NAB Opens 2026 Marconi Awards Nominations

Marconi Radio Awards

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has opened the nomination window for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards, with entries accepted through May 31. Winners will be announced during a special dinner program sponsored by Xperi on October 20 at the Edison Ballroom. The event precedes NAB Show New York, scheduled for October 21-22.

Stations and personalities may self-nominate in multiple categories, including Station of the Year awards by market size, Personality of the Year honors, and format-specific recognitions such as AC, Country, News/Talk, Sports, and Spanish Language Station of the Year. Additional categories include Legendary Station and Manager of the Year, Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year, College Station of the Year, and Best Radio Podcast of the Year.

Finalists will be selected by an independent panel of broadcasters and announced in summer 2026. All submissions must be completed through the NAB member portal, where full entry rules and eligibility requirements are available.

Established in 1989 and named for inventor Guglielmo Marconi, the awards recognize excellence in radio stations and on-air talent across a wide range of categories.

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