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Neuhoff Media Awards & Accolades

Kevin O'Dea to Receive Illinois Broadcaster of the Year Award
Kevin O'Dea, President and General Manager of Neuhoff Media Springfield, will be honored with the prestigious Vincent T. Wasilewski Illinois Broadcaster of the Year award by the Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA). O'Dea becomes the third Neuhoff Media recipient of this distinguished honor, following the late Geoff...
Sep 20, 2024
Neuhoff Media's Steve Larson Named Finalist for the 2024 Radio Wayne Awards
Radio Ink has announced the finalists for the 2024 Radio Wayne Awards, and Neuhoff Media's Steve Larson is a finalist in the category of Digital Sales Specialist or Sales Manager of the Year. The 32nd annual Radio Wayne Awards will be celebrated on September 10 at the Radio Masters Sales Summit in Cincinnati. This even...
Aug 15, 2024
Neuhoff Media's Kyle Hutchinson Nominated as 40 Under 40 by Springfield Business Journal
Neuhoff Media Springfield is thrilled to announce that Kyle Hutchinson, Video Storyteller, has been nominated for the prestigious "40 Under 40" award by the Springfield Business Journal. The nomination dinner will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the UIS Student Union, located at 2251 Richard Wright Dr,...
Jun 28, 2024
3rd Annual Channel1450 Awards Show Celebrates Local Athletic Excellence
The 3rd Annual Channel1450 Awards Show took place last night at the RS Hangar at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, celebrating the achievements of the 2023-2024 school year. The event was a resounding success, with nearly 500 athletes, coaches, family members, and sponsors in attendance. A total of 25 awards were handed...
Jun 27, 2024
Neuhoff Media's John Spalding Honored with 2023-2024 'Making A Difference' News Media Radio Professional of the Year Award by Illinois VFW
Springfield, IL - June 7, 2024 - Neuhoff Media is thrilled to announce that John Spalding has been awarded the 2023-2024 'Making A Difference' News Media Radio Professional of the Year Award. The honor was presented at the 105th State Convention of the Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) held at the BOS Center in S...
Jun 07, 2024
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2021

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Station of the Year – Medium Market – WFMB-FM, Springfield

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Station of the Year – Small Market – WDNL-AM, Danville

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Spot News Coverage – Medium Market – WFMB-FM, Springfield

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Station Community Service – Medium Market – WFMB-FM, Springfield

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Station Self Promotion – Medium Market – WFMB-FM, Springfield

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Station Use of Non-Broadcast Media – Medium Market – WIHN-FM – Bloomington

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Series Documentary for March Forth Moments – Small Market – WDAN-AM, Danville

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Sportscaster – Small Market – WDAN-AM, Danville

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Non-Broadcast Media for the Teacher Time Podcast – Small Market – WDNL-AM, Danville

Danville Rotary Vocational Service Award – Michael Hulvey

Rising Through the Ranks Scholarship Winner – Stephanie Pinkston

Indiana Broadcaster Association Cardinal Community Service Award Winner- Neuhoff Media Lafayette

Radio Ink’s 2021 Most Influential Women in Radio – Beth Neuhoff

Radio Ink Best Country Program Directors – Josh Roberts

Radio Ink Radio’s Top 20 Leaders – Beth Neuhoff and Michael Hulvey

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group – Mildred Carter Mentee – Tonee Roper

Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) – President – Michael Hulvey

2020

2020 Macon County Legacy Do Something Great Community Partner Award – Neuhoff Media

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Station of the Year – Medium Market – WDZQ-FM, Decatur

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Sportscaster – Medium Market – WSOY-AM, Decatur

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Commercial Produced on Behalf of an Advertiser – Medium Market – WFMB-FM, Springfield

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Personality – Small Market – WDNL-AM, Danville

Illinois Broadcaster Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Series/Documentary – Small Market – WDNL-FM, Danville

Indiana Broadcaster Association Cardinal Community Service Award Winner- Neuhoff Media Lafayette

Radio Ink’s 2020 Most Influential Women in Radio – Beth Neuhoff

IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award – Fowler Connell

2019

Indiana Broadcaster Association Cardinal Community Service Award Winner- Neuhoff Media Lafayette

