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 (IRPP) has selected comedian/author International Radio Programming and Promotions Awards (IRPP) has selected comedian/author Al Franken to be the first recipient of its "World Achievement Award for Breakthrough Radio"]Al Franken to be the first recipient of its "World Achievement Award for Breakthrough Radio" for his perspective and commentary on his daily radio show, "The Al Franken Show" on Air America.

IRPP says, "The special award will be selectively and only periodically given to one radio on-air talent who has significantly made a great political or cultural impact in his country and/or throughout the world."

Franken will receive the award at a special tribute during the 23rd annual International Radio Programming and Promotions Awards show on Monday, June 27.

The International Radio Programming and Promotions Awards honors the world's best radio programming with gold, silver and bronze World medals. The multi-national competition, produced by the Manhattan-based New York Festivals, received over 500 entries from 32 countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, Australia, France, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, Brazil and even Afghanistan.

- Portions From an IRPP News Release