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 NMBA Excellence in Broadcasting Awards
Excellence in Broadcasting The New Mexico Broadcasters Association Excellence in Broadcasting Awards are designed to honor individual and station excellence within the New Mexico broadcast industry and to celebrate broadcasters service to their communities. Our award gala is held each year in conjunction with our annual convention in Albuquerque. Stations compete in a variety of categories with judging of entrees administered by broadcasters from similar but unassociated markets.
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 Broadcaster of the Year

Broadcaster of the YearNew Mexico broadcasters who have show exceptional ability and committment to our industry are recognized each year at the annual NMBA Convention. The NMBA is currently accepting nominations for this year's Broadcaster of the Year.

Broadcaster of the Year: This award is presented to an individual or group of individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding and exceptional contribution to the broadcast industry in New Mexico within the past calendar year. Through their work, this individual or group of individuals have demonstrated a deep commitment to the continued success of their station. In addition, this contribution or achievement should exhibit relevance to broadcasting as a continually evolving medium. Candidates must have been a broadcaster within the New Mexico market for at least 6 months of the past calendar year; and must be an NMBA member. Submission entries should include a 500-word or less description of the candidate and the reasons for the nominations, as well as a letter of recommendation from a source other than the nominating source. Nominate someone

David and Gillian Sutton KRSN-AM Los Alamos 2012
NMBA Membership statewide 2011
Television Engineers KOAT-TV, KRQE-TV, KOB-TV, KLUZ-TV, KNAT-TV, KWBQ-TV Albuquerque 2010
Chuck Hammond Clear Channel Radio Albuquerque 2009
Mary Lynn Roper KOAT-TV Albuquerque 2008
Erick Steffens KASA-TV Albuquerque 2007
Bill Burt KINN-AM, KYEE-FM, KZZX-FM Alamogordo 2006
Matt Martinez KNMX-AM / KMDZ-FM Las Vegas 2005
Allen Lumeyer Radio Las Cruces Las Cruces 2004
Mike Burgess KOB-TV Albuquerque 2003
Gene Dow KSVP-AM/KTZA-FM Artesia 2002
Richard Garcia KDCE-AM-KYBR-FM Espanola 2002
Mike Langner Citadel Communications Albuquerque 2001
Steve Henderson KOBF-TV Farmington 2000
Mary Ellen Merrigan EXCL Communications Albuquerque 1999
Milt McConnell Trumper Communications Albuquerque 1998
John Dunn KCKN-AM/KBCQ-FM Roswell 1997
Jim Thompson KRQE-TV Albuquerque 1996
Ernie Mills Santa Fe 1995
Hewel Jones KWKA-AM/KTQM-FM Clovis 1994
Bob Flotte KPSA-AM/FM Alamogordo 1993
Kenny Kendrick KENN-AM/KRWN-FM Farmington 1992
Art Schreiber KQEO-AM/KMGA-FM Albuquerque 1991
Darrell Burns KRSN-AM/KNLA/FM Los Alamos 1990
Mike Roberts KOB-AM Albuquerque 1989
Joe Carriere KBIM-TV Roswell 1988
Bruce Hebenstreit KGGM-TV Albuquerque 1987
Dave Herman KOB-TV Albuquerque 1986
Neil Baird KCHS-AM T or C 1985
Fred Sena KVSF-AM/KNYN-FM Santa Fe 1984
Dennis Mitchell KFUN-AM/KLVF-FM Las Vegas 1983
Jim Gober KNDN-AM/KWYK-FM Farmington 1982
Dave & Veri Button KSVP-AM/KTZA-FM Artesia 1981
Dick McKee KRKE-AM Albuquerque 1980
Jerry Danzinger KOB-TV Albuquerque 1979
Tom Dunn KOB-AM Albuquerque 1978
Wayne Phelps KALG Alamogordo 1977
Jerry Danzinger KOB-TV Albuquerque 1976
Ken Kendrick KENN Farmington 1975
George Johnson KOB-TV Albuquerque 1974
Tom Doyle KOB-TV Albuquerque 1972
John Burroughs Burroughs Broadcasting 1968
Pop Echols KCLV Clovis 1967
 Hall of Fame

