"Our Local Heroes" Honored by Military Reporters and Editors Association
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Updated: 7:55 PM Oct 5, 2009
"Our Local Heroes" Honored by Military Reporters and Editors Association
"Our Local Heroes" is the winner of a nationwide journalism contest sponsored by the Military Reporters and Editors Association.
Posted: 11:28 AM Oct 5, 2009
Reporter: Jeff Thelen

Our Local Heroes Winning Entry
"Our Local Heroes" Honored by Military Reporters and Editors Association
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We don't do this job for awards, but it's a nice pat on the back you we do get them.

The latest honor for NewsChannel 7 comes from the Military Reporters and Editors Association.

"Our Local Heroes," our series that pays tribute to local members of the military and their families won the MRE's nationwide journalism contest in the small market television division.

In their comments, the judges wrote "Our Local Heroes is commendable for its commitment to recognizing men and women in the region who have served in the military, whether during a conflict or in peace time."

Station Bios
WSAW News Team

Mikel Lauber
News Director
 
Jeff Thelen
NewsChannel 7 Anchor
 
Vickie Mrotek
Anchor

Amy Pflugshaupt
Anchor
 
Erik Mrotek
Reporter, Producer
 
Liz Hayes
Reporter, Producer

John DesRivieres
Chief Photographer
 
Diana Normand
Anchor, Video Journalist
 
Ryan Wing
Video Journalist and Fill-in Sports Anchor

Heather Poltrock
Web Reporter/Social Media Specialist
 
Brigette Burnett
Anchor, Video Journalist, Producer
 
Madeline Anderson
Video Journalist

Al Knox
Video Journalist
 
Leah Kraus
Video Journalist
 

WSAW Storm Team

Mike Breunling
Chief Meteorologist
 
Chad Franzen
Meteorologist / Web Director
 
Jeremy Tabin
Meterologist

Sam Ryan
Meteorologist
 

WSAW Sports Team

Dale Ryman
Sports Director
 
Eric Rajala
Weekend Sports Anchor