Awards and Honors
2022
- Feature: FoCon: A Mother's Journey Through 9/11 [Part 1 | Part 2]
- Public Affairs: Fordham Conversations - AAPI & Black Solidarity
- Public Affairs Program: Asian Americans and The Search for Solidarity
- Best Interview: Turning The Page On Reading Accessibility
- Best Newscast: Anthony Alaimo
- Public Affairs Program: AAPI & The Search for Solidarity
- Student Soft Feature: FoCon: A Mother's Journey Through 9/11 [Part 1 | Part 2]
- General Newscast: The What's What Newscast - Aug 2, 2022
The Gracies (AWM)
- Interview Feature Radio Student: Urban Tales - Maya Sargent
- Reporter Correspondent Radio - Non-Commercial Local: No More 24 - Meghan Offtermatt
2021
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards
- Public Affairs Radio - Non-Commercial: Fordham Conversations - AAPI & Black Solidarity - Robin Shannon
Deadline Club
- The Mosaic Award: She Was She Is - Rebecca Gutierrez
New York State Broadcasters Association
- R -Public Affairs Program/Series: Fordham Conversations - AAPI & Black Solidarity - Robin Shannon
- CR-11 Best Interview: Turning The Page On Reading Accessibility - Abbey Delk
- CR-6 Best NEWSCAST: Newscast Wed, Jul 14, 2021 - Anthony Alaimo
Public Media Journalists Association
- 108 News/Public Affairs Program: Fordham Conversations - AAPI & Black Solidarity - Robin Shannon
- 122 Student Soft Feature: A Mother's Journey Through 9/11 [Part 1 | Part 2] - Annthony Alaimo
2020
- News Feature Radio Student: Is Covid-19 Forcing Displacement in Low-Income Areas? - Nora Thomas
- Online Producer Student: Staying Safe and Sane: Senior Minister Brett Younger - Carmen Collins
2019
- Outstanding Public Affairs Program/Series: Breaking the Silence [Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5]
- Outstanding Use of Digital Platforms: Inwood Community Mobilizes Following Rezoning Vote
- Sports Coverage: Greatness Justified: The 13th Triple Crown
- Sportscast: The Ram with Coach Gaitley
- Best Crisis Coverage: Bronx Students Standing Up to Gun Violence
- Podcast: Prickly Politics [Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3]
- Best All-Around Radio Newscast: Andrew Seger (Finalist)
- Best All-Around Radio Newscast: Natalie Migliore (First Place Winner)
- Radio News Reporting: Gang Impact (First Place Winner -- and a National Finalist)
- Radio In-Depth: News Reporting: Something in the Air [Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5](Finalist)
- Radio In-Depth: News Reporting: Breaking the Silence [Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5](Finalist)
- Radio Sports Reporting: Greatness Justified: The 13th Triple Crown (Winner)
- Radio Sports Reporting: More Than A Heisman (Finalist)
- Radio Sports Reporting: NLL Takes Major Leap (Finalist)
- Public Service: Strike a Chord: Autism Acceptance; Strike a Chord: Children in Foster Care (First place and second place, respectively)
- Enterprise Reporting: Something in the Air [Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5]; The Bronx Food Fight (First place and second place, respectively)
- Documentary: Hidden in Plain Sight (Second Place)
- News Series: Breaking the Silence [Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5] (Second Place)
- Podcast: Prickly Politics: Corruption and Dark Money (Second Place)
- Sports Coverage: Heights and Lights with Yankees GM Brian Cashman
- (Emmanuel Berbari, First Place)
- Sports Feature: Greatness Justified: The 13th Triple Crown
- (Emmanuel Berbai and Raffaele Elia, First Place)
- Bill Leaf Memorial Award for Best Regularly Scheduled Local News Program: Julia Agos, WFUV-FM, Fordham University (second place)
- Chris Ulanowski Memorial Award for Best News Story: Something in the Air [Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5] (second place)
- Best Public Affairs Program: Cityscape: Clairvoyant or Con Artist (first place)
- Best Long Documentary: Cityscape: Clairvoyant or Con Artist (first place)
- Feature Reporting-Sports: Broadcast/Radio | "More Than A Heisman" | Jimmy Sullivan, Bobby Ciafardini
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Sports News: Broadcast/Radio | "Heights and Lights with Yankees GM Brian Cashman”| Emmanuel Berbari and Bobby Ciafardini
2018
New York State Associated Press
- Documentary: The Bronx Develops (First Place)
- Use of Sound: How Roosevelt Island Sucks Away Summer Trash Stink (Finalist)
- Art Athens General Excellence of Individual Reporting: George Bodarky, "Uncovering NYC" (First Place)
Student AP awards
- Bill Leaf Memorial Award for Best Regularly Scheduled Local News Program: Kacie Candela, WFUV-FM, Fordham University (First Place)
- Chris Ulanowski Memorial Award for Best News Story: Sandy Five Years Later: Build it Back (Finalist)
New York State Broadcasters Association
- Outstanding Public Service Announcement/Campaign: Strike a Chord: Combating Drug Addiction
- Outstanding Interview: Cityscape: Suicide Prevention
- Outstanding Use of Audio: How Roosevelt Island Sucks Away Summer Trash Stink
- Outstanding Sports Coverage: Bob Hurley's Biggest Game
Student NYSBA Awards
- Outstanding Newscast: 12/21/17 Newscast of Breaking News Day
- Outstanding Public Affairs Program or Series: Addiction and the Brain
- Outstanding Interview: Exclusive with Vin Scully
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards
- News Feature: Combating Mental Health Issues in NYC Public Schools
- Podcast Host: Kacie Candela for Prickly Politics [Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3]
Deadline Club (New York City Chapter of Society of Professional Journalists)
Society of Professional Journalists: Mark of Excellence Awards
- Best All-Around Radio Newscast: Rowan Hornbeck (Finalist)
- Radio News Reporting: Sandy Five Years Later: Build it Back (Finalist)
- Radio News Reporting: Addiction and the Brain (National Winner)
- Radio Sports Reporting: James Corrigan, Bob Hurley's Biggest Game (Finalist)
The Guides Association of New York City
- Best Radio Program/Podcast: Cityscape
The New York Press Club
Rev. Mychal Judge Heart of New York Award : For the story or series that is most complimentary of New York City. Good news about people, places, deeds.
