Radio Ink Launched Best In Syndication Awards
The new honors program celebrates excellence across the radio industry in four distinct programming categories.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Awards
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Radio Ink has launched the Best In Syndication awards to recognize leading programs throughout the United States. Industry professionals and the general public are invited to submit nominations for consideration before the upcoming deadline.
Why it matters
The program provides a platform to highlight high-quality audio content across various formats, with an independent editorial advisory board tasked with selecting the final honorees.
The awards span four categories, including Music, News/Talk, Sports/Talk, and Short Form programs limited to 15 minutes or less. Nominations are currently accepted through October 26 at 8p ET/5p PT.
The players
Radio Ink
Radio Ink is an industry trade publication that covers news, trends, and business developments within the radio broadcasting sector.
The details
Categories for the awards cover diverse formats to capture the scope of national radio syndication. Honorees will be evaluated by an independent advisory board to determine the winners, whose names will be featured in a winter publication.
Timeline
Nominations close on October 26, 2026, at 8p ET/5p PT.
The awards will be published in the December 7, 2026, issue of Radio Ink.
The 30 and Under Superstars recognition is scheduled for the January 2027 issue.
Culture Shift
This program follows the established tradition of the Radio Ink Executive of the Year awards by formalizing recognition for the syndication sector. It reflects a growing industry trend of creating specialized honors to highlight specific segments of the audio marketplace.
Members of the public can participate directly by submitting nominations for their favorite radio programs through the industry-wide portal. This involvement allows listeners to influence the selection process for the inaugural honorees.
The takeaway
Interested participants should ensure all submissions meet the specific category guidelines before the October deadline. Following the nomination process, readers can look forward to the results being unveiled in the December issue.
What happens next
Nominations for the 30 and Under Superstars recognition program are scheduled to open in November.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest industry recognition programs on the Awards page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Radio Ink.
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