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NABLF Reveals 2025 Celebration of Service to America Awards


National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF)
National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF)

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize local radio and television stations for their outstanding service to their communities across the country. Winners will be honored at the awards ceremony on June 10 at The Anthem in Washington, DC.

The Celebration of Service to America Awards, presented by Bonneville International and Hearst Television, is part of the foundation's mission to recognize local broadcasters' incredible public service and emphasize the vital role stations play in communities across the country.

"Every day, local broadcasters demonstrate why they are essential to our communities," said NAB Leadership Foundation President Michelle Duke. "From being first on the scene during catastrophic events and guiding people to safety during natural disasters, to raising awareness on critical local issues and delivering food and supplies to those in need, television and radio stations are always there when it matters most, serving the public. We are excited to share their impactful stories at the 2025 Celebration of Service to America Awards gala in June."

The following is the list of radio honorees by category:

Service to Community Award for Radio - Broadcast Ownership Group
Beasley, Community of Caring

Service to Community Award for Radio - Large/Major Market
830 WCCO, Audacy, Minneapolis, Minn., Lifesaving Locks for Families with Children with Autism

Service to Community Award for Radio - Medium Market
WYCT-FM, ADX, Pensacola, FL, Cat Country Cares for Kids

Service to Community Award for Radio - Small Market
WWNC-AM, iHeart, Asheville, NC, Voice in the Storm

Service to Community Award - First Informer
WBAL-AM, Hearst, Baltimore, MD, Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge

NABLF also recognizes the finalists in each category:

Service to Community Award for Radio Finalists - Broadcast Ownership Group
Charleston Media Solutions and Hampton Roads Media Group

Service to Community Award for Radio Finalists - Large/Major Market
WIYY-FM, Hearst, Baltimore, MD, and WTMX-FM, Hubbard, Chicago IL.

Service to Community Award for Radio Finalist - Medium Market
KAT 103.7, iHeart, Omaha, NE.

Service to Community Award for Radio Finalists - Small Market
WALJ-FM, Townsquare Media Group, Tuscaloosa, AL, and WXFL-FM, Big River Broadcasting, Florence, AL.

For more information about the awards and gala, visit  servicetoamericaawards.org.

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