The “CBS Evening News” Earns Two; “CBS Sunday Morning” Earns One

Kim Godwin, Executive Vice President of News at CBS News, is Honored for Her Distinguished Career

CBS News received awards from the National Association of Black Journalists, which were presented Saturday night. The CBS EVENING NEWS earned two awards, CBS SUNDAY MORNING earned one award and Kim Godwin, executive vice president of news at CBS News, was honored for her distinguished career.\

Godwin was presented during the event with the Ida B. Wells Award for her work as a strong newsroom leader, for being an advocate for stories about communities in the country that might have been overlooked, for her work to create a diverse newsroom, and her focus on identifying – and advocating for – young journalists throughout their careers. The Ida B. Wells Award is presented annually by the NABJ and the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University to honor an individual who has provided distinguished leadership in increasing access and opportunities to people of color in journalism, and improving the coverage of communities of color in American media.

The Television Network Investigative award went to the CBS EVENING NEWS with NORAH O’DONNELL for “Chicago Wrong Raids,” a joint effort with the CBS EVENING NEWS and WBBM that revealed a pattern of Chicago Police officers raiding the wrong homes, where they traumatized innocent families and children, and were never disciplined for their actions. Michael Rey is the senior producer. Dave Savini is the correspondent. Samah Assad, Michele Youngerman and Rodney Comrie are the producers. Kim Godwin served as the executive producer.

The Television Network Feature: Short Form honor went to the CBS EVENING NEWS for “On The Road With Steve Hartman: Bus Driver Gives More Than a Ride,” a report about a Texas bus driver Curtis Jenkins, who gives his elementary-aged students more than a ride, he gives them a job aboard the bus, gifts tailored to their interests and an adult they can trust. Roxanne Feitel is the producer. Steve Hartman is the correspondent. Godwin served as the executive producer.

The Television Network Feature: Long Form award went to CBS SUNDAY MORNING for “The Real Green Book,” Martha Teichner’s report on the real-life “Green Book,” the guide which helped Black Americans navigate travel by identifying safe places to dine and sleep from 1936 to 1966. The guide was the centerpiece of the movie “The Green Book.” Robbyn McFadden is the producer. Carol Ross the editor. Martha Teichner is the correspondent. Rand Morrison is the executive producer.

The NABJ Awards recognize journalism that best covered the Black experience or addresses issues affecting the worldwide Black community.

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