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WXYZ-TV named Station of the Year for third straight year by Michigan Association of Broadcasters

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(WXYZ) — WXYZ-TV was named Station of the Year for the third straight year at the annual Broadcast Excellence Awards by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.

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The awards, which took place Saturday night at MotorCity Casino Hotel, celebrate the best in broadcasting around the state.

7 News Detroit won in several categories announced Saturday, including:

  • Breaking News Story: Grand Blanc Twp. Church Shooting - WXYZ News Team
  • Digital Excellence: Digital 2025 - WXYZ-TV Digital
  • Community Involvement

WXYZ was also previously honored with more than 20 awards:

Commercial

Merit | WXYZ-TV
Somerset Collection Contest Winners, Light Up The Season Commercial
Credits: Alissa Lincoln

Best | WXYZ-TV
Somerset, Detroit Shoppe, & Detroit Historical Society Detroit Moments Compilation
Credits: Alissa Lincoln, Randy Lundquist, Elizabeth Hager, Nick Leix

Continuing Coverage

Merit | WXYZ-TV
Southwest Detroit Flooding
Credits: WXYZ News Team

Best | WXYZ-TV
Paying a Price
Credits: Ross Jones, Randy Lundquist, Johnny Sartin, Tim Kochenderfer

Feature Story

Merit | WXYZ-TV
8-year-old survivor of Splash pad shooting learning echolocation
Credits: Simon Shaykhet, Johnny Sartin Jr., Randy Lundquist

Investigative Story

Merit | WXYZ-TV
Lieutenant Furman
Credits: Ross Jones, Randy Lundquist, Johnny Sartin

Marketing Materials & Promos

Merit | WXYZ-TV
WXYZ - One in a Million
Credits: Phil Wrobel, Katie Chupailo, Jeff Blevins, Joe Orban

Best | WXYZ-TV
7 News Detroit: Your Voices, Your Stories
Credits: Phil Wrobel, Katie Chupailo, Jeff Blevins, Joe Orban, Alicia McNeely

Meteorologist

Merit | WXYZ-TV
Meteorologist Marisa Woloszyn

News Anchor

Merit | WXYZ-TV
Glenda Lewis

News Reporter

Merit | WXYZ-TV
Randy Wimbley

Best | WXYZ-TV
Simon Shaykhet

News Series

Merit | WXYZ-TV
Threats and Politics at the Road Commission
Credits: Heather Catallo, Johnny Sartin Jr., Randy Lundquist

Best | WXYZ-TV
Unprotected
Credits: Ross Jones, Randy Lundquist, Johnny Sartin, Ronnie Love

Photojournalist

Merit | WXYZ-TV
Mike Glover

Best | WXYZ-TV
Jeffrey Lindblom

Special Interest Programming

Best | WXYZ-TV
The Big, Bright Light Show
Credits: Danielle Deasley, Glenda Lewis, Taylor Sharpe

Sports Feature or Series

Merit | WXYZ-TV
Prepping to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with one leg
Credits: Brad Galli

Sportscast

Merit | WXYZ-TV
Little League Championship
Credits: Brad Galli

Best | WXYZ-TV
Tigers Advance to ALDS
Credits: Brad Galli

For more information on MAB and for the full list of winners, click here.