Hall of FameThe NMBA Hall of Fame is awarded to true pioneers in New Mexico broadcasting. The NMBA is currently accepting nominations for this year's Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame: This award is presented to an individual or entity who has illustrated over time a consistent and unique impact on the broadcast industry in New Mexico. The nominee’s contributions may have resulted in a wide range of outcomes, including, but not limited to, enhancing the quality of broadcasting in New Mexico and/or improving service to their community through their broadcasting efforts. Candidates must have been in broadcasting in New Mexico for at least 5 years. Submission entries should include a 500-word or less description of the candidate and the reasons for the nomination, as well as a letter of recommendation from a source other than the nominating source. Nominate someone

Donald "Doc" Elder KSEL-FM 2012
Frank Haley KKIM-AM 2012
Larry Barker KRQE-TV 13 2012
Paul Starr Noalmark Broadcasting, Hobbs 2011
Gene Mortensen KRSN-AM, "The Voice of the Hilltoppers" 2010
Art Schreiber KKOB-AM 2010
John and Betty King KBIM-AM/FM and KBIM-TV 2009
Mike Roberts KKOB-AM, and "Voice of the Lobos" 2008
Belamino "Blackie" Gonzales Son Broadcasting 2008
Ed Gomez KABQ-AM 2007
KOB-AM KOB-AM 2007
Bobby Box KABG-FM, Big Oldies 2006
The Hebenstreit Family KGGM-TV 2006
Sammy Chioda Millennium Media 2005
Action 7 News Team - Mary Lynn Roper, Jim Boggio, Johnny Morris and Howard Morgan KOAT-TV 2005
Max Sklower KOAT-TV 2004
Hewell Jones KTQM-FM/KWKA-AM 2004
Dick Knipfing KRQE-TV 2003
Ernie Mills Dateline New Mexico 2003
Dave Button KSVP-AM/KTZA-FM 2002
Ken Kendrick KENN-AM/KRWN-FM 2002
Dave Herman KOB-TV 2002
Bettie Cleveland KOBF-TV 2001
Jim Roper KRTN-AM/KRTN-FM 2001
Jim Gober KNDN-AM/KWYK-FM 2001
Dorothy Smith KOB-TV 2001
Jerry Danzinger KOB-TV 2001
 Friends of Broadcasting
Friends of BroadcastingThe NMBA recoginizes on ocassion those persons who have given time and effort to the broadcasting industry in New Mexico. Over the years, we have reconized politicians, FCC officials, advertisers and more.
Hal Simmons NMBA Counsel 2012
Art Melendres Modrall Law Firm 2011
Senator David Ulibarri New Mexico State Senate 2011
Senator Jeff Bingaman US Senate 2009
Lisa Breeden US Senator Pete Domenici 2007
Laura Smigielski-Garcia Marketing Solutions 2006
Roy Stewart Federal Communications Commission 2006
Governor Bill Richardson New Mexico State Legislature 2003
US Representative Heather Wilson United States Congress 2000
US Representative Joe Skeen United States Congress 2000
US Representative Tom Udall United States Congress 2000
US Representative Steve Schiff United States Congress 1998
Bob Gold Bob Gold and Associates 1997
Dee Schilling (posthumously) New Mexico Broadcasters Association 1996
Dave Herman KOB-TV 1992
US Senator Pete Domenici United States Congress 1990
State Senator John Morrow New Mexico State Legislature 1989
US Representative Manuel Lujan, Jr. United States Congress 1988
US Senator Harrison Jack Schmidt United States Congress 1981
State Senator Ben Altamirano New Mexico State Legislature 1979
Carl Haverline BMI 1975
Harvey Jacobs New Mexico State University 1974