We here at the South Shore Press know how gifted and talented a reporter Robert Chartuk is.
There’s a reason why he’s known as the “Dean of Reporters” in the South Shore.
Now, a Public Relations organization has bestowed its biggest honor on Bob for excellence in reporting.
The Public Relations Professionals of Long Island honored Mr. Chartuk with their “Outstanding Media Professional Award” at a ceremony at the Westbury Manor.
Their awards banquet booklet highlighted Bob’s professional career that spanned decades across the South Shore.
“Robert Chartuk has been covering the news as a South Shore Press reporter for the last 20 years and has a history of journalism and public relations going back to 1980.
He’s written about every newsworthy event on Long Island over the past few decades, as well as state, national, and worldwide issues that impact the region.
Through his articles, he celebrates the area’s rich historical and cultural significance and the many other facets of the place he calls home. His weekly Man on the Street column gives voice to residents on key issues.
Robert also has a long record of government service, having worked for the Town of Brookhaven, New York State Senate and Assembly, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
His life intersected with that of a famous contemporary, and he wrote it in the book, “JFK Jr. and Me, the Other Side of Camelot.”
Bob’s longtime friend and Public Relations professional, Mr. Mark Grossman, presented Bob with the “Outstanding Media Professional Award.”
“I really appreciate this. This is the first time I’ve ever won an award like this. Thank you very much,” said Chartuk in his acceptance speech.
In addition to taking home this Long Island hardware, Bob also picked up a prestigious award for his reporting from the New York State Press Association.
Chartuk earned “First Place” for his story titled “Segregation Cited in Village Beach Fray.” It detailed the battle Brookhaven was engaging in to ensure families had access to Ho Hum Beach.