Koahnic Broadcast Corporation managing news editor Antonia Gonzales picks up KBC honors at the 2023 Native American Journalists Association awards banquet.
KBC NAJA 2023 AWARDS
Professional Division III-coverage for outlets with circulation above 10,000
Radio / Podcast – Best News Story
Second Place
Jill Fratis
St. George Island finally back on tap after almost a month without running water
KNBA
Third Place
Rhonda LeValdo
Native community in Lawrence, KS received a public apology from two people charged for their involvement in the vandalization and theft of a Native American art exhibit
National Native News
Honorable Mention
Hannah Bissett
Community members create resources in suicide awareness for Indigenous people
KNBA
Radio / Podcast – Best Sports Story
First Place
Rhonda LeValdo
Haskell Indian Nations University Women’s Basketball team secures a spot in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ National Tournament
National Native News
Radio / Podcast – General Excellence
First Place
Antonia Gonzales
National Native News
Second Place
Antonia Gonzales
KNBA (Alaska's Native Voice)
Associate Division III – Radio / Podcast
Radio / Podcast – Best Coverage of Native America
First Place
Rhonda McBride
Indigenous Languages: A window into the human history of gratitude
KNBA
Radio / Podcast – Excellence in Beat Reporting
Second Place
Antonia Gonzales
Indian Country
New Mexico In Focus
Photo: Antonia Gonzales with Ben Yazza from New Mexico PBS