Vermont Public Radio has won four 2009 PRNDI Awards. Public Radio News Directors Incorporated is a non-profit professional association that exists to improve local news and information programming by serving public radio journalists. The PRNDI Awards is the only national competition devoted to rewarding outstanding local public radio news.
VPR was honored in the documentary, commentary, continuing coverage and interview categories.
Click on the links below the category titles to listen to the stories.
Continuing Coverage: The Brooke Bennett Murder
Community holds vigil for Brooke Bennett
Vermont man charged with kidnapping Bennett could face death penalty
Funeral held for Brooke Bennett
VT Edition Interview: Attorney General Bell Sorrell on Sex Offender Laws
Bennett case sparks debate over how to reduce sexual violence
Some question whether tougher penalties actually make public safer
Deadlock continues over special legislative session
Some prosecutors question "Jessica’s Law"
Douglas Symington disagree over how to fight sex crimes
Sorrell says funding special investigative units should be top priority
Advocates say more prevention programs needed to reduce child sex abuse
Committee will recommend stronger law for sex crimes
Lt. Gov candidates disagree over sex offender laws
Senate committee unveils new sexual assault law
Documentary
Those CCC Boys
Commentary
The Birth Rate Blues