Salisbury, MD — WMDT-47ABC is proud to announce it has been named a finalist in multiple categories in this year’s Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association journalism contest. The recognition highlights the station’s continued commitment to excellence in local journalism across the Delmarva region.
This year’s contest saw a record-breaking 378 entries submitted by 27 news organizations across Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., spanning both news and sports categories.
WMDT-47ABC received finalist nominations in the following categories:
- Outstanding News Series
Jake Grant & Kolby Redden – Discover Delmarva
Tierra Williams & Jordie Clark – Black History Month 2025 - Best Investigative Reporting
Leila Weah & Mike Lawrence – Trail to the Truth Series - Outstanding Documentary/In-Depth Reporting
Tierra Williams – 2020 Recap: Black Lives Matter vs. Blue Lives Matter - Best Enterprise Reporting
Brian Roche – Cambridge Mother Speaks Out on Assault by Students - Outstanding Sports Feature
Chris Brunk – After the Whistle: Del Tech’s Philip LoMedico - Outstanding Serious Feature
Han Cechini & Mike Lawrence – 103-Year-Old WWII Veteran Recounts, Reflects on 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombs - Best Meteorologist or Weathercaster
Rich Wirdzek - Best TV News Anchor
John Trout - Outstanding News Operation
Joe Carmean & Stephanie Willey - Outstanding Political Coverage
Andrea Duran – Soybean Farmers Hold Hope China Will Buy - Outstanding Year-Round Local Sports
Chris Brunk – After the Whistle
“These nominations reflect the dedication, passion, and professionalism of our entire newsroom,” says General Manager, Stephanie Willey. “We are honored to be recognized alongside so many outstanding journalists across the region and remain committed to serving our community with impactful, trustworthy reporting.”
Winners of the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association awards will be announced in May.
About WMDT-47ABC
WMDT-47ABC is part of the Marquee Broadcasting family of broadcast stations serving Maryland’s Eastern Shore, delivering breaking news, weather, sports, and community-focused storytelling…Because Local Matters.
Media Contact:
Joe Carmean
News Director
410-845-0715
