NAB Honors 10 With 2026 Crystal Awards.

The National Association of Broadcasters has named the 10 winners of the 39th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards, honoring radio stations for their outstanding commitment to community service.

First established in 1987, the Crystal Radio Awards recognize stations that demonstrate year-round dedication to serving their communities through charitable initiatives, local partnerships and public service efforts. This year’s recipients were selected from 50 previously announced finalists.

The finalists were recognized and the winners revealed during the 2026 NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, which drew more than 500 broadcasters nationwide to advocate for local stations’ legislative and regulatory priorities.

Award recipients were chosen by a panel of judges representing the broadcast industry, community service organizations and public relations firms.

The 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Award winners are:

• KBHP-FM, Bemidji, MN (Hubbard)

• KGLK-FM, Houston, TX (Urban One/Radio One)

• KNDE-FM, College Station, TX (Bryan Broadcasting)

• KXKT-FM, Omaha, NE (iHeartMedia)

• WCCO-AM, Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN (Audacy)

• WEEI-FM, Boston, MA (Audacy)

• WHJX-FM, Jacksonville, FL (Cox Media Group)

• WIYY-FM, Baltimore, MD (Hearst)

• WOKV-FM, Jacksonville, FL (Cox Media Group)

• WSB-AM, Atlanta, GA (Cox Media Group)

The annual awards continue to spotlight radio’s role as a first responder, community convener and charitable force in markets large and small across the country.