WHRO Public Media Awards 2026
WHRO Public Media has been honored to win several awards recently. From journalism reports and television documentaries to services provided by our WHRO Education team, we are excited to be recognized.
“WHRO Public Media is committed to delivering outstanding content that enriches and educates our community. We are honored by these awards and nominations,” stated Bert Schmidt, president and CEO of WHRO.
Below is a list of our 2026 Awards
National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Nominations
Winners will be announced during the Salute to Excellence Gala on Saturday, August 15.
Radio – Market 16 And Below – News: Series
Fort Monroe: African Landing Memorial Plaza
Barbara Hamm Lee, Lisa Godley, Jordan Christie, Victor Bowen
Radio – Market 16 And Below – Public Affairs: Segment
An Another View History Lesson: “Black Loyalists”
Barbara Hamm, Lisa Godley, Jordan Christie
Television – Market 16 And Below – Documentary
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra Fellows: Orchestrating Change
Lisa Godley, Neil Grochmal, Brandon Nance
Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards Nominations
Winners will be announced Friday, June 12.
Best Human Interest Series - Ermias and the Future of Public Broadcasting 2025 (WHRV)
Best in Investigative Reporting - WHRO Cumberland Forest Project TNC (VCIJ) (WHRV)
Best Public Service/Community Event - Ken Burns American Revolution Screening on the Yorktown Battlefield (Marketing/Community Engagement)
Best Station Promotion/Contest - Time Machine Radio (WFOS)
Outstanding Newscast - Newscast December 19, 2025 (WHRV)
Outstanding Sports Coverage - Colonial Sports in America (WHRV)
Best in Investigative Reporting - Job Corps: Fighting for a Future (VCIJ) (TV)
Best Public Service/Community Event - The WHRO Story Exchange (Marketing/CE) (TV)
Best Station Promotion/Contest - Doctor Madblood 2025 (TV)
Best Documentary - Revolution 250: Christmas in Colonial Virginia (WHRO)
Best Documentary - Another View: Virginia 250: Fort Monroe African Landing Memorial Plaza (WHRV)
Best Public Affairs Program - Weekly Edition (WHRV)
Lenora Mathews Lifetime Achievement Award
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Barbara Hamm Lee, executive producer and host of Another View, received the Lenora Mathews Lifetime Achievement Award from Volunteer Hampton Roads.
2026 Top Virginia Employer for Interns
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The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) named WHRO Public Media as a Top Employer for Interns.
"90 People Who Had An Impact"
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Norfolk State University recently honored 90 individuals for their dynamic impact on NSU’s growth, spirit and enduring legacy.
Excellence in Journalism Award from the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
VCIJ at WHRO’s Kunle Falayi has won the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Award from the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association for his coverage of Flock Security systems and the growth of government surveillance.
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Thousands of Flock Safety surveillance cameras captured Virginia travellers with an unblinking eye. Their data was shared and searched around the country millions of times.
Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters
(This competition is between radio news stations in Virginia and West Virginia.)
Katherine Hafner - 1st place, Best Specialty Reporting for Environment and Climate Change Reporting.