Awards
McKibbin Media’s Greg Jackson Receives Distinguished Service Award
McKibbin Media Group (Jackson) has announced that it’s very own Greg O’Connor is the recipient of Jackson College’s 2021 Distinguished Service Award. The Jackson College Board of Trustees presents this award each year to an individual or individuals who demonstrate exemplary service both to the community and to the College. Honorees are selected for their…
Read MoreMac Edwards Radio Wayne Award Finalist
Radio Ink Magazine has announced the finalists for its 29th annual Radio Wayne Awards. Every year, Radio Ink has honored the very best sellers and managers who tirelessly champion the benefits of radio every day. Making the list of finalists for this year is Beasley Media/Detroit Vice President/Market Manager Mac Edwards, who is a candidate…
Read More2021 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced; One Michigan Station on List
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced the finalists for the 2021 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, honoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. The winners will be announced October 13 at the Marconi Reception, held during the 2021 Radio Show in Las Vegas. The Marconi Reception will begin immediately following Wednesday’s “Putting Podcasting…
Read MorePMJA Honors for Michigan Public Radio Stations
On June 24, at its 2021 Virtual Awards Ceremony, the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) announced the stations that will be receiving PMJA awards for work done in calendar year 2020. Four Michigan radio stations are award recipients. In Division A, WDET-FM (Detroit) won two first-place awards. First was in the Arts Feature category for…
Read MoreWMMI/WCZY Receives Congressional Recognition
Latitude Media’s WMMI-AM/WCZY-FM (Mt. Pleasant) has received Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman John Moolenaar, in honor of receiving the 2020 Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award. Moolenaar wrote that “under the leadership of Laurie and Bob Peters these two stations have continued to grow, providing quality entertainment and pertinent information to area residents. …
Read MoreRegional Emmy Winners Announced
On June 19, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)/Michigan presented the 43rd Annual Regional EMMY® Awards. The ceremonies were held virtually. Public stations winning in various categories include WCMU-TV, WKAR-TV and WTVS-TV. Commercial stations receiving awards in various categories include WDIV-TV, WEYI-TV, WJBK-TV, WJRT-TV, WNEM-TV, WOOD-TV, WWTV/WWUP-TV, WXMI-TV, WXYZ-TV and WZZM-TV. Three…
Read MoreNAB’s Service to America Award Special Offered to Stations
For the second year, The Celebration of Service to America Awards will return as a broadcast radio and television special to premiere on July 10, 2021, at 7 p.m. ET. In partnership with Trailer Park Group, Disney Media Networks and Nielsen, the NAB Leadership Foundation will provide a broadcast-quality pre-recorded special showcasing excellence in community…
Read MoreCadillac-Based TV Network NewsNet Wins National Award
NewsNet, America’s first 24/7 news headline diginet, was recognized last week for its exceptional news promotion efforts at this year’s national Broadcast Production Awards. The network, which is based in Cadillac but broadcasts over-the-air in more than 50 markets across the country, was awarded for the “Best Promotional Spot for News or Sports” for its…
Read More6 Public, 13 Commercial Stations Nominated in 43rd Annual Regional EMMY® Nominations
19 Michigan Television stations, both public and commercial, along with cable networks, ad agencies and production houses throughout the state have received nominations for this year’s National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)/Michigan 43rd Annual Regional EMMY® Awards. The nominations were announced May 19 on Facebook Live. Award ceremonies will be held virtually on…
Read MoreMichigan Radio, WDET, WCMU, WMUK, WOOD and WXYZ Win Regional Murrow Awards
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has announced the recipients of the 2021 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. Six Michigan broadcasters won a total of 11 awards in Region 7, which is shared with Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Award recipients demonstrate the spirit of excellence that Murrow set as a standard for the profession…
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