2015 Radio Mercury Award Finalists Announced

5-8-15

113 radio spots and campaigns have been named finalists for 2015 Radio Mercury Awards, which honors outstanding radio created by advertising agencies, production companies, radio stations, and students. iHeartMedia Creative Services lead this year's entries with eight nominations, with DDB Chicago close behind with five nominations. The 2015 Radio Mercury Awards ceremony will take place on June 3 in New York City. Additionally, Subway will be awarded as the Radio Marketer of the Year at the awards event.

The full list of finalists can be viewed here.

Arnold Worldwide's Global Chief Creative Officer Jim Elliott, who is serving as Chief Judge for the 2015 Radio Mercury Awards, said: "Great radio is about compelling, entertaining stories to help cultivate a client's brand and messaging. These finalists represent the best creative storytelling that only radio can provide."

"Building brand awareness and driving ROI, is radio's best attribute no matter the advertiser or marketer," said RAB President and CEO Erica Farber. "The bar is always set extremely high for our entrants. This year's set of finalists have met and exceeded that creative level of excellence we always hope to honor. The caliber of creative executions and the ways in which radio was leveraged throughout these entries is extraordinary."

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2015 Medallas de Cortez Awards Finalists

Radio Ink is proud to present the finalists for the 2015 Medallas de Cortez Awards. The awards are named in honor of Raoul Cortez, who founded KCOR, the first Spanish-language station in the United States, in 1946. They honor excellence in eight categories. The winners will be announced at the the Medallas de Cortez ceremony on March 4 at the Hispanic Radio Conference in Dallas. This year's finalists are:

Fernando Robles R CommunicationsMaria Alvarez  R Communications "Jammin" Johnny  Caride WXDJ FMQuilvio "Frankie" Perdomo WKKBNATIONAL/SYNDICATED PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

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Finalists Announced for NY Festivals Awards

5-14-13

New York Festivals International Radio Program & Promos Awards announced the finalists for The World?s Best Radio Programs. The competition received submissions from 36 countries, and honors the most innovative work in radio broadcasting, with entries from radio stations, networks, and independent producers. 233 entries were selected as Finalists. All Radio finalists go on to the medal round of judging to determine Gold, Silver, and Bronze award winners.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation saw 19 entries moving on to the medal round, followed by RTE Ireland with 14 and TBI Media United Kingdom with 8 entries moving forward. Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. India, 100-102 Today?s FM Ireland, and BBC UK were each honored with 7 Finalists.

ESPN USA, Radio Television Hong Kong, and Real and Smooth Radio United Kingdom each had 6 entries achieve Finalist status. Wise Buddah Creative United Kingdom saw 5 entries moving forward as Finalist. The following companies each had 3 entries moving on to the medals round: Wise Buddha Jingles & Music Imaging Ltd.; O?Reilly Television Inc. Canada;  British Forces Broadcasting Service England;  Radio France; Fever 104 FM India;  Radio Mirchi 98.3FM India;  Radio Netherlands Worldwide; GMG Radio United Kingdom; Ben Manilla Productions, Inc. USA; New York Philharmonic USA; and Sirius XM Radio USA.

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Medallas de Cortez Finalists Named

4-22-13

Radio Ink has announced the finalists for the Medallas de Cortez awards for excellence in Hispanic radio. Nominees include industry leaders in station management, sales, programming, and advertising. These finalists will be judged and winners will be presented with the prestigious Medallas de Cortez medal at a ceremony during the Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference, May 16-17 at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami.

Nominees have been selected in 12 categories, covering both large- and small-market Hispanic radio. The awards are sponsored by McGavren Guild Media. The Medallas de Cortez awards were created by Radio Ink magazine to recognize outstanding achievements and leadership in the Hispanic radio marketplace. They were named after Raoul Cortez, a pioneer in Hispanic radio in America; his image appears on the medal presented to winners in each category.

"Hispanic radio is an important part of the overall radio industry and is often overshadowed by mainstream radio," said Deborah Parenti, Executive Vice President/Radio for Radio Ink parent Streamline Publishing. "These awards are designed to give recognition to those who have contributed to elevate the overall reputation, professionalism, and image of Hispanic radio." Radio Ink solicited nominations from the radio industry, then determined finalists based on specific criteria for each category.

