WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced the recipients of the 2024 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize outstanding service to their communities by local television and radio stations. Winners will be honored at the awards ceremony on June 4, 2024, 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 NABLF’s mission to honor the exemplary and essential public service campaigns and philanthropic efforts that local radio and television stations lead in their markets across the country.
“Television and radio stations are the cornerstones of their communities, and they go above and beyond to serve their audiences,” said NAB Leadership Foundation President Michelle Duke. “From trusted reporting that uncovers corruption to fundraisers that help those in need, these stations are doing incredible work. We can’t wait to share their stories with everyone at the 2024 Celebration of Service to America gala in June.”
The following is the list of honorees by category:
Service to Community Award for Radio, Broadcast Ownership Group
Bonneville, Maui Strong
Service to Community Award for Television, Broadcast Ownership Group
Cox, Real Estate Racket
Service to Community Award for Radio, Large/Major Market
WFSH-FM, Salem Media Group, Atlanta, Ga., Acts of Love
Service to Community Award for Television – Large/Major Market
WANF-TV, Gray Television, Atlanta, Ga., In Plane Sight
Service to Community Award for Radio – Medium Market
KTXY-FM, Zimmer Communications, Columbia, Mo., Children's Miracle Network Radiothon
Service to Community Award for Television – Medium Market
KETV-TV, Hearst Television, Omaha, Neb., Voices of GenZ
Service to Community Award for Radio – Small Market
WLBC-FM, Woof Boom, Muncie, Ind., Muncie You-Nite
Service to Community Award for Television – Small Market
WJHG-TV, Gray Television, Panama City, Fla., Chapter Chat
For more information about the awards and event, 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 recruit dynamic and talented individuals for careers in broadcasting, advance diversity within the industry and recognize the community impact of local television and radio stations. Learn more at nabfoundation.org.
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