WVUB Radio Named Station of the Year

By University Relations

Spectrum Award recognizes broadcast excellence for outstanding achievement in broadcasting by Indiana radio and television stations

November 10, 2008

VINCENNES, IN - Vincennes University radio station Blazer 91.1 WVUB is the recipient “Station of the Year” honors from the Indiana Broadcasters Association. The presentation was presented Nov. 8 in Indianapolis.

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Left to right: James Evans, Chief Engineer, Tony Cloyd, News Director, Rene Lyle, Afternoon Air Personality, Macy Kalb, Director of Development, Phillip Smith, General Manager, Rose Cardinal, Development Officer, Michael Woods, Programming Director, and Kevin Watson, Morning Air Personality

“I am very honored to have received this award for two reasons.” said Phillip Smith, general manager of WVUB. “First, the WVUB staff was really surprised and excited. Being honored by your peers is the highest form of recognition. Secondly, both VU and the VU Broadcasting Department were recognized and highlighted by broadcasters from throughout the state. “

According to the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the Spectrum Award recognizes broadcast excellence for outstanding achievement in broadcasting by Indiana radio and television stations. The competition was established to encourage the highest standards of reporting, community service, and production creativity. It is the ultimate peer recognition for members of the broadcast industry in Indiana.

“When I travel throughout the state I frequently encounter graduates of our broadcasting program and they always speak highly of their preparation at VU. Giving students the opportunity to be involved with award-winning stations such as WVUB is an important part of why our graduates achieve great things in this field. I commend everyone associated with WVUB on receiving Station of the Year honors,” said VU President Dick Helton.

WVUB Program Director Michael Woods said the award is a motivator for the station’s staff. “The trophy shows the dedication of our staff and the acceptance of our listeners. We promise not to let up, but to continue to deliver quality programming for the people of the Wabash valley.”

The VU Broadcasting Department, which includes WVUB as one of its stations, prepares students for successful entry into radio, television, and allied career fields while earning a college degree. The program emphasizes hands-on, real world experience for students; including many hours in VU broadcast studios and stations perfecting both on-air and behind-the-scenes technical skills. VU’s public broadcast stations, WVUB and WVUT-TV, are the only ones in Indiana that are part of an academic broadcast program.

The Indiana Broadcasters Association is a not-for-profit corporation that seeks to promote cooperation and understanding among broadcasters, both radio and television, as well as among businesses and other organizations associated with the broadcast industry.

For more information, please contact Duane Chattin, Director of Public Information, at 812-888-4164 or dchattin@vinu.edu.