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2024 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of the Radio Hall of Fame 2024 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.

Voting for inductees begins Monday, May 20, 2024, and runs through Monday, June 3, 2024. The top six vote recipients will gain induction as part of the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Induction class. The two additional inductees that will make up the eight-person induction class will be selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of the Radio Hall of Fame 2024 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.

Voting for inductees begins Monday, May 20, 2024, and runs through Monday, June 3, 2024. The top six vote recipients will gain induction as part of the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Induction class. The two additional inductees that will make up the eight-person induction class will be selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.

More than 900 industry members will receive a ballot on Monday, May 20th, to cast votes for up to six nominated individuals. The confidential ballot will be conducted by Votem.com, and overseen by Miller Kaplan‘s Andrew Rosen.

The total of eight Radio Hall of Fame inductees for 2024 will be announced on Monday, June 17th, and will be honored at the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, September 19th at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN. Information on tickets for the event will be available soon.

 

THE 2024 RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY INDUSTRY VOTING PANEL ARE (ALPHABETICAL BY FIRST NAME):

 

  • Bert Weiss

  • Big D & Bubba

  • Big Tigger

  • Bob and Sheri

  • Bob Stroud

  • Crook & Chase

  • DeDe McGuire

  • Diane Rehm

  • Free Beer and Hot Wings

  • Funkmaster Flex

  • Jaime Jarrin

  • John & Ken

  • Johnny Magic

  • Kid Leo

  • Larry Elder

  • Laurie DeYoung

  • Lee Harris

  • Lincoln Ware

  • Mary McCoy

  • Matt Siegel

  • Mojo in the Morning

  • Phil Hendrie

  • Richard Blade

  • Shelley “The Playboy” Stewart

 

Dennis Green, Co-Chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame, stated: “It is an honor to nominate this amazing class of talented individuals and shows that have made their mark on the radio.  The 2024 nominees to the Radio Hall of Fame represent one of the most diverse group of talents we have honored with the highest level of recognition one can achieve from the radio industry.  Kudos to the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee for recognizing this year’s class of nominees whose careers only add to the special place radio holds in the hearts and minds of generations of listeners across the country.”

 

Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “Congratulations to our 2024 nominees for induction!   I encourage each industry member receiving a confidential ballot to participate in the selection of this years’ inductees.  It’s an honor and a privilege to see well-established on-air careers recognized with an induction; every vote makes a difference in the outcome.”

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2023 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of Radio Hall of Fame 2023 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of Radio Hall of Fame 2023 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.

Voting for inductees begins Friday, June 16, 2023 and runs through June 30th, at 11:59pm PT.  The top six vote recipients will gain induction as part of the 2023 Radio Hall of Fame Induction class. The two additional inductees that will make up the eight-person induction class will be selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.

More than 800 industry members will receive a confidential online ballot on Friday, June 16th to cast votes for up to six nominated individuals. The confidential balloting process will be conducted by Votem.com, and overseen by Miller Kaplan‘s Andrew Rosen.

2023 Radio Hall of Fame inductees will be announced Monday, July 24th and honored in-person at the 2023 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, November 2nd at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel in New York City.

 

NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY THE INDUSTRY VOTING PANEL
(alphabetical by First Name)

1.   Bert Weiss

2.   Bob Rivers

3    Charles Laquidara

4.   Dyana Williams

5.   Gerry House

6.   Jaime Jarrin

7.   John & Ken

8.   John DeBella

9.  Johnny Magic

10.  Kevin Matthews

11.  Kid Leo (Lawrence Travagliante)

12.  Larry Elder

13.  Laurie DeYoung

14.  Lee Harris

15.  Rev. Louise Williams Bishop

16.  Mark Simone

17.  Mary McCoy

18.  Matt Siegel

19.  Mojo in the Morning

20.  Monica May

21.  Nina Totenberg

22.  Pat St. John

23.  Shadoe Stevens

24.  Shelley “The Playboy” Stewart

 

Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “Congratulations to each of this year’s’ nominees on this recognition. Behind this slate of nominees, the Nominating Committee reviewed more than 2500 incoming suggestions from industry members and listeners before determining this group of talented individuals.  Each nominee is deserving of induction, and I look forward to the results of the forthcoming confidential voting results.”

