Smoky Hills PBS receives 13 KAB awards
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BUNKER HILL, KS – The Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) has recognized Smoky Hills PBS for 13 awards, including Non-Metro Station of the Year for the 7th year in a row!
“What an amazing job by our staff to receive THIRTEEN awards,” said Betsy Schwien, Smoky Hills PBS General Manager. “None of this could have been possible without hard work and dedication by each of our employees. To win the Non-Metro Station of the Year for seven years straight says a lot about our station and the things we are able to accomplish each and every year. I’m so proud of our team and look forward to another successful year!”
Below are the 2022 KAB Non-Metro Awards for Smoky Hills PBS:
2022 Non-Metro Station of the Year
Smoky Hills PBS
In-Depth News Reporting
1st Place – Real Ag: The Pandemic Effect – Matthew Campbell
2nd Place – Real Ag: Government Policy – Matthew Campbell
Honorable Mention – A Conversation with Lynn Rogers – Smoky Hills PBS Staff
Single Topic Event Coverage
1st Place – 3-2-1A State Wrestling Recap – Les Kinderknecht
Sports Feature
1st Place – 3-2-1A State Wrestling Recap – Les Kinderknecht
Station Promotion Announcement
1st Place – Mildred Janzen DAR Award – Matthew Campbell
2nd Place – 3-2-1A State Wrestling Recap – Les Kinderknecht
Honorable Mention – 3-2-1A State Wrestling– Les Kinderknecht
Station Promotion Campaign
1st Place – Family Fun Day – Matthew Campbell
Special Program
1st Place – A Conversation with Bob Davis – Les Kinderknecht
Recurring Program
1st Place – Doctors on Call – Smoky Hills PBS Staff
Station Website
1st Place – Amanda Smith