106.9 the Light Named “Religious Station of the Year”

Recognition from National Association of Broadcasters Marks Fourth Major Award
of 2008 for Regional Christian Radio Station
Asheville, N.C., October 30, 2008 – Local radio station 106.9 the Light has once again received national acclaim, having recently been named “Religious Station of the Year” by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). The station received the award as part of NAB’s annual Marconi Radio Awards ceremony. According to NAB’s Web site, the awards “are given to radio stations and outstanding on-air personalities to recognize excellence in radio.”
 
“Once again, we’re humbled and honored by what God has done and the lives He continues to impact through our ministry,” said 106.9 the Light General Manager Jim Kirkland, who also serves as director of radio at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). “It is a joy for our team to serve this community, and we’ll continue to do so with uplifting music and biblical teaching that reflects the good news of Jesus Christ.”
 
The award continues a banner year for the Asheville-based radio station, which has won three other major awards in 2008 alone. In January, the National Religious Broadcasters named 106.9 the Light small-market “Radio Station of the Year” and its morning show hosts Matt Stockman and Carol Davis small-market “On-Air Personalities of the Year.” In April, Tom Greene, Director of Programming and Operations for 106.9 the Light, was named small-market “Program Director of the Year” by the Gospel Music Association at its Radio Echo Awards ceremony. The station was also named small-market “Radio Station of the Year” at the Radio and Records Christian Industry Achievement Awards last November.
Founded by Billy and Ruth Graham in 1962, 106.9 the Light’s mission is to lead as many people as possible into a personal and dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. The station broadcasts from its studios in Asheville, N.C. to portions of seven states and around the world on the Internet at www.1069thelight.org .