Radio Television Digital News Association:
The Murrow Awards are presented by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for outstanding broadcast and digital journalism.
Each year the RTDNA presents awards to news organizations across the country whose work demonstrates the spirit of excellence that Edward R. Murrow set as a standard for the broadcast journalism profession.
This year, JPR won awards in four separate categories in RTDNA's small market division among public and commercial radio stations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. This is the sixth consecutive year JPR has won in the Hard News category.
JPR was recognized for work in the following categories:
Hard News
- Elections officials describe intimidation and misinformation from local 'voter integrity' groups by Erik Neumann
Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Survivors of the Mill Fire want to rebuild, but insurance access will determine what's possible by Erik Neumann
Excellence in Sound
- Thru-hikers find 'magic' on the Pacific Crest Trail by Roman Battaglia
Digital
Digital Coverage of Life in Southern Oregon by Juliet Grable
- Proposed modular home project could address multiple housing woes in Southern Oregon
- Bringing back the beavers
- Keeping tabs on Crater Lake
- Battered by the pandemic, Ashland reimagines its tourism economy
Public Media Journalists Association:
The Public Media Journalists Association recognizes journalists who have produced the best audio work from across the public radio news business. JPR was honored with four 2023 PMJA awards for the following categories (PMJA awards are given to newsrooms, rather than individuals):
Breaking News
Digital Writing
- Bringing back the beavers by Juliet Grable
Feature
- Archeologists use canine forensics to find cremated remains after wildfire by Roman Battaglia
Interview
Society of Professional Journalists:
The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes excellent journalism produced by their peers in a variety of mediums and categories. JPR is a member of SPJ Region 10, which spans the western states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.
The JPR newsroom earned five SPJ awards for the small market public and commercial radio division in the following categories:
Government and Politics Reporting, first place
- Elections officials describe intimidation and misinformation from local ‘voter integrity groups by Erik Neumann
Technology and Science Reporting, first place
Breaking News, second place
Investigative Reporting, second place
- Train derailments and poor safety communication prompt worries at Siskiyou County’s Cantara Loop by Jane Vaughan
Racial Equity Reporting, second place