Dennis Green, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, added: “On behalf of the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, I want to extend congratulations to this year’s slate of 24 nominees. It never ceases to amaze me when reviewing the accomplishments of the nominees how fortunate we as fans of radio are. These talented individuals have accomplished so much and made our medium special then, now, and hopefully for years to come. The Radio Hall of Fame is honored to recognize these talented individuals as nominees for this year’s Radio Hall of Fame.”

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2022 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of the Radio Hall of Fame 2022 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners. Voting for inductees begins Tuesday, June 22nd and runs through July 8th.

  • Radio Industry Voting Begins Tuesday, June 22nd

  • In-Person Induction Ceremony Will Be Held in Chicago on Tuesday, November 1st


The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of the Radio Hall of Fame 2022 nominees. The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.

Voting for inductees begins Tuesday, June 22nd and runs through July 8th. The top six vote recipients will gain induction as part of the 2022 Radio Hall of Fame Induction class. The two additional inductees that will make up the eight-person induction class will be selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.

More than 600 industry members will receive a confidential ballot on Tuesday, June 22nd, to cast votes for up to six nominated individuals. The confidential ballot will be conducted by Votem.com, and overseen by Miller Kaplan‘s Andrew Rosen.

2022 Radio Hall of Fame inductees will be announced Monday, July 25th, and honored in-person at the 2022 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Chicago.


THE 2022 RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY INDUSTRY VOTING PANEL ARE (ALPHABETICAL BY FIRST NAME):

Bob Stroud - WDRV-FM / Chicago

Bobby O’Jay - WDIA-AM / Memphis (posthumous)

Broadway Bill Lee - WCBS-FM / New York

Carol Miller - WAXQ–FM / New York

Charles Laquidera - Boston

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo - SiriusXM

Dave Ross - KIRO–FM / Seattle

Diane Rehm - WAMU–FM / Washington DC

Dyana Williams - Philadelphia

Ellen K - KOST-FM / Los Angeles

John & Ken - KFI–AM / Los Angeles

Johnny Magic - WXXL-FM / Orlando

Kevin Matthews - Chicago

Larry Elder - Los Angeles

Laurie DeYoung - WPOC-FM / Baltimore

Lon Helton - Country Countdown USA

Matt Siegel - Boston

Mojo in the Morning - WKQI-FM / Detroit

Pat St. John - Sirius XM

Pierre Robert - WMMR–FM / Philadelphia

Raul Brindis - KLTN-FM / Houston

Steven Van Zandt - SiriusXM

Suzyn Waldman - New York Yankees Radio Network (WFAN – A/F New York)

Walt “Baby” Love - Gospel Traxx

Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “We’ve made changes in 2022, to allow voting participants to vote for up to six nominees for induction, and limit the voting process to knowledgeable industry members. Listeners and industry members alike contributed more than 2500 suggestions for the Nominating Committee to consider in addition to their own considerations”. 

 Dennis Green, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, added: “The 2022 list of nominees for induction to the Radio Hall of Fame this year represents some of the most talented individuals in the history of our medium. This year’s nominees made their mark in a variety of formats from coast-to-coast and town-to-town up and down the dial. All 24 nominees are deserving of Hall of Fame recognition. These amazing radio stars help make radio special to millions of listeners and pave the way for future Hall of Fame talent.”

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2021 Nominees Announced

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of the Radio Hall of Fame 2021 nominees: 24 people and shows in six categories. The nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of the Radio Hall of Fame 2021 nominees: 24 people and shows in six categories. The nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners.  

  • Radio Industry Voting Begins Today; Public Voting Begins Monday, July 26

  • In-Person 2021 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Will Be Held in Chicago Thursday, October 28, at Wintrust Grand Banking Hall

Voting for inductees begins today in four of six categories: Longstanding Local/Regional (20 years or more)Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more), and Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more). Those categories will be voted on by a panel of 600 industry professionals.  

