Award-Winning News & Talk
WDEL continually strives to deliver the most informative
news, features, and programs possible. Our dedication once
again paid off for the year 2009, as we've
been recognized by our peers for outstanding news service.
"I'm very proud of the entire WDEL News team," said Chris Carl, WDEL Director of News & Programming.
"It's a great feeling to have our work recognized by
other broadcast journalists because this team works so hard day in
and day out." Being your most reliable source for news is our top
priority. We greatly appreciate these professional organizations for
recognizing our team's efforts to maintain these highest standards.
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
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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."
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Outstanding Newscast
"WDEL's Delaware Morning News"
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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.”
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Outstanding Feature Reporting
"WDEL's Delaware's Stories"
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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.
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Outstanding Specialty Reporting
"The Loudell Report"
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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.
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Outstanding Year-Round Local Sports
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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. “
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Outstanding Talk Show
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‘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. “
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Outstanding News Series
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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. “
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Outstanding Website
"WDEL.com"
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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. "
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WDEL competes in the Wilmington Metro region against other Wilmington radio stations who are Associated Press members.
2010 Radio & Television News Directors Association
Edward R. Murrow Awards
WDEL won two regional Murrow awards:
Best Newscast
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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.
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Best Website
WDEL.com
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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.
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WDEL competes in a region which includes Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
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!
2010 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:"Obama Whistlestop" - WDEL News Team - WDEL's coverage of President-elect Obama's Inaugural Train stop in Wilmington.
Second Place: "Castle Announcement" - WDEL News Team - WDEL's coverage of Cong. Castle's announcement that he's running for U.S. Senate
Best Prepared Report
First place: "Delaware's Stories" - Mellany Armstrong's weekly profiles of "every day" Delawareans
Second place: "The Loudell Report" - Allan Loudell's daily analysis of the big news & issues
Best Special Programming
First place: "Giving the gift of better health to children" - Mellany Armstrong's profile of A.I. duPont Hospital for Children and the families who have been helped by the hospital.
Second place: "The Minner Years" - Carl Kanefsky's in-depth profile of outgoing Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner
Best Interview
First place: Allan Loudell's interviews on the military allowing photographs of the caskets of fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base
Third place: Allan Loudell's interviews on Delaware establishing a sports lottery system
Best Talk Show
Second place: The Rick Jensen Show
Best Anchor
Second place: Peter MacArthur & Mellany Armstrong
Third place: Allan Loudell received the 3rd place award.
WDEL competed against other Delaware radio stations.
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.
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
Philadelphia Chapter
Best Newscast
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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.
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Best News Story
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3rd place – Obama Whistle Stop, WDEL Staff
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Best Feature Story
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2nd place – Delaware’s Stories, Mellany Armstrong
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Best Interview
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2nd place – Sports Betting, Allan Loudell
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Best Health & Science Report
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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.”
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The competition was open to radio stations in Philadelphia, Trenton, Allentown, Atlantic City, Lancaster, Reading and Wilmington.
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