News Release
Las Vegas, Nev. — The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the 10 winners of the 36th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their exceptional year-round commitment to community service. The 2023 NAB Crystal Radio Award recipients listed below were chosen from 50 previously announced finalists.
Finalists were honored and winners were announced during the We Are Broadcasters celebration today at the 2023 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
The winners were chosen by a panel of judges representing the broadcast industry, community service organizations and public relations firms.
- KBCO-FM Denver, Colo.
- KBXX-FM Houston, Texas
- KCYY-FM San Antonio, Texas
- KKHJ-FM Pago Pago, American Samoa
- KOSI-FM Denver, Colo.
- KSTP-FM Minneapolis – St. Paul, Minn.
- WALR-FM Atlanta, Ga.
- WREW-FM Cincinnati, Ohio
- WTMJ-AM Milwaukee, Wis.
- WUSL-FM Philadelphia, Pa.
NAB presented Bonneville International’s KTAR-FM Phoenix, Ariz. with the esteemed Crystal Heritage Award during the ceremony, recognizing the station for winning five Crystal Radio Awards. Ryan Hatch, senior vice president/marketing manager of Bonneville Phoenix accepted the award on behalf of the station.
About NAB Show
NAB Show, held April 15 – 19, 2023 in Las Vegas, is celebrating its centennial year as the preeminent conference and exhibition driving the evolution of broadcast, media and entertainment. It is the ultimate marketplace for next-generation technology inspiring superior audio and video experiences. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways.
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.