"The Silver Dome Awards’ prestige probably results from the fact that the entries are judged by out-of-state broadcasters” said IBA Pres./CEO Dennis Lyle. “It’s the ultimate compliment to have a panel of judges who have never seen or heard a station’s or on-air talent’s work before recognizing you as 'best of state.'"
Tribune Media News-Talk WGN-A/Chicago; Nelson Multimedia Adult StandardsWSPY-A/Geneva, IL; and Virden Broadcasting Co. News-Talk-AC WSDR-A/Sterling, IL won Station Of The Year honors in their market categories.
Also, Qunincy Media Sports WGEM-A-W255CY/Quincy, IL's Josh Houchins, who passed away last year, won Best Radio Personality in a Medium Market, days after winning an award from the Missouri Broadcasters Association (MBA).
The awards were judged by a panel of Michigan broadcasters.
Radio winners included:
Best Radio News Reporter
Large Market: WGN -- Andrea Darlas
Medium Market: WSPY -- Jim Wyman, "New Lawsuit Filed Against Former Speaker Of The U.S. House Of Representatives Dennis Hastert"
Small Market: Western Illinois Broadcasting Country WRMJ/Aledao, IL -- James Taylor, "The Beating Of Joy Farmer Fred Rooth"
Best Radio Personality
Large Market: Hubbard Hot AC WTMX (101.9 THE MIX)/Chicago -- Lisa Allen
Medium Market: Quincey Media Sports WGEM-A-W255CY/Qunicey IL -- Josh Houchins
Small Market: Rochelle Broadcasting Co. Country WYOT (102.3 The Coyote)/Rochelle, IL -- Kris Wexell,, "The Coyote Morning Show"
Charity/Cause
Large Market: iHeartMedia AC WLIT (93.9 Lite FM)/Chicago -- Dave Hilton, "Salvation Army PSA"
Medium Market: WSPY -- Melinda Collins, "Summer Lunch Box Promo"
Small Market: Nelson Multimedia Classic Hits WCSJ-A -- Kevin Schramm, "Habitat For Humanity Radiothon"
Best Radio Series Or Documentary
Large Market: Weigel Classic Hits WRME-LP (87.7 METV FM)/Chicago -- Bill Cochran and Rick O'Dell, "Dan Fogelberg Artist Feature"
Medium Market: WSPY -- Tyler Bachman and Mark Harrington, "Officials Discuss Impact Of Caterpillar Closing Montgomery Plant"
Small Market: Dana Communications Corp. Oldies WQRL (Q106.3)/Benton, IL -- Ashley Hugo "Eqlipse"
Best Radio Spot News Coverage
Large Market: none
Medium Market: WSPY -- Tyler Bachman and Ashley Retter, "Fugitive Max Ambler Captured After Overnight Stakeout In Earlville"
Small Market: WCSJ -- Justin Ritz, "Missing Child"
Best Radio Station Community Service
Large Market: none
Medium Market: WSPY -- Beth Pierre, Bonnie Guyer, Cheryl Pearre, Liz Hanlon, Jim Wyman, "WSPY'S Summer Lunch Box Program Feeds Hungry Children"
Small Market: Cromwell Top 40 WCBH (104.3 The Party)/Casey, IL -- Kallie Middleton, Michelle Carman, Jesse Guinn, Hannah Carruthers, "104.3 The Party and the Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Illinois"
Best Radio Station Self-Promotion
Large Market: WRME-LP -- Bill Cochran and Rick O'Dell , "Do-Re-Mi"
Medium Market: Neuhoff Sports WFMB-A/Springfield, IL -- Johnny Vincent and Robert Urbanek, "Soundtrack to the Solar Eclipse"
Small Market: Withers Hot AC WRXX (X95)/Centrelia, IL -- Matt James, "The Wake Up Call"
Best Radio Station Use of New Media
Large Market: iHeartMedia Urban WGCI/Chicago -- Jamal Smallz DJ Moondawg, Ashley "AC" Trybula , Johnnie D, "HomeTurf"
Medium Market: WFMB -- Johnny Vincent and Shauna Evans, "I Love My Hometown Tour"
Small Market: Withers News-Talk WMIX- A/Mount Vernon, IL -- Avery Barton, "WMIX Extras"
Best Sportscaster
Large Market: WGN -- Dave Eanet
Medium Market: none
Small Market: Neufhoff News-Talk WDAN-A/Danville,, IL -- Eric Loy
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