On July 26, listeners nationwide will vote on the other two categories, Music Format On-Air Personality and Spoken Word On-Air Personality. The winners in those categories will be determined by the public and the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The outcome of the listener vote will count as one vote among the committee votes. Listeners may vote once beginning Monday, July 26 at: www.radiovote.com.

2021 Radio Hall of Fame inductees will be announced Monday, August 16, and honored in-person at the 2021 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Chicago’s Wintrust Grand Banking Hall. Tickets will go on-sale Monday, August 16. 


NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY INDUSTRY VOTING PANEL:


Longstanding Local/Regional (20 years or more)

John & Ken - KFI-AM / Los Angeles

Melvin Lindsey - Washington (The Quiet Storm)

Matt Siegel - KISS 108 / Boston

Brother Wease (Alan Levin) - Radio 95.1 / Rochester, NY


Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)

Laurie De Young - 93.1 WPOC-FM /Baltimore

Mercedes Martinez - Mix 94.1 / Las Vegas

Elliot Segal - DC 101 / Washington, DC

Bob Stroud - 97.1 The Drive / Chicago

 
Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more)

Dr. Bobby Jones - Host, The Bobby Jones Radio Show

Dan Patrick - Host, The Dan Patrick Show

Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me - National Public Radio (NPR)

Suzyn Waldman - Color Commentator, New York Yankees Network


Active Network/Syndication (10 years or more
)

Bob & Sheri - Co-hosts, The Bob & Sheri Show

Kim Komando - Host, The Kim Komando Show

Sid Mark - Host, Sounds of Sinatra

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo - Host, Mad Dog Unleashed on SiriusXM

 

NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY LISTENERS/RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINATING COMMITTEE:


Music Format On-Air Personality

Russ Parr - Host, The Russ Parr Show

Javier Romero - Morning Host, AMOR 107.5, WAMR-FM /Miami

Alex Sensation - Morning Host, Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS)

Steven Van Zandt - Host, Little Steven’s Underground Garage


Spoken Word On-Air Personality

Alex Bennett - Morning Host & Talk Show Personality

Larry Elder - Host, The Larry Elder Show, Salem Media

Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison, Co-hosts of Preston & Steve - 93.3 WMMR / Philadelphia

Sally Jessy Raphael - Talk Show Personality

 
Kraig T. Kitchin, Radio Hall of Fame chairman, commented: “I’m so thrilled to recognize our 2021 nominees, and look forward to our upcoming in-person induction ceremony in Chicago Thursday, October 28. We’ll not only welcome 2021 inductees, but we will also welcome and honor the 2020 inductee class on that special evening this fall.”

Dennis Green, Radio Hall of Fame’s Nominating Committee chair, added: “It is an honor to chair the Nominating Committee of the Radio Hall of Fame and recognize our industry’s most esteemed professionals and their tremendous achievements informing and entertaining audiences throughout their careers. We look forward to welcoming the 2021 inductees as well as the 2020 inductees to honor them in person this year in Chicago.”

Leading radio imaging and production company, The Mix Group, is a presenting sponsor of the 2021 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by the Emerson Radio Corporation in 1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations in 1991. 

The Museum of Broadcast Communications is recognizing radio’s 100th anniversary with a variety of events and exhibits in 2021, including special tributes and recognition of the many talented men and women who have contributed to the medium’s ongoing success.

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Nominations Now Accepted Through March 31st

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announces that the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee will accept suggestions for 2021 nominees beginning today through March 31, 2021.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announces that the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee will accept suggestions for 2021 nominees beginning today through March 31, 2021.

To submit honoree picks for consideration, please visit the Nominate page.

