2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards Now Open

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, January 18, 2022 | 4:45pm CT

National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Leadership Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards. The Celebration of Service to America Awards, presented by Bonneville International and Hearst Television, honors the impact and excellence in community service and philanthropy by local radio and television stations across the country.

The 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards entry window will close on Monday, March 7 at 11:59 PT. All stations and broadcast ownership groups are encouraged to enter their best community service efforts from the past year.

Both NAB members and non-members are eligible to enter. Award categories are based on DMA rankings and market size:

• Broadcast Ownership Group

• Large/Major Market (TV DMAs 1-50, Radio Markets 1-50)

• Medium Market (TV DMAs 51-100, Radio Markets 51-150)

• Small Market (TV DMAs 101-210, Radio Markets 151-300)

Three finalists from each radio and television category will be notified in early April.

Winners will be announced at the in-person awards event in Washington, DC on Tuesday, June 7, where finalists, celebrity guests, past honorees and policy makers will come together and celebrate the important work of broadcasters across the country. A special one-hour broadcast event will also air in summer.

Additional information about the awards, including sponsorship opportunities, rules and event details, is available at ServiceToAmericaAwards.org.

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