Alabama State University News March 26, 2018 WVAS Wins Two ABBY Awards WVAS-FM, the "Voice of Alabama State University," was recently honored with two awards by the Alabama Broadcasters Association. ***** ASU's campus radio station, WVAS-FM, recently received two Best in Broadcasting Awards (ABBYs) from the Alabama Broadcasters Association. The awards, which were presented during the 10th annual "Best in Broadcasting" Awards on March 24 in Birmingham, were in recognition of work that was presented in 2017 . "It really means a lot to be recognized for the work and effort that the staff puts in on a daily basis," said WVAS Station Manager Jay Holcey. "We have an awesome team that's dedicated and passionate about what they do and I'm so proud to be working with them. Receiving accolades to be the best in broadcasting in the state of Alabama for something is truly amazing!" This year's winners are Marcus Hyles, senior news correspondent, for Best Medium Market Regularly Scheduled Newscast and Renardo Smith, producer, for Best Medium Market PSA for "Angel Tree Project" The Alabama Broadcasters Association is the voice of the broadcasting industry in Alabama. It is dedicated to protecting and enhancing broadcasting and promoting the professional status of its members. SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/