"I've grown especially fond of the Hispanic radio community," Streamline Chairman Eric Rhoads said. "This is a group of people who are passionate about their formats, their community, and working together to elevate the success of their sector of our industry. Those participating in our conference will be a part of this community effort to grow Hispanic radio and create even more interest among national and local advertisers. We're proud to be the catalyst to bring them together, give them this forum, and watch as more advertisers embrace Hispanic radio."

The Finalists Are:
Broadcaster of the Year
Michelle Bella, ESPN Deportes
Jeffery Liberman, Entravision
Jay Meyers, Adelante Media Group
Salvador Ponce, American General Media
Albert Rodriguez, Spanish Broadcasting System
Jose Valle, Univision Radio

Station of the Year, Markets 1-25
KLTN/Houston
WMGE-FM/Miami
WNUA-FM/Chicago
WSKQ/New York
WXNY/New York
WXYX-FM/Puerto Rico

Station of the Year, Markets 26+
KBBU/Modesto, CA
KOYE & KCUL/Tyler-Longview, TX
KRVT/Tulsa
WGSP-AM/Charlotte

General Manager of the Year, Markets 1-25
Eric Garcia, SBS/New York
Jaime Jimenez, Univision/Los Angeles
James Kalmenson, KWKW (ESPN Deportes)/Los Angeles
Ed Krampf, Adelante/Sacramento
Felix Lopez, SBS/Miami

General Manager of the Year, Markets 26+
Jon Bloom, WYMY/Raleigh
Steve Groesbeck, KCMT/Tucson
Gerardo Martinez, KBBU/Modesto, CA
Aaron Scoby, KLOK & KSES/Salinas-Monterey, CA
Rich Watson, KRQK/Santa Maria, CA

Sales Manager of the Year, Markets 1-25
Loretta Anaya, Univision/Miami
Mike Addison, KWKW (ESPN Deportes)/Los Angeles
Karima Khawja, WXNY/New York
Victor Olaniel, WMGE-FM/Miami
Sabina Widmann-Hernandez, KLNV & KLQV/San Diego

Sales Manager of the Year, Markets 26+
Gary Shellton, KZTB & KMMG/Tri-Cities, WA
Vita Riner, KSYR-FM/Shreveport, LA
Corinna Ruiz, KOYE & KCUL/Tyler-Longview, TX

Program Director of the Year, Markets 1-25
Raul Brindis, KLTN/Houston
Rafael Bautista, WOJO-FM/Chicago
Pedro Javier Gonzalez, Univision Radio, Eastern Region
Ray Hernandez, WMGE-FM/Miami
Ricardo Otero, WNUA-FM/Chicago
Victor Martinez, WLZL-FM/Washington

Program Director of the Year, Markets 26+
Julie Garza, WYMY-FM/Raleigh
Jose Super Martinez, WRLX-FM/West Palm Beach
Allen McLaughlin, KRVT/Tulsa
Yolanda Novarro, KLOQ/Merced, CA
Quilvio Perdomo, WKKB-FM/Providence, RI
Manuel Sepulveda, WSYW & WEDJ/Indianapolis
Juan Candleman Vela, KPTJ/San Angelo, TX

Personality of the Year, Markets 1-25
Pedro Biaggi, WLZL/Washington
Raul Brindis, KLTN/Houston
Milton Andrade Cardenas, KLNV/San Diego
Luis Jimenez, WXNY-FM/New York
Betzy La Gatita, WXDJ/Miami
Jorge Ramos, ESPN Deportes
Enrique Santos, WRTO-FM/Miami
Ricardo Sanchez, KLAX-FM/Los Angeles
Fabian Saldivar, KRRN-FM/Las Vegas
Luis Torres, WLZL/Washington

Personality of the Year, Markets 26+
Lia Escobar, WRLX/West Palm Beach
Dan Pena, KSAB/Corpus Christi, TX
Minda Seco, WBGF/West Palm Beach

Marketer of the Year
Angie Balderas, Adelante Media Group
Michelle Bella, ESPN Deportes
Jesse Rio, Media Latino Communications
Ivan Jurado, KLNV & KLQV/San Diego
Fabian Saldivar, KRRN-FM/Las Vegas

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Radio Ink Announces Digital Awards Finalists

2-11-2013

The 3rd annual Radio Ink Convergence Awards, sponsored by Presslaff Interactive, will be presented Monday, March 4, at Radio Ink's 2013 Convergence conference. Confirming radio's continued growth in the digital space, we received more entries in 2013 than ever before, including small-, medium-, and large-market stations from all over the country and Canada. Radio Ink Publisher Eric Rhoads said, "Recognition is a powerful tool, and we want to recognize innovation and quality digital programs because it plays such an important role in our world today."

