Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), the non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, has revealed the recipient of the 11th annual 2026 MIW Airblazer Award.
It happens to be the woman who is one-half of the WWBX “MIX 104.1” in Boston morning show.
MIW, in partnership with Talentmasters MSBC (Morning Show Boot Camp), chose Kennedy Elsey, co-host of the Karson & Kennedy morning show on “MIX 104.1.”
The MIW Airblazer Award stems from an alliance formed in 2015 between MIW and Talentmasters MSBC. The award will be presented to Kennedy during the Talentmasters MSBC on August 7 in Cleveland.
MIW Board President Sheila Kirby remarked, “The MIW Airblazer Award honors women who are redefining what it means to lead in radio, and Kennedy Elsey is a standout example of that evolution. She brings a rare combination of authenticity, sharp wit, and fearless honesty to the mic, while using her platform and voice to create meaningful impact in her community. Kennedy represents the future of our industry, bold, influential, deeply connected, and unapologetically herself!”
In addition to Kennedy Elsey and Karen Carson, previous MIW Airblazers include Delilah (2024), Dana Cortez (2023), Patty Steele (2022), DeDe McGuire (2021), Angela Yee (2020), Kellie Rasberry (2019), Mercedes Martinez (2018), Roula Christie (2017), Angie Martinez (2016), and Ellen K (2015).
