RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- At Virginia's Associated Press (AP) Broadcasters awards on Saturday, 8News received seven awards, including three first-place awards. Our team was recognized for our coverage on the Waverly Two and special programs during Black History Month. On Saturday, March 28, 8News att ended the 2026 Virginia AP Broadcasters Award, which recognizes broadcast news operations in Virginia and West Virginia. News anchor Deanna Allbrittin and Digital Producer Ryan Nadeau were honored for their continuous coverage of the Waverly Two, two men who were found not guilty but were still sentenced to life in prison. We were also awarded first place in the Best Special Stream category for "Riverfront Rhythm" and Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for "What is Black?", a special program during Black History Month from 8New's Lindsey West. (Deanna Allbrittin/8 News)(Deanna Allbrittin/8 News)(Deanna Allbrittin/8 News)(Deanna Allbrittin/8 News)(Deanna Allbrittin/8 News)(Deanna Allbrittin/8 News)(Deanna Allbrittin/8 News) Additionally, MaryCatherine Price received second place for Best Daily Stream for her podcast, "The Rundown." It is a podcast that gives viewers an inside look into the newsroom. Our Taking Action team was also a finalist for Best Multi-Platform Story for our continuous coverage of "Homeowner Horrors" throughout Central Virginia. We were also a finalist for Best News Promo on the "Richmond Tax Delinquency." Lastly, our very own Nolan Knight earned second place for Best Sports Anchor for his groundbreaking coverage on local sports in Virginia. He was also recognized at the 2025 AP Broadcast Awards for his coverage of Virginia sports. ...read more read less