KUNV Wins Beats Magazine Station of the Year Again

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 2:28pm CT

KUNV (91.5) Las Vegas

Jazz KUNV (91.5) Las Vegas has been named Local Radio Station of the Year by Beats Magazine for 2025, marking the second consecutive year the station has received the honor and making it the first outlet in the award's history to win back-to-back.

The recognition also extends a broader streak for the station. KUNV was previously named Local Radio Station of the Year in 2024 and was also recognized in 2023, giving the UNLV-based station three wins in the past four years - another first for the award.

The honor is part of the Smooth Jazz Network's annual "Best Of" recognition, which begins with nominations from industry colleagues and peers, followed by public voting. For 2025, KUNV competed against smooth jazz stations from markets including Atlanta, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Florida.

Jason Beatty, Program Director and Operations Manager at KUNV, said the award reflects both industry respect and listener support. He noted that being nominated by peers and artists carries particular meaning, while the public voting component underscores the station's connection with its audience.

The award also highlights KUNV's role as a training ground for student broadcasters at UNLV's Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. Beatty said the recognition is especially meaningful for graduating students who can now list "Station of the Year" on their resumes.

Owned by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, 91.5 KUNV Jazz & More Las Vegas operates from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The station has served the Las Vegas community for nearly 45 years, combining professional jazz programming with community engagement and hands-on student development.