Goldie Awards are given annually to bring recognition to Alaska broadcasters for outstanding presentations.
Alaska Broadcasters Association
Goldie Awards Ceremony 2020
Best Public Service Announcement
- KTUU
- Love Your Pets
- Jeff Dowd-Writer/Producer/Editor, Colin Lamar-Graphic Designer
Best Uniquely Alaskan Program
- KTUU
- Road Trippin in the Land of the Midnight Sun: "Eat, Play, Sleep, Repeat
- Tracy Sinclare (Producer/Writer), Tracy Sabo (Field Producer), Rebecca Palsha (Reporter), Hank Davis (Multimedia)
Best News Investigative Reporting
- KTUU
- Ransoming the dead
- Jill Burke (Investigative Reporter), Eric Sowl (Chief Photographer)
Best Television Weathercast
- KTVA
- September 27th Weather with Meteorologist Melissa Frey
- Melissa Frey (Meteorologist)
Best Public Affairs Program
- KTUU
- Climate Changed
- Tracy Sinclare (Writer/Exec. Producer), Grant Robinson (Editor), Blake Essig (Multimedia Journalist), Rebecca Palsha (Asst. News Dir./Sr. Reporter)
Best Promotional Announcement
- KTUU
- Spring 2020: Still Writing Our Story
- Victoria Taylor-Writer/Producer, Jeff Dowd-Producer/Editor)
Best Sportscast
- KTUU
- Channel 2 Sports with Patrick Enslow - September 27th, 2019
- Patrick Enslow (Sports Director/Anchor)
Best News Story
- KTVA-TV
- Pushed out the door: Clare House closes
- Lauren Maxwell (Reporter), John Thain (Photojournalist)
Best Station-Originated Community Service Project
- KTUU
- 2 Million Mile Challenge
- KTUU, Channel 2
Best Television Commercial $1,000 or MORE
- KTUU-TV
- Loving Homes
- Jeff Dowd (Editor / Producer/ Writer), Colin Lamar (Graphic Designer)
Best Television Newscast
- KTUU
- The Channel 2 NewsHour - 9/27/2019
- Rebecca Palsha (Anchor/Exec. Producer), Kristen Durand (Anchor), Peggy McCormack (Producer), Jackie Purcell (Chief Meteorologist)
Best Breaking News Coverage
- KTVA-TV
- Escaping the McKinley Fire
- Daniella Rivera (Reporter), Heather Hintze (MMJ)
Best Sports Coverage
- KTVA-TV
- Two hands, four legs, and 1,000 miles
- Dave Goldman (Anchor/Reporter), John Thain (Photojournalist)
Best News Feature
- KTVA-TV
- Saving Cool Cat
- Daniella Rivera (MMJ), Heather Hintze (MMJ)
Best Enterprise Reporting
- KTUU
- 29 Hours: A crash, a 911 call... and rescuers that never arrived
- Jill Burke (Jill Burke), Eric Sowl (Chief Photographer), Kim Daehnke (Photojournalist)
Best TV Commercial $1000 or less
- KTUU
- I'll Be Blunt....
