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Awards & Honors For DJs, Talk Show Hosts, and Presenters

This area contains archived news stories about DJs, talk show hosts, presenters, and radio personalities who have won awards, honors, or recognition.
"Cousin Bruce Morrow" to Receive Pioneer Award by Broadcasters Foundation
Bruce Morrow has been selected to receive a 2008 Ward Quaal Pioneer Award by the Broadcasters Foundation of America. The award honors the achievements of individuals in the radio and television broadcast industry and Morrow will be presented with it this Wednesday, April 16 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more.
Howard Stern Still Most-Searched Radio Personality on Lycos Top 50
Howard Stern remains the most-searched radio personality at Lycos.com according to the web portal's sixth annual list. Making a leap to second place this year is Adam Carolla, who replaced Stern in various markets went Stern went to satellite radio. Read more and see the Top 20.
Former Radio DJ, Dick Clark, Honored on Emmy Awards Show
On Sunday night’s "58th Primetime Emmy Awards" show broadcast on NBC-TV, former Radio DJ and television host, Dick Clark, received a special salute and recognition for his many years in show business. Read more about Clark's Radio and TV career.
WLTW-FM's Valerie Smaldone Wins Golden Apple Award
The New York City chapter of American Women in Radio & Television has announced the three winners of the annual Golden Apple Awards. Valerie Smaldone from WLTW-FM is one of this year's recipients. Read more.
Lycos Fifth Annual List: Howard Stern Most Searched For Radio Personality Followed by Rush Limbaugh and Tom Joyner
Lycos has announced its fifth annual list of the most popular talk radio personalities with Web users based on The Lycos 50. Top searched for personalities include Howard Stern, Rush Limbaugh, Tom Joyner, Bob & Tom, and Michael Savage. Read details and see the Top 20.
Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity on Top in Yearly List From Talkers Magazine
Talkers Magazine has issued its yearly list of the top talk show hosts in America. Rush Limbaugh is #1 and Alan Colmes is #14. See who is in between. Read more.
Air America's Al Franken to Receive "World Achievement Award for Breakthrough Radio"
The International Board of Judges of New York Festivals' International Radio Programming and Promotions Awards has selected comedian/author Al Franken to be the first recipient of its "World Achievement Award for Breakthrough Radio". Read more.
Radio's Jim Bohannon Celebrates Anniversary Milestones With Two Network Programs
Westwood One Radio personality Jim Bohannon celebrates 20 years on the air with the network this month with the 20th anniversary of the debut of "America in the Morning" and "The Jim Bohannon Show". To mark the occasion some of Bohannon’s past noteworthy guests from politics, media, and entertainment will be saluting him on the air. Read more.
Dr. Laura Celebrates 10 Years of Syndicated Radio
This month, Dr. Laura Schlessinger celebrates her 10th anniversary in nationally syndicated radio. Coming onto the national scene in July 1994, Dr. Laura stunned the industry with the rapid growth of her program -- especially in view of the conventional wisdom that women could not make it in talk radio. Read more.
A Top 40 Pioneer
Today it is called CHR, Contemporary Hit Radio.  But, in the beginning it was just called Top 40 - and it had superstars like Wolfman Jack.
The 25 Greatest Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time
Here is "The 25 Greatest Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time", according to Talkers Magazine Online
WRIF's "Doc of Rock" Honored with Heineken Ampt ASCAP Recognition Awar
WRIF's Doug Podell was recently honored for his contributions to Detroit's local music scene. Read more.
Z100 Night Jocks Romeo & Niko Now Starring In Their Own Online Game
Z100, New York City's "Hit Music" station has introduced an online game featuring night deejays, Romeo and Niko. Players have to get the two from Romeo's apartment to the Z100 studios while avoiding a host of obstacles. Gamers can play for a cash prize, too. Read more and play.

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