WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 50 finalists for the 2010 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:
| KBHP-FM Bemidji, MN | WBEX-AM Chillicothe, OH |
| KCVM-FM Cedar Falls, IA | WCDK-FM Weirton, WV |
| KEX-AM Portland, OR |
WCMT-AM Martin, TN |
| KFOR-AM Lincoln, NE | WCRZ-FM Burton, MI |
| KFTK-FM St. Louis, MO | WDEL-AM Wilmington, DE |
| KGO-AM San Francisco, CA | WDRV-FM Chicago, IL |
| KIKV-FM Alexandria, MN | WDSN-FM DuBois, PA |
| KIRO-FM Seattle, WA | WFMP-FM Minneapolis, MN |
| KKOB-AM Albuquerque, NM |
WGN-AM Chicago, IL |
| KLBJ-AM Austin, TX |
WIKY-FM Evansville, IN |
| KLRC-FM Siloam Springs, AR |
WIL-FM St. Louis, MO |
| KNDE-FM College Station, TX |
WJBC-AM Bloomington, IL |
| KOA-AM Denver, CO |
WJMZ-FM Greenville, SC |
| KSL-FM Salt Lake City, UT |
WKDZ-FM Cadiz, KY |
| KSTP-FM Minneapolis, MN |
WKHK-FM Richmond, VA |
| KSWD-FM Los Angeles, CA |
WLEN-FM Adrian, MI |
| KTRR-FM Windsor, CO |
WNRP-AM Pensacola, FL |
| KTTS-FM Springfield, MO |
WRNQ-FM Poughkeepsie, NY |
| KUGR-AM Green River, WY |
WRVW-FM Nashville, TN |
| KUZZ-FM Bakersfield, CA |
WSTW-FM Wilmington, DE |
| KWMT-FM Tucson, AZ |
WTAW-AM College Station, TX |
| KZKX-FM Lincoln, NE |
WTMX-FM Chicago, IL |
| KZPK-FM St. Cloud, MN |
WTOP-FM Washington, DC |
| WAFL-FM Milford, DE |
WYCT-FM Pensacola, FL |
| WBEB-FM Philadelphia, PA |
WZRV-FM Front Royal, VA |
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 13, during the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
The Radio Luncheon will feature a keynote address by Phil Hendrie, nationally syndicated radio host and satirist. Legendary Texas radio personality Ron Chapman will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
About the 2010 NAB Show
The NAB Show will take place 10-15 April, 2010 in Las Vegas (exhibits open 12 April). 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.
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About NAB
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