Latest News About Radio Awards 2026

Here’s the latest I can share about radio awards in 2026, based on recent reporting.

• New York Festivals Radio Awards: The 2026 shortlist and details about the awards were announced in late March 2026, highlighting global audio storytelling across podcasts, documentaries, music, and broadcast media. The awards are set to culminate at the Storytellers Gala virtual event on May 21, 2026, where winners are revealed. This coverage emphasizes entries from radio stations, networks, and independent producers from 30+ countries. [Sources: multiple outlets reporting the NYF 2026 Radio Awards shortlist and Gala plans, including press releases and industry coverage from March 2026.]

• National Press Club Award note: In 2026, the National Press Club Award under the New York Festivals umbrella was highlighted as recognizing top entries in several news-program categories, with the winner announced during the Storytellers Gala. This establishes the award’s role within the NYF Radio Awards framework. [Sources: March–May 2026 NYF-related reporting.]

• Commercial Radio News Awards 2026: Winners were announced in March 2026 at a ceremony in London, with IRN, Sky News, and Sky Cinema involved in presenting the awards. The event celebrated high-quality radio journalism and production. A separate shortlist had been released in February 2026 ahead of the ceremony. [Sources: RadioToday coverage of both shortlist (Feb 2026) and winners (Mar 2026).]

If you’d like, I can pull the exact headlines and list of winners from those reports and present a concise table or a brief digest for your region (Dallas area or broader US). I can also look up upcoming dates for any related ceremonies you might attend or stream. Would you like a side-by-side table of the major awards (NYF Radio Awards, Commercial Radio News Awards) with key categories and known winners?