KJZZ Wins 2 National PRNDI Awards

By KJZZ News
Published: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 7:28pm
Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 7:30pm

PRNDI awards
Justin Stabley/KJZZ

On Saturday, KJZZ received two national journalism awards from the Public Radio News Directors Incorporated (PRNDI).

KJZZ took first place in the best multimedia presentation category for “Below the Rim: Life Inside the Grand Canyon.” Reporter Stina Sieg and digital editor Jackie Hai traveled to northern Arizona to explore the lives of the people  — and animals — who work and play below the rim of the Grand Canyon. The digital piece was produced by Hai and Sky Schaudt.

The Show co-host Lauren Gilger recieved first place in the interivew category for “The Conversation Is Changing Around Miscarriage And Infant Loss As More Women Tell Their Stories Online.” Gilger talked with Arizona mom Kalila Martinez about Martinez’s experience with loss.

→ KJZZ Wins National Murrow Award For Arizona #RedForEd Coverage