WVUB nominated for top state broadcasting awards

VINCENNES — WVUB 91.1 FM, Vincennes University’s public radio station, has been nominated as a finalist in five different categories in the Spectrum Awards sponsored by the Indiana Broadcasters Association.

Over 750 entries were submitted this year and WVUB was nominated as finalist in the small market areas in the categories of Indiana Radio Station of the Year, Best Indiana Breaking News Story, Best Indiana Mini Series or Documentary, Best On-Air Promotional Announcement, and Best Community Involvement Activity.

WVUB is a past winner of Indiana Station of the Year and Best Breaking News Story, and has twice won the Spectrum award for Best Community Involvement Activity.

The IBA’S Spectrum Awards recognize broadcast excellence for outstanding achievement in broadcasting by Indiana radio and television stations. The competition is established to encourage the highest standards of reporting, community service, and production creativity.

“Just to be nominated by a group of your peers is the ultimate prize. I am very happy to highlight our Electronic Media program to broadcasters and potential students throughout the state of Indiana and to continue to bring WVUB’s quality programming to the people of southwestern Indiana,” said Phil Smith, general manager of WVUB.

“I am looking forward to the privilege of attending this year’s Indiana Broadcasters Association awards ceremony for the first time. I am very impressed with the professionalism and dedication of our Electronic Media and Broadcasting staff and faculty. I offer my congratulations to all for their fine efforts and hard work. I am proud of their accomplishments,” said Mary Hollars, dean of the VU College of Business and Convergent Technologies.

The Spectrum Awards ceremonies will be Nov. 20 in Indianapolis.Students majoring in VU’s Electronic Media/Broadcasting program are involved in on-air and behind-the-scenes production in news, sports, public affairs, political debates, and radio announcing, working with VU’s public stations WVUB and WVUT.