Tom Kenny Biography
Tom Kenny is an American General Assignment Reporter working for the ABC36.
Kenny joined ABC 36 News in June of 2001. He is from Peoria, Illinois.
Tom Kenny Education
Kenny graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Western Illinois University.
Tom Kenny Personal Life
Tom has ten other Emmy nominations to his credit for investigative and features reporting.
He has won Associated Press Awards for reporting and anchoring.
He has won two Addy Awards for excellence in promotional writing.
Tom was the first broadcast journalist in Lexington TV history to be awarded the Silver Circle Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. It is one of the highest honors given by NATAS.
It recognizes television professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry for 25-years or more. Tom was honored for more than his longevity, he was recognized for making an enduring contribution to the vitality of the television industry and for setting high standards of achievement. He was also recognized for giving back to the community as a mentor, educator, and volunteer.
Tom also has network broadcast experience in radio and television having worked as a sports reporter for ESPN, Sports channel, NBC Sports and the Breeders’ Cup. He was also the studio host and halftime producer for CBS Radio Sports’ College Football Game of the Week and covered the NFL for One-On-One Radio Sports.
Prior to joining WTVQ-TV, Tom was Vice-President of the Houston Astros Minor League baseball team in Lexington. He was part of the original management team that brought professional baseball back to the Bluegrass after a nearly 50-year absence.
Tom has lived in Lexington since 1984. In that time, he has been heavily involved with dozens of charity and civic groups, with a special emphasis on helping Veterans.
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