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Duke Wright named ‘Legend’ inductee to Radio Hall of Fame

WBA Hall of Fame broadcaster Duke Wright is one of nine “Legends” inductees to the Radio Hall of Fame. The “Legends” inductees are deceased individuals who will be immediately inducted. They were determined by the hall’s 2026 Nominating Committee. Committee Co-Chair Dennis Green said, “The Radio Hall of Fame is proud to honor this year’s ...Full Story from Duke Wright named ‘Legend’ inductee to Radio Hall of Fame

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Jowett Fellowship recipient wants radio to excel with video

A multimedia videographer at Woodward Community Media is the recipient of the Rick Jowett Fellowship. Logan O’Leary says while Woodward has a strong radio tradition, they’re forging a new path forward to also making it a reliable video production company. As the sole videographer for the company, he wants to grow the effort into a ...Full Story from Jowett Fellowship recipient wants radio to excel with video

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Milwaukee engineer awarded fellowship grant

Milwaukee Media Group/Saga Communications Chief Engineer John Tyler is receiving a WBA Foundation Engineering Fellowship Grant for continuing education. Tyler is enrolled in the UW-Milwaukee Flex program for an Information Science and Technology bachelor’s degree. The grant award is $1,000. Tyler has been a broadcast engineer for 30 years. He’s worked in TV and both ...Full Story from Milwaukee engineer awarded fellowship grant

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Legacy Club

Legacy Club

The WBA Foundation’s Legacy Club honors those who make bequests to the Foundation in their wills.
Thank you to the WBA Foundation Legacy Club members.