Radio Ink Best Country Program Directors – Mike Shamus

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Medium Market Station of the Year – WFMB-FM, Springfield

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Spot News Coverage – Medium Market Winner – WFMB-FM, Springfield

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Station Community Service – Medium Market Winner – WSOY-AM, Decatur

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Station Community Service – Small Market Winner – WWHX-FM, Bloomington

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Radio PSA for Local Charity/Cause – Small Market Winner – WDAN-AM, Danville

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Sportscaster – Medium Market Winner – WSOY-AM, Decatur

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Sportscaster – Small Market Winner – WDAN-AM, Danville

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Personality – Medium Market Winner – WXAJ-FM, Springfield

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Personality – Small Market Winner – WDNL-FM, Danville

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Series/Documentary – WDAN-AN, Danville

Mentoring and Inspiring Women – Rising Through the Ranks Scholarship Winner – Dianna Towns, Neuhoff Communications

Mentoring and Inspiring Women – Rising Through the Ranks Scholarship Winner – Taylor Brown, Springfield

2018

Illinois Women in Leadership – Athena Leadership Award Finalist – Danielle Outlaw, GM, Bloomington

University of Illinois Innovation Competition – Innovator of the Year Winner – Zach Kerker, Channel1450.com, Springfield

National Association of Broadcasters – Crystal Radio Award – WSOY, Decatur

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Station Use of New Media – Medium Market Winner – WFMB-FM, Springfield

Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome – Best Radio Station Self Promotion –Medium Market Winner – WFMB-FM, Springfield

Radio Wayne Awards – Finalist – Kathy Byerly, GM, Decatur

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group – Rising Star Award – Karalee Misner

National Association of Broadcasters – Marconi Award – Brian Byers, WSOY, Decatur

Alliance of Women Gracies Leadership Award Honoree – Beth Neuhoff

2017

Illinois Broadcasters Association Best Radio Light Feature Small Market Radio Winner – WDAN- Grain Bin Bed & Breakfast, Bill Pickett

Illinois Broadcasters Association Best Radio Play-by-Play Medium Market Radio Winner – WDZ-AM- The Improbable Playoff Comeback, Aric Lee, ‘T-Mac’ Tony McClain

Illinois Broadcasters Association Small Market Station of the Year – WDNL, Danville

The Kroger Central Division Community Partner of the Year – WSOY-AM, Decatur

State Journal-Register & Readers’ Choice Award Best Sports Reporter- Channel1450.com, Decatur

Radio Ink Radio’s Top 20 Leaders- Beth Neuhoff

Radio Ink 66 Best Program Directors in America – Mike Shamus

Indiana Broadcaster Association Cardinal Community Service Award Winner- Neuhoff Media Lafayette

Governor’s Hometown Awards Winner – WSOY Community Food Drive, Decatur

Danville High School Hall of Fame – Inductee – Mike Hulvey

2016

Illinois Broadcasters Association Small Market Station of the Year – WDNL, Danville

Illinois Broadcasters Association Medium Market Station of the Year – WDZQ, Decatur

Illinois Broadcasters Association Broadcaster of the Year – Beth Neuhoff

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group – Trailblazer Award – Beth Neuhoff

2015

National Association of Broadcasters – Crystal Radio Award – WSOY, Decatur

Illinois Broadcasters Association Medium Market Station of the Year – WDZQ-FM, Decatur

National Association of Broadcasters – Marconi Award – Brian Byers, WSOY, Decatur

2014

2014 Illinois Broadcasters Association Small Market Station of the Year – WDNL, Danville

2014 Radio Ink National General Manager of the Year – Kevin O’Dea, Neuhoff Media-Springfield

2013

National Association of Broadcasters – Marconi Award – Brian Byers, WSOY, Decatur

International Broadcasters Idea Bank Community Service Award – WSOY, Decatur

2012

National Association of Broadcasters – Crystal Radio Award – WSOY, Decatur

Illinois Broadcasters Association Medium Market Station of the Year – WFMB, Springfield