SPECIAL SERVICE AWARDS

Self-submissions are encouraged from NRB members.

Hall of Fame Award
The NRB Hall of Fame stands as a witness for current communicators—a showcase of warriors for Christ who live exemplary lives of valor and compassion, blazing trails and leaving paths for succeeding generations to follow. NRB’s most prestigious award is presented to an individual NRB member for invaluable contribution to the field of Christian communications, exhibition of the highest standards, and evidence of faithfulness in Christ. (This award may be presented posthumously.)

William Ward Ayer Award for Distinguished Service
Pioneer broadcaster and pastor William Ward Ayer was NRB’s first President. Instrumental in the formation of the Association, Ayer drafted the Code of Ethics that formed the basis of evangelical response to the radio networks’ threat against religious broadcasting in the 1940s. This award is presented to an individual NRB member with excellence and integrity for outstanding and significant contributions to the field of Christian communications.

Billy Graham Award for Excellence in Christian Communications
Billy Graham was the best-known broadcaster, pastor, and evangelist of his era. Dr. Graham exemplified a commitment to excellence, creativity, and Biblical fidelity in his use of electronic communications in furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Billy Graham Award for Excellence in Christian Communications is presented to a Christian organization that effectively and creatively uses multiple electronic media technologies in fulfillment of its mission, while maintaining fidelity to the message of love, redemption, and hope found in the Holy Scriptures. (Does not have to be an NRB member.)

Board of Directors Award
The Board of Directors Award honors a Christian who demonstrates integrity, displays creativity, and makes a significant impact on society. In recognition that broadcasting is not the only way to witness to the power of the Gospel, the award winner may or may not be in the field of electronic communications. (Does not have to be an NRB member.)

Milestone Award
Longevity in any field is becoming a rarity, and exemplary service in Christian broadcasting for 50 years- or more- is a feat worthy of recognition and applause. NRB desires to honor the industry pioneers who brought Christian communications to the place of respect and achievement it enjoys today. (Must be an active or retired NRB member.)

Next Generation Award
The Next Generation Award honors an individual who embodies creativity, integrity, and exemplary leadership in a key position within a Christ-centered organization geared to reaching future generations. This award is presented to a trailblazer who has worked in Christian media and has utilized new technologies, communication styles, or creative storytelling to impact the younger demographic with priority given to a next generation leader. The recipient exemplifies Christian values and maintains the highest ethical standards in paving the way for future growth. (Does not have to be an NRB member.)

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MEDIA AWARDS

Self-submissions are encouraged from NRB members.

DIGITAL MEDIA AWARDS

Self-submissions are encouraged from NRB full or associate members, and award recipients must be current NRB members.

Best Digital Innovation Award
This award recognizes an organization that exemplifies exceptional use of cutting-edge digital technologies including but not limited to immersive technologies (Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality), blockchain, artificial intelligence, Internet-of-Things, etc. This award helps recognize Kingdom-minded organizations that are pushing the limits of digital tools to aid in accomplishing their mission.

Best Digital Experience Award
The Best Digital Experience Award is presented to the organization that submits the best website, mobile website, iOS or Android app, or multi-channel digital campaign. The nominees should demonstrate excellence in design and content, provide an interactive platform, and exemplify the most current best practices based on today’s digital media standards.

Best Original Podcast Award
This award is given to the host or creator of an original audio podcast program or series. Nominees must have at least ten published episodes and should not have submitted their show for this award before. Additionally, nominees must demonstrate how their podcast effectively serves a specific audience exceptionally well. Qualified candidates will have shows that do not originate from or consist of repackaged content from broadcast television, terrestrial radio, or streaming video shows.

Best Original Streaming Video Show Award
This award is given to the host or creator of an original streaming video show or series (20+ minutes per video) distributed on a video streaming platform like YouTube, Vimeo, or other streaming services. Nominees should have at least ten published episodes and should not have submitted their show for this award before. Additionally, nominees must demonstrate how their show serves a specific audience exceptionally well. Qualified candidates will have shows that do not originate from or consist of repackaged content from broadcast television, terrestrial radio, or audio podcast shows.