Suggestions for Radio Hall of Fame nominees can be made in the following categories: 

  • Longstanding Local/Regional (20 years or more) 

  • Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)

  • Networks/Syndication (10 years or more)

  • Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more) 

  • Music Format On-Air Personality 

  • Spoken Word On-Air Personality

Kraig T. Kitchin, Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “We’re looking forward to celebrating the lifelong talents and career milestones of some of radio’s greatest! The first part of our annual process is fielding suggestions from listeners and industry members alike. It’s our priority to provide everyone the opportunity to be a part of this process.”

Dennis Green, Nominating Committee Chair, Radio Hall of Fame, added: “Our Nominating Committee reviews the input our industry and listening base provides, in addition to bringing their own ideas for nominations to a set of meetings held each year to determine our nominees across all formats and all genres of our industry.”

Inductees will be honored at the annual Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony, with plans to be held live in Chicago at a date to be announced later this year. Leading radio imaging and production company, The Mix Group, is a presenting sponsor of the 2021 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by the Emerson Radio Corporation in 1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations of the Hall in 1991. 

The Museum of Broadcast Communications is recognizing Radio’s 100th anniversary with a variety of events in 2021, including special tributes and recognition of the many talented men and women who’ve contributed to the medium’s ongoing success.   

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2020 LISTENER VOTING BEGINS MONDAY, JULY 27

Listener voting for the 2020 Radio Hall of Fame begins at 6 a.m. ET today, Monday, July 27, and runs through 11:59 p.m. PT Sunday, Aug. 9.

Listener voting for the 2020 Radio Hall of Fame begins at 6 a.m. ET on Monday, July 27 and runs through 11:59 p.m. PT Sunday, Aug. 9.

Radio listeners can vote in two categories to help determine the inductees for on-air personalities in either the music or spoken word format categories. Listeners may register to vote at www.radiovote.com. There is only one vote per listener per category.

NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY LISTENERS/RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

Music Format On-Air Personality

Whitney Allen - The Big Time with Whitney Allen, Westwood One
Bob & Sheri - The Bob and Sheri Show, Westwood One
Sway Calloway - Sirius XM Shade 45 Channel  
John Boy & Billy - The John Boy & Billy Show, Premiere Networks

Spoken Word On-Air Personality

Glenn Beck - The Glenn Beck Show, Premiere Networks
John & Ken - The John & Ken Show, KFI-AM Los Angeles
Stephanie Miller - The Stephanie Miller Show, WYD Media
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me - NPR

“Listener voting is an opportunity for direct input from radio fans who get to vote their choice,” observed Radio Hall of Fame Chair Kraig Kitchin

“It’s a fun part of the overall induction process,” added Dennis Green, chair of the Nominating Committee.

Four additional categories will be voted on by a panel of 600 industry professionals. Nominees were determined by the Radio Hall of Fame’s Nominating Committee, following suggestions from professionals across the industry. Inductees in the two listener-voted categories will be determined by the public, who will vote via Votem, as well as the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The outcome of the listener vote will count as one vote among the committee votes. The votes will be monitored by certified public accounting firm Miller Kaplan Arase, LLP. All inductees will be announced Aug. 17.

The Museum of Broadcast Communication’s 2020 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be a live radio broadcast from multiple locations this October. The exact date and additional details will be announced along with the inductees from all six categories later this summer.  

Sponsors of 2020 Radio Hall of Fame induction include Premiere Networks and the Weiss Agency.

The Radio Hall of Fame is housed at and a project of the Museum of Broadcast Communication, a 501(c)(3) organization. 

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2020 Nominees Announced. Voting begins July 13.

The Radio Hall of Fame has announced this year’s 24 nominees in a total of six categories. Industry voting in four of those categories begins next Monday, July 13. Listener voting in the other two categories begins on July 20.

The Radio Hall of Fame has announced this year’s 24 nominees in a total of six categories.

Industry voting in four of those categories begins next Monday, July 13.

Listener voting in the other two categories begins on July 27.

Due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns, the 2020 induction ceremony will be a live radio broadcast from multiple locations this October. The exact date and additional details will be announced along with the inductees later this summer.  

