The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) has revealed the recipients of the 2025 Celebration of Service to America Awards, which recognize local television and radio stations for their outstanding service to their communities across the country.
Winners will be honored at the awards ceremony on June 10 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
The Celebration of Service to America Awards, presented by Bonneville International and Hearst Television, is part of the foundation’s mission to recognize local broadcasters’ public service and emphasize the “vital role” radio and TV stations play in communities across the country.
“Every day, local broadcasters demonstrate why they are essential to our communities,” said NAB Leadership Foundation President Michelle Duke. “From being first on the scene during catastrophic events and guiding people to safety during natural disasters, to raising awareness on critical local issues and delivering food and supplies to those in need, television and radio stations are always there when it matters most, serving the public. We are excited to share their impactful stories at the 2025 Celebration of Service to America Awards gala in June.”
The following is the list of honorees by category:
Service to Community Award for Radio – Broadcast Ownership Group
Beasley Media Group, Community of Caring
Service to Community Award for Television – Broadcast Ownership Group
The E.W. Scripps Co., More than News
Service to Community Award for Radio – Large/Major Market
WCCO-AM in Minneapolis (Audacy Inc.) — Lifesaving Locks for Families with Children with Autism
Service to Community Award for Television – Large/Major Market
KCRA-3 in Sacramento (Hearst Television), Escaping the Blade
Service to Community Award for Radio – Medium Market
WYCT-FM in Pensacola, Fla., (ADX Communications) Cat Country Cares for Kids
Service to Community Award for Television – Medium Market
KTAL-TV in Shreveport, La., (Nexstar Media Group), Geaux Bags
Service to Community Award for Radio – Small Market
WWNC-AM in Asheville, N.C. (iHeartMedia), Voice in the Storm
Service to Community Award for Television – Small Market
WIBW-TV in Topeka, Kan., (Gray Media), Hear Me See Me
Service to Community Award – First Informer
WBAL-AM in Baltimore (Hearst), Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
NABLF also recognizes the finalists in each category:
Service to Community Award for Radio Finalists – Broadcast Ownership Group
Charleston Media Solutions and Hampton Roads Media Group
Service to Community Award for Television Finalists – Broadcast Ownership Group
Gray Media and Hearst Television
Service to Community Award for Radio Finalists – Large/Major Market
WIYY-FM “98 Rock” in Baltimore (Hearst), and WTMX-FM in Chicago (Hubbard Radio).
Service to Community Award for Television Finalists – Large/Major Market
WDIV-4 in Detroit (Graham Media Group); WBBM-2 in Chicago (CBS News and Stations); and KXAN-TV in Austin (Nexstar Media Group)
Service to Community Award for Radio Finalist – Medium Market
KXKT-FM “KAT 103.7” in Omaha-Council Bluffs (iHeartMedia)
Service to Community Award for Television Finalists – Medium Market
WAPT-TV in Jackson, Miss., (Hearst) and WSAZ-TV in Huntington, W. Va., (Gray Media)
Service to Community Award for Radio Finalists – Small Market
WALJ-FM in Tuscaloosa, Ala., (Townsquare Media) and WXFL-FM in Florence, Ala. (Big River Broadcasting)
Service to Community Award for Television Finalists – Small Market
WSFA-TV in Montgomery, Ala., (Gray Media) and WCTV-TV in Tallahassee, Fla. (Gray Media)
