The Academy of Radio Arts and Sciences of America announced that KDKA News Radio is the recipient of the 2023 World Radio Day Award.
The award honors the station that “exemplifies the best attributes of the radio industry”. The legendary Pittsburgh station is the fourth US winner of the award. Previous winners include WTOP, 1010 WINS, and WRHU at Hofstra University.
“This distinguished honor underscores not only KDKA’s unwavering commitment to delivering premier news coverage to the Pittsburgh communities, but the individuals who work tirelessly each and every day to make it happen,” said Audacy Pittsburgh Senior Vice President and Market Manager Michael Spacciapolli. “We’re proud to join the list of iconic heritage brands that represent the very best the radio industry has to offer.”
The World Radio Day Award was established in 2011 during the UNESCO General Conference, and was full adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. World Radio Day is celebrated annually on February 13th.
