2009 Awards
Ava Awards
* Gold Award: Video/Film/Documentary: âStokes: An American Dreamâ, WVIZ/PBS ideastream
Hermes Creative Awards
* Gold Award: Publications/Annual Report: ideastream Report to the Community âStrengthening Our Communitiesâ
The International Academy of the Visual Arts Communicator Awards
* Award of Excellence: Environmental Documentary: âThe Return of the Cuyahogaâ, Florentine Films/Hott Productions Inc., Americaâs River Communities, Inc., and WVIZ/PBS ideastream
* Award of Excellence: Film/Video-Recruitment: âFIRST Buckeye Roboticsâ, WVIZ/PBS ideastream
* Award of Distinction: Programs/News-Children: âNewsDepthâ, WVIZ/PBS ideastream
MarCom Awards
* Gold Award: Design/Annual Report Interior: ideastream Report to the Community âStrengthening Our Communitiesâ
New York Festivals International Film & Video Awards
* Bronze World Medal: Documentary: âThe Return of the Cuyahogaâ, Florentine Films/Hott Productions Inc., Americaâs River Communities, Inc., and WVIZ/PBS ideastream
Construction Communications
* The Building of America - Community Service Award: PlayhouseSquare Foundation & ideastream for the New Construction & Renovation of the Idea Center at PlayhouseSquare
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
* My Source Community Impact Award for Education: Ohio Educational Television Stations for Governor Stricklandâs regional Conversation on Education
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences â Lower Great Lakes Chapter Emmy Awards
* Crafts: Audio - Nancy Tatulinski & Al Dahlhausen, Audio Engineers âApplauseâ Magpies rock & roll band
The Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors
* Second Place: Beat Reporting: Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radioâs Statehouse News Bureau
* Second Place: Best Commentary and Analysis, Bill Cohen and Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radioâs Statehouse News Bureau
* Second Place: Best In-Depth Reporting, Ohio Public Radioâs Statehouse News Bureau âPayday Loansâ
RTNDA Edward R. Murrow Awards
* Best Continuing Coverage: News Staff of 90.3 WCPN ideastream for coverage of the economy: âStories From the Lineâ, âTowns on the Edgeâ, âForeclosure Scamsâ, & âBailout Angerâ
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
* 2009 Media Award to ideastream for its role in promoting community awareness of the epidemic of diabetes in Northeast Ohio
Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
* First Place: Best Use of Sound: Karen Kasler, Ohio Public Radioâs Statehouse News Bureau âFood Pantry Thanksgiving.â
* First Place: Best Documentary or Series: Bill Cohen, Ohio Public Radioâs Statehouse News Bureau âShould Ohio Bet on a Casino?â
* First Place: Best Feature: David C. Barnett and Gretchen Cuda, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âProstate Chroniclesâ
* First Place: Best Enterprise Reporting: Gretchen Cuda, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âCord Blood: A Wasted Resource Becomes Life Giving Therapyâ
* Second Place: Best Broadcast Writing: David C. Barnett, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âTowns on the Edge, Part Oneâ
* Second Place: Extraordinary Coverage of a Scheduled Event: Ohio Public Radioâs Statehouse News Bureau âElection â08: Ohio Picks a Presidentâ
* Second Place: Best Continuing Coverage: Mhari Saito, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âForeclosure Crisisâ
* Second Place: Best Reporter: Gretchen Cuda, 90.3 WCPN ideastream
Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards
Radio
* First Place: Radio Show - Dan Moulthrop, Regina Brett, Paul Cox, Bridget DeChagas, Jeff Carlton, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âThe Sound of ideasâ
* First Place: Public Service - Staff of 90.3 WCPN ideastream â21st Century Schoolsâ
* First Place: Investigative - Mhari Saito, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âThe Foreclosure Crisisâ
* First Place: Human Interest - Andy Netzel, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âBocce Ball: Itâs Not Just For Italians Anymoreâ
* First Place: News Writing - Gretchen Cuda, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âChronic Fatigueâ
* First Place: On-Going Coverage - Jo Ingles, Statehouse News Bureau âA Story of Demise, Disgrace and Dilemmasâ
* First Place: Documentary - Bill Cohen, Statehouse New Bureau âShould Ohio Bet on a Gambling Casino?â
* First Place: In-Depth Coverage - Bill Cohen, Statehouse News Bureau âShould Ohio Bet on a Gambling Casino?â
* Second Place: Human Interest - Mhari Saito, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âLiving in Supermanâs Homeâ
* Second Place: News Writing - David C. Barnett, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âTowns on the Edge, Part 1â
* Second Place: Public Service - Bill Cohen, Statehouse News Bureau âPayday Loans: Borrowersâ Salvation or a Ripoff?â
Television
* First Place: Television Show - Karen Kasler & Ron Corby, Statehouse News Bureau âThe State of Ohioâ
New Media
* Second Place: Radio-Web Site Design - Joseph Sheppa, 90.3 WCPN ideastream
Ohio Society of Professional Journalists Awards
Television Major Markets
*First Place: Documentary âThe Return of the Cuyahogaâ, Florentine Films/Hott Productions Inc., Americaâs River Communities, Inc., and WVIZ/PBS ideastream
Radio Major Markets
*First Place: Best Continuing Coverage - Jo Ingles, Statehouse News Bureau, Ohio Public Radio and TV âStory of Demise, Disgrace and Dilemmasâ
*First Place: Best Documentary - Bill Cohen, Statehouse News Bureau, Ohio Public Radio and TV âShould Ohio Bet on a Casino?â
*First Place: Best Enterprise Reporting - Mhari Saito, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âThe Foreclosure Crisisâ
*First Place: Best Governmental Reporting - Bill Cohen, Statehouse News Bureau, Ohio Public Radio and TV âEnergy Bill Charges Forwardâ
*First Place: Best Medical/Health Reporting - David C Barnett and Gretchen Cuda, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âProstate Chroniclesâ
*Second Place: Best Continuing Coverage - Bill Cohen, Statehouse News Bureau, Ohio Public Radio and TV âPay Day Loans, Borrowers Salvation or a Ripoff?â
*Second Place: Best Health Care Feature Reporting - Gretchen Cuda, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âChronic Fatigueâ
*Second Place: Best Investigative Reporting - Mhari Saito, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âThe Foreclosure Crisisâ
*Second Place: Best Web Site - Joseph Sheppa, 90.3 WCPN ideastream,
Radio Major Markets - Individual/Station Honors
*First Place: Best Public Affairs Program - Karen Kasler and Ron Corby, Statehouse New Bureau, Ohio Public Radio and TV âThe State of Ohioâ
*First Place: Best Reporter - Bill Cohen, Statehouse News Bureau, Ohio Public Radio and TV âBody of Workâ
*Second Place: Best Public Affairs Program - Staff, 90.3 WCPN ideastream âThe Sound of Ideasâ
Online
*First Place: Best Graphic Design/Navigation - Joseph Sheppa, 90.3 WCPN ideastream,
Online - Best of Show
*Second Place: Best General News Site - Joseph Sheppa, 90.3 WCPN ideastream,