WASHINGTON D.C.—The NAB has announced that the Celebration of Service to America Awards will air nationally on over 700 local television and radio broadcast stations across the country beginning Saturday, July 9 through August 13, 2022. 

The one-hour television and radio special, presented by the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), celebrates and honors local broadcasters’ commitment to public service in the communities they serve.

The special was produced in partnership with Trailer Park Group and is being distributed through Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution. Nielsen will provide audience measurement services.

The awards were originally announced and presented to winning broadcast radio and television stations in eight categories at a gala held at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. on June 7. The program also features the presentation of the Service to America Leadership Awards, the Foundation’s highest honor, to chef and humanitarian José Andrés and renowned entertainer, author and entrepreneur Patti LaBelle.

Award-winning actor and TV personality Mario Lopez hosts the awards program joined by celebrity presenters including, CBS Sports’ James Brown, ABC News “Nightline” anchor Juju Chang, “Ghosts” star Asher Grodman, Chef Huda, artist Maggie Rose, Daytime Emmy Award winner Tamron Hall and radio personality Angela Yee.

GEICO received the Corporate Leadership Award, which recognizes a leading business outside of the broadcast industry that exemplifies an extraordinary focus on community service and corporate social responsibility.

To find the broadcast schedule and a list of participating stations, visit: ServiceToAmericaAwards.org.   

WASHINGTON—The finalists for the 2020 Service to America Awards have been announced by the NAB Leadership Foundation, which recognize outstanding community service by local broadcasters.

Here is the full list of TV finalists by category:

Service to Community Award for Television—Ownership Group

Service to Community Award for Television—Large Market

Service to Community Award for Television—Medium Market

Service to Community Award for Television—Small Market

The full list of nominees, which includes radio broadcasters, is available here.

One winner from each category will be announced during the Celebration of Service to America Awards, which will be pre-recorded and then made accessible online as well as for broadcast radio and TV stations to air on a specific date in late August. The original celebration was scheduled to take place June 9, but had to be canceled because of COVID-19.

“America’s radio and television stations’ dedication to public service shines brightly in local communities every day, and continually ensures the safety and well-being of viewers and listeners,” said NAB Leadership Foundation President Michelle Duke. “We look forward to celebrating broadcasters who have gone above and beyond to serve communities and families in need, and we are thrilled to honor broadcasters’ service with audiences across the country.”

WASHINGTON—Now in its 20th year, the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation’s Celebration of Service to America Awards is officially accepting entries for 2018. The awards recognize “outstanding community service” by local broadcasters, per NABEF’s description.

A new wrinkle in this year’s awards is the creation of new categories based on market size. One radio and one television honoree will be awarded in each of the following categories: Broadcast ownership group; large/major market (TV DMAs 1-50, radio markets 1-50); medium market (TV DMAs 51-100, radio markets 51-150); and small market (TV DMAs 101-210, radio markets 151-300). The awards will continue to recognize broadcasters for individual campaigns, projects or programs that serve the public good and provide service to local communities.

All entries must be submitted by March 9. Official entry rules and additional information can be found here.

Winners will be recognized at the 20th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards gala on June 12 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington.