Outstanding Continuing Coverage

WDEL was honored for its ElectionWatch coverage in 2010.

Outstanding In-Depth Reporting

Amy Cherry won this award for her coverage of court hearings regarding alleged sexual abuse by Catholic priests in Delaware.

Outstanding Feature Reporting
"WDEL's Delaware's Stories"

Delaware’s Stories is a weekly feature focusing on the “everyday people” of Delaware. The series is produced solely by WDEL reporter Mellany Armstrong. Listen for new editions every Thursday morning, and check out the Delaware's Stories page on WDEL.com.

Outstanding Specialty Reporting
"WDEL's Delaware EducationWatch"

Amy Cherry produces this weekly feature that looks at Delaware's schools, its teachers and students. Listen for new editions every Wednesday morning, and check out the EducationWatch page on WDEL.com.

Outstanding Year-Round Local Sports

WDEL was honored for its commitment to covering and broadcasting sports of all levels - professional, college & especially high school.

Outstanding Sports Feature
"WDEL's Saturday Football Center"

Don Voltz was honored with this award for WDEL's Saturday football pre-game show, which features the coaches of Univ. of Delaware, Delaware State and Wesley College.

Outstanding Talk Show

‘The Rick Jensen Show’ wins this category again.

Outstanding Website
"WDEL.com"

WDEL.com is honored again for keeping Delawareans informed.

WDEL competes in the Wilmington Metro region against other Wilmington radio stations who are Associated Press members.

2011 Radio Television Digital News Association
Edward R. Murrow Awards
WDEL won two regional Edward R. Murrow awards:

Best News Series

Catholic Priest Hearings -- WDEL's Amy Cherry was honored for her reporting on court hearings into sexual abuse by Catholic priests and the bankruptcy case of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington.

Best Website
WDEL.com

WDEL.com was honored for disseminating timely news and information, with special notice given to its multitude of local content. Use of audio and video, innovation and interactivity were among the items the judges were looking for.

WDEL competes in a region which includes Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

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2011 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest

Best Newscast

First place: "Delaware's News at Noon" with Allan Loudell

Second place: "Delaware's Morning News" with Peter MacArthur & Mellany Armstrong

Best On-the-scene Spot Report

First Place:"Election Day Reports" - Allan Loudell

Second Place: "Snowplow Reports" - Amy Cherry

Third Place: "Hurricane Reports" - Amy Cherry

Best Prepared Report

First place: "Delaware's Stories" - Mellany Armstrong's weekly profiles of "every day" Delawareans

Second place: "EducationWatch" - Amy Cherry's weekly report on what's happening in our schools

Third place: "The Loudell Report" - Allan Loudell's daily analysis of the big news & issues
Best Special Programming

First place: "ElectionWatch" - Coverage of the 2010 election by the WDEL News team

Second place: "Snowmageddon" - Coverage of the 2010 blizzard by the WDEL News team
Best Special Reporting Series

First place: "Priest Abuse Hearings" - Amy Cherry's reporting on on court hearings into sexual abuse by Catholic priests and the bankruptcy case of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington.
Best Interview

First place: Allan Loudell's interviews with the candidates for U.S. Senate

Second place: Rick Jensen's interview with U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell
Best Talk Show

First place The Rick Jensen Show
Best Anchor

Second place: Allan Loudell

Third place: Amy Cherry

Honorable mention: Peter MacArthur & Mellany Armstrong
Best Website

Second place: WDEL.com
Best Blog

Second place: Allan Loudell, WDEL.com
Best Social Media Campaign

Honorable Mention: Chris Carl

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2011 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest

Best On-the-Scene Spot Report
First place: Allan Loudell, ElectionWatch reports
Judges comments: Allan shows prowess as a seasoned pro, coupled with his educated questions about Delaware races and a sharp understanding of the geography that makes up the Wilmington listening area.

Best Newscast
2nd place: Delaware’s News at Noon with Allan Loudell

Best Interview
3rd place: Allan Loudell, U.S. Senate candidates
Allan Loudell's interviews with candidates Chris Coons, Christine O'Donnell and Mike Castle.

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2010 Awards



2010 Chesapeake
Associated Press Broadcasters Association


The WDEL team accepts NINE awards at the Chesapeake AP Brodcasters Association convention in Ocean City, MD. (From L to R, Chris Carl, Carl Kanefsky, Peter MacArthur, Amy Cherry, Mellany Armstrong, Rick Jensen and Allan Loudell.)

Outstanding News Operation of the Year

WDEL was presented with the CAPBA's highest honor for our commitment to give Delaware extensive local news coverage. In addition to newscasts every half-hour, WDEL provides listeners with live coverage of breaking news, local press conferences, major speeches from Delaware elected officials, plus creative feature reporting. WDEL News also produces weekly features on health, education and hi-tech issues, along with “Assignment: Delaware” – a weekly, in-depth look at issues facing Delaware and “Delaware’s Stories” – profiles on “everyday” Delawareans. WDEL has the only three-man, on-the-road team of traffic reporters. And WDEL features “Delaware’s News at Noon” – a one-hour news-magazine program featuring interviews and thoughtful analysis on local, national and international topics. Host Allan Loudell has conducted interviews with newsmakers and reporters from all corners of the world. Judges' comments:"The station is on top of its game, giving listeners comprehensive coverage of important issues. If you don’t want to miss it, listeners must know to tune to WDEL."

