On October 2, 2023, the Illinois Broadcasters Association announced the 2023 Silver Dome Finalists. They will be awarded Tuesday, October 24th at the Silver Dome Awards Reception in Normal, Illinois. Named after the iconic dome on the Illinois State Capitol, the Silver Dome Awards recognize the “Best of the Best” in Illinois broadcasting. Entries are judged by markets by out-of-state professional broadcasters in similar size markets.
Neuhoff was recognized 23 times – with finalists in every Illinois market. The Neuhoff finalists are listed below.
Small Market Radio Finalists
WDAN Best Radio Light Feature
Entry: Local Students Hatching Chicks
Credit: Steve Brandy
WDAN Best Hard News Story
Entry: Historic School Closings
Credit: Steve Brandy
WDAN Best Radio News Reporter
Entry: Steve Brandy
Credit: Steve Brandy
WDAN Best Radio Series or Documentary
Entry: Historic School Closings
Credit: Steve Brandy
WDAN Best Local Radio Newscast
Entry: VCF News April 20, 2022
Credit: Steve Brandy
WDAN Best Local Radio Newscast
Entry: VCF News May 25, 2022
Credit: Steve Brandy
WDAN Best Sportscaster
Entry: RJ Crace
Credit: RJ Crace
WDNL Best Radio Station Use of Non-Broadcast Media
Entry: DHS Future Problem Solvers Podcast
Credit: Tom Barnes, Steve Brandy, Lori Woods
WDNL Best Commercial Produced on Behalf of an Advertiser
Entry: Jocko’s – “Scary Good Pizza”
Credit: Tom Barnes, Cassie Keister, Tonya Salomon
WDNL Best Radio Series or Documentary
Entry: March Forth Moments
Credit: Mike Hulvey, Tom Barnes
WDNL Best Radio Personality
Entry: Tommy B’s Big Show
Credit: Tom Barnes
WDNL Best Continuing Coverage
Entry: United Way Radiothon 2022
Credit: Tom Barnes, Tonya Salomon, Mary Surprenant, Carley Goodwin, Mike Hulvey, Mike Shamus
WDNL Best Single Commercial
Entry: Jocko’s – “Scary Good Pizza”
Credit: Tom Barnes, Cassie Keister, Tonya Salomon
WDNL Best Radio PSA for Local Charity/Cause
Entry: The Human Library
Credit: Tom Barnes, Tonya Salomon, Mary Surprenant
WDNL Best Radio Station Community Service
Entry: United Way Radiothon
Credit: Tom Barnes, Tonya Salomon, Mary Surprenant, Carley Goodwin, Mike Hulvey, Mike Shamus
Medium Market Finalists
WCZQ Best Radio Personality
Entry: SuavA On-Air
Credit: SuavA Lake
WDZQ Station of the Year Finalist
Entry: 95Q Decatur Station of the Year 2023
Credit: Josh Roberts, Robert Urbanek, Tonee Roper, Rachel Devereux
WFMB Best Radio Play-by-Play
Entry: SHG vs Providence 4A State Title Game
Credit: Sam Madonia, Tim Schweizer , Krista Lisser
WFMB Best Radio Station Use of Non-Broadcast Media
Entry: Josh Roberts Concert Year In Review
Credit: Josh Roberts
WFMB Best Radio Station Use of Non-Broadcast Media
Entry: My Tour Of St. Jude
Credit: Josh Roberts
WIHN Best Radio PSA for Local Charity/Cause
Entry: Christmas Community Marketing Grant
Credit: Wes Styles, Jeremy Hardman, Kirkland Chappell, Michele Mitchell, Dianna Towns
WIHN Best Radio Humorous Commercial
Entry: Tobin’s Pizza – Legalize Marinara
Credit: Wes Styles, Jeremy Hardman, Dave Comstock, Adam Hawkins
WSOY-AM Best Radio Play-by-Play
Entry: St. Teresa Bulldogs State Championship
Credit: Aric Lee, Josh Mahon, Scott Chapman, Dominique Bates-Smith
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