The Radio Ink Convergence Awards were established three years ago to recognize excellence in digital platforms, from station websites to database marketing and client-focused solutions. Presslaff Interactive Revenue founder Ruth Presslaff said, "This year?s many nominations for the Radio Ink Convergence Awards is a good indicator of the seriousness with which broadcasters are treating the digital category. The dollars and imagination reflected by each of these nominations have already brought rewards to these stations. I know we?re all looking forward to seeing who brings home the awards in Santa Clara next month."

Radio Ink EVP/Radio Deborah Parenti observed, "Every year, the quality of the entries for the Convergence Awards has grown. This year's uptick in the number of the nominations we received certainly demonstrates the broader commitment digital efforts are receiving from more stations across the country."

From the hundreds of entries received this year, Radio Ink is proud to present the 2013 Convergence Award Finalists.

Best Brand Extension Through Streaming
KSTP-FM/Minneapolis-St.Paul
CBS Local Digital Media
KGMZ/San Francisco
WOWO/Fort Wayne, IN
WPOW, WKIS & WQAM/Miami
KRSQ/Billings, MT
American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest
Cox Media Group Tampa
WTOP/Washington, DC
WQXI-AM/Atlanta

Best Client-Focused Digital Solution
Kim O'Keefe CKFM-FM
SFHSSports.com, Beasley/Miami
KFRG/CBS Radio, Riverside
WKJY-FM/Nassau-Suffolk
Ben Finley, WQHT-FM, Emmis New York
Corey Gallagher, Greater Media Boston, WKLB
WSTR-FM/Atlanta
WSLC-FM/Roanoke, VA
Kathy Smith, Entercom/Portland
Matt Cowper, WPEN/Greater Media, Philadelphia
Greg Scirrotto, WMMR/Greater Media, Philadelphia

Most Original Database/Digital Marketing Campaign
WKJY-FM, Connoisseur Media of Long Island, NY
BGE Radio
KYKN/Salem, OR
WMEE/Fort Wayne, IN
SFHSSports.com, Beasley Broadcasting/Miami
WSLC-FM/Roanoke, VA
KPRI/San Diego

Best Radio App
WSTR-FM/Atlanta
ESPN Radio App
WGR-AM/Buffalo
KQRC/Kansas City
Commotion
WEEI/Boston
WBYR/Fort Wayne, IN
TuneIn
Genesis Communications
KIRO/Seattle

Best Use of Social Media
KFRG/Riverside
KIIS-FM/Los Angeles
Federated Media
Entercom Communications/Seattle
Entercom Communications/Seattle, Denver, Boston
WBAB/Nassau-Suffolk
SFHSSports.com, Beasley/Miami
The Bobby Bones Show
WSUN/Saint Petersburg, FL
WPLR/New Haven
"Ibarra" Angel Ibarra, KMIX/Stockton

Best Radio Station Website (Markets 1-50)
WXTU/Philadelphia
WPOW/Miami
KIRO-AM & FM/Seattle
KQRC/Kansas City
WWL/New Orleans
WWBA/Tampa Bay
WTOP/Washington
KSTP-AM/Minneapolis-St. Paul
WSTR-FM/Atlanta
WCKX/Columbus, OH
KJLH/Los Angeles
WEEI/Boston

Best Radio Station Website (Markets 51+)
KDGL/Yucca Valley, CA
KCII/Washington, IA
WVIC/Lansing, MI
WKSE/Niagara Falls, NY
WSLC-FM/Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA
WTAQ/Green Bay/Glenmore, WI
WILI/Willimantic, CT
WPLR/New Haven, CT

Convergence 2013
March 4-5
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, CA
www.radioconvergence.com

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2012 Radio Mercury Award Finalists Announced

8-23-2012
Ninety-nine radio spots and campaigns have made it to the finals of the 2012 Radio Mercury Awards, which honors outstanding radio created by advertising agencies, production companies, radio stations, and students. From the 14 radio station-produced spots, five came from Clear Channel. Entries were judged on their creativity, originality, and effective communication of a brand?s message. Here's a list of the 14 radio station-produced finalists.

