Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin came together Saturday to celebrate their award-winning work at the 2026 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 350 in attendance.
Competition for this year’s awards was as strong as ever with 1,322 award entries. A total of 108 stations participated. Entries were judged by professional broadcasters outside Wisconsin.
“Broadcasters show year after year their dedication to their local communities and it’s an honor to recognize their outstanding service,” said WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind. “There’s so much for radio and TV broadcasters to be proud of and great reason to celebrate them and their work.”
Photos of the event can be found on the WBA’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. Professional photos will be published soon.
The stations below were honored with News Operation of the Year, and Station of the Year awards. These are awarded based on a station’s placement in the single category awards and determined through a point system.
The 2026 awards will be given out at the Awards Gala on May 1, 2027.
The full list of winners is available here:
