1996 Awards

The Press Club Of Cleveland Excellence In Journalism

* First Place - Best News Writing “Robert Glenn Ketchum: A Retrospective” (Robin Finesmith)
* First Place - Best Use Of Sound “Emily’s Diary” (David C. Barnett)
* First Place - Best Sports Reporting/Commentary “The Building Of An American League Champion” (Joe Smith)
* Second Place - Best Spot News “Anti-Gingrich Protest” (Harry Boomer)
* Second Place - Best News Reporting “The Opening Of The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum” (News And Public Affairs Staff)
* Second Place - Best Public Service “Cleveland’s Central Neighborhood: First Impressions” (Robin Finesmith, David C. Barnett)
* Second Place - In-Depth Reporting “Cuyahoga River: No Longer Flammable” (Robin Finesmith)

Cleveland Communicators’ Awards

* First Place - Best Single Hard News Story “Anti-Gingrich Protest” (Harry Boomer)
* First Place - Best Public Service Program “The Subject Is Sex” (Harry Boomer)

Ohio Educational Telecommunications Network

* First Place - Program Of The Year “The Subject Is Sex” (Harry Boomer)
* First Place - News And Public Affairs “The Subject Is Sex” (Harry Boomer)

Ohio Associated Press

* First Place (Tie) - Best Enterprise Reporting “The Resurgence Of Manufacturing” (Joe Smith)
* Honorable Mention - Best Use Of Sound “The Early Influences Of Rock And Roll” (Harry Boomer)

Public Radio News Directors Incorporated (PRNDI)

* First Place - Soft Feature “Emily’s Diary” (David C. Barnett, Jim Goldurs)