The winner of the "Don't Tax That Dial" competition is Andy Berkowitz, program director for WWOT-FM Altoona, Pa., for his entry "Silence 97." The spot will be debuted at the 2009 NAB Radio Show during NAB Radio Board Chair Charles Warfield's opening remarks at the "Digital Think Tank" super session on Wednesday, September 23 at 2:30 p.m.

The competition, launched in May, was designed to increase awareness of the damaging effects a performance tax would have on local radio stations across America. The radio spots were judged on creativity, accuracy and message effectiveness.

Berkowitz will be awarded $2,500 for his winning entry, in addition to travel, two nights hotel stay and registration for two to attend the 2009 NAB Radio Show in Philadelphia. His radio spot will be posted on e www.NoPerformanceTax.org beginning September 24.