Seton Hall University’s WSOU-FM has long been recognized as a key part of radio’s “farm system.” Now comes the news that the student-run station’s news director, Bob Towey, was honored this past weekend with two awards from the College Media Association. As part of the organization’s Pinnacle Awards, Towey was awarded First Place in the “Best Radio Newscast” category and Second Place in the “Best Radio Special Event Coverage” category.
The Pinnacle Awards are a nationwide contest for individuals and organizations working in college media. The awards include broadcast, online, and print categories and draw thousands of entries annually.
“We are putting more resources into training and mentoring our student newscasters and earning these Pinnacle Awards demonstrates the progress we’ve made,” said WSOU general manager Mark Maben. “Our ultimate goal is for WSOU to be as well known for its news reporting as it is for its heavy-metal format and Seton Hall sports broadcasts.”
Since joining the station during his freshman year, Towey has been active with both the WSOU News and Sports Departments and was elected news director for 2018-19. His activities at the station were influential in securing an internship with CNBC.
“To have my on-air reporting recognized at the national level is a true honor,” said Towey. “But I owe so much credit for these Pinnacle Awards to my family, and to my friends at WSOU, who constantly motivate me to seek ways to improve the quality of my broadcasting and the content that WSOU News releases.”
Congratulations Bob!