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated
- Arts Feature: Celebrating 50 Years of Art in the Parks (Second Place)
- Commentary: Life Interrrupted (First Place)
- Commentary: The Leaving Game (Second Place)
- Nationally Edited Soft Feature: How New York's Roosevelt Island Sucks Away Summer Trash Stink (Second Place)
- Newscast: Robin Shannon's Morning News (First Place)
- Student Newscast: Breaking News Day 12/29/17 -- Kacie Candela (First Place)
- Student Newscast: Diana Nelson on Afternoon News (Second Place)
- Student Spot News: President Trump Visits Long Island Town Plagued by Gang Violence (Second Place)
Ippies Awards
- Best Multi-Media Package: The Bronx Develops (a collaboration with BronxNet and the Norwood News)
RTDNA Student Edward R. Murrow Awards
- Excellence in Audio Reporting: James Corrigan, Bob Hurley's Biggest Game
2017
New York State Associated Press
- Feature: George Bodarky, WFUV-FM, New York, "Where Richard Becomes Bianca: Inside Miss Vera's Finishing School" (Third Place)
- Documentary: George Bodarky, WFUV-FM, New York, "Cityscape: The Legacy of Jane Jacobs" (Second Place)
- News Series: Kacie Candela, WFUV-FM, New York, "The Election at the United Nations" [Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5] (First Place)
- Sports Coverage: Corey Miller and Dan Bradley, WFUV-FM, New York, "Looking Back at Cooperstown 2016" (Second Place)
- Sports Feature: Dan Bradley, WFUV-FM, New York, "A New Career for the Doctor" (Third Place); Christian Goewey, WFUV-FM, New York, "Sweeping Away Worries for a Day." (First Place)
- Newscast: Robin Shannon, WFUV-FM, New York (Third Place)
- Art Athens General Excellence of Individual Reporting: George Bodarky, WFUV-FM, New York (First Place)
Student AP awards
- Bill Leaf Memorial Award for Best Regularly Scheduled Local News Program: Rebecca Lewis, WFUV-FM, Fordham University (Second Place)
New York State Broadcasters Association
- Best Public Service Announcement/Campaign: Strike a Chord: Veterans Returning Home
- Best Feature: A Tribute to the Encyclopedia of Tennis: Remembering Bud Collins
- Best Sportscast: AM Drive with Raffaele Elia
New York Press Club
- Sports News: One on One Remembers Muhammed Ali
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards
- Outstanding Video Host or Correspondent: Concepts with Kacie (Candela): Bubbles
- Outstanding Podcast: Rebecca Lewis - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- Outstanding Interview Feature: Strike a Chord: Veterans Returning Home
- Outstanding Crisis Coverage: Stonewall Inn Vigil for Orlando
Deadline Club (New York City Chapter of Society of Professional Journalists)
- Radio/Audio Reporting: George Bodarky, WFUV, “Where Richard Becomes Bianca: Inside Miss Vera's Finishing School” (finalist)
Garden State Journalists
- Broadcast TV/Online Sports Feature: The Genesis of Our National Pastime (Sabrina Sitton, Kevin O’Malley)
- Broadcast Radio Sports Feature: Hope Week: Blissful Bedrooms (Drew Casey)
- Broadcast Radio Sports: Fordham Softball: 2016 Atlantic 10 Tournament (Drew Casey)
- Broadcast Radio Sports: Play-by-play: Fordham Softball v. #5 Oregon (Drew Casey)
2016
New York State Broadcasters Association
- Outstanding Public Service Announcement/Campaign
- Strike a Chord: Family Caregivers
Outstanding Local Sporting Event
- Drew Casey, Kristian O’Hara - Fordham-Colgate: Final 37 Seconds
Outstanding Sportscast
- Jonah Haskell - AM Drive
Society of Professional Journalists: Mark of Excellence Awards
- Newscast: Rob Palazzolo (FINALIST)
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards
Student Awards:
- News Feature - Roommates - Katie Meyer
- Producer - Cityscape: Unique Fitness - Claire Drake
- Producer - Cityscape: NYC’s Meow - Taylor Nulk
- Co-host - Katie Meyer - Issues Tank: Episode 4 - Food for Thought
- Interview Program or Feature - Issues Tank: Episode 3: Got Faith
- Anchor - Katie Meyer - Evening Drive Anchor
New York State Associated Press
- Best Reporter: George Bodarky: Coverage of NYC (Finalist)
- Best News Series: Frank Chaparro: Strike a Chord - Family Caregivers (Finalist)
