WDIV, Graham Media’s NBC affiliate in Detroit, is being recognized by the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation with the one of the organization’s Service to America Awards. The award honors WDIV’s ongoing commitment to outstanding community service. In announcing this year’s awards, NABEF said: “Through news coverage, philanthropy, and community service, WDIV puts the […]
WDIV, Graham Media’s NBC affiliate in Detroit, is being recognized by the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation with the one of the organization’s Service to America Awards.
The award honors WDIV’s ongoing commitment to outstanding community service.
In announcing this year’s awards, NABEF said: “Through news coverage, philanthropy, and community service, WDIV puts the needs of viewers first.”
“This award reflects the hard work and contribution of every single member of our WDIV/ClickOn Detroit team,” said Marla Drutz, WDIV’s general manager.
According to a statement from the station, The NAB Service to America Award recognizes the efforts of the entire station as a leader in serving the public with significant contributions from every department.
Hallmarks of this station-wide commitment:
Year-long coverage of the Flint Water Crisis which included an unwavering news focus, a primetime special and travel to Washington to cover developments on Capitol Hill.
Help Me Hank: The School Project is a commitment to identify and improve a school that was in crucial need of building renovations.
Arab in America with Sandra Ali is a series of news reports showcasing the personal stories of Arab Americans in Metro Detroit.
True Blue is a series of stories dedicated to showing life as a police officer and putting a face to the badge.
Support of The Heat and Warmth Fund, Komen’s Race for the Cure, Red Cross, JDRF, Bookstock and other community organizations.
Strong locally produced long and short-form programming that showcases the heart of the station’s community.
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