Awards & Achievements

Indiana Public Radio has consistently been recognized by journalism associations for its excellence in broadcasting and news reporting.  The IPR News Team has garnered awards for overall excellence, public affairs programming, election night coverage, and individual stories. These awards come from organizations like the Society of Professional Journalists, the Indiana Associated Press, Network Indiana, and the Radio Television Digital News Association (formerly RTNDA).

2012

Stephanie Wiechmann, Marcus Jackman, Brian Eckstein:

Society of Professional Journalists Radio Public Affairs – First Place
“For a Child’s Sake“

Stephanie Wiechmann:

Society of Professional Journalists General News – Third Place
“Muncie Honors Fallen Firefighter“

Sarah Phinney:

Society of Professional Journalists Radio Student Feature News – Second Place
“Tea with the Teapot Club“

2010

Stephanie Wiechmann:

Society of Professional Journalists Best Consumer Reporting – First Place

Marcus Jackman:

Society of Professional Journalists Best Public Affairs – Second Place

Stephanie Bristow: (Student Reporter)

Society of Professional Journalists Best Education Coverage – Third Place

2009

IPR News Team:

Indiana Associated Press Outstanding News Operation – First Place

Brian Beaver:

Indiana Associated Press Best Reporter – First Place
Indiana Associated Press Best Feature – First Place
Indiana Associated Press Best Spot News Reporting – First Place
Indiana Associated Press Best Use of Radio Sound – First Place
Society of Professional Journalists Best Continuing Coverage – First Place

Stan Sollars:

Indiana Associated Press Best Newscast, Long Form – First Place
Society of Professional Journalists Best Radio Newscast – First Place

2008

IPR News Team:

Indiana Associated Press Outstanding News Operation – First Place

Brian Beaver:

Indiana Associated Press Best Reporter – First Place
Indiana Associated Press Best Enterprise Story – First Place
Indiana Associated Press Best Feature – First Place
Indiana Associated Press Best General News – First Place
Indiana Associated Press Best Use of Radio Sound – First Place

Stephanie Wiechmann:

Society of Professional Journalists Best Education Coverage – First Place