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Ryan Seacrest, Ellen K & More Nominated for 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards: Complete List
The National Association of Broadcasters announced this week the nominees for its 2026 Marconi Radio Awards, recognising achievement across the radio industry. High-profile on-air personalities including Ryan Seacrest (nominated for network/syndicated personality of the year) and Ellen K (competing in the major market category) headline the slate alongside dozens of other radio hosts and stations across various market sizes and formats.
The awards ceremony takes place 20 October at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, where winners in categories spanning station excellence, on-air talent, podcasting and industry leadership will be announced. The event precedes NAB Show New York, which runs 21–22 October at the Javits Center. The awards programme, established in 1989 and named after inventor Guglielmo Marconi, brings together radio broadcasters from across the country annually.
In short
- NAB Marconi Radio Awards 2026 nominees announced July 28; Ryan Seacrest and Ellen K among honourees
- Awards ceremony scheduled October 20 in NYC; recognises radio industry stations, personalities and podcasts
- Annual NAB event celebrates broadcast excellence, established since 1989
Explained simply
The Marconi Radio Awards are an annual awards programme run by the National Association of Broadcasters to recognise excellence across the radio industry. The awards, established in 1989 and named after inventor Guglielmo Marconi, bring together broadcasters from across the United States to celebrate outstanding achievement in the medium.
The awards recognise success across numerous categories, spanning station excellence, on-air talent, podcasting and industry leadership. Entries come from radio broadcasters of all market sizes and formats, from major metropolitan stations to smaller regional networks and specialised programming.
The awards programme has become a significant event in the broadcasting calendar, with the annual ceremony bringing together radio professionals and industry figures. The awards are held ahead of the larger NAB Show, which is the biggest industry gathering for broadcasters in North America.