Four Wisconsin broadcasters are 2026 WBA Local Broadcast Legends.
Randy Allen, an on-air presence with deep knowledge of country music and unwavering professionalism which has made him a trusted companion to listeners throughout the Green Bay, Appleton, and Oshkosh markets.
Dave Luczak, the voice Milwaukee woke up to, becoming one of the most trusted and enduring figures in local radio.
Rod Perry, a lifelong broadcaster whose career has spanned more than 65 years, making him one of Wisconsin’s most enduring voices in radio.
Susan Siman, a trusted voice in Wisconsin television journalism for nearly four decades, earning a reputation for extraordinary professionalism, integrity, and compassion.
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 18 during the 2026 WBA Summer Conference at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva.
Profiles of past Local Broadcast Legends can be found at the Wisconsin Broadcasting Museum website.
The 2026 WBA Hall of Fame inductees will be announced Thursday.
