awards

Michael Smith's path from a childhood in Texas to award-winning Kansas City chef and restauranteur had stops in France, Italy and cities across America.

The mezzo-soprano, who grew up in Prairie Village, has been nominated for 11 Grammys and won three times — so far.

David Condos, a reporter from High Plains Public Radio, was honored with a National Edward R. Murrow Award for his reporting on issues impacting western Kansas.

Episodes from A People’s History of Kansas City and Real Humans By Gina Kaufmann were recognized for excellence in commentary and audio documentary.

The project, which goes beyond well-known historical mainstays like baseball, jazz and barbeque, highlights local African Americans who influenced Kansas City, and national, history.

Martin's work uncovering the history of Henry Perry, the self-proclaimed "barbecue king" of Kansas City, was selected as a finalist in Audio Reporting.

The Kansas Press Association awarded the Kansas News Service for reporting on exorbitant medical bills, the impact of meatpacking plants on Kansas communities and more.

A People’s History of Kansas City was recognized with the 2021 George Ehrlich Award from Historic Kansas City.

The Murrow Award for Excellence in Writing went to KCUR for a story by the late Aviva Okeson-Haberman.

The MBA recognized KCUR reporters for a news series, feature reporting, sports reporting and best local website.

Reporters from KCUR and across the collaborative Kansas News Service received numerous awards in the 2021 Station Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting, conducted annually by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters.

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges is awarding the 2021 Impact of the Year award to lawyers known as the 'Pro Bonos.'