Outstanding Newscast
"WDEL's Delaware Morning News"

WDEL's Delaware Morning News with Peter MacArthur and Mellany Armstrong was honored for providing our listeners with timely news, weather, traffic, sports, business news and more. Judges' comments: "Delaware’s Morning News gets right to the punch with what you need to know. Way to bring national news home! Judges really appreciate how WDEL localizes national news. Good variety of voices and stories.”

Outstanding Feature Reporting
"WDEL's Delaware's Stories"

Delaware’s Stories is a weekly feature focusing on the “everyday people” of Delaware. The series is produced solely by WDEL reporter Mellany Armstrong. Judges' comments: " Delaware’s Stories features great characters, but the interviewer clearly had the ability to draw out the “personality” from her subjects. " Look for new editions every Thursday on WDEL.com's Delaware's Stories page.

Outstanding Specialty Reporting
"The Loudell Report"

WDEL's Allan Loudell selects a story deserving in-depth treatment each morning for "Delaware's Morning News." The intent is to take a story -- often national or international, with local tie-ins -- and highlight some lesser-known points. Judges' comments: " Interesting topics. Very engaging." Listen for new editions of The Loudell Report each weekday at 5:56 a.m. and 7:56 a.m., or download recent editions from WDEL.com's podcast page page.

Outstanding Year-Round Local Sports

WDEL was honored for its commitment to covering and broadcasting sports of all levels - professional, college & especially high school. Judges' comments: " A slam dunk. These folks do a whole lot of sports. Well written, well produced and comprehensive coverage. “

Outstanding Talk Show

‘The Rick Jensen Show’ took home this honor. Judges' comments: “The host is well informed and a good devil’s advocate. The show presents an interesting range of voices and opinion. “

Outstanding News Series

WDEL won for its series “The Minner Years” – an in-depth interview with outgoing Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner, produced by Carl Kanefsky. Judges' comments: “ This series offers a refreshingly intimate look at the outgoing Governor. Up close and candid. “

Outstanding Website
"WDEL.com"

You already know how good WDEL.com is. You're here, aren't you? Judges' comments: " Well-organized with many different kinds of content available and useful information right up front. "

WDEL competes in the Wilmington Metro region against other Wilmington radio stations who are Associated Press members.

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2010 Radio & Television News Directors Association
Edward R. Murrow Awards
WDEL won two regional Murrow awards:

Best Newscast

WDEL's Delaware Morning News with Peter MacArthur and Mellany Armstrong was honored for providing our listeners with timely news, weather, traffic, sports, business news and more.

Best Website
WDEL.com

WDEL.com was honored for disseminating timely news and information, with special notice given to its multitude of local content. Use of audio and video, innovation and interactivity were among the items the judges were looking for.

WDEL competes in a region which includes Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

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2010 Delaware Today Best of Delaware
Thanks to our listeners, WDEL won several 2010 Delaware Today Best of Delaware awards. WDEL was recognized for:

• Best Radio Station for News
• Best Radio Station for Sports
• Best Radio News Anchor, upstate: Allan Loudell
• Best Radio Talk Show Host, upstate: Don Voltz
• Best Radio Talk Show Host, Critic's choice: Rick Jensen

Thanks for voting for us!

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2010 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest

Best Newscast

Third place: Allan Loudell received the 3rd place award.
WDEL competed against other Delaware radio stations.

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2010 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest

Best Newscast
Delaware’s News at Noon with Allan Loudell
Allan keeps Delaware informed on local, national and international issues and stories.
Judges comments:A good mix of local & network reports. I'm sure that listeners appreciate this mid-day report.

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Best Interview
Third place: DAFB Photos, Allan Loudell
Allan Loudell's interviews on the military allowing photographs of the caskets of fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base.

Best Web Commentary
Second place: Allan Loudell blog
Judges comments: We appreciate his informed commentary and the balancing act as a newsman/blogger. He does a good job of bringing the info/background he's gleaned from reporting on the stories to his comments. Writing style is very "approachable" - good for blogs.





Philadelphia Chapter
Best Newscast

1st place – Delaware’s Morning News 3rd place – Delaware’s News at Noon Judges comment: WDEL anchor Allan Loudell’s versatility is a plus in this demanding, multitasking world. The station and listeners benefit from such a strong asset.

Best News Story

3rd place – Obama Whistle Stop, WDEL Staff

Best Feature Story

2nd place – Delaware’s Stories, Mellany Armstrong

Best Interview

2nd place – Sports Betting, Allan Loudell

Best Health & Science Report

3rd place – “Giving the gift of better health to children”, Mellany Armstrong Judges Comments: “Put a human face on the work of a prominent children’s hospital.”

The competition was open to radio stations in Philadelphia, Trenton, Allentown, Atlantic City, Lancaster, Reading and Wilmington.