KRDO honored by Colorado Broadcasters Association
KRDO was honored by the Colorado Broadcasters Association with awards in nine categories, and our station General Manager Mark Pimentel was also recognized for his work in service to southern Colorado.
The CBA officially announced the list of winners in this year's awards on Friday. KRDO won in the following categories:
Award of Excellence: Best Community Service Campaign - Susan G. Komen 'Race for the Cure'
Award of Excellence: Best Station Promotion/Marketing Campaign - The Bomb Cyclone
Award of Excellence: Best Feature News Report - Ted Bundy
Award of Excellence: Best Investigative Reporting - Stephanie Sierra
Award of Excellence: Best Sportscaster - Rob Namnoum
Certificate of Merit: Best Documentary - Illicit Spas In-Depth Special
Certificate of Merit: Best Photojournalist - Chappin Everett
Certificate of Merit: Best Station Website - KRDO.com
Mark Pimentel was also honored with the Harry W. Hoth Public Service Award, which goes to a broadcaster in the Colorado Springs market who has shown a strong commitment to public service. Pimentel was instrumental in many of KRDO's outreach campaigns, including fundraisers for first responders with Shield 616, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, The Salvation Army, and many others.
