Four Wisconsin broadcasters are 2024 WBA Local Broadcast Legends.
Judy Clark, a trusted and familiar presence in the Eau Claire community for more than three decades
Pat O’Neill, a legendary voice in Wisconsin radio, described as “Madison’s last great morning radio legend.”
John Stofflet, a true icon in Wisconsin broadcasting, serving audiences for 41 years, most of those in Madison serving southern Wisconsin.
Gary Suhr, the trusted voice of Racine, bringing high school and semi-pro sports to life on WRJN radio.
The WBA Local Broadcast Legends Award was established in 2015 under the direction of Bruce Grassman, owner/president of Results Radio. The award recognizes individuals who work behind the scenes and within their communities fulfilling the commitment broadcasters have made to serve their local communities. They exemplify localism. This award is a means to extend recognition of these individuals beyond their local communities.
Individuals with 15 years or more service in Wisconsin broadcasting may be nominated by their company, co-workers, community leaders, family members, and friends. The station or organization which the nominee is associated with submits the nomination on behalf of the nominating individual(s).
The WBA is grateful to Bruce Grassman for his vision to establish the award.
This year’s honorees will be recognized at the keynote lunch on June 19 during the 2025 WBA Summer Conference at the La Crosse Radisson.
Profiles of past Local Broadcast Legends can be found at the Wisconsin Broadcasting Museum website.
The 2025 WBA Hall of Fame inductees will be announced Friday.
