The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced it will move the Crystal Radio Awards from the NAB Show to the NAB State Leadership Conference.
With the change, the Crystal Radio Awards will be awarded on Tuesday, March 4th at the NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.
Entries for the awards will be accepted between January 1st and 24th, and finalists will be announced in February.
Ultimately, 50 finalists will be selected and 10 winners will be announced. It remains to be seen if a station will be given the Crystal Heritage Award in 2025. That award recognizes radio stations that have won five or more Crystal Radio Awards. Only 11 stations have ever received the honor.
The awards — founded in 1987 — “bring national recognition to radio stations for their year-round commitment to serving communities.” Judges representing the broadcasting industry and community service organizations will review the applications.
Previously, the Crystal Radio Awards were presented at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
