Bill won numerous awards and recognition for his radio journalism during his time in public broadcasting.
2006
Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Metropolitan Chapter
- Breaking/Spot News award – “Delphi’s Bankruptcy”
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
- Merit Award – Public Affairs Television Special – “Michigan Higher Education”
2005
Society of Professional Journalists – Detroit Metropolitan Chapter
- First place – General News – “Auto safety update”
- First place – Features – “Advertising with speed”
- Third place – General News – “Cheese ‘n gas – rising prices affect pizza deliveries”
Michigan Associated Press Broadcasters Association
- Best use of natural sound – “Auto safety update”
- Honorable mention – Individual reporting
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
- Merit award – Series – “Two-lane roads” – segment of “Touring Michigan”
2004
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
- Best place – Series – “Driving political influence – segment of “Whose democracy is it?”
- Merit award – Hard news – “UAW contract talks”
Michigan Associated Press Broadcasters Association
- Honorable mention – Feature – “Competitive Intelligence”
2003
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
- Best place – Hard news – “Fuel cell infrastructure”
2002
The following news awards were made to Michigan Radio during my time as news director.
Michigan Associated Press Broadcasters Association
- 10 awards made to news and production staff members
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
- 7 awards made to news and production staff members
2001
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
- Best place – Hard news – “Bridgestone compilation”
- Best place – Feature – “Twin auto capitals”
2000
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
- Best place – Feature – “Camp Jeep”
1999
Michigan Associated Press Broadcasters Association
- Honorable Mention – Individual reporting