National Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees

RADIO ONLINE | Sunday, June 30, 2024 | 4:00am CT

National Radio Hall of Fame

The Museum of Broadcast Communications has revealed the ten distinguished individuals selected for induction into the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The honorees, including Bob Lacey and Sheri Lynch, Tom Carballo Alice Cooper, Colin Cowherd, and DeDe McGuire, will be celebrated during an in-person ceremony on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Swissotel Hotel in Chicago.

Tickets for the event are now available at radiohalloffame.com, with a portion of each purchase benefiting the Museum of Broadcast Communications as a tax-deductible donation.

The 2025 Radio Hall of Fame inductees are:

• Tom Carballo (Mojo) - Mojo in the Morning, WKQI-FM / Detroit

• Alice Cooper - The Alice Cooper Show

• Colin Cowherd - The Herd with Colin Cowherd

• DeDe McGuire - DeDe in the Morning

• Mike McVay - McVay Media

• Martha Quinn - The Martha Quinn Show, iHeartMedia

• Bob Lacey and Sheri Lynch - The Bob & Sheri Show

• Scott Simon - Weekend Edition Saturday, National Public Radio

• Shelley "The Playboy" Stewart

• Julie Talbott - Premiere Networks

Six of this year's inductees were selected by a panel of more than 900 industry professionals, while four were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The voting process was conducted confidentially by Votem.com and overseen by Andrew Rosen of Miller Kaplan.

"Our 2025 Induction Ceremony and Celebration will be a special, standing-room-only event honoring the talents, history, and contributions of 11 incredible people," said Kraig Kitchin, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame. "I cannot wait to celebrate the careers and impact of these men and women who've made a forever positive impact on the radio industry!"

Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, added, "These Radio Hall of Famers have entertained us, informed us, and helped to bring special moments to our lives through a medium that does this better than any other. I look forward to honoring their legacies and sharing their stories, which will inspire future generations."

David Plier, Chairman of the Museum of Broadcast Communications, remarked, "This year's inductees reflect the depth, creativity, and cultural impact of radio across generations and formats. We're especially excited to celebrate the Class of 2025 as we bring the Induction Ceremony back to Chicago."

More information, including photos of the inductees and details about the event, can be found at radiohalloffame.com. For those wishing to honor the inductees with a Tribute Book ad, inquiries can be directed to Linde Thurman via email.