New York, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) this evening celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, honoring excellence and performance in radio during a lively ceremony at the Edison Ballroom on the eve of NAB Show New York.
Presented by NAB and sponsored by Xperi, the event was hosted by Danielle Monaro and Medha Gandhi, co-hosts of “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,” and featured a special appearance by Grammy Award-winning producer and radio host DJ Scratch.
Established in 1989 and named for inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the NAB Marconi Radio Awards honor radio stations and on-air personalities demonstrating outstanding achievement and service to their communities.
The 2025 ceremony drew a standing-room-only crowd of broadcasters, executives and creators from across the industry, celebrating the enduring impact of radio.
This year’s NAB Marconi Radio Award winners are:
| Legendary Station of the Year WMMR-FM, Philadelphia, Pa. Legendary Radio Manager of the Year Nick Martin, Big River Broadcasting Corp, Florence, Ala. Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year Colin Cowherd, Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. Major Market Personality of the Year Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison, WMMR-FM, Philadelphia, Pa. Large Market Personality of the Year Mitch Albom, WJR-AM, Detroit, Mich. Medium Market Personality of the Year Larry Hansgen, WHIO-FM, Dayton, Ohio Small Market Personality of the Year Mark Starling, WWNC-AM, Asheville, N.C. Major Market Station of the Year WMMR-FM, Philadelphia, Pa. Large Market Station of the Year KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh, Pa. Medium Market Station of the Year KRMG-FM, Tulsa, Okla. Small Market Station of the Year WTAW-AM, College Station, Texas Best Radio Podcast of the Year "Behind the Song", Hubbard Broadcasting, Chicago, Ill. | AC Station of the Year WWBX-FM, Boston, Mass. CHR Station of the Year WDJX-FM, Louisville, Ky. Classic Hits Station of the Year WOMC-FM, Detroit, Mich. College Radio Station of the Year WRHU-FM, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. Country Station of the Year KYGO-FM, Denver, Colo. News/Talk Station of the Year WBAL-AM, Baltimore, Md. Religious Station of the Year WPZE-FM, Atlanta, Ga. Rock Station of the Year WDRV-FM, Chicago, Ill. Spanish Language Station of the Year WMIA-FM, Miami, Fla. Sports Station of the Year WXYT-FM, Detroit, Mich. Urban Station of the Year KMJQ-FM, Houston, Texas. |
Marconi finalists were selected by a committee of broadcasters, and the winners were determined by the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy.
For photos of the event, visit www.nabshow.com/resources/new-york/press-resources/media-kit/.
About NAB Show New York
NAB Show New York is held at the epicenter of live media, entertainment and brand storytelling for content creators and media production experts. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters taking place on Oct. 22–23, 2025, at the Javits Center, NAB Show New York is the premier East Coast event for anyone creating content for social media, live streaming, broadcast, film or user-generated content. NAB Show New York is the ultimate destination for storytellers delivering the tools, technologies, resources and connections to amplify your message and elevate your craft. Learn more at NABShowNY.com.
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television 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.
Matt Raymond National Association of Broadcasters 202-429-4194 mraymond@nab.org
