Philly Radio: KYW Newsradio Celebrates Community Leaders

KYW Newsradio, an Audacy station in Philadelphia, honored 11 exceptional leaders who are driving meaningful change and uplifting lives in and around Philadelphia’s communities of color. This year’s 2026 class of GameChangers was recognized at a celebration on February 25 hosted by KYW’s Community Impact Reporter, Racquel Williams.

“The GameChangers initiative reflects KYW Newsradio’s deep commitment to the communities we serve,” said Kristina Koppeser, Brand Manager, KYW Newsradio. “These 11 extraordinary leaders embody the resilience, vision, and compassion that define Philadelphia at its best. We are honored to spotlight their achievements and celebrate the powerful, positive impact they are making every single day.”

The eleven 2026 KYW Newsradio GameChangers honorees are:

• Temple University Police Officers, Leroy Wimberly and Capt. Enoch McCoy
• CheckFirst Creator, Ranvir Gill
• Founder of the Oshun Family Center, Saleemah McNeil
• Founder of Still Rise Farms and Breast Surgeon, Dr. Monique Gary
• Executive Director of Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, Michelle Palmer
• Odunde Festival CEO, Oshunbumi Fernandez-West
• Shoot Basketballs NOT People (SBNP) Founder, Garry Mills
• President and CEO of The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, Kathryn Epps
• Ordinarie Heroes Founder, Ron Toles
• Community Activist, Cecil Hankins

Throughout February, the station featured an on-air series that gave listeners an inside look at each honoree’s mission and personal journey, reinforcing KYW Newsradio’s longstanding dedication to telling stories that matter and elevating voices that inspire action.

Starting in the fall of 2025, the Greater Philadelphia community nominated unsung heroes for the 2026 GameChangers awards. Winners were selected with input from past honorees, recognizing leaders who strengthen the region by advancing equity and creating opportunities. This year’s recipients represent a diverse range of fields, including nonprofit leadership, education, healthcare, business, and community development.

For more information about the 2026 GameChangers and to hear each honoree’s story, visit https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/gamechangers.

📻Listeners can tune in to KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station via X, Facebook and Instagram.