ORLANDO, FL. -- Winners of the 2018 National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) Marconi Radio Awards were announced Thursday night at the 29th annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show, sponsored by Xperi and held at the Radio Show in Orlando.
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 recipients are:
Legendary Station of the Year |
AC Station of the Year |
Network/Syndicated Personality of the |
CHR Station of the Year |
Major Market Personality of the Year |
Classic Hits Station of the Year |
Large Market Personality of the Year |
Country Station of the Year |
Medium Market Personality of the
Year
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News/Talk Station of the Year
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Small Market Personality of the Year |
Non-commercial 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 Station of the Year |
Small Market Station of the
Year |
Sports Station of the Year |
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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 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show also featured a performance by recording artist Matt Nathanson. Nathanson also served as the event’s emcee.
Additional information about the 2018 Radio Show is available here.
About
the Radio Show
The 2018 Radio Show, produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will be held September 25-28 in Orlando. This year's show brings radio broadcasters and industry colleagues together to share knowledge, discover the latest innovations, network with industry leaders and explore creative business strategies for the digital age. To learn more about the 2018 Radio Show, visit www.radioshowweb.com.
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.