Ronnie Das 2020 Best Photojournalist of the Year – WBKP-TV/WBUP-TV
Michigan Association of Broadcasting
Merit Award WBKP-TV/WBUP-TV COVID-19 Pandemic Continuing Coverage (Ronnie Das Anchor)
Michigan Association of Broadcasting – 2020 Broadcast Excellence Awards
Merit Award WBKP-TV/WBUP-TV Missing Hunter Investigative Story (Ronnie Das Reporter)
Michigan Association of Broadcasting – 2020 Broadcast Excellence Awards
Merit Award WLNS-TV New Digital Use of New Media (All Encompassing)
Michigan Association of Broadcasting – 2019 Broadcast Excellence Awards
Awards and Recognition:
-2020 Recipient of the Bonnie Bucqueroux Memorial Fund Scholarship at Michigan State University for using journalism to improve the community
-2018 Certified FAA Unmanned Drone (UAS) Pilot in Command
-2017 Keynote Speaker for the UCSD Sixth College Graduating Class
-2016 Avid Media Composer 8 User Certified
-2015 Speaker Doing Good: Green Careers (Hosted by The UCSD Sustainability Program Office)
-2015 Invited to be a part of the We Are Tritons campaign at UCSD. “Their Journey Started Here… Dreamers, Risk Takers and Leaders who are Achieving the Extraordinary”
-2014 Recipient of Sid Forman Award for demonstrated talent in all aspects of film production.
-2014 Fellowship Member for The National Science Foundation’s Incubator for Innovation
-2013 Substitute Lecturer for Advanced Digital Video Production (DAB400) at Platt College in San Diego, CA
-2013 Recipient Outstanding Individual Sustainability Award presented by UCSD Chancellor Khosla
-2012 Keynote Speaker for the UCSD Environmental Systems Symposium
-2011 Radio Guest on blogtalkradio’s “Freedom For All” with Jim and Jennifer Ellis
Honorable Mentions
Profile in Sustainability
A multi-level approach to a more sustainable world through an integration of art and science.
Photo Diary: A Day on the Nashville Set
Southwest Airlines partnered with CMT to tag along with Ronnie Das for a chance of a lifetime and unforgettable four days in Nashville (Facebook, Twitter).
SDGLN
Ronnie Das and crew have all volunteered their time to help raise awareness on issues that should be important to every San Diegan.
We Are Tritons
Ronnie Das wanted people and businesses to embrace the green lifestyle as he has, but needed a way to spread the word more effectively. So he came up with a local TV show he hosts and produces called How Can I Help?, which showcases San Diego businesses, industries, farms, and non-profit groups making a difference by educating, implementing, or currently using green and sustainable practices. He’s found that by inspiring youth to consider emerging environmental industries to find successful careers, they can become leaders in sustainability.
Paint on Walls
In just three months, Ronnie launched RDF Productions, interviewed Bill Clinton, and filmed the entire first season of his cable TV show, “How Can I Help?”
India-West Article – “How Can I Help? : San Diego” Premieres
National Homebrew Competition Photo – National Homebrew Competition at a Glance
Diganta Article – An Environmental Journey Q&A
Behind the Judges Table
It’s a beautiful day in Del Mar, with the sun beating down on the joyous crowds of the San Diego County Fair. Amongst the unique eats, novelty nutritionist nightmares, and carnival created entertainment, the big local buzz around the grounds came from Sunday’s Homebrew Competition. With 818 entries, this was one of the largest single day beer competitions in the world!