Deborah Parenti has been named 2025 MIW Frances Preston Trailblazer by Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW). Parenti is President & Publisher of the Radio, TV & Broadcast Conference Division of Streamline Publishing. She oversees Radio Ink, Radio +, and Television Business Report in that role.
She will be honored with a public presentation at Tuesday’s “We Are Broadcasters” session of the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Parenti said, “I am incredibly humbled to receive this honor from MIW, an organization that has done so much to elevate women in radio. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with, and mentor talented women and I remain committed to fostering opportunities for future generations.”
MIW Board President Sheila Kirby stated, “Deborah has not only broken barriers in radio but has also consistently paved the way for women to follow. Her leadership, vision, and advocacy continue to shape the future of our industry, and MIW is honored to recognize her contributions.”
The award is named for longtime BMI President & CEO Frances Preston and represents MIW’s highest honor.
Parenti joins an esteemed list of past honorees, which includes Corinne Baldassano (2024), the late Laurie Kahn (2023), Michelle Duke (2022), Christine Travaglini (2019), Julie Talbott (2018), Mary Quass (2017), Beth Neuhoff (2016), Kim Guthrie (2015), Diane Sutter (2014), Weezie Kramer (2013), Caroline Beasley (2012), Ginny Hubbard Morris (2011), Lynn Anderson (2010), and Erica Farber (2009).
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