Robin Smith

News 4 Anchor ' ' ' Robin Smith' ' ' is an Emmy-award winning News Anchor and the winner of numerous Emmy awards for reporting, She joined KMOV Channel 4 as an Anchor and Reporter on June 1st, 1978. Born and raised in St. Louis, Smith brings special insight to reporting and anchoring the news in the area, Having worked in the market since 1973, Smith is currently one of the anchors of "Awake with News 4" between 5:00 am and 7:00 am weekdays, Bringing you the top news topics and instant traffic reports. Smith also Anchors "News 4 at Noon" Monday through Friday. Smith, a veteran anchor and reporter, will celebrate 37 consective years in the St. Louis television market in 2010. She believes in giving back to the community in which she was born and raised. Smith has recevived numerous awards from community organizations: 2009: St. Louis University, John Cook School of Business: Alumni Association, The Joseph L. Davis S. J. Alumni Merit Award. 2008: Better Family Life: One of 25 Families Honored as Community Leaders, Her Smith family portrait is posted as a mural of inspiration in North St. Louis. 2007: Lindy Award: Communications Alumna of the Year - Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO. First Ever Riker Award Recipient, for Variety, for Children's Charity. This award is named after Norman and Gladys Riker, who adopted the first Variety Child, Catherine Variety Sheridan. Given to Smith for her more than 20 years of service to the children of variety. Recognized as a "Founder " of the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists. 2002: Inducted into the Silver Circle "Hall Of Fame" of the National Association of Television, Arts & Services. NATAS is the same organization that presents the coveted Emmy Award. 2000: Inducted into the "Hall of Fame" by the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists. 1999: "Silver Beaver Award" presented by the Boy Scouts of America. 1998: "Virginia Betts White Quest Awards" presented by The St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri