The 2026 Excellence In Broadcasting Awards will be presented on Sunday, October 25th at the Galt House in Louisville, as part of KBA's Annual Membership Conference.
ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED: MAY 1 - JUNE 30, 2026
ENTRIES MUST HAVE AIRED ON A KBA MEMBER STATION BETWEEN MAY 1, 2025 - APRIL 30, 2026.
If you have questions or need entry assistance, please contact Becky Day at becky@kba.org or (209) 552-6541.
2026 EXCELLENCE IN BROADASTING AWARDS CATEGORIES
RADIO DIVISION:
Station of the Year
Broadcast Leadership Award
Uniquely Kentucky
Morning Show
Talk Show
Overall Newscast/News Coverage
News Reporter of the Year
On-Air Personality of the Year
Sports Announcer of the Year
Use of Streaming Video
Special Program or Feature
Account Executive of the Year
Overall Digital Presence
Locally Produced Commercial
Rookie of the Year
Behind the Scenes
Podcast of the Year
COLLEGE RADIO DIVISION:
College Program of the Year
Student Broadcaster of the Year
News Reporter of the Year
Newscast/Coverage
Special Program or Feature
Overall Digital Presence
Podcast of the Year
TELEVISION DIVISION:
Station of the Year
Broadcast Leadership Award
Uniquely Kentucky
Daytime Newscast
Evening Newscast
News Anchor of the Year
News Reporter of the Year
Meteorologist of the Year
Sportscaster of the Year
Videographer of the Year
Special Program or Feature
Account Executive of the Year
Overall Digital Presence
Locally Produced Commercial
Rookie of the Year
Behind the Scenes
Podcast of the Year
COLLEGE TELEVISION DIVISION:
College Program of the Year
Student Broadcaster of the Year
News Reporter of the Year
Newscast/Coverage
Special Program or Feature
Overall Digital Presence
Podcast of the Year