*** Paul Piorek is editor and publisher of Paul's Local Weather Journal for southwestern Connecticut ... Paul is the broadcast meteorologist at WICC 600 AM and 95.9 FM ... Paul is a New York Emmy award winner (2007), five-time Emmy nominee, and four-time winner of the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcasters' Association award for Best TV Weathercast (2006, 2008, 2009, 2012) ... Paul was voted Best Local Television Personality by the readers of Fairfield County Weekly Magazine (2012) ... Paul was inducted into the Housatonic Community College Hall of Fame and received the Distinguished Alumni Award (2012) ... The local weather journal is a three-time winner of the Communicator Award of Distinction (2012, 2013, 2026) ... Paul is currently a full-time teacher of Earth Science and Mathematics in Fairfield ... Follow Paul at https://bsky.app/profile/paulpiorekwicc.bsky.social/

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Local Weather Journal Earns Third Prestigious Communicator Award of Distinction

The local weather journal for southwestern Connecticut is now a three-time winner of the prestigious Communicator Award of Distinction. This professional online publication features climate data, forecast information, and a review of daily historical weather events. 

The Communicator Award is judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an invitation-only group of top-tier individuals from renowned media, communications, and marketing firms. This website previously won the award in 2012 and 2013 while affiliated with News 12 Connecticut. 


"I am thrilled to win my third Communicator Award of Distinction as a valued member of Connoisseur Media," said Paul Piorek, the editor and publisher, who is the full-time on-air meteorologist at WICC 600 AM, 95.9 FM, 107.3 FM, and voiceofct.com. "It's been awhile since I added to my hardware. This award affirms my commitment and passion to southwestern Connecticut climate and weather." 

"We are in an era of information and content overload. Breaking through requires the right message, medium, and moment," said AIVA General Manager Josh Campbell. "This season's winners got it exactly right, across campaigns, video series, annual reports, podcasts, websites and apps, immersive experiences, brand style guides, and beyond. We are deeply grateful to the AIVA jury for the expertise, curiosity, and dedication they brought to recognizing this work. We're honored to spotlight the winners." 

The Communicator Awards recognizes excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication. For 32 years, the platform has provided an opportunity for companies, agencies, organizations, and independent creators to be honored, regardless of team size or project budget. 

Paul Piorek's impressive media portfolio also includes a New York Emmy award (2007), five Emmy nominations (1993, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010), and four Connecticut Associated Press Broadcasters' Association Awards for Best Television Weathercast (2006, 2008, 2009, and 2012).

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