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2026 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2026
July 28, 2026
2026 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced
Winners to be Named Oct. 20 During Radio�s Biggest Night
Washington, D.C.�The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the finalists for the�2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards�during a�livestreamed presentation�hosted by Toby Knapp and Chilli Amar, co-hosts of��Toby + Chilli in the Morning��on 97.1 WASH-FM in Washington, D.C.�
The winners of the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards will be announced during a special dinner program brought to you by�Xperi�on Tuesday, Oct.�20, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the evening before�NAB Show New York�2026�begins.�
Known as��radio�s biggest night,��the annual event brings together broadcasters from across the country to celebrate excellence�in�radio and recognize the year�s outstanding stations, personalities,�podcasts�and industry leaders.�Tickets,�tables�and sponsorship opportunities are now available. To learn more or reserve your place, visit�NAB.org/Marconis.�
Established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the NAB Marconi Radio�Awards recognize overall excellence in radio by honoring outstanding stations, on-air personalities,�podcasts�and industry leaders.�
This year�s NAB Marconi Radio Award finalists:�
LEGENDARY STATION OF THE YEAR �
- KFI-AM, Los Angeles, CA
- WCBS-FM, New York, NY
- WIVK-FM, Knoxville, TN
- WJR-AM, Detroit, MI
- WLW-AM, Cincinnati, OH
LEGENDARY RADIO MANAGER OF THE YEAR �
- Joey Cummings, South Seas Broadcasting Inc., Pago Pago, AS
- Tery Garras, KXLY-FM, Spokane, WA
- Julie Koehn, WLEN-FM, Adrian, MI
- Mitch Rosen, WSCR-AM, Chicago, IL
- David Yadgaroff, Audacy, Philadelphia, PA
NETWORK/SYNDICATED PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR �
- Anna & Raven, WEZN-FM, Cumulus, Metro Fairfield, CT
- El Free Guey Show, TelevisaUnivision, Houston, TX
- Ryan Fox, Westwood One, Dallas, TX
- Ryan Seacrest, Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
- The Bob & Sheri Show, WKQC-FM, Beasley, Charlotte, NC
MAJOR MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR �
- The Andie Summers Show, WXTU-FM, Philadelphia, PA
- Ellen K, KOST-FM, Los Angeles, CA
- Patty Jackson, WDAS-FM, Philadelphia, PA
- Karson and Kennedy, WBMX-FM, Boston, MA
- Riggs, Katelyn & Erica, KKBQ-FM, Houston, TX
LARGE MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR �
- Paul Castronovo, WBGG-FM, Miami, FL
- Rebecca Cressman, KSFI-FM, Salt Lake City, UT
- Karen Dalessandro, KSLX-FM, Phoenix, AZ
- Heather & Matty, WWLI-FM, Providence, RI
- Justin, Scott and Spiegel, WIYY-FM, Baltimore, MD
MEDIUM MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR �
- The Blake Show with Kelly and Todd, WMGX-FM, Portland, ME
- Buzz Jackson, KIIM-FM, Tucson, AZ
- Joe & Tina Mornings, WZSR-FM, Crystal Lake, IL
- Ron Olson and Karen Perrin, WRVR-FM, Memphis, TN
- Ben Davis & Kelly K, WDJX-FM, Louisville, KY
SMALL MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR �
- The Cosmo & Kat Show, KTXY-FM, Columbia, MO
- Chris Lawrence, WCHS-AM, Charleston, WV
- Ian Rambo, KQRQ-FM, Rapid City, SD
- The Ryan Smetzer Show, WIKZ-FM, Hagerstown, MD
- Stafford and Frigo, KDXY-FM, Jonesboro, AR
MAJOR MARKET STATION OF THE YEAR �
- WBEB-FM, Philadelphia, PA
- WBMX-FM, Boston, MA
- WCBS-FM, New York, NY
- WSCR-AM, Chicago, IL
- WTMX-FM, Chicago, IL
LARGE MARKET STATION OF THE YEAR �
- KTMY-FM, Saint Paul, MN
