Washington, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 50 finalists for the 2011 Crystal Radio Awards competition today. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service.
This year's finalists are:
| KAJA-FM San Antonio, TX | WBEB-FM Philadelphia, PA |
| KERR-AM Polson, MT | WCCO-AM Minneapolis, MN |
| KFOR-AM Lincoln, NE | WCVQ-FM Clarksville, TN |
| KFRX-FM Lincoln, NE |
WDBR-FM Springfield, IL |
| KGSR-FM Austin, TX | WDEL-AM Wilmington, DE |
| KIKV-FM Alexandria, MN | WDSN-FM DuBois, PA |
| KIOA-FM Des Moines, IA | WGHT-AM Pompton Lakes, NJ |
| KIRO-FM Seattle, WA | WHUR-FM Washington, DC |
| KLBJ-AM Austin, TX | WILV-FM Chicago, IL |
| KLRC-FM Siloam Springs, AR |
WJMZ-FM Greenville, SC |
| KNDE-FM College Station, TX |
WKLX-FM Bowling Green, KY |
| KPWR-FM Burbank, CA |
WKRQ-FM Cincinnati, OH |
| KRLC-AM Lewiston, ID |
WKTT-FM Salisbury, MD |
| KSFI-FM Salt Lake City, UT |
WMT-FM Cedar Rapids, IA |
| KSSZ-FM Columbia, MO |
WQQL-FM Springfield, IL |
| KSTP-FM Minneapolis, MN |
WRHI-AM Rock Hill, SC |
| KUAD-FM Windsor, CO |
WRVW-FM Nashville, TN |
| KUGR-AM Green River, WY |
WSB-AM Atlanta, GA |
| KUPL-FM Portland, OR |
WSTW-FM Wilmington, DE |
| KUZZ-FM Bakersfield, CA |
WTAW-AM College Station, TX |
| KWOS-AM Jefferson City, MO |
WTUZ-FM New Philadelphia, OH |
| KYW-AM Philadelphia, PA |
WUSL-FM Philadelphia, PA |
| KZPK-FM St. Cloud, MN |
WUSQ-FM Winchester, VA |
| WAFL-FM Milford, DE |
WVVR-FM Clarksville, TN |
| WALK-FM Patchogue, NY |
WZRV-FM Front Royal, VA |
Crystal Radio Award finalists were chosen by a panel of judges representing broadcasting, community service organizations and public relations firms. Finalists will be honored and winners announced at the Radio Luncheon, sponsored by ASCAP, on Tuesday, April 12, during the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
The Radio Luncheon will feature a presentation of the NAB Crystal Heritage Award to KBHP-FM Bemidji, MN for the station's long-term commitment to community service. Legendary radio personality Gerry House will also be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame and Brian Cooley, CNET's senior commentator, will review radio's opportunities in the digital future.
About the 2011 NAB Show
The NAB Show, held annually in Las Vegas, is the world's largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. With nearly 90,000 attendees from 151 countries and more than 1,500 exhibitors, the NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, the NAB Show is home to the solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. Complete details are available at www.nabshow.com.
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About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.