The 25th anniversary of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Crystal Awards will be special to Bryan Broadcasting.
Partner station Candy 95 was one of ten winners announced Tuesday at the NAB convention.
Candy (KNDE-FM) and WTAW were among 50 finalists for the annual recognition for radio stations demonstrating outstanding year-round commitment to community service.
Click HERE to see the award announcement and acceptance by Bryan Broadcasting President and Owner Bill Hicks.
Bill Hicks visits with WTAW’s Bill Oliver.
Candy 95 provided this description of its accomplishments in 2011:
“In the media, writers say music is all about Pandora. But when people need a hand, they need more than a personalized playlist; they need a local radio station. We sleep in the same city where we broadcast; we care about “here.” In 2011, KNDE’s Candy Cares for Kids Radiothon raised $136,000 for pediatric care at the local hospital. Our Christmas Angels project collected 2,200 new toys and warm clothes for 550 local children. KNDE supported the Junior League and collected 100,000 school supplies for students that couldn’t afford their own. At Halloween, Candy 95 hosted 2,800 kids for free and safe trick-or-treating through a local museum. But sometimes, help is needed outside the city limits. When Joplin, MO was devastated by the effects of an EF5 tornado, KNDE broadcast a 16-hour supply drive to give immediate aid to those rendered homeless. Donations filled three 26-foot moving trucks with supplies requested from the victims; from diapers to dog food. KNDE staff drove to Joplin personally. We were the first to arrive. Beyond special projects, KNDE donated 160 hours of free station broadcasts and appearances and aired over 3,657 minutes of public service announcements and interviews that spotlighted local organizations.”