- WALK-FM, Long Island, NY
- WHQG-FM, Milwaukee, WI
- WWRM-FM, Tampa, FL
- WYXB-FM, Indianapolis, IN
MEDIUM MARKET STATION OF THE YEAR �
- WBTJ-FM, Richmond, VA
- WHBC-AM, Canton, OH
- WMFS-FM, Memphis, TN
- WPOR-FM, Portland, ME
- WYCT-FM, Pensacola, FL
SMALL MARKET STATION OF THE YEAR �
- KBHP-FM, Bemidji, MN
- KMMX-FM, Lubbock, TX
- KNDE-FM, College Station, TX
- WIOG-FM, Saginaw, MI
- WYOT-FM, Rochelle, IL
ADULT CONTEMPORARY (AC) STATION OF THE YEAR �
- KBIG-FM, Los Angeles, CA
- KRWM-FM, Seattle, WA
- KSTP-FM, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
- KUIC-FM, San Francisco, CA
- WKJY-FM, Long Island, NY
BEST RADIO PODCAST OF THE YEAR �
- �Flying Through Fog: A Podcast for PANS/PANDAS Caregivers,� WTRC-FM, South Bend, IN
- �Purple Daily,� KSTP-AM, Saint Paul, MN
- �Supporting Sobriety,� WIBC-FM, Indianapolis, IN
- �The Install with Greg Cosell,� WGFX-FM, Nashville, TN
- �Uinta Triangle,� KSL-FM, Salt Lake City, UT
CHR STATION OF THE YEAR �
- KNDE-FM, College Station, TX
- KQMV-FM, Seattle, WA
- KRBE-FM, Houston, TX
- KTXY-FM, Columbia, MO
- WBLI-FM, Long Island, NY
CLASSIC HITS STATION OF THE YEAR �
- KONO-FM, San Antonio, TX
- KOOL-FM, Phoenix, AZ
- WCBS-FM, New York, NY
- WGTZ-FM, Dayton, OH
- WSRV-FM, Atlanta, GA
COLLEGE STATION OF THE YEAR �
- WHPC-FM, Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY
- WMSC-FM, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
- WOLF Radio, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
- WRRC-FM, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ
- WSOU-FM, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
COUNTRY STATION OF THE YEAR
- KCLR-FM, Columbia, MO
- KFGE-FM, Lincoln, NE
- KIKV-FM, Alexandria, MN
- KKBQ-FM, Houston, TX
- WUSY-FM, Chattanooga, TN
NEWS/TALK STATION OF THE YEAR �
- KFI-AM, Los Angeles, CA
- KXL-FM, Portland, OR
- WHPT-FM, Tampa, FL
- WLW-AM, Cincinnati, OH
- WSB-AM, Atlanta, GA
RELIGIOUS STATION OF THE YEAR �
- WFMV-AM, Columbia, SC
- WGTS-FM, Washington, DC
- WJOU-FM, Huntsville, AL
- WLVU-FM, Nashville, TN
- WMCA-AM, New York, NY
ROCK STATION OF THE YEAR �
- WIIL-FM, Chicago, IL
- WIYY-FM, Baltimore, MD
- WNCX-FM, Cleveland, OH
- WPLR-FM, New Haven, CT
- WXTB-FM, Tampa, FL
SPANISH LANGUAGE STATION OF THE YEAR �
- KOVE-FM, Houston, TX
- WAMR-FM, Miami, FL
- WLZL-FM, Washington, DC
- WZTU-FM, Miami, FL
SPORTS STATION OF THE YEAR �
- KTCK-FM, Dallas, TX
- WEEI-FM, Boston, MA
- WGFX-FM, Nashville, TN
- WIP-FM, Philadelphia, PA
- WJOX-FM, Birmingham, AL
URBAN STATION OF THE YEAR �
- WCFB-FM, Orlando, FL
- WDAS-FM, Philadelphia, PA
- WDZZ-FM, Flint, MI
- WEDR-FM, Miami, FL
- WHQT-FM, Miami, FL
Registration�for�NAB�Show New York�2026�is�now�open.�Stay up to date�on the latest show news by adding your name to the�press�list. Visit the�press resources page�to explore news releases, media kits, creative assets, style guides and more.�(Qualified media must�apply for accreditation�separately�from�other�attendee�passes.)�
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About NAB Show New York
NAB Show New York, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, is the premier East Coast marketplace for media innovation, bringing together the creators, producers, broadcasters, technologists and business leaders shaping the future of content and storytelling. Taking place Oct. 21-22, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City, the event showcases the tools, technologies, insights and connections driving media creation, production and distribution. Learn more at NABShowNY.com.
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