Best TV spot news reporting from abroad
AWARD YEAR: 2001
AWARD NAME: The David Kaplan Award 2001
RECIPIENT: CNN Staff
AFFILIATION: CNN
HONORED WORK: “September 11th Coverage”
CNN’s coverage exemplified spot TV news reporting at its zenith. Beginning just minutes after the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center, CNN told its worldwide audience what its reporters knew as soon as they learned it, pushing ahead for as many details from as many sources as possible. CNN’s coverage had emotional content as well, eloquently expressing what viewers were feeling as the shocking events unfolded. CNN drew upon reporting from their team in New York, Washington, and bureaus around the world, displaying energy and enterprise in the face of disaster.
Citation for Excellence:
Martin Fletcher, Jim Maceda, Keith Miller
NBC Nightly News
“Middle East: War Without End”