Audacy’s KYW, Philadelphia Honors Community Leaders in GameChangers Series
Audacy’s all-news KYW, Philadelphia honored 11 exceptional leaders driving meaningful change and uplifting lives in and around Philadelphia’s communities of color. This year’s 2026 class of GameChangers was recognized at a celebration on February 25 hosted by KYW community impact reporter Racquel Williams. KYW brand manager Kristina Koppesar says, “The GameChangers initiative reflects KYW Newsradio’s deep commitment to the communities we serve. These 11 extraordinary leaders embody the resilience, vision, and compassion that define Philadelphia at its best. We are honored to spotlight their achievements and celebrate the powerful, positive impact they are making every single day.”
Williams, who has been highlighting the GameChangers honorees throughout February, hosted the ceremony. The 2024 recipients were nominated by audience members, selected by a panel of previous honorees and vetted by KYW Newsradio editorial staff. Audacy Philadelphia SVP and market manager David Yadgaroff says, “We are delighted to honor the exceptional individuals who are driving positive change and making a profound impact within communities of color across Philadelphia. This yearly program highlights their unwavering dedication to making lasting contributions to this community, and we’re proud to leverage our platform to shine a light on their great work.” 
education reporter Mike DeNardo and community impact reporter Racquel Williams. KYW news director Kevin McCorry says, “Since the primary election was decided in May, we have been working diligently to ensure that we could provide this service to our audience. The next mayor of Philadelphia will shape our city for years to come. We need urgent solutions to the city’s most pressing issues, including the gun violence crisis, the opioid crisis, the economy and public schooling. Presenting a format where candidates get to exchange ideas in real time is a fundamental building block of the democratic process, and we’re proud to break our normal format to offer this program.”