Boswell Media’s radio, news, sports, and online efforts from 2024 have been nominated for multiple Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB).
In total, the company earned 21 nominations over 13 different categories, with all three radio stations being represented.
For the fourth straight year, “BMO in the Morning” on Kicks 96 is nominated for best Radio Morning Show and host Brian “BMO” Montgomery received a third straight nomination for Radio Personality of the Year.
Randy Bell’s news coverage received nominations in Breaking News, Newscast, Breaking Weather, Continuing Coverage, and Feature Story categories. Bell is also nominated for Best Anchor/Reporter.
Chris Davis also earned nominations for Newscast, Feature Story, and Use of Sound, while also being nominated for Best Anchor/Reporter.
In sports, Breck Riley earned a nomination for Holmes Community College football play-by-play. Riley and Bell both earned nominations for Best Sports News story.
Boswell Media earned additional nominations in Multimedia and Commercial Announcement categories.
“These nominations are a testament to our team’s unwavering dedication and passion for delivering quality content,” said Boswell Media General Manager Melissa Boswell Townsend.” This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence and our role in serving our community with integrity and creativity.”
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2024 Boswell Media MAB Excellence in Broadcasting Awards Nominations:
- Breezy 101 (WLIN-FM)
Continuing Coverage – Historic Downtown Kosciusko Mobile Audio/Video Tour
Multimedia – Downtown Kosciusko Historic Mobile Tour
Anchor/Reporter – Randy Bell
Newscast – October 17 Newscast
Newscast – December 23 Newscast
Radio Sports Play-by-Play –“BULLDOGS TAKE THE LEAD!” Holmes CC Football
Use of Sound – Baseball Walk-Off Home Run - Kicks 96.7 (WCKK-FM)
Radio Morning Show – BMO in the Morning
Personality of the Year – Brian “BMO” Montgomery
Breaking Weather – Dangerous Freezing Temperatures
Breaking Weather – Hurricane Francine Coverage
Breaking News – Crystal Sky Grand Opening
Commercial Announcement (30 seconds or less) – Rosebud General Store
Feature Story – The Impact of Marty Gamblin
Anchor/Reporter – Chris Davis
Sports Story – The Voice of the Bulldogs Retires - Cruisin’ 98.3 (WKOZ-FM)
Continuing Coverage – Mississippi Legislative Coverage
Feature Story – MDOT The Dog
Sports Story – Leake Academy Football Championship Preview
Use of Sound – A Shortage Mississippi Cannot Afford
Use of Sound – Leake County Drug Raid
