Each year, the Local Media Association awards the leaders in each market, and this year, Graham Media Group stations won big.

An especially noteworthy award went to Dustin Block, the audience development lead for Graham Media Group.

Block was named Innovator of the Year and was recognized for his leading content strategies and original, digital content production for platforms across the group, as well as driving new content and revenue opportunities.

“I’ve had the chance to work with Dustin on several innovation projects and have been consistently impressed with his thoughtfulness, his creativity, and his ability to combine technology with content innovation to create better journalism and sustainable business models,” said Frank Mungeam, LMA chief innovation officer. “Dustin is on the short list of people who ask me innovation questions that no one has ever asked me before. He is a worthy winner of LMA’s award for News Innovator of the Year.”

In addition to Block’s big win, Graham Media Stations won the most awards of any media company, of which include:

WDIV and ClickOnDetroit.com

1st place: Best Contest and/or Promotion – Win for Vote 4 The Best
1st place: Best Local Newsletter/Email Strategy
2nd place: Best Contest and/or Promotion – Win for 4Frenzy
3rd place: Best Digital News Project

WJXT and News4Jax.com

1st place: Best Virtual Event
3rd place: Best Local Website
3rd place: Best Branded Content Strategy

KPRC and Click2Houston.com

2nd place: Best Service to Diverse Audiences
3rd place: Best COVID 19 Local Community Coverage

KSAT and KSAT.com

3rd place: Best Local Newsletter/Email Strategy

WKMG and ClickOrlando.com

2nd place: Best Local Newsletter/Email Strategy