
WTOP took home 11 first-place Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association Awards. In addition to first-place accolades, the Washington DC area station, also took home four 2nd place awards.
“As a 24/7 news operation, our work never stops. We are honored that work was recognized by CAPBA,” said Julia Ziegler, Director of News and Programming. “These awards are truly a testament to the hard work of our entire news team.”
The complete list of WTOP’s 2022 CAPBA first-place honors includes:
- Outstanding Coverage of a Continuing Story: WTOP Staff | Capitol Insurrection
- Outstanding Use of Sound: Mike Murillo | Fire Ops
- Outstanding Editorial or Commentary: Joel Oxley | Enough is Enough
- Outstanding Enterprise Reporting: Megan Cloherty and Jack Moore | DFS Scandal
- Outstanding Sports Feature: Dave Johnson | Sports and the Black Experience
- Outstanding Light Feature: John Aaron | Datsun Spirit
- Best Reporter: John Domen
- Outstanding Year-Round Local Sports: WTOP Staff
- Outstanding Newscast: WTOP Staff
- Best Radio News Anchor: Dimitri Sotis
- Outstanding News Operation: WTOP Staff