2 photographers awarded Jowett Fellowship
A television photographer working in La Crosse and another working in Superior/Duluth are the 2020 recipients of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Justin Runberg works at WKBT-TV in La Crosse. He was awarded $1,000 to take classes to further his skills…
Hubbard named SBE Educator of the Year
WBA Clinic Committee member Bill Hubbard has been named the 2019 James C. Wulliman Educator of the Year by the Society of Broadcast Engineers. Hubbard recently retired from a long career in broadcast engineering. He is one of the charter…
Koser named UW-Platteville Distinguished Alumni
WBA Hall of Famer Tom Koser has been named a UW-Platteville Distinguished Alumni. Distinguished alumni are identified as those who are a strong contributor to his or her profession, recognized in their community or workplace with awards, a contributor to…
Sparta station nominated by CMA
The Country Music Association has nominated a station in Sparta for Small Market Station of the Year. WCOW-FM received the nomination. The awards are held in Nashville on Nov. 14 and will be broadcast on ABC. Ben and Arnie from…
Social, digital media awards now included in Station of the Year
The 2018 WBA Awards for Excellence brochure is out and it includes some significant changes. Download it here. After much discussion, the WBA Awards Committee decided to include the social and digital media awards toward Station of the Year and…
WORT Board President to join panel discussion on station safety
WORT-FM Board President Dave Devereaux-Weber will join a discussion about personal and station safety for broadcasters at the Broadcasters Clinic. WORT was the scene of a shooting this weekend that left a DJ injured. Devereaux-Weber will appear at the Oct….
Wisconsin broadcasters celebrate their best work at 2018 WBA Awards Gala
Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin were honored Saturday with numerous awards at the 2018 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with more than 350 in attendance. Competition…
May/June Wisconsin Broadcaster available now
The May/June issue of Wisconsin Broadcaster is now available. View it here [PDF] Highlights from his issue: WBA Chair Steve Wexler writes about encouraging careers in broadcasting WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind highlights upcoming events Preview of Summer Conference…
Lifelong broadcaster steps down from WBA Foundation Board
A man with a broadcast career spanning 50 years is stepping down from the WBA Foundation Board after years of service to the WBA. Bruce Grassman also served on the WBA Board of Directors from 1992-1996 and recently came up…