- Best Public Service: Kansas Guidry: Elder Abuse - An Overlooked Crisis (First Place)
- Best Documentary: Cityscape: Medical Marijuana (Finalist)
- Best Feature: George Bodarky: From Jail Cell to Studio: Drug Dealer Becomes Personal Trainer (First Place)
New York State Associated Press STUDENT Awards:
Chris Ulanowski Memorial Award for Best News Story:
- Rob Palazzolo,"Navigating the Subway with a Disability"
- Frank Chaparro,"Tony Bargains: Drug Addict Turned Altruistic Store Owner"
Bill Leaf Memorial Award for Best Regularly Scheduled Local News Program:
- Rob Palazzolo Newscast 11-4-15
- Katie Meyer Newscast 12-4-15
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated:
- News/Public Affairs Program: Cityscape: Tawking the Tawk
- Newscast Morning: Newscast 11-19-15
- Podcast: Issues Tank: Gimme Shelter
- Spot News: Digital Divide: Foster Kids Face Down Digital Barriers
- Student Newscast: Rob Palazzolo Newscast 11-4-15
- Student Newscast: Katie Meyer Newscast 12-4-15
- Student Spot News: Navigating the Subway with a Disability
New York Press Club:
- FUV - Feature Reporting-Sports: Broadcast/Radio | "Baking Memories 4 Kids Brings Hope" | Christian Goewey
- WFUV.org - Feature Reporting: Broadcast/Radio | "Honoring the Path of the Warrior" | Carole Zimmer, Nick Ciavatta, George Bodarky
2015
New York State Broadcasters Association
- Best Newscast 11/19/14 - Robin Shannon - Winner
- Best Sportscast 1/3/15 - James Decker-Winner
Society of Professional Journalists: Mark of Excellence Awards
Radio News Reporting:
- Rob Palazzolo - Lost on Hart Island (WINNER)
- Jeff Coltin - Teen Suicide Prevention (FINALIST)
Newscast:
- Kris Venezia - 10/16/14 (FINALIST)
- Ann Pierret - 4/11/14 (FINALIST)
Radio Feature:
- Rebecca Lewis - Brooklyn’s Edible Celebrity (FINALIST)
Radio Sports Reporting:
- Verne Lundquist: Coming full circle - by Mack Rosenberg, Fordham University (FINALIST)
Best News Special:
- Cityscape: Scams - Veronica Volk, George Bodarky, Taylor Nulk (special mention)
- Verne Lundquist: Coming Full Circle, Mack Rosenberg (first place)
Best News Series:
- Strike a Chord: Urban Health - Stephanie Kuo, George Bodarky (first place)
- Strike a Chord: Teen Suicide Prevention - Jeff Coltin, George Bodarky (special mention)
Best Interview:
- Cityscape: Kitty Genovese, 50 Years Later - George Bodarky, Veronica Volk (first place)
- Joe Garagiola: Reflection on a Baseball Career - Kris Venezia, Nick Logerfo (special mention)
Best Sports Coverage:
- Not Just Special Athletes, But Remarkable Champions - Drew Casey (special mention)
Art Athens General Excellence of Individual Reporting:
- George Bodarky’s NYC (special mention)
New York State Associated Press STUDENT Awards:
Chris Ulanowski Memorial Award For Best News Story:
- NYC Budget Fails to Help Commuters in East Bronx - Kris Venezia (first place)
- Lost on Hart Island - Rob Palazzolo (special mention)
Bill Leaf Memorial Award for Best Regularly Scheduled Local News Program:
- Jeff Coltin Newscast, November 12, 2014 (special mention)
- Kris Venezia, October 16, 2014 (special mention)
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards:
Student Awards:
- Soft News Feature: Stephanie Colombini - Marjorie's Concerts
- Kelly Kultys, One on One - Outstanding Sports Program
Professional Awards:
- Robin Shannon - Newscast
New York Press Club:
- Rev. Mychal Judge Heart of New York award: "How Sweet it Is: Riding in the Candy Cab" - George Bodarky
Feature Reporting Sports:
- "Not Just Special Athletes, But Remarkable Champions - Drew Casey
Sports News:
- "Verne Lundquist: Coming Full Circle - Mack Rosenberg
Public Radio News Directors Inc.
- Newscast: 11/19/15 (FIRST PLACE) - Robin Shannon
- Best Writing: How Sweet It Is: Riding in the Candy Cab (FIRST PLACE)
- Commentary: Craigslist Users Beware (SECOND PLACE)
- Interview: Kitty Genovese, 50 Years Later (SECOND PLACE)
- Student Newscast: Jeff Coltin Newscast 11/21/14 (FIRST PLACE)
- Student Newscast: Kris Venezia 10/16/14 (SECOND PLACE)
- Student Spot News: Cool Cats: NYC Gets First 'Cat Cafe' (SECOND PLACE)
2014
Public Radio News Directors Inc.
