WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize local television and radio stations for their outstanding service to their communities across the country. Winners will be honored at the awards ceremony on June 10, 2025, at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
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 honorees by category:
Service to Community Award for Radio – Broadcast Ownership Group
Beasley, Community of Caring
Service to Community Award for Television – Broadcast Ownership Group
Scripps, More than News
Service to Community Award for Radio – Large/Major Market
830 WCCO (WCCO-AM), Audacy, Minneapolis, Minn., Lifesaving Locks for Families with Children with Autism
Service to Community Award for Television – Large/Major Market
KCRA-TV, Hearst, Sacramento, Calif., Escaping the Blade
Service to Community Award for Radio – Medium Market
WYCT-FM, ADX, Pensacola, Fla., Cat Country Cares for Kids
Service to Community Award for Television – Medium Market
KTAL-TV, Nexstar, Shreveport, La., Geaux Bags
Service to Community Award for Radio – Small Market
WWNC-AM, iHeart, Asheville, N.C., Voice in the Storm
Service to Community Award for Television – Small Market
WIBW-TV, Gray , Topeka, Kan., Hear Me See Me
Service to Community Award – First Informer
WBAL-AM, Hearst, Baltimore, Md., Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
We also recognize 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 Television Finalists – Broadcast Ownership Group
Gray Media and Hearst Television
Service to Community Award for Radio Finalists – Large/Major Market
WIYY-FM, Hearst, Baltimore, Md., and WTMX-FM, Hubbard, Chicago Ill.
Service to Community Award for Television Finalists – Large/Major Market
WDIV, Graham Media Group, Detroit, Mich., WBBM, CBS News and Stations, Chicago, Ill., and KXAN, Nexstar, Austin, Texas
Service to Community Award for Radio Finalist – Medium Market
KAT 103.7, iHeart, Omaha, Neb.
Service to Community Award for Television Finalists – Medium Market
WAPT, Hearst, Jackson, Miss., and WSAZ, Huntington, Gray, W.V.
Service to Community Award for Radio Finalists – Small Market
WALJ-FM, Townsquare Media Group, Tuscaloosa, Ala., and WXFL-FM, Big River Broadcasting, Florence, Ala.
Service to Community Award for Television Finalists – Small Market
WSFA, Gray, Montgomery, Ala., and WCTV, Gray, Tallahassee, Fla.
For more information about the awards and gala, visit servicetoamericaawards.org.
The NAB Leadership Foundation was established 30 years ago as a nonprofit entity by the National Association of Broadcasters to dedicate resources towards developing programs that specifically serve broadcast professionals. The mission of the Foundation is to develop leaders, recruit dynamic and talented individuals for careers in broadcasting and recognize the community impact of local television and radio stations. Learn more at nabfoundation.org.
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