The National Association of Broadcasters announcea that the 2026 Marconi Radio Award nomination window is open through May 31. The winners of the 2026 Marconi Radio 
Awards will be announced during a dinner program on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom the night before NAB Show New York being held on October 21 – 22. The Marconi Radio Award finalists are selected by an independent body of broadcasters and will be announced in summer 2026. All nominations must be submitted through the NAB member portal. The complete list of entry rules and qualifications can be found here
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