Congrats to WISC

Just a quick humble brag for all my co-workers  -- this year we had a tremendous turnout at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Gala. WISC swept in all major categories and had a big showing at individual and team awards.

READ: WISC named 'Station of the Year,'  wins 24 other awards

It's not really a big deal but I like to pause for a second and say great work. Being a journalist is such an honor and I love being able to share stories, regardless of any award. I think the work we do is important and can be a great service to the community. Thank you for trusting us.
The following awards were won:

• Best spot news, "The search for Kayden Powell," first place
  
• Best evening newscast, "Baby Kayden found," first place
  
• Best evening newscast, "UW Coach Andersen quits," second place
  
• Best news writing, "Massey family revisited," first place
  
• Best news writing, "Coming home," third place
  
• Best hard news/investigative, "911 Dane Com system," first place
  
• Best series or documentary, "Reality Check: The fact and fiction in political ads," second place
  
• Best feature, "Wisconsin native receives Congressional Medal of Honor 151 years later," first place
  
• Best sportscast, "Jay Wilson compilation," first place
  
• Best specialty programming, "UW Badger Basketball – Final Four special," second place
  
• Best editorial/commentary, "Repealing Common Core a political stunt," first place
  
• Best editorial/commentary, "Stop trying to limit voting," second place
  
• Best promotional announcement, "Experience Matters," first place
  
• Best public service announcement, "Zoo Chamber Concert," second place
  
• Best topical promotion, "Cold Case Baby Valentine," second place
  
• Best niche website, Community sites, second place
  
• Best innovation, Live Internet video, first place

Award submissions were judged by broadcast professionals in WBA partner states.

WISC-TV, News 3 and Channel 3000 are owned by Morgan Murphy Media.