Don Dare

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Date of Joining WATE: August 1996

Birthplace/Hometown: Born in Kingston, Pa. and raised in Media, Pa.

Education:

  • Master of Arts, Journalism, University of Georgia
  • Bachelor of Arts, Speech-Theater, North Carolina Wesleyan College

Previous Media Experience:

  • WFOR-TV, Miami, Fla. 1989-1996
  • WSVN-TV, Miami, Fla. 1985-1989
  • NEWSCOPE (nationally syndicated program), Los Angeles, Ca. 1983-85
  • KSDK-TV, St. Louis, Mo. 1979-83
  • WCKT-TV (now WSVN), Miami, Fla. 1976-79
  • WLAC-TV (now WTVF), Nashville, Tenn. 1973-76
  • American Forces Vietnam Network, Saigon, South Vietnam, 1971-72
  • U.S. Army, Broadcast Officer TV Division, Augusta, Ga. 1970-71

Outside Interests/Hobbies:

    I enjoy hiking, running (5K road races), sports, teaching Sunday school class, singing in the church choir, and working with the Boy Scouts of America.

What You Enjoy About Local News:

    I became a news reporter because my parents were avid newspaper readers. At home they talked about current events and read things to me -- events going on at home and across the nation. They helped sparked the interest. Then my grade school teachers kept the flame alive. Growing up in Philadelphia, Pa., I lived where our country's early history was made, where democracy was formed. My elementary and high school teachers made history interesting. They made sure we understood what democracy is about and how the historical figures in our community made a difference. Those teachers challenged and encouraged me as well as other students to "make a difference" in what ever profession we chose. It's my love of history and the chance to report current events that peaked my interest in becoming a local reporter. In that role we have the opportunity to explain issues and to highlight the pros and cons to our viewers.

Media Awards and Honors:

  • National Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting from Radio-Television News Directors Association
  • five Regional Murrow Awards from Radio Television News Directors Association
  • Emmy award
  • seven-time Emmy Award nominee
  • Gabriel Award
  • Dalton Pen Award
  • Loeb Award finalist
  • Consumer Award from National Press Club
  • San Francisco State Investigative Reporting Award
  • Casey Medal for reporting on children's issues
  • Cecil Award from National Arthritis Foundation
  • two Regional awards from National Arthritis Foundation
  • three Valley Forge Freedom Foundation

    • Awards

  • three Tennessee School Bell awards
  • two Florida School Bell awards
  • three Tennessee AP awards
  • two Missouri Broadcaster Association awards for Investigative Reporting
  • thirteen East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalism Golden Press Card Awards
  • Horace V. Wells Community Service Award from East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalism
  • Member of the (National Association of Television Arts and Science) NATAS Silver Circle, Nashville Chapter
  • Tennessee ARC Award from Association of Retarded Citizens