SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- We'd like to take a moment now to recognize a number of our colleagues here at YNN who were honored at the annual Associated Press Awards Dinner in Saratoga Springs Saturday night.

Sports Director Marisa Jacques and Photographer Steve Kameka received a special mention in the best sports story category.

YNN Chief Photographer Dan Keese earned the same honor in the best news series category.

And Photographer Brad Wilson took home top honors for Excellence in Photojournalism.

Congrats to all our colleagues who were nominated.