Newscast:
- Post-election newscast 11/6/13 (SECOND PLACE)
Student Newscast:
- Ann Pierret Newscast 12/13/13 (FIRST PLACE)
- Jeff Coltin Newscast 12/5/13 (SECOND PLACE)
Series:
- Health Disparities in NYC (FIRST PLACE)
- Strike a Chord: Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens (SECOND PLACE)
Spot News:
- AIDS in NYC's Chinese Community (SECOND PLACE)
Student Spot News:
- Falling Tree Kills New Yorker, Many Point to Budget Cuts (FIRST PLACE)
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards
Student Awards:
- Morlene Chin, Outstanding Host - Entertainment/Information
Society of Professional Journalists: Mark of Excellence Awards
Radio News Reporting:
- Finalist: "Falling Tree Kills New Yorker, Many Point to Budget Cuts," Connor Ryan (REGIONAL FINALIST)
Radio Feature:
- Winner: "I am Somebody," Bobby Gubin (REGIONAL WINNER)
Radio In-Depth Reporting:
- Winner: "Eyes on the Street: Seeking Justice and Pressuring Freedoms," Connor Ryan (REGIONAL WINNER) and (NATIONAL FINALIST)
Radio Sports Reporting:
- Winner: "Bob Costas: The Last Word," Alex Smith (REGIONAL WINNER)
Best All-Around Newscast:
- Finalist: Ann Pierret, WFUV (REGIONAL FINALIST)
New York State Associated Press
Best News Special Documentary:
- Cityscape: The Roaring 20s - George Bodarky, Morlene Chin, Julie Clark (FIRST PLACE)
- Cityscape: Pigeons, Love 'em or Hate 'em - George Bodarky, Morlene Chin (SPECIAL MENTION)
Best News Series:
- Strike a Chord: Food Banks and Soup Kitchens - Stephanie Kuo (SPECIAL MENTION)
- Health Disparities in NYC - George Bodarky (SPECIAL MENTION)
Best Interview:
- Glenn Close and Family Battle Stigma of Mental Illness - George Bodarky (FIRST PLACE)
Best Spot News Coverage:
- Metro North Train Derailment - George Bodarky (SPECIAL MENTION)
Best Sports Coverage:
- Bob Costas: The Last Word - Alex Smith (FIRST PLACE)
Art Athens General Excellence of Individual Reporting:
- George Bodarky: Health Disparities in NYC (SPECIAL MENTION)
New York State Associated Press STUDENT Awards:
Chris Ulanowski Memorial Award For Best News Story:
- WFUV-FM, Fordham University, New York, Some NYC Lawmakers, Advocacy Groups Aim to Change City's Use of Solitary Confinement , Kris Venezia (FIRST PLACE)
New York State Broadcasters Association
- Best Public Service Announcement/Campaign: Mental Illness Stereotypes
- Best Public Affairs Program or Series: Cityscape: The World of Pigeons
- Best Commentary/Editorial: The Art of People Watching
- Best Feature: I Am Somebody - Bobby Gubin
- Best Coverage of a Local Sporting Event: Fordham vs. Bucknell - Mike Watts
- Best Sportscast: One on One Scoreboard - Matt Moro
New York Press Club
- Best Feature Reporting - Sports: I Am Somebody - Bobby Gubin
- Best Sports News: Bob Costas: The Last Word - Alex Smith
2013
New York State Associated Press
Best News Special/Documentary:
- Al Michaels: Seizing the Moment - Kyle Kesses (SPECIAL MENTION)
Best News Series:
Sports Coverage:
- Al Michaels: Seizing the Moment - Kyle Kesses (FIRST PLACE)
- Ryan Meara: A Local Project - Michael Watts (SPECIAL MENTION)
Art Athens General Excellence of Individual Reporting:
- George Bodarky covers Superstorm Sandy (SPECIAL MENTION)
Student Awards:
- Best Regularly Scheduled Local News Program - Claudia Morell 10/31/12 (SPECIAL MENTION)
- Best News Story - NYC Bike Share, Connor Ryan (FIRST PLACE)
New York State Broadcasters Association
- Best Public Service Announcement/Campaign - Strike a Chord
- Best Individual Public Affairs Program or Series - Cityscape
- Best Spot News - Sandy’s Aftermath
- Best Commentary/Editorial - Roommating 101
- Best Feature - Big Andy, Little Andy, and the Gift of Hope, Alex Smith (sports)
New York Press Club
- Best Sports News -Al Michaels: Seizing the Moment, Kyle Kesses (FIRST PLACE)
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards
Student Awards:
- Outstanding Student News Anchor, Claudia Morell
- Outstanding Student Producer, Julie Clark
Professional Awards:
- Outstanding Anchor – News or News Magazine, Robin Shannon
Public Radio News Directors Inc.
