The Radio Television Digital News Association and Foundation (RTDNA/RTDNF) presented three awards at Saturday’s EIJ13 opening business session.
RTDNF Chairman Vince Duffy and Carole Simpson
Carole Simpson, former ABC News Anchor and Mentor in Residence at Emerson College, received the Barney Oldfield Distinguished Service Award for service to the Radio Television Digital News Foundation. The award goes annually to an individual who has contributed to the growth of the foundation. Col. Barney Oldfield, USAF (Ret.) was the founder of RTDNF.
Dan Shelley and RTDNA Chairman Vince Duffy
RTDNA presented its Bob Priddy Award to RTDNA board member Dan Shelley. The award is presented annually to board members who exemplify former board member Bob Priddy’s 27 years of distinguished and consistent service to RTDNA.
Noukla Ruble and RTDNA Chairman Vincent Duffy
The third honor of the day went to Noukla Ruble, who received the Rob Downey Citation for service to the board of directors. The award is named for the first executive secretary of RTDNA.
During the session, candidates were nominated for RTDNA’s board of directors. You can see the full slate of candidates here. Winners will be announced at the closing business session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.