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RADIO CATSKILL WINS FOUR EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING AWARDS FROM THE NEW YORK STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION


RADIO CATSKILL WINS FOUR EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING AWARDS FROM THE NEW YORK STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION

LIBERTY, NY - June 17, 2025 -  For the fourth year in a row, Radio Catskill has won Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA). The Excellence in Broadcasting Awards is a state-wide competition, with stations competing against other stations in similarly sized markets.

According to NYSBA, this year was highly competitive.  More than 550 entries were submitted, with over 200 entries in the radio division. To ensure fairness, the entries were judged by broadcasters located outside of New York State. 

“We’re honored to be recognized once again by the New York State Broadcasters Association. These awards are a testament to the hard work, integrity, and commitment of our team. This recognition reaffirms the vital role Radio Catskill plays in informing and serving our community with thoughtful, impactful journalism. I’m incredibly proud of our team,” said Tim Bruno, Radio Catskill General Manager.

Radio Catskill won in the following categories: 

  • Outstanding Spot News - Correctional Officers Strike Over Unsafe Conditions (Patricio Robayo, Reporter/Producer) 
  • Outstanding Interview - Some NYSEG Customers Taking Drastic Measures to Lower Bills (Kimberly Izar, Reporter/Producer)
  • Outstanding Election Coverage - Election Night 2024 (Jason Dole, Co-Host, and Patricio Robayo, Co-Host/Producer) 
  • Outstanding Public Affairs Program or Series - The Local Edition (Jason Dole, Co-Host, and Patricio Robayo, Co-Host/Producer) 

The Excellence in Broadcasting Awards will be presented in Binghamton, NY, in the fall.

About Radio Catskill:

Radio Catskill is an independent community voice of the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania. We connect listeners through locally focused and globally aware programming to inform, entertain, and inspire our communities, and promote understanding among people of diverse social, cultural, economic, and political backgrounds.

Media Contact: 

Tim Bruno

manager@wjffradio.org

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