Wisconsin broadcasters celebrate excellence at WBA Awards Gala

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Radio and television stations from across Wisconsin came together Saturday to celebrate their award-winning work at the 2025 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. The awards were handed out at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton with 400 in attendance.

Competition for this year’s awards was as strong as ever with 1,493 award entries. A total of 125 stations participated. Entries were judged by professional broadcasters outside Wisconsin.

“This year’s awards gala was a fantastic showcase of the great work radio and TV stations did in 2024,” said WBA President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind. “Wisconsin’s broadcasters are proud to serve their local communities, and it shows.”

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 Wisconsin Army National Guard assisted with handing out the Station of the Year Awards.

The 2025 awards will be given out at the Awards Gala on May 2, 2026. The full list of winners is available here: