Cumulus Media announces that Cumulus Albuquerque was honored by the New Mexico Broadcasters Association (NMBA) Excellence in Broadcasting Awards today, bringing home nine of the NMBA’s annual awards for broadcasters. Cumulus Albuquerque’s 96.3 News Radio KKOB received seven awards, including Station of the Year for the second consecutive year. In addition, Cumulus Albuquerque’s KNML The Sports Animal (Sports/Talk) and 92.3 KRST-FM (Country) were each recognized for excellence with an award.
Jeff Berry, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Albuquerque, said “I am so proud of our team in Albuquerque. It’s wonderful that the broadcasting community hears and recognizes what I get to see every day. A staff of professionals that are committed to bringing their ‘A’ game to our fans, listeners and communities in the Albuquerque and surrounding markets.”
John Summers, News Director, 96.3 News Radio KKOB, said: “It's the hard work and dedication to factual journalism that brings success. Each knows and understands just how important their work is in relaying details correctly and concepts honestly. The bottom line is simple. They love what they do. And it shows.”
Cumulus Albuquerque radio stations were honored with the following NMBA Excellence in Broadcasting Awards for 2023:
Station of the Year (Second Consecutive Year) - KKOB Radio Jeff Berry, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Albuquerque; Jared Hart, Operations Manager, Cumulus Albuquerque
Breaking News - KKOB News coverage of the Calf Canyon Fire, Haylee Gonzales, News Anchor; John Summers, News Director, KKOB
Complete Newscast - The KKOB Morning Briefing John Summers, News Director; Hailey Gonzales, News Anchor; Mike Gaba, News Anchor; Kandy Kruz, Traffic Reporter, KKOB
Continuing Coverage - KKOB Albuquerque Muslim Slayings John Summers, News Director; Mike Gaba, News Anchor; Haylee Gonzales, News Anchor; Darren White, Podcast Host, KKOB
Features News - KKOB's Good News File: When it comes time to launch, precision is key Haylee Gonzales, Reporter, KKOB
Newscaster of the Year - Haylee Gonzales, News Anchor, KKOB
Sports Play by Play - KKOB: UNM 14-0 Run Robert Portnoy, Play-by-Play Announcer; Hunter Greene, Color Commentator; Steph Griffin, Producer, KKOB
Sports Show or Interview - KNML: The Opening Drive Jeff Siembieda, Talk Show Host; JJ Buck, Talk Show Host; DC Putman, Producer, KNML
Station Promotional Announcement – KRST: AI Promo Campaign Bev Rainey, Program Director, Eddie Haskell, Midday Host, KRST
The NMBA Excellence in Broadcasting Awards will be presented at an in-person awards ceremony to be held at the NMBA Summer Convention on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 6:30pm at the Marriott Albuquerque.
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