St. Louis Radio: Hubbard Stations Honored with Multiple Awards

Hubbard St. Louis Radio Group was recognized with multiple awards at this past weekend’s 2018 Missouri Broadcasters Association Annual Convention, held June 1-2, 2018 at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.

Three of the Hubbard Radio St. Louis radio stations – New Country 92.3, KSHE 95 and 106.5 The Arch – were recognized with both First Place and Honorable Mention awards for their excellence in multiple categories:

New Country 92.3 (WIL)

• Won First Place in the “Large Market Radio” division for the “Public Service Announcement or Campaign” category, for the “Shriner’s Radiothon”.
• Won First Place in the “Large Market Radio” division for the “Station Sponsored Community Event” category, through the station’s “Bud and Broadway Bikes, Balls and Barbies” toy and fund-raising campaign.
• Recognized as well with the Honorable Mention in the “Large Market Radio” division for the “Station Sponsored Community Event” category, for the station’s “Flood Relief Benefit Concert”.
• Recognized with the Honorable Mention in the “Large Market Radio” division for the “Air Talent/Show” category, for “Stacey and Jonah” PM Drive time slot.
• Recognized with the Honorable Mention in the “Large Market Radio” division for the “Commercial Announcement” category for their creative production of “Goat”.

KSHE 95 (KSHE)

• Recognized in the “Large Market Radio” division with the Honorable Mention for the “Promotion” category, for their creative production and execution of the “Sammy 5-4-3-2- Promotion.

106.5 The Arch (WARH)

• Won First Place in the “Large Market Radio” division for the “Air Talent/Show” category, for “Spencer’s Neighborhood” in the AM Drive time slot.
• Recognized with the Honorable Mention in the “Radio (No Classes)” division for the “Station of the Year” category.

Hubbard Radio St. Louis

• Won the Honorable Mention for “Corporate Award for Community Service” for the station cluster’s “Shriner’s Cash for Kids” Event Broadcast and Coverage.

Commenting on the Hubbard Radio St. Louis wins, Vice President and Market Manager John Kijowski notes, “I am proud that our stations and team members were recognized for their creativity and commitment to excellence by other broadcast professionals from across Missouri.”

According to Scott Roddy, Program Director for both New Country 92.3 and 106.5 The Arch, “These awards and acknowledgement continues to affirm that Hubbard is the platinum standard for live, local talent who make a significant difference in our community. I’m honored to work for the Hubbard family, and humbled by the dedication of both the New Country and Arch teams for their tireless commitment to THEIR listeners across the bi-state.”

KSHE 95 Program Director Rick Balis said, “KSHE Image Director, Drew Johnson, regularly produces memorable promos.  He deserves recognition as one who is integral in maintaining KSHE’s unique ‘stationality’ and brand imaging.”