Moody students Micah Bournes, David Todd Murray and Danielle Dalencour received Intercollegiate National Religious Broadcasters (iNRB) Production Awards in the Public Service Announcement (PSA) and Radio Drama categories. The trio, accompanied by Prime Time America features producer Paul Butler, will travel to the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) conference February 7-10 to receive their awards at a special student ceremony.

Each award-winning project was created during the students’ radio courses at Moody Bible Institute. Butler, who previously taught in the Communications Department at Moody, was the advising professor for their projects. “This was a great group to end my teaching career with,” said Butler. “They each bring unique skills to the program, but all three projects demonstrate an ability to sync their Bible training and theology with what makes great radio.”

Micah Bournes, junior Communications/Electronic Media major with Radio emphasis
Radio PSA, 1^st Place, “Mortality”

Inspired by personal struggles, Bournes’ 60-second PSA reminds listeners that despite age, race or economic status, the common denominator in life is death. Bournes, along with fellow award winner Danielle Dalencour, hosts a two-hour program, Urban Worship, on student station Moody Campus Radio, where Bournes is also program director. He has also worked with Moody Radio’s flagship station, WMBI.

Danielle Dalencour, junior Communications/Electronic Media major with Radio emphasis
Radio PSA, 2^nd Place, “Vote 2008”

Aimed to reach young African-American voters, “Vote 2008” pays tribute to the history of black voting in America and emphasizes the importance of exercising the right to vote. In addition to hosting Urban Worship on Moody Campus Radio, Danielle serves in the audio ministry at her church.

David Todd Murray, junior Communications/Electronic Media major with Radio emphasis
Radio Drama, 1^st Place, “Unforgiveable”

This award-winning piece is an excerpt from a series Murray calls “a modern retelling of the prodigal son.” Prior to attending Moody, Murray worked for Family Life Today as a producer for their international programs. Murray is also the production manager for Moody Campus Radio and hosts a variety hour, Murray Brothers.