MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) held its annual awards banquet on Saturday, March 22, at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson, recognizing outstanding work in the broadcasting industry. Several local radio stations from Digio Strategies, as well as Queen City Newsfeed, were among the honorees at the ceremony.
The awards highlighted excellence across various categories, with WJXM-FM and WOKK-FM earning top honors for their impactful programming and contributions.
WJXM-FM earned multiple accolades, including:
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First Place in the Radio Public Service Award for WJXM Pep Rally Fridays
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Third Place in Achievement for Loving Our Winners
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Second Place in Public Service Announcement for the Back to School Giveaway PSA
WOKK-FM also garnered several awards, including:
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First Place in Radio Rookie of the Year for Cash Matlock of Queen City Newsfeed
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First Place in Breaking News for Two Children Injured After String of Violent Crime in Meridian (Queen City Newsfeed)
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First Place in Breaking Weather for Severe Weather Coverage
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Second Place in Best Social Media Platform for Queen City Newsfeed
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Second Place in Multimedia for The Bailey Haunted Fire House Opens For A Scary Good Time (Queen City Newsfeed)
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Second Place in Multimedia for Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department Ride-Along with Deputy Harley Cox (Queen City Newsfeed)
- Second Place in Radio Sports Play by Play WOKK Lamar vs. Copiah 10/04/24
WJDQ-FM also took home honors, including:
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Third Place in Station Promotion for County The Hits and Let Q Buy Your Gifts
These recognitions highlight the exceptional work being done by local media outlets to inform, engage, and serve the Meridian community. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of journalists and broadcasters who continue to make a significant impact across the state.
Image: Cash Matlock, Radio Rookie of the Year
