SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Columbus High School in Southwest Miami-Dade honored local journalists at an award ceremony, and 7News was among the night’s big winners.
The 2019 Media Excellence Awards were presented by the school’s student network, CCNN, one of the most highly acclaimed student TV stations, Saturday night.
Congratulations to WSVN 7 on winning the MEA’s Local News Station of the Year!#MEA #MEAs #Awards #Miami #News #Winners #Trending #TrendingNow #MEA2019 pic.twitter.com/qEMJGcUYqi
— CCNN Live (@CCNNLive) September 15, 2019
7News took home the prize for local news station of the year, but that wasn’t the only award WSVN won.
.@wsvn’s Nicole Linsalata wins @CCNNLive’s #MEA2019 award for best general assignment reporter. “When telling stories, put yourself in the other person’s shoes. If you remember that you will be good.” pic.twitter.com/gLJK3sjk7d
— Howard Cohen (@HowardCohen) September 15, 2019
Congratulations to Steve Shapiro from WSVN 7 on winning the MEA’s Best Sports Anchor! #MEA #MEAs #Awards #Miami #News #Winners #Trending #TrendingNow #MEA2019 pic.twitter.com/O4qfoqmMZK
— CCNN Live (@CCNNLive) September 15, 2019
7News reporter Nicole Linsalata won the award for best general assignment reporter, and sports director Steve Shapiro won best sports anchor.
Hail 🙌 to chief Meteorologist @PhilFerro7 for winning best #weather personality at #MEA2019 @CCNNLive last night. Well deserved! Congratulations 👏👏👏 @wsvn @7Weather https://t.co/yqeD7DkMGa
— Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) September 15, 2019
In addition, 7Weather chief meteorologist Phil Ferro won best weather personality.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the school’s charity partner, Autism Speaks.
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