“2020 marks 100 years of radio and, while we regret that we cannot hold an in-person event this year, we’re looking forward to the excitement of a live, multi-location radio broadcast,” stated Kraig Kitchin, Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame. “I want to thank Dennis Green, Chair of this year’s Nominating Committee, and all the radio professionals who are volunteering their time and expertise to the difficult task of selecting inductees from such an impressive list.”

Green, Chief Revenue Officer of Sun & Fun Media and Key Networks, added, “I look forward to working with the Committee and to honoring the 2020 Radio Hall of Fame inductees during the special live radio broadcast.”

Nominees were determined by the organization’s Nominating Committee, following suggestions from radio professionals across the industry. The nominees in the four industry-voted categories will be voted on by a voting participant panel comprised of 600 industry professionals, who will receive confidential ballots from online voting service Votem. The winners in the two listener-voted categories will be determined by the public, who will also vote via Votem, and the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. The outcome of the listener vote will count as one vote among the committee votes. The votes will be monitored by certified public accounting firm Miller Kaplan Arase, LLP.  

Inductees will be announced on August 17.  Premiere Networks has signed on as this year’s first sponsor of the live broadcast. 

NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY VOTING PARTICIPANT PANEL:

Longstanding Local/Regional (20 years or more)

Mark & Brian - KLOS-FM         
Bobby Rich - KFMB-FM San Diego & KMXZ-FM Tucson
Bob Rivers - KJR-FM Seattle     
Donnie Simpson - WMMJ-FM Washington D.C.

Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)

Angie Martinez - WWPR-FM New York City     
Matt Siegel - WXKS-FM Boston            
Elliot Segal - WWDC-FM Washington D.C.       
Bob Stroud - WDRV-FM Chicago

Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more)

Sid Mark - Host, Sounds of Sinatra       
Joey Reynolds - Host, WOR Radio Network     
Cokie Roberts - Political Reporter, NPR           
Suzyn Waldman - New York Yankees Radio Network  

Active Network/Syndication (10 years or more)

The Breakfast Club - Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, DJ Envy, Premiere Networks         
Larry Elder - Salem Radio Network      
Jaime Jarrin - Los Angeles Dodgers Network   
Kim Komando - Host, Kim Komando Show, Westar Radio Network

NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY LISTENERS/RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

Music Format On-Air Personality

Whitney Allen - The Big Time with Whitney Allen, Westwood One
Bob & Sheri - The Bob and Sheri Show, Westwood One
Sway Calloway - Sirius XM Shade 45 Channel  
John Boy & Billy - The John Boy & Billy Show, Premiere Networks

Spoken Word On-Air Personality

Glenn Beck - The Glenn Beck Show, Premiere Networks
John & Ken - The John & Ken Show, KFI-AM Los Angeles
Stephanie Miller - The Stephanie Miller Show, WYD Media
Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me - NPR

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Public Voting Begins July 15

Starting July 15 through July 28, listeners nationwide can vote for their favorite radio personalities in two categories to be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame this November. 

Starting July 15 through July 28, listeners nationwide can vote for their favorite radio personalities in two categories to be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame this November.  The nominees are:

Music Format On-Air Personality

Hollywood Hamilton

Lon Helton

The Mark and Brian Show

Ryan Seacrest


Spoken Word Format On-Air Personality

Joe Madison

Scott Slade

Stephanie Miller

Suzyn Waldman


From 6 a.m. ET July 15, until 11:59 p.m. PT July 28, fans can vote for one personality in each category online at www.radiovote.com and via text to 877-370-VOTE (8683) accordingly. Message and data rates may apply.


For Hollywood Hamilton, text “10

For Lon Helton, text “20

For Mark and Brian Show, text “30

For Ryan Seacrest, text “40

For Joe Madison, text “50

For Scott Slade, text “60

For Stephanie Miller, text “70

For Suzyn Waldman, text “80


Chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame Kraig Kitchin says, “Listener engagement is an important part of this process as they’re given an opportunity to directly support their favorite on-air personality.”

The inductees of the two categories will be determined by the public and the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.  The outcome of the listener vote counts as one vote among the committee votes.  Inductees will be announced August 5.  Fans needing more information can find it here on the Radio Hall of Fame website or by going to each host’s social media.

