CONCORD, NH – Television and Radio broadcasters from around New Hampshire gathered in Concord to recognize and celebrate their fellow broadcasters and honor the best of the best in their industry. These are just some of the recipients of the 2023 Granite Mike Awards.
The annual awards show was held at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage in Concord where NHAB leadership honored member stations for their hard work.
“Our industry continues to work tirelessly to inform our communities. Local broadcasters are the first informers to alert Granite Staters to everything from Breaking News to politics, traffic, sports, weather, and everyday life. When you need to know what is happening in your community, you turn to the local media and that is something we are proud of,” said Tracy Caruso, Executive Director of New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters. “Broadcasters work tirelessly day in and day out serving the community. It’s nice to gather for a night of celebration. “
Teri Pearsall of WSNI radio, and WMUR TV’s Erin Fehlau received the radio and television Air Personality of the Year awards. JR and Laura from WMLL took First Place in the Morning Show Team category. Individuals and stations submitted 165 entries in multiple categories. The work was judged by the Nebraska Broadcasters Association.
NHAB presented the 2023 Broadcaster of the Year award to Chris Garrett of Binnie Media. Chris “The Doctor of Rock” has been on NH airwaves for 40 years and currently is on-air with BinnieMedia.
Warren Bailey of Lakes Media received the first annual Warren Bailey Community Service Award.
The list of winners is as follows:
| Public Affairs/Talk |
Radio
FIRST – WCNL
Television
FIRST – WMUR-TV
| Documentary News |
Radio
FIRST – WKBK
Television
FIRST – WMUR-TV
| Feature Story |
Radio
FIRST – WWLK
Television
FIRST – WMUR-TV
| Newscast |
Radio
FIRST – WKBK
Television
FIRST – WMUR-TV
| Air Personality |
Radio
FIRST – Teri Pearsall, WSNI
Television
FIRST – WMUR-TV – Erin Fehlau
| Morning Show Team – radio category only |
Radio
FIRST – JR and Laura, WMLL
| Station Promotional Announcement |
Radio
FIRST – WXXK Television –
FIRST – WMUR-TV
| Individual Commercial |
Radio
FIRST –WLNH
Television
FIRST – WPTZ/WNNE
| Commercial Campaign |
Radio
FIRST – Great Eastern Radio
Television
FIRST – WPTZ/WNNE
| Best Station Promotion |
Radio
FIRST – WFTN
| Local Special Program/Event |
Radio
FIRST – WZID
Television
FIRST – WMUR-TV
| LP-FM |
Radio
FIRST – WMEX
PLAY-BY-PLAY
RADIO
FIRST – WBNH-LP
Public Service Announcement
Radio
FIRST – WBNH
| Public Service Campaign of the Year |
Radio
FIRST – WTPL, WTSN, WEMJ
Television
FIRST – WMUR-TV
| Station of the Year |
Radio
FIRST – WZID
Television
FIRST – WMUR-TV
About the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters:
Established in 1954, the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters is the only voluntary, statewide trade organization serving the Granite State’s over-the-air radio and television stations. It assists members with general and broadcast-specific business challenges through educational seminars, legal hotlines, lobbying (in-state and on Capitol Hill), and additional opportunities to receive industry-specific assistance, locate helpful resources, and network with fellow broadcasters.