Gray Media Stations Win National Emmy, Three Nominations and 93 Regional Murrow Awards
GTN•Gray Media’s stations won one National Emmy, three nominations, one IRE Award and one finalist citation, adding to 93 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards across 41 stations. These accolades underscore the company’s journalistic leadership across 117 markets reaching 37% of US TV households, potentially boosting ad revenue.
1. National Emmy Awards Success
Gray Media stations secured one National Emmy win and three nominations at the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. KMOV in St. Louis won for an investigative series on misused pandemic-relief funds, while WAVE in Louisville and WANF in Atlanta each earned nominations for documentary and investigative reports, highlighting local impact reporting.
2. IRE Awards Recognition
At the IRE Awards, KSLA in Shreveport won for small market investigative video exposing a child neglect case and prompting policy scrutiny, and WCSC in Charleston earned a finalist citation for uncovering public housing failures. These honors demonstrate Gray Media’s commitment to accountability journalism driving real-world outcomes and policy attention.
3. Regional Murrow Awards and Market Reach
Earlier this year, 41 Gray stations collected 93 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards—more than any broadcaster—reinforcing the network’s scale and quality. Operating in 117 full-power markets that reach 37% of US television households, these distinctions may enhance viewer engagement and advertising demand.
