Radio\u2019s Biggest Night: NAB Celebrates 2026 Marconi Radio Award Winners in New York City<\/p>\n
From Los Angeles to Boston, the 2026 Marconi winners showcase radio\u2019s enduring power, excellence and connection to local communities<\/p>\n
Washington, D.C. \u2014 The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) tonight announced the winners of the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards<\/a>, celebrating the nation\u2019s outstanding radio stations and on-air personalities during a memorable evening at the Edison Ballroom on the eve of NAB Show New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n Presented by NAB with Xperi as title sponsor, the celebration was also supported by Quu, the Winners\u2019 Scorecard sponsor, and ENCO, the closed-captioning sponsor. The evening was hosted by Deja Vu, the nationally syndicated radio personality with Compass Media Networks. Known for her infectious energy and connection with audiences, Deja Vu brought her signature personality to radio\u2019s biggest night. Matt Cord, a veteran Philadelphia radio personality and longtime public address announcer for the Philadelphia 76ers, lent his distinctive voice to the evening\u2019s prerecorded announcements.<\/p>\n The evening also paid tribute to Joel Oxley<\/a>, president and general manager of Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., who received the 2026 NAB National Radio Award in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and lasting contributions to the industry. A respected champion of local journalism and public service, Oxley has spent more than three decades helping shape WTOP and Federal News Network into trusted sources of news and information for the Washington region.<\/p>\n Established in 1989 and named for inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the NAB Marconi Radio Awards honor radio stations and on-air personalities demonstrating outstanding achievement and service to their communities.<\/p>\n The ceremony brought together broadcasters, executives and industry leaders from across the country to celebrate the creativity, talent and community connections that continue to define radio.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s NAB Marconi Radio Award winners are:<\/p>\n Legendary Station of the Year<\/p>\n WIVK-FM, Knoxville, Tenn<\/p>\n Legendary Radio Manager of the Year<\/p>\n Julie Koehn, WLEN-FM, Adrian, Mich.<\/p>\n Network\/Syndicated Personality of the Year<\/p>\n The Bob & Sheri Show, WKQC-FM, Beasley Media Group, Charlotte, N.C.<\/p>\n Major Market Personality of the Year<\/p>\n Karson and Kennedy, WBMX-FM, Boston<\/p>\n Large Market Personality of the Year<\/p>\n Karen Dalessandro, KSLX-FM, Phoenix<\/p>\n Medium Market Personality of the Year<\/p>\n Ron Olson and Karen Perrin, WRVR-FM, Memphis, Tenn.<\/p>\n Small Market Personality of the Year<\/p>\n Chris Lawrence, WCHS-AM, Charleston, W.Va.<\/p>\n Major Market Station of the Year<\/p>\n WBMX-FM, Boston<\/p>\n Large Market Station of the Year<\/p>\n WYXB-FM, Indianapolis<\/p>\n Medium Market Station of the Year<\/p>\n WYCT-FM, Pensacola, Fla.<\/p>\n Small Market Station of the Year<\/p>\n KBHP-FM, Bemidji, Minn.<\/p>\n Best Radio Podcast of the Year<\/p>\n \u201cPurple Daily,\u201d KSTP-AM, Hubbard Broadcasting, St. Paul, Minn.<\/p>\n AC Station of the Year<\/p>\n KBIG-FM, Los Angeles<\/p>\n CHR Station of the Year<\/p>\n KRBE-FM, Houston<\/p>\n Classic Hits Station of the Year<\/p>\n WCBS-FM, New York<\/p>\n College Radio Station of the Year<\/p>\n WRRC-FM, Rider University, Lawrenceville, N.J.<\/p>\n Country Station of the Year<\/p>\n KKBQ-FM, Houston<\/p>\n News\/Talk Station of the Year<\/p>\n WSB-AM, Atlanta<\/p>\n Religious Station of the Year<\/p>\n WGTS-FM, Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n Rock Station of the Year<\/p>\n WIYY-FM, Baltimore<\/p>\n Spanish Language Station of the Year<\/p>\n KOVE-FM, Houston<\/p>\n Sports Station of the Year<\/p>\n WEEI-FM, Boston<\/p>\n Urban Station of the Year<\/p>\n WHQT-FM, Miami<\/p>\n Marconi finalists were selected by a committee of broadcasters, and the winners were determined by the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy.<\/p>\n Photos of the event<\/a> are available for media and the public download.<\/p>\n Registration<\/a> for NAB Show New York 2026 is open. Stay up to date on the latest show news by adding your name to the press list<\/a>. Visit the press resources page<\/a> for news releases, media kits, creative assets, style guides and more. Download<\/a> select speaker headshots. (Qualified media must apply for accreditation<\/a> separately from other attendee passes.)<\/p>\n About NAB Show\u202fNew York<\/p>\n NAB Show New York, produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, is the premier East Coast marketplace for media innovation, bringing together the creators, producers, broadcasters, technologists and business leaders shaping the future of content and storytelling. Taking place Oct. 21-22, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York City, the event showcases the tools, technologies, insights and connections driving media creation, production and distribution. Learn more at\u202fNABShowNY.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About NAB<\/p>\n The National Association of Broadcasters advocates for policies and technological innovations that empower America\u2019s local television and radio stations to serve every community with trusted journalism, vital emergency information and the sports and entertainment that bring Americans together. 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