Dave Kopp.net

An accomplished, award-winning photographer, print and broadcast journalist, Dave's work has been featured on posters, in media guides, schedules and newspapers across the Midwest. His writing and photography skills have served him as a sportscaster and sports writer in Missouri, Illinois and Minnesota, covering Super Bowl XXVI, the 1987 and 1991 World Series, 1992 Stanley Cup Championship and 1991 U.S. Open Golf Championship as well as the NCAA Division II Baseball Championships and various high school, college and other amateur athletic championships.

Dave has won awards for his work from Missouri Press Association, National Association of Local Television Sportscasters and the Associated Press. He is also involved in the community as a youth mentor, from volunteering in a kindergarten classroom to assisting prospective broadcasting and print journalism students in learning their trade at his alma mater, the University of Central Missouri.

Dave is a member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI).

A devoted family man, Dave and his wife, Karen, have three children and four grandchildren. He also serves as a Bible Study Facilitator in the Youth Ministry at First Baptist Church, Warrensburg.

Contact:
Dave Kopp
233 SE 111 Road
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Home Phone Number: 660-747-1607
Cell Phone Number: 660-909-5038
e-mail: kopstr@embarqmail.com

Dave also does weddings and portraits. Click here to visit his website.

Missouri Associated Press Managing Editors Writing Awards

2004- First Place, Spot Sports Writing

          Second Place, Spot Sports Writing

          Third Place, Sports Feature Writing

2001- Second Place, Spot Sports Writing

           Third Place, Spot Sports Writing

2000- First Place, Sports Feature Writing

          Second Place, Sports Feature Writing

          Second Place, Spot Sports Writing

          Third Place, Spot Sports Writing

1999- Second Place, Sports Feature Writing

          Third Place, Spot Sports Writing

1997- Third Place, Sports Feature Writing

1995- Second Place, Sports Feature Writing

Missouri Press Association (MPA) Better Newspaper Contest

2004- Second Place, Best Sports Story                                            

2003- Third Place, Best Photo Illustration

           Honorable Mention, Best Sports Story

2001- First Place, Best Sports Photograph

1996- Honorable Mention, Best Sports Feature

National Association of Local Television Sportscasters Diamond Awards

1988- First Place, Best Series

Minnesota Associated Press Achievement Awards

1988- Honorable Mention, Television Sports Reporting

1986- Honorable Mention, Television Sports Reporting

1983- First Place, Television Sports Reporting