national leaders, all better resourced, with larger audiences and stronger funding. Yet WEMU consistently finishes among the top five in market rankings. Because what we lack in resources, we make up for in spirit, commitment, and passion.
“#teamwemu makes it happen every day. Our team’s determination, commitment to quality, and devotion to our audience pays off in tangible and intangible ways. We raise each other up in times of celebration and hold each other up in times of challenge. Every #teamwemu member had a share in these awards. They belong to all of us."
In addition to Station of the Year, WEMU was also honored with 11 more awards in various categories. The complete list is below:
Best in Category
2022 Station of the Year – Public Radio Group 1
Community Involvement:
Jazzistry Moments: Duke Ellington’s Birthday
Credits: Michael Jewett
Membership Appeal
Nik Thompson's WEMU Squirrel Plea
Credits: Nik Thompson
Mini Documentary or Series
Issues of the Environment
Credits: David Fair
News Special or Public Affairs Program
Washtenaw United: An historical and personal perspective on law enforcement
Credits: David Fair
Use of New Media
WEMU 89.1 Celebrates 45 Years of Jazz Programming
Credits: Molly Motherwell
Merit
Hard News & Current Events Story
Incoming Speaker of the House lays out Michigan's environmental agenda
Credits: David Fair, Lisa Wozniak
Marketing Materials & Promos
WEMU Celebrates 45 years of jazz
Credits: Molly Motherwell
Musical Programming
Michael Jewett, Duke Ellington and Queen Elizabeth
Credits: Michael Jewett
Newscast
More Election Coverage with David Fair
Credits: David Fair
Special Interest and Cultural Programming
creative:impact - John Nick Pappas is a local legend of the third dimension
Credits: Deb Polich
Use of New Media
As Time Goes By
Nik Thompson
89.1, WEMU
WEMU is a listener-supported, NPR affiliate with a format of jazz, local news, and blues in addition to NPR news, information, and cultural programming. The station
broadcasts to an eight-county area that includes all or part of Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe, and Lucas (OH), and streams live 24
hours a day.
May 03, 2023
Written by:
Molly Motherwell
Media Contact:
Molly Motherwell
mmotherwe@emich.edu
734-487-2229
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