Dana Cortez, host of the Skyview Networks syndicated Dana Cortez Show, has been named the recipient of the 8th annual Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Airblazer Award. MIW will present the award during Morning Show Boot Camp in August 2023.
Dana Cortez has achieved success as a nationally syndicated radio host, breaking barriers for diverse female voices in the industry. Growing up in poverty in West Texas as a second-generation Mexican American, she became the first Latina host of a nationally syndicated morning show in 2018. Cortez co-hosts the show with her husband and executive producer DJ Automatic, along with comedian Anthony A.
Cortez commented, “I didn’t know what to say when I first found out I’d been selected, and then I remembered how far I’ve come and I feel so grateful. The women who’ve received this incredible award before me are all outstanding and it’s an honor to be recognized amongst them. That being said, I would like to dedicate this to my Nana Lupe and my Mom Sandra; because of these strong, hardworking, courageous women blazing trails I am who I am today.”
MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff added, “The Airblazer Award is the very definition of paying it forward. Each year the prior year’s recipient names her successor, creating one long string of respect and admiration. Dana is beyond a worthy recipient and I could not be more delighted to welcome her into the MIW family. A very deserved congratulations to her and an honor to share this award with Dana, her Nana Lupe, and Mom, Sandra. May we all celebrate the strong generations of women that paved the way before us and for us!”
