CBA Names Magic 98.9 Major Market Station of Year

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 4:59pm CT

Cumulus Media announced that its Colorado Springs CHR KKMG-FM (Magic 98.9) has been named Major Market Station of the Year by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.

The honors were presented during the association's annual Awards of Excellence Gala, held April 17 at The Ritz-Carlton Denver, where more than 400 industry professionals gathered to recognize outstanding work in radio and television across the state.

In addition to Station of the Year, Magic 98.9 FM earned six Awards of Excellence and 11 Certificates of Merit. Among its top recognitions, the station's Benson Boone Magical Mystical Moonbeam Ice Cream Event received four Awards of Excellence, including Best Station Sponsored Community Event, Best Station Promotion/Marketing Campaign, Best Sales Event or Live Remote Broadcast, and Best Use of Digital and Social Media.

The station also earned Awards of Excellence for its Galentine's Day Dinner promotion in the Best On-Air Contest category and for its "Take a Turkey to Work Day" initiative, which was recognized as Best Community Service Campaign.

Individual honors were also awarded to the station's on-air staff, with all personalities receiving Certificates of Merit. Jeffrey Haber was named Best Afternoon Host, while Dallace Jade earned Best Midday Host and Soliyah Sage was recognized as Best Evening Host.

Haber, who serves as Program Director and afternoon host, said the recognition reflects the team's focus on serving the Colorado Springs community and credited the staff's creativity and commitment for the station's success.

The 2026 Awards of Excellence competition drew a record 1,013 entries, including 546 from radio and 470 from television, with winners determined by broadcast professionals from across the country.