WISS Team Brings Home Three WBA Awards

Join us in congratulating members of our WISS team who were recognized with three Awards of Excellence from the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards.

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards for Excellence recognizes outstanding radio and television broadcast achievements by member stations and college/high school broadcasting students.

The WBA Awards Gala took place in Middleton, WI Saturday night with around 400 members in attendance. These awards recognize outstanding achievements in different categories and markets by members of Wisconsin Broadcasters and give winners the ultimate prize: Peer Recognition.

Representing WISS at the Awards Gala this year were WISS Station Manager Todd Michaels, Meteorologist Brittney Merlot, and Production Director Amanda Nimmer. Now let's move on to the wins!

Best Use of Audio in Radio News

Civic Media's Northeast Wisconsin Bureau Chief, Lisa Hale, traveled to Ripon College in October of 2024 to report the first campaign appearance of Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris since accepting her nomination. Listen below:

Best Web Story

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In June of 2024, Lisa Hale took to the streets to report a rising concern: Homeless Shelters were FULL.

Best Feature

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1000011854 — Brittney Merlot took home three first place awards

EAA Airventure is the largest fly-in convention of it's kind is known as the "World's Greatest Aviation Celebration" and it happens every year in Oshkosh, WI.

Jim Schmitt, Brittney Merlot, and John Maino reporting from EAA Airventure 2024

Reporting live daily to Civic Media stations in July of 2024 was Meteorologist Brittney Merlot. Listen below:

A Message from Station Manager Todd Michaels

I feel incredibly blessed to work with such talented journalists who truly understand Northeast Wisconsin. Lisa Hale, Brittney Merlot, and Teri Barr bring not only professionalism and passion to their work, but a genuine connection to the communities they serve, each and every day!

Image_20250504_123458_675 — Operations Manager Aaron Carreno and Station Manager Todd Michaels

A message from Operations Manager Aaron Carreno

I'm SO proud of our entire Civic Media team for a great showing at last night's WBA Awards. You should all be proud for your continued commitment to our communities, creating award winning content, and exceptional journalism. It's an honor to work with each of you!