Serving New York
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.
Southern Tier Award Recipients

WBNG-TV
Cayuga Radio Group
WSKG-TV
WATS/WAVR
WBNW/WMXW
WIVT-TV
WICZ-TV
WENY-TV
WXYL
VIC
To view a full description of the award winners public service efforts click HERE.
Capital Region Award Recipients

WYJB
WGNA/WTMM/WQBK
WRVE
WNYT-TV
WTEN-TV
WXXA-TV
WRGB-TV/WCWN-TV
WSLP
To view a full description of the award winners public service efforts click HERE.
Buffalo Area Award Recipients

WGRF
WKBW-TV
WUTV-TV/WNYO-TV
WIVB TV
WBBZ-TV
WGRZ TV
To view a full description of the award winners public service efforts click HERE.
Rochester Area Award Recipients

WXXI
Finger Lakes Radio
WBEE
WBSU
iHeart Radio
WHAM-TV/WUHF-TV
WHEC-TV
WROC-TV
To view a full description of the award winners public service efforts click HERE.
Central NEw York Award Recipients

WSYR-TV
WFRG
WHCU
WPNR
WSYR-TV
Galaxy Media
WWNY-TV/WNYF TV
NBC-3/CBS-5/CW6 and CNY
WKTV-TV
iHeartMedia
WSYT-TV
WUTR-TV
WWNY-TV
To view a full description of the award winners public service efforts click HERE.
New York City Award Recipients

WBLS
WQHT
WLIB
WABC-TV
WABC/WNBM
iHeartMedia
WCBS/WFAN
WEPN
WSKQ/WPAT
WFUV FM
WMCA
WPIX
WXTV
To view a full description of the award winners public service efforts click HERE.
Long Island Area Award Recipients

WBLI /WBAB
Connoisseur Media
WVVH-TV
To view a full description of the award winners public service efforts click HERE.