Visit Yakima - ?Lost & Found Spring? / Yakima Visitors Bureau / Bonneville Seattle
Lugnut - Speedy Tires / Clear Channel Atlanta
Lawyer - Buy Doors Direct / Clear Channel Creative Services Group
Prison - Buy Doors Direct / Clear Channel Creative Services Group
Stripper - USC Lancaster / Clear Channel Creative Services Group
We All Should Count - Clear Channel / Clear Channel Creative Services Group
Fast Track - Fast Track Oil Service / Entercom San Francisco
Yeti Pitchman - Kokanee / KXLY Broadcast Group
Recruitment - Milwaukee Radio Group / Milwaukee Radio Group / Saga Communications
Chased! - Coal City Theater of Terror Haunted House / Next Media
Speaks To You - Stonehaus Winery / Peg Broadcasting
Shifty Eyes - Oak Park Pet and Fish / Tribune
Sounds Horrible - Woodhaven Lakes / Tribune
Man Place - Green Hills Barber Shop / Tuned In Broadcasting, Inc.

See the finalists from every category HERE
To listen to this year?s finalist spots GO HERE

Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 3, at the Annual Radio Mercury Awards at the Highline Ballroom. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase. Contact mercury@rab.com or call 212-681-7207 or log onto www.radiomercuryawards.com for details.

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NAB Announces Crystal Award Finalists

3-5-2012

The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 50 finalists for the 25th Annual Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. Winners will be announced and the finalists will be honored at the NAB Radio Luncheon April 17th in las Vegas. 

In recognition of the Crystals' Silver Anniversary, NAB and Operation Interdependence will be working with the 50 finalists to send care packages to military units abroad. More than two million U.S. troops serving abroad have received care packages through Operation Interdependence since its inception in 2001.

Crystal finalists are invited to write letters to the troops and to help pack boxes during the NAB Show at the Operation Interdependence booth on Monday, April 16th between 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. "Operation Interdependence is honored to work together with the Crystals Award finalists in service to America's military at NAB Show this April," said Karon Carley, president of Operation Interdependence. "We commend these stations for their service to communities and appreciate their assistance in supporting the men and women who bravely serve our nation. We look forward to sending many care packages to our troops overseas this spring."

This year's finalists are:

KBOW-AM Butte, MT WBKR-FM Owensboro, KY
KCLR-FM Columbia, MO WBT-AM Charlotte, NC
KCVM-FM Cedar Falls, IA WCDK-FM Weirton, WV
KEEZ-FM North Mankato, MN WDEL-AM Wilmington, DE
KIRO-FM Seattle, WA WDHR-FM Pikesville, KY
KLBJ-AM Austin, TX WDSN-FM DuBois, PA
KLRC-FM Siloam Springs, AR WGHT-AM Pompton Lakes, NJ
KMOK-FM Lewiston, ID WIBC-FM Indianapolis, IN
KNDE-FM College Station, TX WIL-FM St. Louis, MO
KNOM-AM Nome, AK WKRQ-FM Cincinnati, OH
KOZT-FM Fort Bragg, CA WNSN-FM South Bend, IN
KPKX-FM Phoenix, AZ WPVQ-FM Greenfield, MA
KRSN-AM Los Alamos, NM WQQL-FM Springfield, IL
KRSP-FM Salt Lake City, UT WREW-FM Cincinnati, OH
KSL-AM Salt Lake City, UT WSB-AM Atlanta, GA
KSTP-AM St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN WSNY- FM Columbus, OH
KSTP-FM St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN WSOY-AM Decatur, IL
KTMY-FM St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN WTAW-AM College Station, TX
KTTS-FM Springfield, MO WTMJ-AM Milwaukee, WI
KUGR-AM Green River, WY WTOP-FM Washington, DC
KVOE-AM Emporia, KS WTUZ-FM New Philadelphia, OH
KYW-FM Philadelphia, PA WUBE-FM Cincinnati, OH
KZRG-AM Joplin, MO WVLG-AM The Villages, FL
WAFL-FM Milford, DE WYCT-FM Pensacola, FL
WARH-FM St. Louis, MO WZRV-FM Front Royal, VA

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2011 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists Announced

Fifty one radio spots and campaigns have made it to the finals of the 2011 Radio Mercury Awards, which honors outstanding radio created by agencies, production companies, radio stations and students. Entries were judged on their creativity, originality and effective communication of a brand?s  message. The 2011 finalists encompass a wide range of national and regional advertisers from the automotive, beer, entertainment, fast food, financial services, insurance, consumer packaged goods, telecommunications and retail categories.

