The National Association of Broadcasters has announced the 10 winners of the 39th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, which recognize radio stations in the United States for year-round community service initiatives.
The awards, established in 1987, honor stations that demonstrate sustained commitment to serving their local communities. NAB selected the winners from a group of 50 previously announced finalists.
The finalists were recognized, and the winners announced during the 2026 NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., where more than 500 broadcasters gathered to discuss policy priorities affecting local radio stations in the United States.
According to NAB, the recipients were chosen by a panel of judges drawn from the broadcast industry, community service organizations and public relations firms.
The 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Award winners are:
KBHP-FM, Bemidji, Minnesota
KGLK-FM, Houston, Texas
KNDE-FM, College Station, Texas
KXKT-FM, Omaha, Nebraska
WCCO-AM, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota
WEEI-FM, Boston, Massachusetts
WHJX-FM, Jacksonville, Florida
WIYY-FM, Baltimore, Maryland
WOKV-FM, Jacksonville, Florida
WSB-AM, Atlanta, Georgia
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