The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS (NAB) has opened the nomination period for the 2025 MARCONI RADIO AWARDS. The dinner gala is sponsored by XPERI.

Winners will be announced during a stand-a-lone gala event on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st at the EDISON BALLROOM in NEW YORK CITY. This marks a move away from the NAB SHOW NEW YORK’s conference schedule. The NAB SHOW will follow on OCTOBER 22nd and 23rd at the JAVITS CENTER.

All entries must be submitted via the NAB MEMBER PORTAL by FRIDAY, MAY 31st. A full list of eligibility requirements and rules is available at NAB.org.

Named after Nobel Prize-winning inventor GUGLIELMO MARCONI, the MARCONI RADIO AWARDS have honored excellence in radio broadcasting since 1989. An independent panel of broadcasters will select finalists, with the announcement set for JULY.

Stations and personalities may nominate themselves across more than 20 categories, including: Legendary Station of The Year, Network/Syndicated Personality of The Year, Best Radio Podcast of The Year. Format-Specific Honors Include Urban Station of The Year, Classic Hits Station of The Year, Country Station of The Year, And Spanish Language Station of The Year.