RAB President and CEO Jeff Haley says ?We continue to see marketers leverage Radio in unique ways.  This year?s high caliber and diversified brands speak to the medium?s reach and flexibility." Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 4 at the Annual Radio Mercury Awards at the Sentry Centers. For tickets, e-mail mercury@rab.com or call 212-681-7207 for details.

Here is a complete list of the 2011 Finalists:

Agency/Production Company Finalists
3D/X-Games
Sony Electronics
180LA

Buddy Film
McDonald's
Arnold

Gift
McDonald's
Arnold

Time to Spare
McDonald's
Arnold

UMB Mobile Banking - Bank Hands
UMB
Barkley

Levels
AT&T
BBDO New York

Text Message
FedEx
BBDO New York

Night Caller
McDonald's
Bernstein-Rein Advertising

Country Song
Hardee's
David&Goliath

Peppermint Mocha
Hardee's
David&Goliath

Coffee
Dos Equis- Heineken USA
Euro RSCG New York

Holiday
Dos Equis- Heineken USA
Euro RSCG New York

Standard 1
Dos Equis- Heineken USA
Euro RSCG New York

That Guy
SONIC
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners

Copycat
Symantec Norton Internet Security
Leo Burnett USA

Love Bug
Allstate
Leo Burnett USA

Missing
Symantec Norton Internet Security
Leo Burnett USA

Why?
Planet Fitness
Mullen

The Produce Song
Target
Olson

Brook
P&G/ Charmin Sit or Squat
Publicis New York

Oath of Office
P&G/Scope
Publicis New York

Waitress
P&G/Scope
Publicis New York

Pool
Miller Genuine Draft 64
Saatchi & Saatchi New York

Button Your Pants
Zippo
The Famous Radio Ranch

Frozen Snot
Zippo
The Famous Radio Ranch

Integrated Radio Campaign Finalists

Adventure
McDonald's
Arnold

Country Song
Hardee's
David&Goliath

Perfect Match
Humane Society of Western PA
Garrison Hughes

Mayhem
Allstate
Leo Burnett USA

Kraeusened Radio
Old Style Beer
TRIS3CT

Public Service/Awareness Finalists

K9 Sounds
Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog
Hill Holliday

Choose
Veterans Day Parade
Meyer & Wallis

Dear Me: Robert
Washington State Department of Health
Wong Doody Crandall Wiener

Radio Campaign Finalists

Company Outing, Grand Canyon & Picture Day
Leica
Bravo Group/Y&R

Boss/Husband/Sister
Legal Seafoods
DeVito/Verdi

VS. Campaign
MillerCoors, Miller Lite
Draftfcb

The Markets 
Super Market Operations
First Natchez Radio Group

New Guy In Town, Dog Show, Territorial 
SONIC
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners

Norton Talking Computer Radio Campaign
Symantec Norton Internet Security
Leo Burnett USA

STORYBOOK
GEICO
The Martin Agency

WP Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
Wong Doody Crandall Wiener

Sears Days Spring
Sears
Y&R Chicago

Thindulgent
Einstein Brothers Bagels
Y&R Chicago

Radio Station Produced Finalists

1.8 Seconds
Hilltop Golf
Clear Channel Creative Services Group

Just Add Maggio
Maggio Cheese
WBEB-FM

Feeling Trapped DWI
Trapp and Associates
Zimmer Radio Group

Spanish Language Finalists

Wedding
Toyota Motor Sales
Conill

Trabalenguas
Heineken USA - Tecate
Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners

Madre
P&G / Bounty
L?piz

Student Produced Finalists

The Shoals
Muscle Shoals
The Creative Circus

Get Tested
University of Texas-Arlington
UTA Radio.com

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CMA Announces 2011 Broadcast Awards Finalists

Final nominees for the nation's top Country radio stations and broadcast personalities were announced yesterday in Nashville. The National Broadcast Personality of the Year category is filled with familiar faces. Two-time CMA National Broadcast Personality of the Year nominee and 2009 winner, Kix Brooks (pictured) of "American Country Countdown," is back in the running with competition from Big D & Bubba and Lia Knight . Big D & Bubba were also nominated for the award in 2002 and 2007. "The Lia Show" has been nominated five times, and Knight took home the trophy in 2005 and 2007.

The winners will be notified in mid-October and will be acknowledged at "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," which are being held Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) and broadcast live by the ABC Television Network from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are the hosts.

