NEW YORK — The NAB’s 2026 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is now open, and will remain so through the month of May.
Award winners will be announced during a special dinner program presented by HD Radio and DTS AutoStage parent Xperi on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Edison Ballroom the night before NAB Show New York, held on October 21-22.
Stations and on-air personalities may nominate themselves in the following categories:
Legendary Station of the Year
Legendary Manager of the Year
Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year
Small Market Radio Station of the Year
Medium Market Radio Station of the Year
Large Market Radio Station of the Year
Major Market Radio Station of the Year
Small Market Personality of the Year
Medium Market Personality of the Year
Large Market Personality of the Year
Major Market Personality of the Year
AC Radio Station of the Year
Best Radio Podcast of the Year
CHR Station of the Year
Classic Hits Station of the Year
College Station of the Year
Country Station of the Year
News/Talk Station of the Year
Religious Station of the Year
Rock Station of the Year
Spanish Language Station of the Year
Sports Station of the Year
Urban Station of the Year
The awards, established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, recognize stations and individuals for their excellence and performance in radio. Award finalists are selected by an independent body of broadcasters and will be announced in summer 2026.
All nominations must be submitted through the NAB member portal.
The complete list of entry rules and qualifications can be found here.
