While the formalities were conducted back in June, there will be a second chance to celebrate the NABLF’s 2023 Celebration of Service to America Award winners. A national radio and TV special of the event will air between now and Christmas Eve on more than 700 stations.
Hosted by talk show host, journalist, and NABLF Board Member Tamron Hall, the special will feature an insightful conversation with multi-talented entertainer Wayne Brady, who received the Service to America Leadership Award. This year’s prestigious awards, given by the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation, marked the 25th anniversary of honoring local broadcasters for exceptional community service.
Radio’s award winners were:
Service to Community Award for Radio, Broadcast Ownership Group
Guaranty, Future DJ Radio Day
Service to Community Award for Radio, Large/Major Market
KSTP-FM, Hubbard Broadcasting, St. Paul, Minn., KS95 FM Buck$ for Babe
Service to Community Award for Radio – Medium Market
WHKO-FM, COX Media Group, Dayton, Ohio, 99.1FM Care for Kids Radiothon for Dayton Children’s Hospital
Service to Community Award for Radio – Small Market
WLEN-FM, Lenawee Broadcasting, Lenawee County, Associated Charities Back to School Fire
Four matching categories recognized the outstanding contributions of broadcast television stations. Additionally, the Corporate Leadership Award was bestowed upon JPMorgan Chase for its remarkable focus on community service and corporate social responsibility.
Produced in collaboration with Trailer Park Group, the special’s distribution is handled by The Walt Disney Company. For those interested in tuning in, a complete broadcast schedule is available at the Service to America Awards website. Spanish-speaking audiences can enjoy a translated version of the program on UniMás and Telexitos.
