Awards
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In Recognition of Excellence
What industry event would be complete without giving out some well-deserved bling? Every year NAB honors leadership, innovation, achievement and distinguished service and plays host to some very exciting awards.
The NAB Show awards program spans the media, entertainment and technology landscape, honoring companies, people, programs and technology that exemplifies commitment to community and excellence in the industry, as well as those who have made significant and lasting contributions. Categories include Industry/Service Awards; Radio Awards; Television Awards; and Technology Awards, including Engineering and Technical Advancement.
Broadcasting Hall of Fame
The NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame recognizes radio and television personalities or programs that have earned a place in broadcasting history.
Award Presentation: April 17, 2023 at the Achievement in Broadcasting Awards
Excellence in Sustainability Awards
A new awards program is launching this year at NAB Show to recognize individuals, companies and products for outstanding innovations in media technology that promote conservation and reusability of natural resources and foster economic and social development. Now accepting nominations!
Award Presentation: April 16, 2023 at the Excellence in Sustainability Awards
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2023 Sustainability Champion Award
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2023 Sustainability in Leadership Award Winner
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2023 Sustainability in Product or Service Award Winner
Product of the Year Awards
The NAB Show Product of the Year Awards recognize and celebrate the most significant and promising new products and technologies being exhibited at the show. Now accepting nominations!
Award Presentation: The Product of the Year Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception
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2023 Product of the Year Award for Best Overall: CREATE Winner
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2023 Product of the Year Award for Best Overall: CONNECT Winner
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2023 Product of the Year Award for Best Overall: CAPITALIZE Winner
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2023 Product of the Year Award Winners
Crystal Radio Awards & Heritage Award
Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. The NAB Crystal Heritage Award recognizes a radio station’s long-term commitment to community service, honoring stations that have won a total of five Crystal Radio Awards.
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35th Annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards Nominees
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Crystal Heritage Award Winner
Digital Leadership Award
The NAB Digital Leadership Award honors an individual at a broadcast station, group or network who had a significant role in transforming a traditional broadcast business to succeed on digital media platforms.
Award Presentation: April 17, 2023 at the Achievement in Broadcasting Awards
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2023 Digital Leadership Award Winner
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award honors broadcasters who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the American system of broadcasting.
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2023 Distinguished Service Award Winner
Engineering Achievement Award
Each year since 1959, NAB has presented the Engineering Achievement Award to an individual for their outstanding accomplishments in the broadcast industry.
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2023 Engineering Achievement Award for Radio Winner
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2023 Engineering Achievement Award for Television Winner
PILOT Innovation Challenge
Awarding Individuals, companies, academic institutions and nonprofit organizations that provide solutions to key challenges and opportunities facing broadcasters now and in the future.
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2023 PILOT Innovation Challenge Winners
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2023 PILOT Innovation Challenge Honorable Mentions
Technology Innovation Award
NAB presents the award to organizations that bring advanced technology exhibits and demonstrations of significant merit to the NAB Show that have not yet been commercialized.
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2023 Technology Innovation Award Winner
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Select co-located ceremonies are happening alongside this year’s NAB Show, including the Technology and Engineering Emmy® Awards, TVNewsCheck’s Women in Technology Awards and more!