Local writer Kim Hoey-Stevenson receives national award

Lewes resident Kim Hoey-Stevenson recently received the Leonard Professional Media Award from the American Radio Relay League for her 2013 News Journal story about amateur radio. The ARRL is the national association for amateur radio.

Each year, journalists from around the U.S. are nominated by ARRL members to compete for this award, named in honor of one-time CBS News President Bill Leonard. Hoey’s article, Calling Fans of Ham, highlighted the emergency communications benefit of ham radio as well as its social aspects.

Interviewing several participants at the Delmarva Amateur Radio & Electronics EXPO, or Hamfest in Georgetown, her piece introduced amateur radio to the public in a way that was most informative and entertaining.

In winning this award, Hoey was recognized for creating the best reflection of the enjoyment, importance and public service value of amateur radio.

Sharing the award with her is News Journal photographer Gary Emeigh, who provided photo coverage for the story. Hoey and Emeigh were nominated by the Sussex Amateur Radio Association, an ARRL-affiliated club in Georgetown.

For information about amateur radio, contact Bill Duveneck at 302-537-4755.