Washington, D.C.—The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced that the 2026 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is open through May 31. The prestigious NAB Marconi Radio Awards, established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, recognize stations and individuals for their excellence and performance in radio.
The winners of the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards will be announced during a special dinner program brought to you by Xperi, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom the night before NAB Show New York held on Oct. 21 – 22.
Stations and on-air personalities may nominate themselves in the following categories:
Legendary Station of the Year
Legendary Manager of the Year
Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year
Small Market Radio Station of the Year
Medium Market Radio Station of the Year
Large Market Radio Station of the Year
Major Market Radio Station of the Year
Small Market Personality of the Year
Medium Market Personality of the Year
Large Market Personality of the Year
Major Market Personality of the Year
AC Radio Station of the Year
Best Radio Podcast of the Year
CHR Station of the Year
Classic Hits Station of the Year
College Station of the Year
Country Station of the Year
News/Talk Station of the Year
Religious Station of the Year
Rock Station of the Year
Spanish Language Station of the Year
Sports Station of the Year
Urban Station of the Year
The Marconi Radio Award finalists are selected by an independent body of broadcasters and will be announced in summer 2026.
All nominations must be submitted through the NAB member portal. The complete list of entry rules and qualifications can be found here.
Contact Tobi Hall at thall@nab.org for questions regarding the NAB Marconi Radio Awards, nomination process or station eligibility.
About NAB Show New York
NAB Show New York is held at the epicenter of live media, entertainment and brand storytelling for content creators and media production experts. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters taking place on Oct. 21–22, 2026, at the Javits Center, NAB Show New York is the premier East Coast event for anyone creating content for social media, live streaming, broadcast, film or user-generated content. NAB Show New York is the ultimate destination for storytellers delivering the tools, technologies, resources and connections to amplify your message and elevate your craft. Learn more at NABShowNY.com.
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at nab.org.
