The USA TODAY Network has been awarded two Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), honoring outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism. Edward. R Murrow Awards winners demonstrate technical expertise and exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community.
USA TODAY and The Austin American-Statesman were recognized in the following categories:
Large Digital Organization
Excellence in Writing
USA TODAY
“American Contagion”
By: Suzette Hackney, Josh Susong, Spencer Holladay and Sandy Hooper
Small Digital Organization
Breaking News Coverage
Austin American-Statesman
“Texas Two-City Shooting Rampage”
By: Tony Plohetski, Bianca Moreno-Paz, Skye Seipp, Chase Rogers, Ella McCarthy and Lily Kepner
