Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today the winners for the 2021 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, honoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. The awards were announced during the virtual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Celebration, now available on demand on NAB Amplify.
Sponsored by Xperi, the 2021 NAB Marconi Radio Awards were hosted by Angela Yee, co-host of the nationally syndicated morning show, “The Breakfast Club.” NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith, who is stepping down as the end of the year, delivered his farewell State of the Industry Address during the event.
Established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the NAB Marconi Radio Awards are given to radio stations and outstanding on-air personalities to recognize excellence in radio.
This year's NAB Marconi Radio Award winners are:
|
Legendary Station of the Year |
AC Station of the Year |
|
Legendary Manager of the Year |
Best Radio Podcast of the Year |
|
Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year |
CHR Station of the Year |
|
Major Market Personality of the Year |
Classic Hits Station of the Year |
|
Large Market Personality of the Year |
College Station of the Year |
|
Medium Market Personality of the Year |
Country Station of the Year |
|
Small Market Personality of the Year |
News/Talk Station of the Year |
|
Major Market Station of the Year |
Religious Station of the Year |
|
Large Market Station of the Year |
Rock Station of the Year |
|
Medium Market Station of the Year |
Spanish Language Station of the Year |
|
Small Market Station of the Year |
Sports Station of the Year |
|
|
Urban Station of the Year |
Marconi finalists were selected by a task force of broadcasters, and the winners were voted on by the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy. The votes were tabulated by an independent firm.
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.