Young Professional of the Year Award

Program Overview: The WBA Young Professional of the Year Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities.

Purpose: To recognize and celebrate emerging talent in Wisconsin broadcasting, encouraging innovation and community involvement among early-career professionals.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Age: Must be under 40 years old at time of nomination
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years at a radio or TV station in Wisconsin
• Location: Must be working in Wisconsin

Selection Process:

• Monthly Honorees: Selected monthly and featured in WBA's Young Professionals e-newsletter as "YP of the Month"
• Annual Winner: Selected from the monthly "YP of the Month" honorees and awarded at the WBA Summer Conference

Evaluation Criteria (based on):

• Contributions to the industry
• Spirit of innovation
• Community involvement

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin

Who Can Nominate: Anyone (general public can make nominations)

Contact Information:

• Funder: Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
• Address: 44 E Mifflin Street, Suite 900, Madison, WI 53703
• Phone: (608) 255-2600 or Toll Free: (800) 236-1922
• Website: wi-broadcasters.org
• Email: kgeissler@wi-broadcasters.org (Kyle Geissler)

Background: Award program established to recognize emerging broadcasters demonstrating exceptional promise and impact in Wisconsin broadcasting. The program features monthly honorees and culminates in an annual "YP of the Year" award.

Application Process

Submission Method: Online nomination form at wi-broadcasters.org/young-professionals/young-professionals-award/

Required Information

About the Nominator:

• Your name
• Your company
• Your email address
• Your title

About the Nominee:

• Full name
• Title/Position
• Email address
• Current company
• Age
• Number of years in broadcasting

Written Content Required

Letter of Recommendation (limit 500 words)

• Explain why the nominee should be recognized
• Highlight contributions to their station and community
• Demonstrate impact on the industry
• Showcase spirit of innovation
• Detail community involvement examples

Selection Timeline

• Honorees selected monthly ("YP of the Month")
• Annual "YP of the Year" selected from monthly honorees
• Annual award presented at WBA Summer Conference

Submission Notes

• Nominations accepted on rolling basis
• Can be made by anyone (peers, supervisors, colleagues, community members)
• Letter limited to 500 words maximum