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INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Self-submissions are encouraged from NRB full or associate members, and award recipients must be current members or nonmembers as designated.

International Media Award
This award is presented to an organization based outside the United States that excels in media ministry—exercising integrity and faithfulness to the cause of Christ, while demonstrating unusual effectiveness—and excels in innovative uses of electronic media in the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ in impacting the target culture. Does not have to be an NRB member.

International Strategic Partnership Award
This award is presented to an individual or organization that is working effectively through international partnership(s), marked by strategic planning, cultural contextualization, and significant collaboration, resulting in highly impactful Christian outreach within the target culture. Does not have to be an NRB member.

International Impact Award
This award is presented to an individual or organization that is having an impact outside the United States, who demonstrates a strong personal commitment to proclaiming Christ through electronic media, working with integrity and faithfulness to influence a culture for Christ. Does not have to be an NRB member.

International Individual Achievement Award
This award is presented to a non-U.S. resident/citizen who demonstrates a strong personal commitment to proclaiming Christ through electronic media, working with integrity and faithfulness to influence a culture for Christ. Does not have to be an NRB member.

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RADIO AWARDS

Self-submissions are encouraged from NRB full members or associate members, and award recipients must be current NRB members.

Radio Station of the Year Award
The Radio Station of the Year Award is presented to a radio station that is innovative, locally focused, and effectively impacts its market through community service, promotions and marketing, outreach, ratings, and/or other means. All stations, regardless of size or market, may compete for Station of the Year. The emphasis is not on market, numbers, or the size of the budgets. It is on how God has used this station over the last 12 months to make a difference for Christ, whether it is in a small community or across the nation. Tell us what God has done through this station. (To allow for better distribution of awards, no station may win an award in this category two years in a row.)

Radio Program of the Year Award
The Radio Program of the Year Award is presented to a radio program that impacts the listener by being compelling, relevant, informative, personable, and entertaining, while demonstrating an authentic Christian faith. Programs, regardless of length or frequency of airing, may compete for Program of the Year. The emphasis is not on the number of markets, numbers of listeners, or the size of the budget. It is on how God has used this program over the last 12 months to make a difference for Christ, whether it is in a small community or across the nation. Tell us what God has done through this program. (To allow for better distribution of awards, no program may win an award in this category two years in a row.)

Radio Impact Award
The Radio Impact Award is presented to a person, station, program, network, or ministry that has illustrated over time a consistent and unique impact within the Christian radio industry and/or to the Body of Christ as a whole. (To allow for better distribution of awards, no person, station, program, network, or ministry may win an award in this category two years in a row.)

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TELEVISION AWARDS

Self-submissions are encouraged from NRB full members or associate members, and award recipients must be current NRB members.

Television Station of the Year Award
As Christian television broadcasters, we are called to advance Biblical truth through the television medium. The NRB Television Station of the Year must display innovative and creative programming through its daily schedule; be a force for the Gospel in its coverage of Christian events, issues, and stories; demonstrate a commitment to produce original programming to meet the spiritual needs of its viewing audiences; and work in partnership with churches and ministries to provide a media platform for voices unable to be heard elsewhere.

Television Program of the Year Award
As content producers, we are called to excellence. The recipient of the NRB Television Program of the Year award will demonstrate a unique vision and commitment to innovation and quality. The program must have a solid biblical worldview and demonstrate a compelling use of the television medium from both artistic and technical standpoints. The program should engage the culture in a compelling way and demonstrate an ability to expand a Christ-centered influence in the culture.

Television Messaging Campaign of the Year Award
The recipient of the NRB Television Messaging Campaign of the Year Award will demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, and excellence in production quality as it stands for free speech and/or against the threats to free speech or religion. The messaging campaign must demonstrate creativity in its presentation of the issue and engage the viewer to action.

Television Impact Award
The Television Impact Award is presented to a person, station, program, network, or ministry that has illustrated over time a consistent and unique impact within the Christian television industry and/or to the Body of Christ as a whole. (To allow for better distribution of awards, no person, station, program, network, or ministry may win an award in this category two years in a row.)