WASHINGTON — ݮý has been honored with the National Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence by the Radio Television Digital ݮý Association (RTDNA).

This is the second year in a row that ݮý has won the Murrow Award in Overall Excellence, and it is the fourth time since 2009.
“Across the board our team is working 24/7 to provide the most detailed, relevant coverage on air and online,” said Mike McMearty, ݮý’s director of news and programming.
“Thrilled is an understatement. We are absolutely elated to be recognized for this incredible award which embodies the gold standard of our industry and our commitment to outstanding journalism.”
In April, ݮý won nine regional Murrow Awards.
So far in 2018, ݮý has won 44 major journalism awards, including the Crystal Heritage Award, the Chesapeake AP Broadcasters Award for Outstanding ݮý Operation and National Headliner Awards for Best Website and Best ݮýcast.
The Edward R. Murrow Award has been given by the RTDNA since 1971 to recognize the spirit of excellence Murrow made standard in broadcast and digital journalism.