Convention & Trade Show
Awards
TAB annually celebrates the accomplishments of outstanding broadcast leaders and stations! All awards are presented at TAB’s Annual Convention & Trade Show.
Nominations: Due May 1, 2008
Download nomination form
Award categories: Listed below
Questions: Contact Emily Lehane or call (512) 322-9944.
| Award | Type | Requirements | Who can nominate | Current winner | Nomination deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Broadcaster of the Year | Individual |
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TAB member stations and TAB Pioneer Club members | Lady Bird Johnson | May 1, 2008 |
| Broadcaster of the Year | Individual |
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TAB member stations | Meredith Beal, Lasting Value Group |
May 1, 2008 |
| Associate of the Year | Individual |
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TAB member stations and Associate Member firms |
2006 Winner |
May 1, 2008 |
| Educator of the Year | Individual |
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TAB members | Augie Grant, Univ. of South Carolina |
May 1, 2008 |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Individual | Ann Arnold, TAB | |||
| Steve Pieringer Award | Individual |
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TAB member stations | 2005 Winners Dr. Mona Khanna & Billy Sexton KTVT-TV Dallas-Fort Worth |
May 1, 2008 |
| Bonner McLane Public Service Awards | Station |
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TAB member stations | View list | June 15, 2008 |
| Lone Star Leader NCSA Awards | Station |
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TAB | View list |
Bonner McLane Public Service Awards
TAB's Bonner McLane Public Service Awards are presented to stations that excel in assisting their communities in various ways. The award is named after the long-time executive director of TAB who died in 1987 and celebrates the outstanding community service done annually by Texas radio and television stations.
Each award-winning station receives a $500 voucher to be used for TAB member services, including seminar registrations, convention registration and purchase of TAB legal publications.
| 2007 Bonner McLane Public Service Award Winners | |
|---|---|
| Small Radio | KJAS-FM Jasper; KMOO-FM Mineola |
| Medium Radio | KGKL/KKCN-FM San Angelo |
| Large Radio | KYKX-FM Tyler-Longview |
| Metro Radio | KRLD-AM Dallas-Fort Worth |
| Small Television | KTXS-TV Abilene |
| Medium Television | KRGV-TV Rio Grande Valley |
| Large Television | KDAF-TV Dallas-Fort Worth |
Questions? Contact TAB or call (512) 322-9944.
NCSA Lone Star Leader Awards
Each year, TAB presents Texas television and radio stations with the NCSA Lone Star Leader Award. This award represents the commitment made by stations, including number of spots aired and greatest dollar amount donated, to the NCSA program. Lone Star Leaders accept their awards at the Community Service Awards Breakfast during TAB's Annual Convention.
| 2007 Lone Star Leader NCSA Award Winners | ||
|---|---|---|
| Most Airtime Donated | ||
| Small Radio | KERV/KRVL/KMBL/KOOK/KHOS/KYXX Kerrville-Junction-Sonora |
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| Medium Radio | KSML-AM Lufkin-Nacogdoches | |
| Large Radio | KIKR-AM Beaumont | |
| Metro Radio | KFNC-FM Houston | |
| Small Television | KRHD-TV Bryan-College Station | |
| Large Television | KTBC-TV Austin | |
| Greatest Dollar Amount Donated | ||
| Small Radio | KHVL Huntsville | |
| Medium Radio | KSML-AM Lufkin-Nacogdoches | |
| Large Radio | KIKR-AM Beaumont | |
| Metro Radio | KILT-FM Houston | |
| Small Television | KRHD-TV Bryan-College Station | |
| Large Television | KTBC-TV Austin | |
Questions? Contact TAB or call (512) 322-9944.