- Jeff Dowd (Writer / Producer / Editor), Colin Lamar (Graphic Designer)
Best News Series
- KTUU
- Endangered Frontier
- Tracy Sabo (Dir. of News & Content/Exec. Producer), Blake Essig (Multimedia Journalist), Rebecca Palsha (Asst. News Dir./Sr. Reporter), Eric Sowl (Chief Photographer)
Best Covid-19 Response
- KTUU
- KTUU: In It Together
- Tracy Sabo (Dir. of News & Content/Exec. Producer), Eric Sowl (Editor), Channel 2 News Staff (KTUU), Colin Lamar (Graphics)
Best News Story
- KTVF
- Neighborhood submerged: A look at the Tanana River flooding
- John Dougherty-Reporter
Best Television Commercial $500 or LESS
- KTVF
- Golden Days Parade 2020
- Sean MacDonald (Commercial Producer), Dynnea Bezona (Account Executive)
Best Sports Coverage
- KTVF
- Ruthy Hebard Draft Night
- Jordan Rodenberger (Sports)
Best Television Commercial $500 or MORE
- KTVF
- PFA Peak Season 2019
- JKTVF Creative Services , Marina Pettit (Account Executive)
Best News Feature
- KXDF
- The last visitor to the Magic Bus
- Ramzi Abou (Ghalioum)
Best Entertainment Feature
- KXDF
- Golden Heart History: The S.S. Nenana
- Aaron Walling (Reporter)
Best Television Newscast
- KTVF
- Fairbanks Evening News May 04
- Sarah Hollister (Anchor), Mike Shultz (Weather), Jordan Rodenberger (Sports), Amanda Hanson (News Director)
Best Promotional Announcement
- KTVF
- KTVF New Look Image Promo
- Justin Falls (Creative Services Manager), DeeDee Caciari (Sales Manager)
Best Breaking News Coverage
- KTVF
- F-35s arriving at Eielson Air Force Base
- Sara Tewksbury (Reporter), Justin Falls (Videographer), Chris Fry (Producer)
Best Station-Oriented Community Service Project
- KTVF/KXDF/KFXF
- May No Child Go Hungry 2019
- Entire Staff
Best Enterprise Reporting
- KTVF
- Neighborhood submerged: A look at the Tanana River flooding
- John Dougherty (Reporter)
Best Public Service Announcement
- KXDF
- Hockey Week 2020
- Sean MacDonald (Commercial Producer), Chris Fry (General Manager), Randy Zarnke (Writter)
Public Affairs Program
- KXDF
- Graduation 2020 West Valley
- Justin Falls (Creative Services Manager), Dynnea Bezona (Account Executive), Pamela Collins (Account Executive)
News Investigative Reporting-Series of 2
- KTVF
- EPICON study in response to Ft. Wainwright suicides
- Sara Tewksbury (Reporter)
Best Covid-19 Response
- KTVF
- ABA Corona Virus - Support Local Business
- Justin Falls (Creative Services Manager), DeeDee Caciari (Sales Manager)
Breaking News Story
- KTOO
- Another staffer at Lemon Creek Correctional Center tests positive, as inmates ask for more cleaning supplies
- Adelyn Baxter (Reporter)
Live Sports Event
- KSLD-AM
- Twins Rally With 4th of July Fireworks To Down Dimond
- Dan Gensel (Broadcaster)
News Feature
- KTOO
- Taku Glacier, once the Juneau Icefields last advancing glacier, is now in retreat
- Matt Miller (Reporter)
News Story
- KTOO
- Neiman Marcus filed for bankruptcy, but lawsuit is moving ahead over "Ravenstail knitted coat"
- Elizabeth Jenkins (Reporter)
Radio Newscast
- KMXS
- MIX Morning Jam News Minute
- Joe Campbell (Anchor), Steve Moore (Reporter), Joe Campbell (Program Director)
Sports Coverage
- KNOM AM-FM
- KNOMs Coverage of the 2020 Serum Run Expedition
- Davis Hovey (KNOM News Director), Emily Hofstaedter (KNOM Lead Reporter), JoJo Phillips (KNOM Volunteer), Joe Coleman (KNOM Volunteer)
Sports Play by Play
- KHAR
- UAA VS ALABAMA-HUNTSVILLE
- Kurt Haider (Play By Play), Matt Navala (Action Analyst), Joe Campbell (Program Director)
Sportscast
- KHAR
- THE SPORTS GUYS
- Kurt Haider (Anchor), Matt Nevala (Co-Anchor), Joe Campbell (Program Director)
Best Entertainment Program
- KWHL
- Alice In The Afternoon
- Matt Collins (Talent), Brad Stennett (Program Director)
Best Imaging
- KBFX-FM
- Sounds from The Foxhole 2020
- Joe Albrecht (Program Director, Afternoon Host, KBFX-FM)
Best Promotional Announcement
- KASH-FM
- Dustin Lynch at The Alaska State Fair
