WFAA's parent company TEGNA Media, the broadcast division of TEGNA Inc., has been named the Station Group of the Year by "Broadcasting & Cable" for 2015.
Representatives of the publication made the announcement on Monday.
TEGNA Media was chosen for its "outstanding group of local television stations whose leading reportage, ratings, financial results and strategic moves demonstrated its exceptional accomplishments in taking on dynamic market trends," according to the publication.
"When we commit to excellence in journalism, to empowering our communities and to advancing our clients' businesses, everybody wins," said Dave Lougee, president of TEGNA Media. "We're very proud of the meaningful work TEGNA Media employees perform every day."
"This is a great accomplishment, and we thank Broadcasting & Cable for honoring the exceptional work and commitment that takes place every day across our company," said Gracia Martore, president and CEO of TEGNA. "This recognition is the culmination of a terrific year for TEGNA Media which received many well-deserved honors. It also symbolizes what this company is all about. We deliver quality content and innovation that makes a difference every day."