There are four categories also being voted on by a panel comprised of nearly 1,000 industry professionals.  Click here for a list of nominees. Those inductees will be announced Aug. 5 as well.

Returning sponsors of the 31st Annual Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony include The Mix Group and V Creative

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Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Nominees

Voting for the 2019 Radio Hall of Fame Inductees begins today. The 24 nominations in six categories were determined by the organization’s Nominating Committee. Four of those categories will be voted on by a voting participant panel comprised of nearly 1,000 industry professionals.

Voting for the 2019 Radio Hall of Fame Inductees begins today.  The 24 nominations in six categories were determined by the organization’s Nominating Committee.  Four of those categories will be voted on by a voting participant panel comprised of nearly 1,000 industry professionals.  They’ll receive confidential ballots from the online voting service, Votem, which is also used by the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame.  Votes will be tallied by certified public accounting firm Miller Kaplan Arase, LLP.

On July 15, listeners nationwide will have the opportunity to weigh in and vote via Votem on the other two categories.  The winners will be determined by the public and the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.  The outcome of the listener vote counts as one vote among the committee votes.  

Radio Hall of Fame Chairman Kraig Kitchin comments, “Each year we have the privilege of coming together to acknowledge those who have tremendously impacted our industry and the audiences they serve.  We’re all proud to present our 2019 nominees.” 

Inductees will be announced August 5 and they’ll be honored this Fall at the 31st Annual Induction Ceremony.
 

NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY VOTING PARTICIPANT PANEL:

Longstanding Local/Regional (20 years or more)

Bob Rivers, Seattle 

Charles Laquidara, Boston

Harry Harrison, New York

Jack Harris, Tampa Bay

Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)

Angie Martinez, New York

Kevin and Bean (Kevin Ryder, Gene “Bean” Baxter), Los Angeles

Preston and Steve (Preston Elliot, Steve Morrison), Philadelphia

Sarah and Vinnie (Sarah Clark, Vinnie Hasson), San Francisco

Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more)

Jim Rome, The Jim Rome Show

Robert Siegel, All Things Considered

Sid Mark, The Sounds of Sinatra

Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me!

Active Network/Syndication (10 years or more)

George Noory, Coast to Coast AM

Glenn Beck, The Glenn Beck Program

John Tesh, Intelligence for your Life

Kim Komando, The Kim Komando Show

 

NOMINEES TO BE VOTED ON BY LISTENERS/RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

Music Format On-Air Personality

Hollywood Hamilton

Lon Helton

Mark & Brian Show (Mark Thompson, Brian Phelps)

Ryan Seacrest

 

Spoken Word On-Air Personality

Joe Madison

Scott Slade

Stephanie Miller

Suzyn Waldman

 
Returning sponsors of the 31stAnnual Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony include The Mix Group and V Creative

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National Radio Hall of Fame Welcomes Suggestions for 2017 Nominees

The 29th Annual National Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony and celebration will take place on Thursday evening, November 2, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago.  Today through March 31, the NRHOF Nominating Committee is accepting suggestions for 2017 nominees. 

The 29th Annual National Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony and celebration will take place on Thursday evening, November 2, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago.  Today through March 31, the NRHOF Nominating Committee is accepting suggestions for 2017 nominees. 

This year people can visit the National Radio Hall of Fame website and click on the Nominate tab to submit their picks for consideration.  

National Radio Hall of Fame Chairman Kraig T. Kitchin comments, “It’s always our priority to engage as many people possible in this process because there’s such a wealth of talent to be represented. By streamlining the communication through the website, we’re anticipating more feedback than ever.”

Suggestions should be made for individuals in the following categories: 

  • Longstanding Local/Regional (20 years or more)

  • Active Local/Regional (10 years or more)

  • Networks/Syndication (10 years or more)

  • Longstanding Network/Syndication (20 years or more)

  • Music Format On-Air Personality and/or Spoken Word On-Air Personality

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