Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC) has announced that The Johnjay & Rich Show will receive the Kidd Kraddick Award this year. The program is syndicated by Premiere Networks and originates from iHeartMedia’s 104.7 KISS FM in Phoenix.
The award, named after the late Kidd Kraddick, celebrates individuals who exemplify outstanding success and unique authenticity. It recognizes those who provide exceptional service to their communities while serving as a constant source of inspiration for other shows and personalities.
Traditionally, each year’s recipient is charged with selecting the following year’s honoree. Last year’s recipient, Kevin Rolston of “The KVJ Show” on WRMF-FM in West Palm Beach, said in selecting Johnjay and Rich.
“Kidd Kraddick’s contributions to the radio industry extend well beyond his show, and he trained many great talents of the next generation like Bert Weiss, Rich Shertenlieb, and Rich Berra. Acknowledging Kidd’s contributions makes Johnjay and Rich an obvious choice for this award.”
“They have dominated Phoenix for more than twenty years and are expanding their brand of entertainment nationwide. They are authentic, engaging personalities, and their work with the #LoveUp and #LovePup Foundations is extraordinary. I am honored to present them with the Kidd Kraddick Award at Bootcamp in Austin.”
Johnjay said, “The Kidd Kraddick Award holds so much meaning in our industry, and to be chosen by someone we respect so much, makes it even more special. We’ve always looked up to the legacy Kidd left behind – his talent, his heart, and the way he used his platform to truly make a difference. To be recognized in that same spirit is humbling beyond words. We’re so proud of the work we’ve done with #LovePup and #LoveUp, and many other events in the community, and it means the world that those things matter just as much as the show itself.”
Berra added, “My Italian immigrant grandfather used to say to me in his semi-broken English, ‘You sure do talk a lot for a kid that doesn’t know a lot about anything. Little did he know that would be the cornerstone of my career alongside Johnjay. We just celebrated our 25th anniversary together, and I feel like we are just getting started. What a crazy honor to step inside the same shoes of our radio IDOLS. We are so not worthy but honored to accept this very special acknowledgment.”
Past honorees include Bert Weiss of the syndicated ‘The Bert Show,’ The YEA Network Syndicated ‘The Kidd Kraddick Show,’ ‘The Ace & TJ Show,’ 97X Quad Cities’ ‘Dwyer & Michaels Show,’ Big 105.9 Miami’s Paul Castronovo, Seattle’s BJ Shea, ‘Brother Wease’ of Radio 95.1 Rochester, Mojo of Channel 955 Detroit’s ‘Mojo in the Morning,’ ‘The Roula and Ryan Show’ at KRBE-Houston and Dave Ryan.
The Kraddick Award will be presented during Talentmasters’ 37th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC), August 7-9, at the Austin Marriott Downtown. Register now by clicking here.
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