Neuhoff to Receive 8th Annual Trailblazer Award

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Beth Neuhoff

The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group announces that Neuhoff Communications President/CEO Beth Neuhoff is named the 2016 MIW Trailblazer. Neuhoff will receive the 8th annual MIW Radio Group Frances Preston Trailblazer Award on Wednesday, September 21 during its headliner: "Cutting Edge Trends in Marketing," featuring Dave Ramsey and John Rich at the 2016 Radio Show in Nashville.

The MIW Radio Group Trailblazer Award is presented annually to a woman who, through her leadership and success in the media industry, creates opportunities for other women in radio. In 2012, it was renamed the "Frances Preston Trailblazer Award" in honor of Frances Preston, longtime president and CEO of BMI and one of the original MIW Radio Group members.

In August of 2012, President/CEO Beth Neuhoff assumed control of Neuhoff Communications, a privately held broadcast and digital media company that operates 20 radio stations and 16 digital media sites in six Midwest markets. Since that time, Neuhoff has held leadership roles within the radio industry. An elected Director of the National Association of Broadcasters, she is currently serving her second term as Second Vice Chair of the Radio Board. Beth is also a Director of the Broadcaster's Foundation of America, a Trustee of the National Association of Broadcaster's Education Foundation (NABEF) and a Trustee of the National Association of Broadcaster's Political Action Committee (NABPAC).

"Beth Neuhoff is an accomplished broadcaster who blazes new trails and heights in everything she touches," said MIW Radio Group Spokesperson Kay Olin. "Beth has been a passionate and enthusiastic ambassador for Radio and especially women throughout her career. She sets a tremendous example for all women in broadcasting through her bold decision-making and inspiring leadership. Beth is intelligent, caring, approachable and the natural choice to be honored as our 2016 MIW Trailblazer."

"There is no greater honor than to be recognized by those you most admire," commented Neuhoff. "I am so grateful to the MIW's for continuing to raise me up, push me forward and cheer me on. In the spirit of the original Trailblazer, Frances Preston, I vow to do my best to live up to the accolades you've bestowed on me... then pay it forward."