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Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Open to individuals with significant contributions to broadcasting. 
  • Typically, senior professionals or executives with a long-standing impact on the industry. 
  • Nomination must include a detailed biography and summary of achievements. 


Submission Guidelines: 

  • Submit nomination form with supporting documents. 
  • Letters of recommendation encouraged. 
  • No entry fee; nominations accepted from member stations or associations. 

Community Impact Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Open to stations demonstrating exceptional community service or engagement. 
  • Projects may include fundraising, awareness campaigns, or community events. 
  • Entries must show measurable impact and benefit to the community. 


Submission Guidelines: 

  • Provide a summary of the initiative and its outcomes. 
  • Include audio/video samples (max 3 minutes). 
  • One entry per station per category; specify market size (Large or Small/Medium). 


Emerging Leader Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Creative Excellence Award

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Nominee must be under 30 years old as of June of the award year. 
  • Demonstrated leadership and skill in broadcasting. 
  • Active employment in the industry for less than 5 years. 


Submission Guidelines: 

  • Submit nomination form with career highlights and achievements. 
  • Include on-air samples or project contributions (max 5 minutes). 
  • Nominations must be submitted by a station President, GM, or Program Director. 



Creative Excellence Award

News & Storytelling Excellence Award

Creative Excellence Award

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Open to stations or individuals showcasing outstanding creative work. 
  • Includes commercial creative, station imaging, and branding initiatives. 
  • Entries must demonstrate originality, production quality, and audience engagement. 


Submission Guidelines: 

  • Provide audio/video samples (max 60 seconds for commercials or imaging). 
  • Campaign entries allowed; specify Large or Small/Medium Market. 
  • Submit a brief description of creative objectives and results. 

Digital Innovation Award

News & Storytelling Excellence Award

News & Storytelling Excellence Award

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Recognizes excellence in digital platforms, including video, podcasts, and interactive campaigns. 
  • Entries should reflect innovation, creativity, and measurable success. 
  • Open to all market sizes; one winner selected. 


Submission Guidelines: 

  • Provide digital samples or links (max 3 minutes for video). 
  • Include metrics or evidence of audience engagement. 
  • Submit a summary of the digital strategy and outcomes. 






News & Storytelling Excellence Award

News & Storytelling Excellence Award

News & Storytelling Excellence Award

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Open to stations or individuals demonstrating outstanding journalism and storytelling. 
  • Includes coverage of major events or in-depth analysis of public issues. 
  • Entries must reflect accuracy, creativity, and impact. 


Submission Guidelines: 

  • Provide audio/video samples (max 5 minutes). 
  • Include context and significance of the story. 
  • One entry per station; specify if Radio or TV. 






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