Student Awards:
- Newscast – Will Germain (FIRST PLACE)
- Newscast – Claudia Morell (SECOND PLACE)
- Soft Feature – Speed Roommating, Julie Clark (SECOND PLACE)
- Spot News – Commuters Struggle Post-Superstorm Sandy, Claudia Morell (FIRST PLACE)
Professional Awards:
- Interview - The Record Breaker (FIRST PLACE)
- Spot News - Growing Concerns Post-Sandy (FIRST PLACE)
- Commentary - Farm to City: I Share a Studio Apartment with a Total Stranger (SECOND PLACE)
- Documentary - Exploring Titanic's NYC Connections (SECOND PLACE)
Society of Professional Journalists – Mark of Excellence Awards Regional:
- In-depth Radio Reporting – NYC’s Bike Share Program, Connor Ryan (FIRST PLACE)
- Overall Newscast – WFUV Staff (FIRST PLACE)
- Radio Sports Reporting - Al Michaels: Seizing the Moments, Kyle Kesses (THIRD PLACE)
2012
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards
Student Awards:
- Outstanding Interview Program or Feature Category: Kate McGee, Grieving in the Digital Age
- Outstanding Hard News Feature Category: Morlene Chin, Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence in the Muslim Community
- Outstanding Anchor – News or News Magazine: Katie Moore
New York State Associated Press
Professional Awards:
- Best News Series: The New Normal, WFUV News Team (FIRST PLACE)
- Best Interview: A “Revealing” Conversation, George Bodarky (HONORABLE MENTION)
- Best Sports Coverage: The Baseball Biker, Miike Giandomenico, John DeMarzo (FIRST PLACE)
- Hope Week 2011: The Yankees Give Back, Staff (HON. MENTION)
Student Awards:
- Best Regularly Scheduled Local News Program: Katie Moore - 1/26/11
New York State Broadcasters Association
- Best Sportscast: One on One Scoreboard (FIRST PLACE)
New York Press Club
- Best Sports News - 61 is 50: Remembering Roger, Kyle Kesses (FIRST PLACE)
Society of Professional Journalists – Mark of Excellence Awards
- Radio Sports Reporting - 61 is 50: Remembering Roger, Kyle Kesses (THIRD PLACE)
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated
Professional Awards:
- News /Public Affairs Program: Cityscape: Fighting Back Against Domestic Violence (SECOND PLACE)
Student Awards:
- Hard Feature: Men: Hidden Victims of Domestic Violence, Sara Kugel (SECOND PLACE)
- Newscast: Jake Neher – 11/18/11 (JAKE ALSO SCHOLARSHIP WINNER) (FIRST PLACE)
- Newscast: Katie Moore – 1/26/11(SECOND PLACE)
- Spot News: Egyptian Elections Local Reax, Jake Neher (FIRST PLACE)
2011
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards
Student Awards:
- Outstanding Host Entertainment/Info – Mary Wilson
- Outstanding Hard News Feature – Sara Kugel, Gay Teen Runaways
Public Radio News Director Inc.
Student Awards:
- Best Newscast – John Rogan (2nd place)
- News Feature – Sara Kugel, NYC Parade Politics (1st place)
Professional Awards:
- Best Public Affairs Program – Cityscape: Bugging out (2nd place)
- Commentary – Rockstar Mama (1st place)
The Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals Gabriel Award
- Community Awareness for Strike a Chord: Affordable Housing
New York State Associated Press
- Best Sports Coverage: Ernie Harwell: Our Friend in the Booth, Dan Obermuller, Gregg Caserta (FIRST PLACE)
Special Mentions:
- Best Interview – George Bodarky, The Greenbergs
- Best Feature – Annmarie Hordern, Shark Tank Wedding
- Best Feature - Chris Quagliata, Lombardi Returns Home to New York
Society of Professional Journalists – Sigma Delta Chi Awards
- Radio Feature Reporting - Ernie Harwell: Our Friend in the Booth, Dan Obermuller, Gregg Caserta (First Place)
Society of Professional Journalists – Mark of Excellence
Regional:
- Newscast: WFUV News staff - Lauren Naymie, Katie Moore, John Rogan (Second Place)
- Radio News Reporting: Sara Kugel, Gay Teen Runaways (First Place)
- Radio Feature: Kate McGee, Stickball Days (First Place)
- Radio Feature: Annmarie Hordern, Shark Tank Wedding (Second Place)
- Radio Sports Reporting - Brian Clark, It’s in the Cards: John Skelton’s Chance of a Lifetime (First Place)
National:
- Radio Feature: Kate McGee, Stickball Days
- Radio News Reporting: Sara Kugel, Gay Teen Runaways
- Radio Sports Reporting - Brian Clark, It’s in the Cards: John Skelton’s Chance of a Lifetime (Finalist)
New York State Broadcasters Association:
- Best Public Affairs Program or Series – Cityscape: Music Education
- Best Sportscast - 10-30-50 Update
- Best Local Sporting Event - Tom Felice, Fordham-St. John’s Basketball
New York Press Club
- Best Sports News: Dan Obermuller, Gregg Caserta, Ernie Harwell: Our Friend in the Booth (FIRST PLACE)
2010
Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards
Public Radio Category:
- Best News Anchor – Robin Shannon
Student Category:
- News Anchor – Lauren Naymie
- Soft Feature – Kate McGee, Urban Camping
- Hard Feature – Katie Moore, Kingsbridge Armory
Society of Professional Journalists – Mark of Excellence
- Best Newscast – WFUV News team (FIRST PLACE)
- Best Sports Reporting - Yankee Stadium: One Final Goodbye (Second Place)
Edward R Murrow (Regional Awards):
- Audio News Documentary: Cityscape – Demystifying Opera
Associated Press:
- Best News Series – Veterans Issues (special mention)
- Best Feature – Big Gay Ice Cream Truck (FIRST PLACE)
- Yankee Stadium: One Final Goodbye (SECOND PLACE)
- Best News/Public Affairs Program – Cityscape – Veterans Issues (special mention)
- Best News Story (college category) – Nick Thibideau – Entrepreneurs (special mention)
Public Radio News Directors, PRNDI:
- Best Public Affairs Program – Cityscape – Human Trafficking (First Place)
PRNDI, Student Category:
- Best Newscast – John Rogan (SECOND PLACE)
- News Feature – Kingsbridge Armory, Katie Moore (SECOND PLACE)
New York State Broadcasters Association:
- Best Public Affairs Program or Series: Cityscape: Veterans Issues
- Best Feature Story: Big Gay Ice Cream Truck
2009
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated:
- Best Interview: “Mourning a Son” – George Bodarky (Second Place)
- Best News/Public Affairs Program – Cityscape – “Lost City” (First Place)
- Best Soft Feature – “Laughter Yoga” – produced by George Bodarky (Second Place)
PRNDI – Student Winners
- Best Spot News Story – Mary Wilson – Live in Harlem (election night coverage) (First Place)
- Best Newscaster – Lauren McGrath (First Place)
Associated Press
- Best News Special Documentary: Cityscape – Laughter, George Bodarky (first place)
- Best Feature: Fan Fest 2008, Mike Nastri, Dan Obermuller (second place)
Society of Professional Journalists – Mark of Excellence
- Mary Wilson, Radio News Reporting, Election Coverage 2008, 3rd place
- Staff, WFUV-FM News, Radio Newscast, WFUV News, 2nd place
- Mike Nastri & Dan Obermuller, Radio Feature, Fanfest 2008, 3rd place
- Mike Nastri & Dan Obermuller, Radio Sports Reporting, Fanfest 2008, 2nd place
- Brian McFadden, Ryan Ruocco & Bobby Coyle, Radio Sports Reporting, 2008 NFL Draft, 3rd place
Gracie Awards (Presented by American Women in Radio and Television):
Public Radio category:
- Robin Shannon – Outstanding News Anchor
Student category:
- Ellen Burke – Outstanding News Anchor
- Laura Zeifang – Best Feature (soft news) for “Barefoot Dancing”
RTNDA – Edward R. Murrow Awards (Regional)
- Best Use of Sound: Mr. John
2008
Public Radio News Directors, Inc.
- 1st Place Documentary — George Bodarky’s Musical Abilities
- 2nd Place Documentary — Annmarie Fertoli’s The Beauty of Madness
- 1st Place Broadcast Writing — George Bodarky’s Musical Abilities
- 2nd Place Student Newscast — *Ellen Burke
- 1st Place Student Spot News — *Ellen Burke’s Bridge Concerns
New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc.
- Best Single Public Affairs Program — Cityscape: Lost City
- Best Commentary, Editorial or Documentary — Musical Abilities
- Best Local Sports Coverage — 2008 NFL Draft - Staff
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association
- 1st Place, Best News Special/Documentary — Musical Abilities
- Special Mention, Best News Special/Documentary — Ryan Ruocco for Fordham Football 2007: A Legacy of Their Own
- 1st Place, Best Sports Coverage — Ryan Ruocco for Fordham Football 2007: A Legacy of Their Own
- Special Mention, Best News Interview — Claudia Marshall and producer Alisa Ali, Rupert Holmes
- College Radio – Best News Story — Disabled Straphangers
New York Press Club
- Entertainment News — Musical Abilities
- Sports News — Ryan Ruocco for Fordham Football 2007: A Legacy of Their Own
Society of Professional Journalists – Mark of Excellence
- 1st Place, Radio Sports Reporting — Ryan Ruocco for Fordham Football 2007: A Legacy of Their Own
- 1st Place, Radio Newscast — WFUV News Team (Megan Blondel, Ellen Burke and Lauren McGrath)
- 2nd Place, Radio News Reporting — Ellen Burke for Bridge Concerns
Radio-Television News Directors Association
Regional Awards:
- News Documentary — Musical Abilities
Gracie Awards (American Women in Radio and TV)
- Outstanding Achievement - Student Anchor — Lauren McGrath
- Outstanding Achievement - Student Reporter — Ellen Burke
2007
Public Radio News Directors, Inc.
- Public Affairs Show, 1st Place George Bodarky for Cityscape, "NYC's Diabetes Dilemma"
- Use of Sound, 1st Place Jody Avirgan for "The Platza"
- Newscast, 2nd Place Julianne Welby, George Bodarky and WFUV News Team for WFUV Election Coverage
- Interview, 2nd Place Julianne Welby on City Folk Morning for "Escape from Bellevue"
- Documentary, 2nd Place Julianne Welby, George Bodarky, Nora Flaherty and Julie Mashack for "Lower Manhattan Diaries"
Student Awards:
- Newscast, 1st Place Kathleen McNerney
- Newscast, 2nd Place Scott Detrow
New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc.
- Best Commentary, Editorial or Documentary Julianne Welby, George Bodarky, Nora Flaherty, and Julie Mashack for Lower Manhattan Diaries.