Five finalists are selected for CMA Broadcast Personality and CMA Radio Station of the Year in four categories: small, medium, large, and major market. The categories are established by market size based on population as ranked by Arbitron. Entries for Broadcast Personality of the Year are judged on aircheck, ratings, community involvement, and biographical information. Candidates for Station of the Year are judged on airchecks, ratings history, community involvement, and format leadership.

Three finalists are selected for National Broadcast Personality of the Year. To be eligible, candidates must be syndicated, short-form, hub voice-tracking, and satellite personalities heard in at least three markets with a minimum of 40 shows per year.

CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
National
"American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks" (Kix Brooks) ?  Citadel Media
"Big D & Bubba Show" (Derek Haskins and Sean Powell) ? Premiere Radio Networks
"The Lia Show" (Lia Knight)  ? Dial Global

Major Market
"Ben & Matt Show" (Ben Campbell and Matt McAllister) ? KNIX, Phoenix, Ariz.
"Edwards & Lee" (Chuck Edwards and Linda Lee) ? WYCD, Detroit, Mich.
"Kelly Ford & Rider" (Kelly Ford and Mark Newman) ? KYGO, Denver-Boulder, Colo.
"Laurie DeYoung Morning Show" (Laurie DeYoung) ? WPOC, Baltimore, Md.
"Paul Schadt Morning Show" (Paul Schadt, Meg Butterly, and Geof Knight) ? WKKT, Charlotte/Gastonia, N.C.; Rock Hill, SC

Large Market
"Chris Carr & Company"  (Chris Carr, Jeffrey "Maverick" Bolen, and Jason Statt) ? WUBE, Cincinnati, Ohio
"Coffee, Country & Cody" (Bill Cody) ? WSM-AM, Nashville, Tenn.
"Jeff Roper in the Morning" (Jeff Roper and Angie Ward) ? WTQR, Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Pont, NC
"Jess, Brian, and Amanda" (Jess Tyler, Brian Phillips, and Amanda Leonardo) ? WCTK, Providence/Warwick/Pawtucket, RI
"Q Morning Crew" (Mike Wheless, Marty Young, and Janie Carothers) ? WQDR, Raleigh/Durham, NC

Medium Market
"Kevin Richards Show" (Kevin Richards) ? WGNA, Albany/Schenectady/Troy, N.Y.
"Mornings with Brian and Kellie" (Brian Pierce and Kellie Michaels) ? KFDI, Wichita, Kan.
"The 97 Country Breakfast Club" (Tom O'Brien, Roger Todd, Melissa Moran) ? WPCV, Lakeland/Winter Haven, Fla.
"The Kat 103 Morning Show" (Steve Lundy and Gina Melton) ? KXKT, Omaha, Neb./Council Bluffs, Iowa
"Ellis and Bradley Morning Show" (Bill Ellis and Beth Bradley) ? WSSL, Greenville/Spartanburg, SC

Small Market
"Barrett, Fox & Berry" (Bill Barrett, Tim Fox, and Tracy Berry) ? KKNU, Eugene/Springfield, Ore.
"Bearman and Ken in the Morning" (Benny "Bearman" Martin, Ken Hicks, Daniel Wyatt) ? WUSY, Chattanooga, Tenn.
"Scotty and Carissa in the Morning" (Scotty Cox and Carissa Loethen) ? KCLR, Columbia, Mo.
"The Eddie Foxx Show" (Eddie Foxx and Sharon Green) ? WKSF, Asheville, NC
"The Good Morning Guys" (Brian Gary, Todd Harding, and Susan Moore) - KUAD, Ft. Collins/Greeley, Colo.

CMA RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
Major Market
KMLE ? Phoenix, Ariz.
KNIX ? Phoenix, Ariz.
WKKT ? Charlotte/Gastonia, N.C./Rock Hill, SC
WMZQ ? Washington, DC
WYCD ? Detroit, Mich.

Large Market
KASE ? Austin, Texas
KVET ? Austin, Texas
WFMS ? Indianapolis, Ind.
WQDR ? Raleigh/Durham, NC
WUBE ? Cincinnati, Ohio

Medium Market
KATM ? Modesto, Calif.
KFDI ? Wichita, Kan.
KUZZ ? Bakersfield, Calif.
WBBS ? Syracuse, NY
WYRK ? Buffalo/Niagara Falls, NY

Small Market
KCLR ?Columbia, Mo.
KUAD ? Ft. Collins/Greeley, Colo.
WKSF ? Asheville, NC
WKXC ? Augusta, Ga.
WUSY ? Chattanooga, Tenn.

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