Beginning in 1985, Washington broadcasters
have recognized a colleague for excellence
and commitment to service in his or her
community and outstanding support of the
industry. The honoree is selected by the
WSAB Board of Directors from nominations
submitted by radio and television broadcasters
all across Washington. Any broadcaster who
has made a significant and lasting contribution
to Washington broadcasting by virtue of
a singular achievement or continuing service
on behalf of the industry shall be eligible
to receive the WSAB Broadcaster of the Year
Award. Nominations are normally solicited
during the middle of the year. A nomination
of a candidate should be supported by a
written statement of the nominee's accomplishments.
Recipients
of the WSAB Broadcaster of the Year
Award
1985
Adrian
DeVries
KCLX-AM
Colfax
1986
Wally
Nelskog
KIXI-AM/FM
Seattle
1987
Burt
Harrison
WSU
Pullman
1988
Jim
Murphy
Ogden
Murphy Wallace
Seattle
1989
Les
Smith
Alexander
Broadcasting
Bellevue
1990
John
Behnke
Fisher
Broadcasting Company
Seattle
1991
J.
Birney Blair
KHQ-TV
Spokane
1992
Don
Bennett
KREW-AM/FM
Sunnyside
1993
Pat
Scott
Fisher
Broadcasting Company
Seattle
1994
J.
Shannon Sweatte
KVI-AM/KPLZ-FM/KOMO-AM
Seattle
1995
Bob
Robertson
The
Voice of the Cougars
Tacoma
1996
Harold
Greenberg
KMAS-AM
Shelton
1997
Clay
Freinwald
Entercom
Radio Group
Seattle
1998
Professor
Val Limburg
Washington
State University
Pullman
1999
Dean
Mitchell
KONA-AM/FM
Tri-Cities
2000
Darrell
Blue
KAPP-TV/KVEW-TV
Yakima/
Tri-Cities
2001
Dick
Pust
KGY-AM/FM
Olympia
2002
Edie
Hillard
Jones
Radio Network
Seattle
2003
Lon
Lee
KHQ-TV
Spokane
2004
Dave
Niehaus
The
Voice of the Mariners
Seattle
2005
Ken
Messer
KIMA-TV/KEPR-TV
Yakima/Tri-Cities
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