WASHINGTON,
DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 50 finalists
for the 2009 Crystal Radio Awards competition today. Since 1987, the NAB
Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding
year-round commitment to community service.
This
year's finalists are:
| KBIG-FM Los Angeles | WFMV-FM Columbia, S.C. |
| KCLR-FM Columbia, Mo. | WGCV-AM Columbia, S.C. |
| KFDI-FM
Wichita, Kan. |
WGHT-AM Pompton Lakes, N.J. |
| KIRO-FM Seattle | WGN-AM Chicago |
| KKLI-FM Colorado Springs, Colo. | WGY-AM Latham, N.Y. |
| KLBJ-AM Austin | WHUR-FM Washington, D.C. |
| KLRC-FM Siloam Springs, Ark. | WIBC-FM Indianapolis |
| KOZT-FM Fort Bragg, Calif. | WIKY-FM Evansville, Ind. |
| KRKT-FM
Albany, Ore. |
WJJY-FM Brainerd, Minn. |
| KRSP-FM
Salt Lake City |
WJRZ-FM Belmar, N.J. |
| KSFI-FM
Salt Lake City |
WKML-FM Fayetteville, N.C. |
| KSL-AM
Salt Lake City |
WKRQ-FM Cincinnati |
| KSTP-FM
Minneapolis |
WLEN-FM Adrian, Mich. |
| KTAR-AM
Phoenix |
WPOZ-FM Altamonte Springs, Fla. |
| KTAR-FM
Phoenix |
WQNZ-FM Natchez, Miss. |
| KTXY-FM
Columbia, Mo. |
WQRB-FM Eau Claire, Wis. |
| KUAD-FM
Windsor, Colo. |
WRAL-FM Raleigh, N.C. |
| KXKT-FM
Omaha |
WRAT-FM Belmar, N.J. |
| KZKX-FM
Lincoln |
WRVW-FM Nashville |
| WBT-AM
Charlotte |
WSB-AM Atlanta |
| WCMT-AM
Martin, Tenn. |
WSWD-FM Cincinnati |
| WDBR-FM
Springfield, Ill. |
WTMX-FM Chicago |
| WDSN-FM
DuBois, Pa. |
WTUZ-FM New Philadelphia, Ohio |
| WFLS-FM
Fredericksburg, Va. |
WYCT-FM Pensacola, Fla. |
| WFMP-FM
Minneapolis |
WZPW-FM Peoria, Ill. |
Crystal
Radio Award finalists were chosen by a panel of judges representing broadcasting,
community service organizations and public relations firms. Finalists
will be honored and winners announced at the Radio Luncheon, sponsored
by ASCAP, on Tuesday, April 21, during the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
The Radio Luncheon will feature a keynote address by Dave
Ramsey, popular national radio personality and personal money management
expert. Legendary sportscaster Vin
Scully will
be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
About the 2009 NAB Show
The NAB Show will take place April 18 - 23, 2009 in Las Vegas (exhibits
open April 20). It is the world's largest electronic media show covering
filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content
across all mediums. Complete details are available at www.nabshow.com.
Online
registration is
now available for news media reporters interested in covering the
NAB Show.
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association
for America's broadcasters. As the voice of more than 8,300 radio and
television stations, NAB advances their interests in legislative, regulatory
and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables
broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses
and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.