The Museum of Broadcast Communications announces that the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee will accept suggestions for 2026 nominees beginning Sunday, February 1, 2026, through Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST. To submit suggestions for possible honorees for consideration by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, please visit the Nominations page.

The 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held in Chicago at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

24 names will be selected as nominees to be voted upon by industry personnel later this year, leading to the selection of the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Class.

Dennis Green, Co-Chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame, stated: “We look forward to receiving suggestions from around the country of worthy broadcasters deserving to be nominated for Radio Hall of Fame induction. There are so many deserving candidates worthy of earning the radio industry’s highest honor as we begin the process of inducting this year’s Hall of Fame class in October.”

Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “We rely on industry and listener input and suggestions in this process. Our 24-person Nominating Committee gains valuable additional insight and knowledge as a result of the suggestions coming from thousands of individuals each year.”