- Best Public Affairs Program Series Sarah Wardrop for Take Five
- Best Local Sports Coverage: 2007 NFL Draft Produced by Brian McFadden, Hosted by Kenny Pordon and Ryan Ruocco
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association
- 1st Place, Best News Special/Documentary Shane D'Aprile, Evelyn Lombardo, Dan Rafter, Lauren Messineo for War Stories from the Homefront
- Special Mention, Best Interview Nora Flaherty for Fordham Conversations
- Special Mention, Best Feature George Bodarky for Corporations Come Out for Pride
- Special Mention, General Excellence in the Use of Medium Julianne Welby, George Bodarky, Nora Flaherty, and Julie Mashack for Lower Manhattan Diaries
Student Awards:
- First Place, Best Regularly Scheduled News Program Dan Rafter for 2/27/07 Newscast
- First Place, Best News Story Scott Detrow for The Internet in '08
- Special Mention, Best Regularly Schedule News Program Scott Detrow for 2/6/07 Newscast
- Special Mention, Best News Story Dan Rafter for Negative in NJ: Keane vs. Menendez
New York Press Club Awards
- Nellie Bly Cub Reporter Award Scott Detrow (best journalistic effort by an individual with three years or less overall experience).
- Best Sports News Kenny Pordon for Breaking Down Barriers: The Jackie and Pee Wee Story
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
- Radio In-Depth Reporting—Scott Detrow for Treating the Rainbow Nation: AIDS in South Africa
- Radio Sports Reporting—Kenny Pordon for Breaking Down Barriers: The Jackie and Pee Wee Story (Regional and National Winner)
Gracie Awards®
- Outstanding Talk Show—Nora Flaherty for Fairy Tales
- Outstanding Sports Program— Tim Smith and Kenny Pordon for Jets Football for Women
- Outstanding Anchor, Individual Achievement—Megan Blondel
2006
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated Awards
- Use of Sound—Claudia Marshall for Why Birds Sing
- Newscast—Shane D’Aprile
- Soft Feature—Shane D’Aprile for 9-11 Movies
- News/Public Affairs—George Bodarky for Local Schiavo Panel
- News Feature—Evelyn Lombardo for 9-11 Communication Gaps
- Continuing Coverage—NYC Mayor's Race
New York State Broadcasters Association Awards
- Best Sportscast: 10-30-50 Update
New York Press Club Annual Journalism Awards
- Sports News—Lou Wasson for Vin Scully: Voice of Heaven
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards
- Special Mention, Best Feature—George Bodarky for Reviving New Jersey's Asbury Park
- Special Mention, Best News Special Documentary—George Bodarky for Cityscape: Terri Schiavo Case
- Special Mention, Best Enterprise Reporting—George Bodarky and Julianne Welby for Hollywood Beauty Reigns in Asian Eyes
- Special Mention, Best Sports Coverage—Lou Wasson and Kenny Pordon for Next Year Arrives
- Special Mention, Best Sports Coverage—Nick Kostos for Big Day
- Special Mention, Best News Special or Documentary—Lou Wasson for Vin Scully: Voice of Heaven
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
- News Feature, First Place—Shane D'Aprile
- Radio Sports Reporting, First Place—Nick Kostos for Big Day
- Radio Feature, Second Place—Nick Kostos for Hall of Fame EFT
- Radio Newscast, Second Place—Shane D'Aprile, Evelyn Lombardo and Annmarie Fertoli
- In Depth Reporting, Third Place—Evelyn Lombardo
Radio-Television News Directors Association Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
- Feature Reporting—George Bodarky
Gracie Awards®
- Best Student Soft Feature—Evelyn Lombardo
- Best Public Radio Comedy Feature—Sharon Glassman
2005
The Newswomen's Club of New York Front Page Awards
- Feature—Claudia Marshall for “A Woody Guthrie Hanukha;”
- News—Jen Guerra for “Let’s Get Digital”
Radio and Television News Directors Association National Edward R. Murrow Awards
- News Series—Jen Guerra and AngieLyn Hamilton-Lowe for Subculture
New York State Broadcasters Association Awards
- Best Commentary, Editorial or Documentary—Dennis Elsas and George Bodarky for It Was 40 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade America
- Best Public Affairs Program Series—Jen Guerra, Julianne Welby and AngieLyn Hamilton-Lowe for Subculture
New York Press Club Annual Journalism Awards
- Consumer Award—Claudia Marshall for Ultimate Ears
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards
- Best Newscast — Shane D'Aprile
- Best News Story—Jon Vigliotti for Cityscape: Work Addiction
- Special Mention, Best News Special or Documentary—George Bodarky and WFUV News Team for Working the Night Shift
- Special Mention, Best Feature—George Bodarky for Second Avenue Subway
- Special Mention, Best Sports Coverage—Mike Moriaty and Nick Andrusisian for Pilgrimage to Pocono
- Special Mention, General Excellence in Use of Medium—George Bodarky for Singing Sanitation Worker
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated Student Awards
- Best Newscaster—Jon Vigliotti
- Spot News—Scott Detrow for Surprise U2 Concert
The Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
- National Finalists, Radio Daily Newscast—WFUV Student Staff
- National Runner-up, Radio Sportseporting--Mike Moriaty and Nick Andrusisian for Pilgrimage to Pocono
- Second Place, Radio Sports Reporting—Greg Giombarrese for Football Returns to Fordham
Society of Professional Journalists Regional Mark of Excellence Awards
- First Place, Radio Daily Newscast—WFUV News Staff
