April 2019

Awarded for my story on survivors in Rockford of domestic violence.

Awarded for my work on an investigation of excessive use of force by Belvidere Police on a grandfather who refused to release his grandchild to the child’s father who had his custody rights revoked. You can watch the story here.

April 2018

April 2017

Title: Behind the Tape, a closer look at Rockford's violent crime problem

Title: Behind the Tape, a closer look at Rockford's violent crime problem

A story about identity theft at a company called Landstar in Rockford

April 2016

My story called "The Bully Test" was awarded second place. The story showcased the issue of bullying, the impact it has on children, and what bullied children would do if they saw someone else being bullied.

April 2015

Awarded first place for Best Investigative Report by the AP for my story about abuse and mistreatment inside a DCFS run facility called "Rock River Academy".

Awarded second place for Best Series in my report about Rock River Academy, a DCFS-run facility where I uncovered hundreds of reports of abuse and misconduct over several years.

June 2019

I was awarded first place for my story that looked into problem roads in Rockford where pedestrians are frequently hit. You can watch the story here.

I was awarded first place for my story titled "Contaminated: A Family's Fight for Answers". The story can be viewed here.

June 2018

June 2016

Awarded a Silver Dome for my report titled "The Hidden Risks of Firefighting". I did an extensive report on how the number one killer for firefighters is not fire, but heart attacks. I followed a major study with UL Laboratories that was testing firefighters with a controlled burn to see what may be the reason so many of them die of heart attacks as well as cancer.

My second place story was called "The Bully Test" and it looked into the lives of children who are bullied, and put them to the test to see what they would do if they saw someone being bullied.

I was awarded second and third place for my investigations into nursing home neglect in the state-line, and for another investigation into questionable pay to a Freeport City attorney.

Awarded a Silver Dome for Best News Reporter in a Medium Market by the Illinois Broadcasters Association.

June 2015

June 2014

My story titled "Dodging Danger" was awarded the Silver Dome from IBA. It was about the risky behavior of school children dodging traffic outside of their school once class is dismissed, and why there is no crossing guards or school zone signs in the area of that risky behavior.

November 2018

WREX was awarded for our comprehensive coverage of the opioid epidemic. We are the smallest market in our chapter which goes up against Chicago, Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison. It’s quite an accomplishment to win in such a competitive pool of candidates.

December 2016

October 2015

I was nominated for an Emmy for Best Anchor in the Chicago area. I was among nearly a dozen submissions and one of four people nominated.

2016

I was chosen as one of Rockford's top 40 leaders under the age of 40 by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce. More than 100 people were nominated by members of the community but only 40 were awarded. I was told I was nominated because of how active I am in the community with volunteering and emceeing events. I volunteer more than 100 hours a year and am active in events throughout the community on a regular basis.

April 2015

I won the Edward R. Murrow Award for my story about Rock River Academy in Rockford. It was an investigation into misconduct and abuse at the facility. I uncovered cases of rape, sodomy and violent assaults. Shortly after my 3-part series piece ran, the facility decided to close.