WDEL continually strives to deliver the most informative
news, features, and programs possible. Our dedication once
again paid off for the year 2008, as we've
been recognized by our peers for outstanding news service.
"I'm very proud of the entire WDEL News team," said Chris Carl, WDEL Director of News & Programming.
"It's a great feeling to have our work recognized by
other broadcast journalists because this team works so hard day in
and day out." Being your most reliable source for news is our top
priority. We greatly appreciate these professional organizations for
recognizing our team's efforts to maintain these highest standards.
The RTNDA's highest honor! WDEL was honored for its commitment to covering Delaware news - from breaking stories to live press conferences to outstanding feature & specialty reporting, not to mention the fact that WDEL is the ONLY Wilmington radio station which updates Delaware's top stories at the top of the hour every hour throughout the day.
Best Website
WDEL.com
WDEL.com was honored for disseminating timely news and information, with special notice given to its multitude of local content. Use of audio and video, innovation and interactivity were among the items the judges were looking for.
WDEL competes in a region which includes Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. WDEL won the most awards in its class.
Thanks to our listeners, WDEL won several 2009 Delaware Today Best of Delaware awards. WDEL was recognized for:
Best Radio Station for News
Best Radio Station for Sports
Best Radio News Anchor, upstate: Allan Loudell
Best Radio Talk Show Host, upstate: Carlos de Los Ramos, "The Latin Beat"
Thanks for voting for us!
2009 Chesapeake
Associated Press Broadcasters Association
Chris Carl (l) accepts the 2008 News Operation of the Year award from AP Mid-Atlantic Bureau Chief Dorothy Abernathy
at the Chesapeake AP Brodcasters Association convention in Ocean City, MD.
Outstanding News Operation of the Year
WDEL was presented with the CAPBA's highest honor for our commitment to give Delaware extensive local news coverage.
In addition to newscasts every half-hour, WDEL provides listeners with live coverage of breaking news, local press conferences, major speeches from Delaware elected officials, plus creative feature reporting.
WDEL News also produces weekly features on health, education and hi-tech issues, along with “Assignment: Delaware” – a weekly, in-depth look at issues facing Delaware and “Delaware’s Stories” – profiles on “everyday” Delawareans.
WDEL has the only three-man, on-the-road team of traffic reporters.
And WDEL features “Delaware’s News at Noon” – a one-hour news-magazine program featuring interviews and thoughtful analysis on local, national and international topics. Host Allan Loudell has conducted interviews with newsmakers and reporters from all corners of the world.
Judges' comments:"Goes beyond just the news - Delaware stories are very unique and interesting"
Judges' comments:"Delaware's Morning News wakes you up, Great energy for the morning - clean crisp and understandable. Nice teases, nicely paced product - clearly the market leader.
Excellent work!"
Delaware’s Stories is a weekly feature focusing on the “everyday people” of Delaware. The series is produced solely by WDEL reporter Mellany Armstrong.
Outstanding Specialty Reporting
"The Loudell Report"
WDEL's Allan Loudell selects a story deserving in-depth treatment each morning for "Delaware's Morning News." The intent is to take a story -- often national or international, with local tie-ins -- and highlight some lesser-known points.
Judges' comments:"Right to the point and knowledgeable, has great interesting sources, asks relevant questions, credible source for information ... excellent job."
Listen for new editions of The Loudell Report each weekday at 5:56 a.m. and 7:56 a.m., or download recent editions from WDEL.com's podcast page page.
Outstanding Year-Round Local Sports
WDEL was honored for its commitment to covering and broadcasting sports of all levels - professional, college & especially high school.
Judges' comments:"Nice variety and coverage of local and national sports, overall a good product"
Outstanding Website
"WDEL.com"
You already know how good WDEL.com is. You're here, aren't you?
Judges' comments:"Great use of new technology - hip to the latest trends of people wanting to get news on the go - blogs are a great to interact with your listeners"
WDEL competes in the Wilmington Metro region against other Wilmington
radio stations who are Associated Press members. WDEL won 6 awards in the 7 categories it entered.
2009 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest
Best Newscast
"Delaware's Morning News" Judges' comments:"Well written. Quick paced, but easy to listen to."
Best Special Programming
"Shaping the Future"
Mellany Armstrong
To honor Black History Month, WDEL’s Mellany Armstrong produced “Shaping the Future” – a 10-part series featuring unsung Delawareans who are helping young people and their communities.
Mellany’s effort began by soliciting nominations from Delaware elected officials, community leaders and WDEL listeners. 10 honorees were then chosen and interviewed for the series.
Judges' comments:"Good variety of stories. You let your interviewees tell their stories. Inspiring for all your listeners."
Best Prepared Report
"Assignment: Delaware"
Carl Kanefsky
Mellany Armstrong received the second place award for "Delaware's Stories", and Allan Loudell received an
honorable mention for "The Loudell Report."
Best Interview
Allan Loudell
Allan won the 1st place award for his interviews on proposed sports gambling in Delaware.
Best Anchor
Peter MacArthur & Mellany Armstrong
Allan Loudell received a 3rd place award.
WDEL competed against other Delaware radio stations.
2009 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest
Best Interview
Allan Loudell
Allan won the 1st place award for his interviews on proposed sports gambling in Delaware.
Judges' comments:"Strong voice, interesting to listen to -- excellent questions, easy interaction with interviewee despite controversial topics discussed."
Philadelphia Chapter
Best Interview
1st place - Allan Loudell for "VP Biden Analysis"
Allan was also honored in the categories of Newcast and News Story
The competition was open to radio stations in Philadelphia, Trenton, Allentown, Atlantic City, Lancaster, Reading and Wilmington.
WDEL is honored to receive the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for 
