The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the recipients of awards in the 2004 GMA/NCRS Radio Station of the Year contest.
The radio station awards are presented to those Christian radio stations that meet the highest standards of quality and have the strongest impact on their listening areas. Awards are given to major, large, medium and small market stations.
SMALL MARKET
WBGL – Champaign, IL – Chuck Pryor, Station Mgr.
MEDIUM MARKET
WCQR – Johnson City, TN – Mike Perry, Station Mgr.
LARGE MARKET
KXOJ – Tulsa, OK – David Stephens, Station Mgr.
MAJOR MARKET
KLTY – Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX – John Peroyea, Station Mgr.
The recipient in each market category was determined by a panel of judges who reviewed the following areas – community involvement, ratings, air check and industry leadership.
The radio stations will be acknowledged during the 35th Annual GMA Music Awards on April 28, 2004 in Nashville. The awards are the culminating event for GMA Week 2004, which includes radio specific programming through the National Christian Radio Seminar (NCRS).
About GMA:
Founded in 1964, the 4,500-member Gospel Music Association (www.gospelmusic.org) is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the gospel through music. The GMA represents all styles of gospel music including contemporary pop, rock, urban gospel, praise & worship, southern gospel, country and children’s gospel music. The GMA produces GMA’s Annual Music Awardsä, which recognizes achievement in all genres of gospel music.