2-17-2012
Hispanic radio's best and brightest for 2012 have been announced as Radio Ink named the finalists for its Hispanic Radio Awards, the Medallas de Cortez. Nominees include industry leaders in station management, sales, programming, and advertising. Winners will be presented with the prestigious Medallas de Cortez medal at a ceremony during the Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference, set for March 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency in San Diego. Nominees have been selected in 12 categories, covering both large- and small-market Hispanic radio.
Chairman/Publisher of Streamline Publishing Eric Rhoads said, "I've grown especially fond of the Hispanic radio community. 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."
Executive Vice President/Radio of Radio Ink Deborah Parenti, said "Hispanic radio is an important part of the overall radio industry and is often overshadowed by mainstream radio. These awards are designed to give recognition to those who have contributed to elevate the overall reputation, professionalism, and image of Hispanic radio."
Here are the 2012 nominees:
Broadcaster of the Year
Jeffrey Liberman, Entravision Radio (Los Angeles)
Jay Meyers, Adelante Media Group (Sacramento)
Alfredo Plascencia, Lazer Broadcasting (Oxnard, CA)
Tony Bonicci, Lotus/Las Vegas (Las Vegas)
Joseph Garcia, Spanish Broadcasting System (Coconut Grove, FL)
Raul Alarcon, Jr., Spanish Broadcasting System (Coconut Grove, FL)
Station of the Year/Markets 1-25
WSUA-AM (Radio Caracol)/Miami
WNNW-AM/Boston
KKPS-FM/McAllen, TX
KDLD-FM/Los Angeles
KNAI-FM/Phoenix
KLOL-FM/Houston
WNUE-FM/Orlando
KLNZ-FM/Phoenix
Station of the Year/Markets 26+
KRZY-FM/Albuquerque
WQCR/Pelham, AL
WYUS-AM/Milford, DE
KBBX/Omaha
KXTD-AM/Tulsa
General Manager of the Year/Markets 1-25
Tomas Martinez, WSUA-AM (Radio Caracol)/Miami
Karl Meyer, Entravision Radio/Los Angeles
Peter Moore, KLQV-FM & KLNV-FM/San Diego
Mary McEvilly-Hernandez, KHOT-FM & KQMR-FM/Phoenix
Claudia Puig, WAMR, WQBA, WAQI & WRTO/Miami
Chris Moncayo, KLNZ-FM, KVVA-FM & KBMB-AM/Phoenix
General Manager of the Year/Markets 26+
Bryan Hollenbaugh, Adelante/Eastern Washington (Wenatchee, Tri Cities, Yakima)
Ricky Tatum, KDDS-FM & KMIA-AM/Seattle/Tacoma
Lisa Flores, WLLY-FM, WWRF & WAFC/West Palm Beach
Jeff Apodaca, KRZY/Albuquerque
Aaron Scoby, KLOK-FM/Salinas, CA
Sales Manager of the Year/Markets 1-25
Luis Gutierrez, GLR Networks/Miami
Jose Alfredo Lopez, WNUA & ESPN Radio/Chicago
Matt Cardenas, KSSE, KDLD & KLYY/Los Angeles
Fernando Bauermeister, WRUM/Orlando
Sales Manager of the Year/Markets 26+
Bob Villones, KMMG& KZTB/Pasco, WA
Tony Valencia,KLOK-FM/Salinas, CA
Tara Hungate, KCMT-FM/Tucson
Programmer of the Year/Markets 1-25
Juan Gonzalez, WNNW/Boston
Jorge Guillen, KLBN & KHIT/Fresno
Eleazar Garcia, Recuerdo Spanish Variety/Univision/Houston
Maria Barquin, Campesina Radio Network/Phoenix
Ricardo Otero,WNUA-FM (97.5 ESPN Deportes)/Chicago
Nio Encendio,WYUU-FM/Tampa, FL
Aracely Rivera,WLZL-FM/Washington, DC
Pio Ferro,KMVK, WYUU, WLZL & KLOL/Dallas, TX
Raymond Torres,WRUM/Orlando, FL
Raymond Hernandez,WMGE/Miami
Rogelio Alfonso,WMIE/Miami
Programmer of the Year/Markets 26+
Frank Dominguez, WDAV-FM/Charlotte
Omar Romero, KXMG & WFNO/New Orleans
Ricardo Chairez, WAFZ -FM/Fort Myers
Jose Martinez, WRLX/West Palm Beach
Radio Personality of the Year/Markets 1-25
Thalia, Cumulus Media en Espanol/National
Diamond Boy Luis, WLZL-FM/Washington, DC
Raul Brindis,KLTN-FM/Houston
Oswaldo Diaz/Erazno y Chokolata,La Tricolor/Los Angeles
Fernando Espuelas,Univision Radio Network/Los Angeles
Frank Dominguez,"Concierto? Spanish Classical Music Network/Charlotte, NC
Ysaac Alvarez, WNUA-FM/Chicago
Pedro Biaggi, WLZL-FM (107.9 El Zol)/Washington, DC
Edgar "Shoboy" Sotelo, KMVK/Dallas
Alex El Genio Lucas, AL&CM Broadcasting Network
David "El Gatillero" Palacios,KHOT-FM/Phoenix
John & Jenny, WRUM/Orlando
Gato & Patty, WMGE/Miami, FL
Radio Personality of the Year/Markets 26+
Juan Vela, KSJT/San Angelo, TX
Salvador Prieto, KXLM/Oxnard, CA
Dan & Barbi, KSAB-FM/Corpus Christi, TX
Legacy Advertiser
Home Depot
McDonald's
State Farm
Ford
Miller/Coors
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.
(2/18/2012 1:39:41 AM)
Radio Ink has been duped with most of these nominees. I appreciate the attempt to recognize Spanish-language radio, but some of these nominations are plain ridiculous.
(2/17/2012 4:57:04 PM)
The list does not show the reality of hispanic radio today in the US.
If in order to be nominated consist on filling a form, call your friends for letters etc. and put together a nice portafolio...seems to me, just a platform of professionals on the business that are looking for a new job.
(2/17/2012 8:49:11 AM)Peter Moore??? The guy who destroyed Univision Las Vegas? Oh please!
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