By Frank Macek
WKYC Studios walked away with multiple top honors Friday evening at the Press Club of Cleveland's annual All Ohio Excellence in Journalism awards ceremony, held at the iconic House of Blues in Cleveland. The event brings together journalists and media organizations from across Northeast Ohio to celebrate the region's best work — and 3News had plenty to celebrate.
The biggest recognition of the night came for "3News at 11," which earned first place for Best Video Newscast in Ohio in the major market category and awarded to Reporter Sia Nyorkor, Producers Kelly Salandro & Joshua Bailey and Photojournalist Bailey Lustic.
Judges honored the May 2, 2025 broadcast for its storytelling, production quality, and overall excellence — a edition that included powerful in-depth reporting on the arrest connected to the 2013 murder of Cleveland Clinic nurse Aliza Sherman.
It was the kind of journalism that reminds viewers why local news still matters.
Sports reporter Chris Renkel also claimed a first-place finish, taking home Best Sports Video Reporter in Ohio for his coverage of teams and athletes across the region. Chris brings both heart and hustle to every story he tells, and this recognition reflects that.
Rounding out the evening, senior editor Dave "Dino" DeNatale earned a third-place nod for his column reflecting on last year's Cavaliers playoff loss — a piece that resonated with fans and journalists alike.
Congratulations to the entire 3News team. Nights like this are a reminder of what we do this for.