2013 Beat Reporting for Broadcast Winner

Judges’ Comments

“It’s often hard for radio education reporters to find a unique way to cover the beat. This is the way to do it. These stories get to the heart of what’s going on in Colorado’s public schools, as well as many schools across the U.S., but the stories are often told through personal points of view. Jenny makes very effective use of sound and does a great job of including a variety of voices in her stories. (That’s not always easy to do.) … Often in public radio the importance of a reporter’s delivery is overlooked. But Jenny’s delivery is very conversational and draws the listener in. That makes a real difference. She’s not a sterile storyteller. She’s invested in the topic.”

“Jenny is just one of those reporters who really understands how to tell a story.”