The WATD News Team was recently honored with first place awards in three categories at the 2023 Sound Bites Awards from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.
For Spot News Coverage, Managing Editor Christine James, Anchor Dan McCready, and Reporter Lenny Rowe received a first place award for their coverage of a fatal crash at the Hingham Derby Street Apple Store on November 21, 2022.
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Officials say a dark-colored SUV drove into the Apple store at Derby Street in Hingham. Photo credit: Lenny Rowe.
In the Excellence in Sound Category, Managing Editor Christine James was honored with a first place award for her interview with Norfolk County Sheriff, Patrick McDermott, and how music continues to play an important role in his life.
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https://959watd.com/blog/2023/04/a-conversation-with-sheriff-mcdermott/
For the Sports Feature category, reporter Lenny Rowe received a first place award for his interview with John Bucyk, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Boston Bruins, a Hall of Famer, and one of the National Hockey League’s top 100 players.
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https://959watd.com/blog/2022/11/americas-hometown-thanksgiving-parade-draws-thousands-to-plymouth/
Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald driving with John Bucyk, his wife Terri, and Carrie Hill, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association. Photo credit: Lenny Rowe.
