West Virginia’s Kindred Communications received the awards from the West Virginia Broadcasters Association during the annual WVBA Awards ceremony, Saturday, March 24, at the Morgantown Marriott. Mike Kirtner, Kindred Communications, Inc. President and General Manager, was awarded the Mel Burka Most Distinguished Broadcaster Award. “Being recognized by my peers is the greatest honor of my life,” Kirtner said. Additionally, KCI radio stations, WCMI-FM/92.7 & 98.5 “The Planet,” won the “Best Rock Station of the Year Award” and WDGG-FM/93.7 “The Dawg,” was recognized with the highest honor for any radio or TV station, in the state of West Virginia, the Legendary Station of the Year Award.
“During the past two years, our KCI stations have received awards for being the Best Rock Radio Station, Best Country Radio Station, and the Legendary Station of the Year,” Kirtner added. “Our locally owned and operated station group is fortunate to be partners with a great staff and community.”
