WUSF multimedia journalist Daylina Miller was voted Best Photojournalist by readers of Creative Loafing in its 2026 "Best of the Bay."
Meanwhile, three others with WUSF and WSMR were named finalists: WUSF host Sky Lebron, WSMR Classical host Thea Lobo and WUSF assistant director of development Carter Brantley.
This is the first "Best of the Bay" for Miller, who has been with WUSF for 11 years.
As a multimedia journalist, Miller writes and produce their own stories, photos and video for the web, broadcast and social media, while also accompanying other WUSF reporters on photo assignments.
In the past year, Miller produced several multimedia presentations, including:
- A story about a man who foraged for food for a year.
- An otter named Splash that helps solve cold cases.
- A cemetery that teaches student historians how to preserve the memories of those buried there.
- How a board game therapy group shows gaming can help with mental health.
- A trip off Pinellas County with college students as they tagged stingrays and sharks.
Here are the WUSF finalists who emerged from several who were nominated:
- Lobo, evening host with Classical WSMR, for Best Classical Musician.
- Lebron, host of "The Bay Blend" podcast and a fill-in host for "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered" and "Florida Matters Live & Local," for Best Radio Personality.
- Carter Brantley, a freelance reporter for Creative Loafing and podcast host as well as WUSF's assistant director of development, for Best Sportswriter.
Miller and the finalists received their awards during a gathering Wednesday at the Coliseum in St. Petersburg.
