(RNS) A civil rights film, “Blood Done Sign My Name,” is one of 14 winners of the 2010 Wilbur Award that recognize excellence in coverage of religion in the secular media.
The Wilburs are awarded annually by the Religion Communicators Council; winners receive a trophy and $250. This year’s awards will be presented April 9 at the Religion Communication Congress in Chicago.
Other winners include:
— Newspapers, feature story: “Young Muslims after 9/11,” by Peter Smith, The Courier Journal, Louisville, Ky.
— Newspapers, series: “Faith in Motion,” by Mindy Rubenstein, St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times
— Newspapers, column: “Sunday Reflections,” by Tracey O’Shaughnessy, Republican-American in Waterbury, Conn.
— Newspapers, blogs: “Under God,” by David Waters, The Washington Post
— Magazines, article: “The Rise of the Godless,” by Paul Starobin, National Journal.
— Magazines, columns: Lisa Miller, Newsweek
— Editorial Cartoons: John Sherffius, Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.
— Books: “Have a Little Faith,” by Mitch Albom
— Television, local news: “Shepherd Me Oh God,” by Randy Biery (photography) and Fran Riley (reporter), KWQC TV, Davenport, Iowa
— Television, national news: CBS Evening News: Weekend Edition, “Peace on Earth,” by John Blackstone (correspondent), Erin Lyall George (producer) and Patricia Shevlin (executive producer)
— Television, national news magazine: Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly, “Wintley Phipps,” by Kim Lawton (correspondent) and Judy Reynolds (producer)
— Television, documentary:”Science of the Soul” by Simcha Jacobovici, writer/director
— Radio: “The Soundscapes of Faith” by Laura Kwerel (writer/producer) and Katie Davis (editor), Interfaith Voices, Brentwood, Md.
— Lifetime Achievement: Bob Abernethy, host of Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly