CRB Hands Out Humanitarian Awards on Opening Day of CRS 2011

Mar 3, 2011 CRB Hands Out Humanitarian Awards on Opening Day of CRS 2011

CRB Hands Out Humanitarian Awards on Opening Day of CRS 2011 (Nashville, Tenn. – March 3, 2011)  On the opening day of CRS 2011, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® handed out its Artist, Radio and Tom Rivers Humanitarian Awards during a special ceremony inside the Nashville Convention Center. The 2011 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was presented to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill for their ongoing efforts to aid those affected by the Nashville floods in 2010.  The couple was particularly instrumental in organizing the star-studded Nashville Rising flood relief concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in June 2010.  Last year’s winner, Trace Adkins, presented the award to Hill and McGraw. The 2011 CRB Radio Humanitarian Award winners were KWJJ/Portland, Ore. (Large Market), WIVK/Knoxville, Tenn. (Medium Market) and WCTY/Norwich, Conn. (Small Market).  CRB President Mike Culotta and RadioInk’s Lois Choolijan presented the awards. Large Market Winner: 99.5 KWJJ/Portland, Ore. - KWJJ’s community efforts in 2010 included its annual sponsorship of the Portland Rose Festival, St. Paul Rodeo, July 4th Celebration Parade, Portland Police Department Celebrity Golf Tournament, Annual Bite of Oregon, Canned Food Drives and its various efforts to support Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Medium Market Winner: 107.7 WIVK/Knoxville, Tenn. - WIVK’s humanitarian initiatives have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for organizations in the Knoxville area, including The Love Kitchen, Red Cross March for the Military, The United Way, Children’s Hospital, Coats for the Cold and the city’s annual Christmas parade.  WIVK and its listeners were among those who generously donated their resources to the Nashville flood victims in 2010. Small Market Winner: 97.7 WCTY/Norwich, Conn. WCTY raises funds each year for The United Way, Wounded Warrior Project, MADD, the Women’s Center of S.E. Connecticut and the Plainfield Rotary Foundation, among others.  In 2010, WCTY collected more than 30,000 pounds of food with its Big Y Food Drive in Eastern Connecticut. The 2011 Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award was presented to NRG Media President and CEO, Mary Quass.  NRG Media owns and operates 45 radio stations in Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Illinois.  Quass has been recognized by Radio Ink Magazine as one of the 40 Most Powerful People in Radio for six consecutive years and was listed as the No. 1 Most Influential Women in Radio in 2007.  Her community efforts are exemplified through her various office and board appointments with organizations including: the National Association of Broadcasters, United Fire and Casualty Company, Bayliss Media Foundation, All Saints Parish Foundation, Entrepreneurial Development Center, United Way Board of Trustees and Mercy Medical Center, among others.  CRB Board member/WYCD PD Tim Roberts presented Quass with the award. About the CRB Artist Humanitarian Award: The CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was created in 1990 to honor those Country music artists who have exhibited exceptional humanitarian efforts during their career.  Past recipients of the annual award have included Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels and Kenny Rogers, among others. About the CRB Radio Humanitarian Awards: The CRB Radio Humanitarian Awards are presented to full-time Country radio stations for notable public service initiatives that improve the quality of life for the communities they serve.  The annual awards are presented to stations in three categories: Large (markets 1-50), Medium (markets 51-130), and Small (markets 131+). About the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award: The Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award is given at the discretion of the Country Radio Broadcasters Board of Directors to recognize an individual in the Country Radio industry who has displayed a magnanimous spirit of caring and generosity in service to their community.  This award is named in honor of CRB Board member Tom Rivers, who died in 2004 at age 38 of bronchial asthma.  Rivers, known for his work at WQYK, Tampa/St. Petersburg and WUSN, Chicago, was highly regarded for his public service.

Submission Deadline for CRB 2011 Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards Extended to Feb. 11

Jan 28, 2011 Submission Deadline for CRB 2011 Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards Extended to Feb. 11

Submission Deadline for CRB 2011 Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards Extended to Feb. 11 (Nashville, Tenn. - Jan. 27, 2011) Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has extended its deadline to accept applications for the 2011 Radio Humanitarian and Promotion Awards from Jan. 31 to Feb. 11, 2011. The Radio Humanitarian Award is presented to stations in Large, Medium and Small market categories for public service performed between November 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.  Stations must submit a brief written presentation (two pages maximum including photos) of their community service efforts during the eligibility period.  Entries for the Radio Humanitarian Award should be sent to humanitarian@crb.org. The Radio Promotion Award is presented to stations in Large, Medium and Small market categories for the most creative and effective radio promotions held between November 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.  Stations must submit a one-page summary of their most successful promotion from the past year to be eligible for the award.  Photos and videos are acceptable as part of a submission.  Judging criteria includes: creativity, implementation strategy, effect on cume (if measured), goals achieved, and style of submission.  All entries must be sent in PDF format to promotions@crb.org. All applicants for the Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards must include their name, city, station call letters, daytime phone number and market size in their submissions. The awards are presented during CRS 2011, to be held March 2-4, 2011 in Nashville, Tenn.

CRB, Inc.® Announces Artist and Radio Humanitarian Award Winners at CRS 2010

Feb 25, 2010 CRB, Inc.® Announces Artist and Radio Humanitarian Award Winners at CRS 2010

On Wednesday, Feb. 24, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. handed out its 2010 Artist Humanitarian, Radio Humanitarian and Tom Rivers Humanitarian Awards at CRS 2010. This year’s CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was presented to Trace Adkins.  Since 2002, Adkins has worked closely with the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to educating others about potentially life-threatening food allergies.  Adkins’ daughter, Brianna, was diagnosed with severe food allergies when she was nine months old.  Adkins became a National Spokesperson for FAAN in 2005 and has also served as the organization’s National Honorary Chair of FAAN's Walk for Food Allergy.  The Country star appeared on “The Celebrity Apprentice” in 2008 in an effort to raise money for the foundation and supported legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker that would help schools protect the more than 2.2 million children nationwide who suffer from food allergies. In 1990, CRB instituted the Artist Humanitarian Award, which was first presented during CRS-21.  Past honorees include Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels and Kenny Rogers.  Last year’s recipient, Randy Owen, presented Adkins with the award on Wednesday morning at the Artist and Radio Humanitarian Awards Presentation during CRS. The CRB Radio Humanitarian Awards, sponsored by Radio Ink, are presented to full-time Country radio stations for their efforts to improve the quality of life for communities they serve.  The 2010 awards are presented to stations in three categories: Large (markets 1-50), Medium (markets 51-130), and Small (markets 131+) for public service performed November 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009. Large Market Winner: 97.3 WGH, Norfolk-Hampton Roads, Va. Eagle 97.3 has been a part of the Country Cares For St. Jude Kids program for the past 18 years.  Each year, the station partners with the Center for Child and Family Services to raise funding with the “Country for Kids Concert” and also serves as an integral part in many local homecoming celebrations for troops returning from deployment around the world.  The station is also involved with the Susan G. Komen programs, Feed the Hungry Union Mission, March of Dimes, Hampton Roads Crimeline and countless other community service programs to benefit their community. Medium Market Winner: 103.7 KXKT, Omaha, Neb. KXKT KAT 103.7 has been an integral part of the Omaha community for more than 16 years.  With the help of their loyal listeners, they raised more than 1.3 million dollars for more than 50 different charities.  Their involvement provides major funding for Children’s Hospital of Omaha, The Salvation Army, The Foodbank for the Heartland, Nebraska Organ Recovery Program, YMCA, Toys for Tots, Heart Association, The Nebraska Children’s home and many more. Small Market Winner: 99.9 WKSF, Asheville, NC 99.9 WKSF Kiss Country gives back to their listeners and local charities by raising funds for Mission Children’s Hospital, Toys For Tots, Western Carolina Rescue Mission, Local Hospice, The Tye Blanton Foundation, Humane Society, The First Life Organization, March of Dimes, and many more. In 2009, they contributed to more than 70 charities, raising more than 1 million dollars. This year’s Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award went to George G. Beasley, noted radio broadcaster, educator and founder of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.  Located in Naples, Fla., Beasley Broadcast Group owns and operates 42 radio stations in 11 large and mid-sized markets, including five markets with Country-formatted stations.  Beasley was inducted into the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1998 after receiving the prestigious Distinguished Broadcaster of North Carolina Award.  In 2003, he received the Broadcast Pioneer Award from the Broadcasters Foundation and was recently honored with the addition of the George G. Beasley Broadcasting Complex to the Appalachian State University campus in Boone, NC.  Prior to his radio career, Beasley was a schoolteacher, principal and 16-year member of the Wayne County Board of Education in Goldsboro, NC. The intent of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, given at the discretion of the Country Radio Broadcasters Board of Directors, is to recognize an individual in the Country Radio industry who has displayed a magnanimous spirit of caring and generosity in service to their community.  The award is given when the board feels an individual, through outstanding service, warrants the recognition. It is presented in honor of CRB Board member Tom Rivers, who died March 19th 2004 at age 38 of bronchial asthma. Rivers, known for his work at WQYK, Tampa/St. Petersburg and WUSN, Chicago, was highly regarded for his exemplary public service. About CRS: The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2010 is held Feb. 24-26, 2010 in downtown Nashville, Tenn. About CRB: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

CRB, Inc.® Now Accepting Submissions for CRS 2010 Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards

Jan 6, 2010 CRB, Inc.® Now Accepting Submissions for CRS 2010 Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has extended its deadline to accept applications for the 2010 Radio Humanitarian and Promotion Awards, to be handed out at CRS 2010, held Feb. 24-26, 2010. The Radio Humanitarian Award is presented to stations in Large, Medium and Small market categories for public service performed between November 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009.  Stations must submit a brief written presentation (two pages maximum including photos) of their community service efforts during the eligibility period to be considered for the award.  Entries for the Radio Humanitarian Award should be sent to humanitarian@crb.org by January 15, 2010. The Radio Promotion Award is presented to stations in Large, Medium and Small market categories for the most creative and effective radio promotions held between November 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009.  Stations must submit a one-page summary of their most successful promotion from the past year to be eligible for the award.  Photos and videos are acceptable as part of a submission.  Judging criteria includes: creativity, implementation strategy, effect on cume (if measured), goals achieved, and style of submission.  All entries must be sent in PDF format to promotions@crb.org by January 15, 2010. Radio Promotion Award winners will receive a free trip to this year’s Country Radio Seminar, including airfare (up to $500 of actual cost), hotel accommodations and registration fees.  CRB will publish a complete list of award winners at a later date. All applicants for the Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards must include their name, city, station call letters, daytime phone number and market size in their submissions. About CRS: The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2010 will be held Feb. 24-26, 2010 in Nashville, Tenn.  Regular Rate registration expires Jan. 31 and is currently available online at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at 615-327-4487. Follow CRS 2010 on Facebook, or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/OfficialCRS. About CRB: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Announces Humanitarian, Radio Promotion Awards

Mar 5, 2009 Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Announces Humanitarian, Radio Promotion Awards

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has announced the recipients in four separate awards categories at CRS-40: The Radio Promotion Awards, Artist Humanitarian Award, Radio Humanitarian Award and Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. Radio Promotion Awards: (Placement / Call Letters / Market / Promotion Title) Large Market 1st Place: KILT/ Houston, TX/Ten Man Jam 2nd Place: WUBL/Atlanta, GA/A Taste of Trisha Yearwood 3rd Place: WXTU/Philadelphia, PA/Text 2 Win Julianne Hough at Your School Medium Market 1st Place: KCCY/Colorado Springs, CO/Acoustic Happy Hour 2nd Place: KFDI /Wichita, KS/Christmas in a Box 3rd Place: WQMX/Akron, OH/Send Me Backstage Small Market 1st Place: WKKR/Opelika, AL/Wall of Water 2nd Place: KRYS/Corpus Christi, TX/Independence Day 3rd Place - Tie: WFYR/Peoria, IL/Valentine and KZPK/St. Cloud, MN/We Fest Awards will be presented to representatives of their stations on Friday, March 6 at the "40 Promotional Ideas to Rev Up Your Revenue" panel at 2:00 p.m. All stations were judged on the creativity and implementation of their promotions, held between November 1, 2007 - Dec 31, 2008. Winners were evaluated on promotion objective, presentation style, effect on cume and overall success. Winning stations received registration to CRS-40, hotel accommodations, and airfare up to $500. Artist Humanitarian Award: Randy Owen The recipient of this year's Artist Humanitarian Award is country music legend and Alabama front man Randy Owen. Owen co-founded Country Cares for St. Jude Kids� in 1989 after meeting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founder Danny Thomas the year before. To date, Country Cares has raised more than $345 million to fund research in the fight against childhood cancer. Earlier this year, more than 800 members of the country music industry gathered at the annual seminar in Memphis to celebrate 20 years of support for the children of St. Jude. In 2008, Broken Bow Records released the Grammy Award-winner's debut solo album, One On One, and HarperOne published his memoir, titled "Born Country." Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. leads the music industry in recognizing the humanitarian achievements of country artists. In 1990, CRB instituted the Artist Humanitarian Award, which was first presented during the CRS-21. Past honorees include Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels and Kenny Rogers. Last year's recipient, Clay Walker, presented Owen with the award Wednesday morning during the award ceremonies in the Convention Center. Radio Humanitarian Award: Large Market: 97.3 WGH, Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Va. Under the banner of "The Twelve Months of Eaglefest," this year's Large Market honoree pursued year-round public service efforts. Beneficiaries included Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, the Center for Child and Family Services in Hampton Roads, the March of Dimes and the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. Their monthly guitar auction "Chords For The Cause" benefits a different non-profit organization each month. WGH is also involved in various military causes and provided aid to those affected by the tornadoes that ripped through Suffolk County in May. Medium Market: 107.7 WIVK, Knoxville, Tenn. The 2009 Medium Market honoree enlisted country superstar Randy Owen to perform at a benefit concert for victims of a local church shooting and secured John Michael Montgomery to perform and help collect 1,400 pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank. Performances from Joe Nichols and Jewel helped raise money for improvements at local Knoxville schools Gibbs High School and Farragut High School, respectively. In addition, WIVK sponsored "Feed The Need" to help feed the homeless, as well as "Buddy's Barbeque Race Against Cancer" to raise funds for Cancer Outreach Services at the Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Radiothons have benefited Variety Children's Charity and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, among others. Small Market: 93.3 WFLS, Fredericksburg, Va. This year's Small Market honoree successfully encouraged their listeners to contribute more than $150,000 to numerous charities throughout the year, including the Children's Miracle Network, the Salvation Army, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and more. The station also enlisted listeners to donate blood to the American Red Cross, school supplies to the Spotsylvania and Stafford County School Supply Collection and food to the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank. The CRB Radio Humanitarian Awards are presented to full-time country radio stations for their efforts to improve the quality of life for communities they serve. The 2009 Awards are presented to stations in three categories: Large (markets 1-50), Medium (markets 51-130), and Small (markets 131+) for public service performed November 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008. Radio Ink sponsored this year's Radio Humanitarian Award. Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award: Mick Anselmo, Sr. This year's Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award was given to CBS Minneapolis VP Market Manager Mick Anselmo, Sr. During his tenure at KEEY-FM, Anselmo organized and created a radiothon which has helped raise more than $12 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His partnership with Sharing and Caring Hands of Minneapolis during a run of Garth Brooks concerts in 1998 set a Minneapolis-St. Paul food drive record. The former Clear Channel radio executive also created Project Northern Lights, an effort that collected calling cards for troops stationed in Baghdad. The intent of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, given at the discretion of the Country Radio Broadcasters Board of Directors, is to recognize an individual in the Country Radio industry who has displayed a magnanimous spirit of caring and generosity in service to their community. The award is given when the board feels an individual, through outstanding service, warrants the recognition. No award was given in 2008. About CRS: The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. About CRB: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. � is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format. More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

CRB, Inc. Accepting Submissions for CRS-39® Radio Humanitarian and Promotion Awards

Jan 2, 2008 CRB, Inc. Accepting Submissions for CRS-39® Radio Humanitarian and Promotion Awards

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) is now accepting applications for the 2008 Radio Humanitarian and Promotion Award to be given at CRS-39®. The Radio Humanitarian Award will be presented to stations in large, medium, and small market categories for public service performed between November 1st, 2006 and December 31st, 2007. To be considered for this award, stations must submit a brief written presentation (two pages maximum including photos) of the station's community service performed during that period. Entries for the Radio Humanitarian Award should be sent to humanitarian@crb.org by January 18th, 2008. The Radio Promotion Award will be presented to stations in large, medium, and small market categories for creative and effective promotions executed between November 1st, 2006 and December 31st, 2007. Stations interested in entering the promotion competition should submit a one-page summary of their best country radio promotion from the past year. Photos and videos that help illustrate a promotion to the judges will be accepted. Radio Promotion Award winners will appear in the CRS 39® Radio Promotion Book and win a trip to CRS 39®, including airfare*, hotel and seminar registration. Judging criteria include: creativity, implementation strategy, effect on cume (if measured), goals achieved, and style of submission. All entries must be sent by January 11th, 2008 in PDF format to promotions@crb.org. All applicants for the Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Award must include their name, station call letters and city, daytime phone number and market size in their submissions. Stations may submit more than one entry. All questions pertaining to these awards should be directed to CRB Executive Director Ed Salamon at (615) 327-4487. CRS-39® takes place March 5th through March 7th, 2008 at the Nashville Convention Center. Complete seminar information may be obtained by contacting CRB, Inc. at 615.327.4487 or by visiting www.crb.org. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. *Airfare will be reimbursed up to $500 of actual cost, receipt required.