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.