The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group has named Mercedes Martinez — host of Mercedes in the Morning on KMXB Mix 94.1, Las Vegas — as the recipient of the 2018 MIW Airblazer Award. Martinez has worked in the Las Vegas market, and as a morning host on Mix 94.1, since 1997. She has previously been named Billboard magazine‘s “Air Personality of the Year,” “Best Local Radio Personality” by both the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Weekly, and most recently, “Best Radio On-Air Talent” at the Nevada “Silver State Awards/Women Awards.” Many charities benefit from Mercedes’ tireless efforts; Vegas Magazine honored her at Vegas Gives, an event recognizing Las Vegas women who support and contribute to community organizations.
“It is the MIW Group’s privilege to acknowledge an industry veteran like Mercedes. She has an exceptional ability to engage listeners, and generously uses her influence to make the community in which she lives a better place,” said MIW Group Spokeswoman Denyse Mesnik. “Mercedes represents the very heart of what radio does best.”
“I am beyond grateful to work in this industry. I think the most gratifying part of our job is being able to create bonds with our listeners,” said Mercedes. “’I’ve watched and idolized all the women (Ellen K, Angie Martinez, and Roula Christie) that have won this award in the past and to be included in this group is an honor I never could have imagined. As the mother of two daughters, being a role model to girls and women is something that I take very seriously, so the MIW Group Airblazer Award is especially meaningful.”
“So thrilled to see Mercedes bestowed this honor. So amazing. So deserving,” added Talentmasters President Don Anthony.
