BALTIMORE—WYPR 88.1 FM, Baltimore’s NPR station, wins four awards from the Public Media Journalists Association. The PMJA Annual Awards are designed to recognize the very best in public media work done by local public media outlets. For over 30 years, PMJA has honored hundreds of public radio journalists, shining a spotlight on exceptional public media projects.

SPORTS
First Place WYPR 88.1 – John Lee
“Pickleball players volley for more courts in Baltimore County”

NEWS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Second Place WYPR 88.1 – On The Record, Sheilah Kast and Maureen Harvie
"'The cheapest insurance you can have' says head of UMD Shock Trauma”

INTERVIEW PROGRAM
First Place WYPR 88.1 - On The Record, Sheilah Kast and Melissa Gerr
“Baltimore-born Cass Elliot: Rock star, devoted mom, independent thinker”

INTERVIEW
First Place WYPR 88.1 – On The Record, Melissa Gerr
“Going beyond Autism Awareness Month, it's awareness every day”

WYPR is an NPR station serving Baltimore, Central Maryland and beyond. WYPR was founded in 2002 by local community members. It is an independent licensee with a diverse Board of Directors consisting of Maryland residents. In addition to airing national and international radio features, WYPR excels in local programming including its news, public affairs, and cultural programs. WYPR is located at 88.1 FM on the radio dial and at 2216 N. Charles Street in Baltimore. As a listener-supported radio station, all contributions to the station are taxdeductible to the full extent of the law.