- First Place, Radio Sports Reporting—Mike Moriarty and Nick Andrusisian for Pilgrimage to Pocono
- Second Place, Radio Sports Reporting—Greg Giombarrese and Frank Mentesana for Football Returns to Fordham
- Third Place, Radio In-Depth Reporting—Shane D'Aprile
New York Festival Awards
- Best Feature, Bronze Medal— Dennis Elsas and George Bodarky for It Was 40 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Invade America
Gracie Awards®
- Outstanding Portrait/Biography Program—Rita Houston for At Home with Ani DiFranco
- Outstanding Interview Program—Julianne Welby Interviews Yolanda King
- Outstanding Student Documentary, Radio—Mid-Length— Jen Guerra and AngieLyn Hamilton-Lowe for Subculture
- Outstanding Student Documentary, Radio—Short-Length— Anne Shaknis for Greetings from Camp
- Individual Achievement Award—Outstanding Student Anchor—Jennifer Pulsone
Radio and Television News Directors Association Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
- Documentary—George Bodarky for Working the Night Shift
- News Series—Jen Guerra and AngieLyn Hamilton-Lowe and Subculture
- Use of Sound— George Bodarky for Singing Sanitation Worker
March of Dimes New York Achievement in Radio Awards
- Best News Interview—Claudia Marshall Interviews John Burke
2004
R&R Triple A Summit Industry Achievement Awards
- Triple A Air Personality Of The Year—Rita Houston
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated
- First Place for a Series—Central Park’s 150th Anniversary
- First Place for a Soft Feature—Jets Media Day-Frank Mentesana and Joe Buono
- Second Place for a Documentary—Democracy on the Block
- Second Place for Newscast
New York State Broadcasters Association Awards
- Outstanding Feature Story—Jets Media Day, Frank Mentesana and Joe Buono
- Outstanding Commentary, Editorial or Documentary—100 Years of Yankees Baseball: A Tradition of Excellence. Rich Savino, Pat Reichart, staff
- Outstanding Local Sports Coverage—2004 NFL Draft, staff
- Outstanding Single Public Affairs Program—Cityscape: Stonewall Riots
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards
- Best Sports Coverage—Jets Media Day-Frank Mentesana and Joe Buono
- Special Mention Best Sports Coverage—100 Years of Yankees Baseball: A Tradition of Excellence, Rich Savino, Pat Reichart, staff
- Special Mention Best News Special/Documentary—100 Years of Yankees Baseball: A Tradition of Excellence, Rich Savino, Pat Reichart, staff
American Women in Radio and Television
- Individual Achievement for Best Anchor (Radio) in the Student Category—Alice Gainer
- Individual Achievement for Best Reporter/Correspondent (Radio) in the Student Category—Molly Shiels
National Federation of Community Broadcasters
- National Public Affairs Programming Golden Reel Finalist—Democracy on the Block
Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards
- Second Place for a Radio Daily Newscast—Jonathan Vigliotti
- Second Place for a Radio Feature— Kim Ferdinando for Aspiring Actors
Lincoln University’s Unity Awards in Media
- Radio Education—Cityscape: Education Beat
March of Dimes Achievement In Radio Awards
- Best News Interview—Claudia Marshall and Julianne Welby for Webster is P-h-a-t!
- Best News Series—Central Park 150th Anniversary
- Best Syndicated Show Originating from New York—Democracy on the Block
Radio and Television News Directors Association, Large Market Region II (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania)
- News Documentary—Democracy on the Block
- Sports Reporting—Jets Media Day-Frank Mentesana and Joe Buono
2003
R&R Triple A Summit Industry Achievement Awards
- Triple A Music Director of the Year—Rita Houston
Public Radio News Directors, Inc.
- First Place for News Series—Portraits of Healing
- Second Place for News/Public Affairs Program—George Bodarky for Transcending Tragedy
- First Place for Student News Feature—Stephanie Majersky
- Second Place for Student Newscasting—Lisa Tschernkowitsch
New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association
- First Place, Best Sports Coverage—Joe Bono and Frank Mentesana for The Duke Returns to Brooklyn
- Finalist for Best News Series—Portraits of Healing
- Finalist for Best News Feature— George Bodarky for Tattooing Their Grief
MADD Media Awards
- Outstanding Coverage of Underage Drinking Issues— George Bodarky for Cityscape
New York State Broadcasters Association
- Best Documentary—Karen Michel and Julianne Welby for Start Making Sense
Radio & Television News Directors Association Large Market Awards
- Best News Documentary—Portraits of Healing
- Best Feature Reporting—George Bodarky for Tattooing Their Grief
2002
New York State Broadcasters Association
- First Place for Best Public Affairs Program—9/11 Aftermath
- First Place for Best Sportscast—10-30-50 Update, Staff
New York Festival Awards
- Finalist for Life in the Minor, Kat Seelig
- 1st Place for Best Public Affairs Program, 9/11 Aftermath
2001
Gavin Music Director of the Year—Rita Houston
New York State Broadcasters Association
- First Place for Best Documentary—Good Like Glickman: A Celebration of Marty, Jacqueline Purdy, Mike Pesca-Santise
1999
New York Festival Awards
- Finalist for Salutes to the Yankees, Greg Prindle
1998
New York Festival Awards
- Finalist for Jackie Robinson: The Man Behind the Ballplayer, Staff