KDKA News Radio in Pittsburgh Wins World Radio Day Award

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, January 12, 2023 | 11:22am CT

KDKA/Pittsburgh

The Academy of Radio Arts and Sciences of America has announced that Audacy's News/Talk KDKA/Pittsburgh, heard at 100.1 FM and 1020 AM, is the recipient of the 2023 World Radio Day Award. KDKA News Radio, recognized as the oldest licensed radio station in America, was preceded by co-owned 1010 WINS in New York, who received the award last year. Previous winners include WRHU at Hofstra University on Long Island and the inaugural winner WTOP/Washington, DC.

This special recognition commemorates World Radio Day, celebrated annually on February 13 in commemoration of the birth of United Nations Radio in 1946. This official international day was proclaimed in 2011 by the 36th UNESCO General Conference and adopted by the 67th United Nations General Assembly, in 2012, at the proposal of the Kingdom of Spain.

"This distinguished honor underscores not only KDKA's unwavering commitment to delivering premier news coverage to the Pittsburgh communities, but the individuals who work tirelessly each and every day to make it happen," said Audacy Pittsburgh Senior Vice President and Market Manager Michael Spacciapolli. "We're proud to join the list of iconic heritage brands that represent the very best the radio industry has to offer."

It is the fourth annual award given to a U.S. station. The 2023 Radio Day Award honors the station that exemplifies the best attributes of the radio industry. Recipients may be large or small, commercial or non-commercial, located in any market, and broadcasting in any language. The jury looks for stations that demonstrate ideals of localism, audience reach, community service, effective use of new digital platforms, diversity in program content and staffing, as well as financial and ratings success.