Recognizing the Public Service Efforts of New York State Broadcasters

Our “Serving New York Awards” recognize the extraordinary efforts of New York State's broadcasters in serving the public interest every day. The awards will be presented at regional lunches which are free to all NYSBA members in good standing.

Note – the “Serving New York Awards” are different from the “Excellence in Broadcasting Awards”. The Serving New York Awards focus exclusively on a station’s public service campaigns (both on-air and off-air) and the community groups involved in those efforts. We do present both awards at the same regional luncheons.

Public Interest Submissions: Stations are encouraged to invite a public interest group that you have worked with during the past year. Attending representatives of your invited public interest groups will be presented with an award as well.

Submit no more than a one or two-paragraph description of your public interest program or campaign. In addition, please submit any social media postings you may have. It may be an on-air or an off-air campaign. If it is an on-air public service campaign, please include a link to the video or audio in your email. Please send to ddonovan@nysbroadcasters.org  by September 9.

To qualify for an award, the public interest project:

• May include on-air as well as off-air projects
• Should have taken place during the period between September 1, 2021, and September 9, 2022.
• Stations must be present to receive an award.

"Excellence in Broadcasting" and “Serving New York” Awards Luncheons (12 noon to 2 PM at all locations):

• Buffalo – TBD
• Rochester – TBD
• Syracuse – TBD
• Binghamton – TBD
• Albany – TBD
• Long Island – TBD
• New York City – TBD

Click HERE to register for a luncheon near you.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.