Jacquie Walker
Biography
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Jacquie Walker is an award-winning reporter who anchors the number-one rated News 4 at 5, 6, and 11 p.m. newscasts. She joined WIVB-TV more than 25 years ago and has an experienced perspective on the the day-to-day challenges, decisions, and activities that provide the heartbeat of the Channel 4 newsroom -- and shape the course of our television and web-based news serving Western New York.
Professional Experience
- Currently anchors the Number One-rated News 4 newscasts at 5, 6 and 11.
- Joined the News 4 team in the Fall of 1983 after anchoring in Rochester, NY and Springfield, Illinois.
Awards/Recognition
Full List - Professional Awards and Community Service
- Numerous NYS Emmy nominations and journalism awards from the NYS Associated Press, NYS Broadcasters' Association, Sigma Delta Chi, UPI, and more. Notably, Jacquie twice earned the First Place Award from the NYS Associated Press for General Excellence of Individual Reporting.
- 2002 Heart of Loyalty Award from the Kevin Guest House, Buffalo
- 2001 Stephen H. Kelly Volunteer Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- 2001 National Conference for Community & Justice Sister/Brotherhood Media Award
- 2000 'Woman of Distinction' Award from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce
- 1999 "Service to Mankind" Award from the Leukemia Society of America
- 1997 Governor's Award for Excellence in Communications
- 1996 Humanitarian of the Year by the NY State Junior Chamber of Commerce
- Paul Harris Fellow for Community Service, Rotary Club
- Bachelor's degree in Advertising Management, Michigan State University
- Additional Communications coursework, Columbia College, Chicago, Ill
Interests and Community Involvement
- Jacquie is a frequent guest speaker and emcee for charitable events. She has a lengthy association with Roswell Park Cancer Institute , Leukemia and Lymphoma Society , National Multiple Sclerosis Society , It Happened to Alexa Foundation , Hospice Buffalo , March of Dimes , and many other local organizations.
- She is a longtime member of Women in Communications and the Buffalo Broadcasters Association .
Family
- Husband, Mike and two sons
Fun Fact
- Jacquie was among the NASA applicants vying to become the first journalist in space.
What I Like About Buffalo
- "The strong work ethic."
Most Interesting Assignments
- Interviewing State Supreme Court Justice Christopher Burns immediately after he sentenced Altemio Sanchez, known as the ‘Bike Path Killer.'
- Covering Buffalo Bills fans at four consecutive Super Bowls
- Travelling to Oklahoma City to provide coverage after the Federal Building bombing
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