- Bill "Stu" Stewart (Program Director, Morning Show Host KASH-FM)
Best Radio Show
- KGOT-FM
- Casey B in the Morning
- Casey Bieber (Program Director/Morning Show Host)
Best Radio Commercial - :30 or More
- KBFX-FM/KGOT-FM
- Beer & Bacon Festival 2019
- Joe "Crash" Albrecht (Program Director, Afternoon Host, KBFX-FM), Casey Bieber (Program Director, Morning Show Host KGOT-FM)
Best Radio Commercial - :30 or Less
- KBRJ
- Alaska Neurology Center - CPAP
- Lindsey Dailey (Writer), Steven Franklin (Voice Talent / Producer), Robyn Cordova Olivas (Voice Talent)
Best Station-Originated Community Service Project
- KOAN
- The Parent Teacher Show
- Mike Robbins (General Manager), Michael Jespersen (Host), Chris Coleman (Producer)
Best Interview
- KENI-AM
- The Mike Porcaro Show with Crash Interview with Senate President Cathy Giessel
- Mike Pocaro (Afternoon Host KENI-AM), Joe "Crash" Albrecht (Afternoon Co-Host/Producer KENI-AM)
Coolest Creative Concept
- KGOT-FM
- 101.3 KGOTs Virtual Prom
- Casey Bieber (Program Director, Morning Show Host KGOT-FM), Cassie Robertson (Account Executive), Malie D (KGOT Afternoon Drive Host)
Best Covid-19 Response
- iHeartRadio Anchorage
- ALASKA STRONG
- Entire Staff of iHeartMedia Anchorage
Best Imaging
- KKNI-FM
- KKNI 105.3 FM
- Jonathan Hanst (Talent), Matt Wilson (Writer / Producer)
Best Promotional Announcement
- KWHQ-FM
- Soldotna Backyard BBQ #3
- Dave Morris (Talent / Producer), Matt Wilson (Talent / Producer)
Best Radio Show
- KTOO
- IAK youth group takes over Juneau Afternoon
- IAK Students (Producers), Scott Burton (Producer)
Best Radio Commercial - :30 or Less
- KIAK / KAKQ / KKED
- PARTY PLANET "ESPIONAGE"
- TIM PALMER (PRODUCER / TALENT)
Best Radio Commercial - :31 or More
- KKIS-FM
- Sweeneys Clothing - Carparts
- Matt Wilson (Talent / Producer), Robyn Olivas (Talent / Writer)
Best Station-Originated Community Service Project
- KTOO
- Community Connection
- KTOO Staff
Best Entertainment Program
- KSRM-AM
- Kenai V. Niksiki Basketball Revisited Amid COVID-19
- Bob Bird (Host), Dan Gensel (Host), Ken Felche (Guest), Ried Kornstad (Guest)
Best Uniquely Alaskan Program
- KMXT
- Talk of the Rock: Race and Racism in Alaska
- Jared Griffin (Host, Reporter)
Best Interview
- KTOO
- Interview with Ed Mercer
- Christina Love (Producer)
Best Use of Digital Platforms
- KVAK
- KVAK E-Mail Newspaper * www.kvakradio.com * KVAK App
- Christine Griffin (Website & E-Mail News Editor)
Coolest Creative Concept
- KVAK
- VHS Parade & Graduation Broadcast
- Justin Prax (Voice Talent & Production), Ricky Colapietro (Voice Talent & Production), Laurie Prax (Coordinator), VHS Senior Class Student Body (Valdez High School)
Best Covid-19 Response
- KNOM AM-FM
- KNOMs COVID-19 Coverage of Graduation and Special Programming Aired During the 2020 Pandemic
- Karen Trop (Program Assistant)
Best News Feature
- KVAK
- Valdez Fishing Report - Press Release
- Richard Colapietro (Voice Talent & Production), Laurie Prax (Writer)
Best Radio Show
- KRUA
- Anchorage Night Report
- June Younkins (Station Manager), Kyle Borland (Production Coordinator)
Best News Story
- KRUA
- 88 Seconds of News - Social Distancing Edition
- Caleigh Jensen (TNL Executive Editor), Krizelle Solidum (TNL Ad Manager), Kyle Borland (Production Coordinator)
Best Entertainment Program
- KRUA/li>
- Two People Learning Things No One Knows
- Kyle Borland (Production Coordinator), June Younkins (Station Manager)
Best Promotional Announcement
- KSLD-AM
- Oilers Baseball
- Casey Roehl (Play by Play Announcer)
Best Public Service Announcement
- KRUA
- Stone Soup Group Parent Conference PSA
- Kyle Borland (Production Coordinator)
Best Profile
- KSUA 91.5 FM
- Speaking of Anthropology: Interview with Dr. Eske Willerslev
- Kevin Huo (Host), Dillon McIntire (Host), Eske Willerslev (Guest)
Sports Coverage
- KSLD-AM
- Oilers vs Chinooks
- Casey Roehl (Play by Play Announcer ), Dan Gensel (Sports Director)