Charlotte Radio: WBT's John Hancock Makes It To The NCAB Hall

John Hancock

The North Carolina Broadcasters Association held its Annual Business Meeting virtually and presented its 2021 Broadcast awards. Trip Savery, President and COO at Curtis Media in Raleigh, NC and President of the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters emceed the Awards ceremony.

NCAB Hall of Fame Award for 2021included the induction of John Hancock. John recently retired after 50 years of on-air service with the past 30 years in Charlotte. John arrived in Charlotte and at WBT in December of 1990 and has helped shape the conversation in the Queen City ever since by musing on the issues of the day with his unique perspective.

John Hancock aired his final daily show on WBT 1110 AM on October 17, 2019. But, even in retirement, he remains active in radio and at WBT in the form of two commentaries a week and joining Bo Thompson on the WBT morning show for an hour every Friday.

Other personality recipients included: Radio Personality or Team of the Year: The Aaron Keck Show on WCHL-FM in Chapel Hill, NC. Radio Personality Award for a Large Market: Jared and Katie on WKZL-FM in Greensboro, NC.