The radio industry's most prestigious night returns to New York City on October 20, 2026.
The NAB Marconi Radio Awards will once again bring together the nation's top stations, personalities, managers and podcasts for an evening celebrating excellence in broadcasting. Held at the iconic Edison Ballroom in Times Square the night before NAB Show New York, the event honors the creativity, innovation and community impact that make radio a powerful force across America.
Reception: 6 p.m. ET | Dinner and Show: 7 p.m. ET
2026 Host, DJ and Presenters
Acclaimed radio personality Deja Vu will take center stage as host of the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, presented by Xperi.
Joining Deja Vu will be our resident house DJ, DJ Scratch, returning for his fifth year at the Marconis, along with a presenter lineup featuring some of this year’s Marconi finalists.
Ryan Fox, a finalist for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year, will be joined by Anne Kramer of WTOP-FM and two new additions to the lineup: Phil Mackey of Hubbard Radio’s SKOR North and Riggs, Katelyn & Erica of The Q Morning Show on 93Q (KKBQ-FM) Houston.
Mackey, host of “Purple Daily” and a sports talk host for 20 years, is a finalist for Best Radio Podcast of the Year. Riggs, Katelyn & Erica are finalists for Major Market Personality of the Year and their station, KKBQ-FM, is also a finalist for Country Station of the Year.
Together, this year’s presenters bring voices from across radio, spanning country, news, sports, podcasting and local morning radio.
Meet the talent behind this year’s Marconi celebration!
2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Sponsors
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Marconi Winner Scorecard Sponsor
2026 National Radio Award Recipient
Longtime radio leader Joel Oxley will receive the 2026 NAB National Radio Award in recognition of his exceptional leadership and lasting contributions to the radio industry. Oxley has led Hubbard Radio's Washington, D.C. operations for nearly three decades and will retire later this year following a distinguished career spanning nearly 35 years with the company.
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