VPM Earns Three Public Media Awards from NETA

Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 22, 2026 —

Richmond, VA – VPM, Virginia’s public media organization, has been honored with three prestigious Public Media Awards from the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). The awards acknowledge excellence in public media programming and initiatives.

The organization received recognition in the Community Initiative category for its work on “Racism: Challenging Perceptions.” This initiative highlights VPM’s commitment to addressing critical social issues through public media.

Additionally, VPM’s Radio News and Public Affairs programming earned an award for a significant report focusing on the voting rights of formerly incarcerated people. This reporting underscores the organization’s dedication to in-depth journalism and covering vital civic matters.

Marking a significant achievement, VPM’s Impact Report was also recognized, winning an award for the second consecutive year. This repeated recognition signifies sustained excellence in documenting and communicating the organization’s contributions and achievements.

The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) is a professional association that serves public television and radio stations in the United States, celebrating outstanding work within the public media landscape. The awards presented to VPM represent a broad spectrum of public media contributions, from community engagement to journalistic integrity and organizational reporting.

These awards reflect VPM’s ongoing efforts to serve its audiences across Virginia with high-quality content and impactful community programming.

Story summarized from the original created by Danny Nokes on www.vpm.org, see more information here.

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