New York broadcasters wrapped a statewide run of regional training sessions and awards luncheons, with winners ranging from Manhattan newsrooms to small-town stations across the state and college stations on campuses from Long Island to Oswego.
The New York State Broadcasters Association concluded its 2026 regional training sessions and awards luncheons, a statewide series honoring winners of the Excellence in Broadcasting and Serving New York Community Awards. The series began in New York City, followed by Long Island, with subsequent stops in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, and Albany.
Radio and college radio stations won 65 Excellence in Broadcasting awards. WFUV won the most, taking six large-market radio awards and five college radio awards, followed by WJFF and WRHU with six each and WXXI with four.
Large Market Radio
- Outstanding Promotional Announcement/Series: WFUV New York, The March Towards March
- Outstanding Spot News: WABC New York, Breaking Coverage of Iran War
- Outstanding Newscast: WBBR New York, 6AM Newscast: 10/14/25
- Outstanding Feature: WMCA New York, Such Tiny Shoulders
- Outstanding Morning Show: WFUV New York, One on One: Will Jets Take off in 2025?
- Outstanding Radio Show: WCBS-FM New York, Jesse Addy Show “Feel Good Friday”
- Outstanding Sports Coverage: WFUV New York, Noah Eagle on Super Bowl LX & Working in Sports Media
- Outstanding Interview: WFUV New York, Finding Liberty in Today’s WNBA with Legend Rebecca Lobo
- Outstanding Use of Audio: WMCA New York, A Christmas Special
- Outstanding Live On-Scene Reporting: WFUV New York, Live from the Indy 500
- Outstanding Election Coverage: WABC New York, November 2025 Election Night Montage
- Outstanding Use of Digital Platforms: WBBR New York, Bloomberg Radio, Digital, Audio, & Video Experience
- Outstanding Live Local Coverage: WFUV New York, 2025 New York Mets Funeral
- Outstanding Podcast: WABC New York, The Suzanne Miller Podcast
Medium Market Radio
- Outstanding Commercial: WWSK Long Island, United Porte
- Outstanding Promotional Announcement: WBAB Long Island, John Mellencamp Ticket Weekend
- Outstanding Public Service Announcement/Campaign: WKRL Syracuse, Bagelicious Food Drive for Food Bank CNY
- Outstanding Public Affairs Program or Series: WALK Long Island, The Legal Aid Society Wrongfully Imprisoned
- Outstanding Spot News: WXXI Rochester, Renowned Musician Chuck Mangione Dies at 84
- Outstanding Newscast: WHAM Rochester, Morning News 3/9/26
- Outstanding Feature: WXXI Rochester, Vertus High School’s New Football Coach Aims to Create Successful Men
- Outstanding Morning Show: WKLI Albany, The Sean & Andrea Show
- Outstanding Radio Show: WHAM Rochester, Five O’Clock News Hour 1/14/26
- Outstanding Sports Coverage: WROC Rochester, The Sports Bar at Buffalo Bills Training Camp
- Outstanding Interview: WTLA Syracuse, Isis Young on the Passing of Former Teammate Tiana Mangakahia
- Outstanding Editorial/Commentary: WHAM Rochester, Bob Lonsberry on Medical Aid in Dying Act
- Outstanding Use of Audio: WXXI Rochester, Young Skiers Making a Splash Pursuing Winter Olympics Dreams
- Outstanding Live On-Scene: WTKW Syracuse, World’s Worst Christmas Concert and Shoe Drive
- Outstanding Use of Digital Platforms: WXXI Rochester, Reporter Turned Stowaway
- Outstanding Social Media Personality: WAIO Rochester, The Night Show with Mark Maira
- Outstanding Live Local Coverage: WTKW Syracuse, Live at Ralphie’s Annual Christmas Shoe Drive
Small Market Radio
- Outstanding Commercial: WFLR Geneva, Terror Field
- Outstanding Promotional Announcement: WCBF Elmira, Bigfoot Country 500 Gallon Giveway
- Outstanding Public Service Announcement: WNYR Geneva, Girl Scout Pantry
- Outstanding Public Affairs Program or Series: WJFF Jeffersonville, The Local Edition
- Outstanding Spot News: WSKG Binghamton, Food Pantries in Southern Tier Brace for SNAP Benefit Freeze
- Outstanding Newscast: WDOE Dunkirk, Morning News with Greg Larson
- Outstanding Feature: WJFF Jeffersonville, Niel Sedaka’s Catskills Influence
- Outstanding Morning Show: WSPK Beacon, K104’s Woodman in the Morning
- Outstanding Radio Show: WJFF Jeffersonville, Farm & Country 1/24/26
- Outstanding Sports Coverage: WSNN Potsdam, Clarkson Men’s Hockey Rallies to Beat Quinnipiac in ECAC Quarters
- Outstanding Interview: WFLR Geneva, Oak Ridge Interview
- Outstanding Editorial/Commentary: WHUD Beacon, WHUD’s History of Bethel Woods Show
- Outstanding Use of Audio: WJFF Jeffersonville, The 145th Grahamsville Little World’s Fair
- Outstanding Live On-Scene Reporting: WRNQ Poughkeepsie, Teacher’s Night Out
- Outstanding Election Coverage: WJFF Jeffersonville, Election Night 2025
- Outstanding Use of Digital Platforms: WJFF Jeffersonville, Spring Fund Drive Live Music Saturday
- Outstanding Social Media Personality: WFRG Utica, Stacey McAdams
- Outstanding Podcast: WFLR Geneva, Podcast
College Radio
- Outstanding Public Service Announcement/Campaign: WRHU, Hofstra University, Junior League of Long Island Thrift Shop: Supporting Local Woman
- Outstanding Public Affairs Program or Series: WRHU, Hofstra University, The Health Line
- Outstanding Spot News: Syracuse University, Bring Them Home
- Outstanding Newscast: WFUV, Fordham University, Jay Doherty PM Newscast 1/7/26
- Outstanding Feature: WFUV, Fordham University, Musical Chairs Creates Community
- Outstanding Morning Show: WHPC, Nassau Community College, The Nassau Morning Madhouse
- Outstanding Radio Show: SUNY Oneonta, Stereo-Types
- Outstanding Sports Coverage: WRHU, Hofstra University, Coverage of Girls Youth Hockey Weekend
- Outstanding Interview: WFUV, Fordham University, Boat Baby: An American Journey
- Outstanding Editorial/Commentary: WFUV, Fordham University, The Biggest Rivalry in Sports Continues “NY Yankees vs Boston Red Sox”
- Outstanding Use of Audio: WRHU, Hofstra University, A Ride on the LIRR with Conductor Brad Harnig
- Outstanding Live on Scene: WRHU, Hofstra University, No Kings Day Protest in Mineola Long Island
- Outstanding Election Coverage: WFUV, Fordham University, Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election
- Outstanding Use of Digital Platforms: WPNR, Utica University, Moose Madness
- Outstanding Podcast: WRHU, Hofstra University, Inside the Z-Suite
- Outstanding Classroom Digital Project: SUNY Oswego, All Women’s Broadcast Casts Light on Sports Media Gender Disparities
NYSBA President and Executive Director Heidi Raphael commented, “It is a privilege to honor the inspiring broadcasters across our state who do so much for the communities they serve. These awards reflect the incredible talent, creativity, and commitment to public service that define New York broadcasting.”
