Indiana Broadcasters Association

09/10/2025

We had an incredible day at the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame Luncheon yesterday! We were honored to celebrate the trailblazers of Indiana broadcasting and spend time with so many friends from across the state. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us to make it so special. 🎙️💙

09/02/2025

The results are in! 🎉

We’re excited to announce the 2025 IBA Spectrum Awards – Best in Broadcasting finalists. With more than 350 entries across radio and TV, Indiana broadcasters continue to shine.

Winners will be revealed at our Spectrum Awards Dinner on October 28 at The Cabaret in Indianapolis. Mark your calendars and celebrate the best in Hoosier broadcasting!

👉 See the full list of finalists: https://www.indianabroadcasters.org/news-events/best-in-broadcasting-finalists-named-for-2025-spectrum-awards/

07/24/2025

This week, members of the IBA braved the heat and humidity on Capitol Hill. Station representatives from Muncie, Fort Wayne, and Southbend spoke with policy makers about important issues facing Indiana Radio and TV stations.

07/11/2025

A call to action from the Executive Director of the Indiana Broadcasters Association.

Whether you’re a Ken Burns documentary fan, a daily listener to “Morning Edition” on NPR, or like to keep track of Indiana politics with “Indiana Week in Review” that is broadcast throughout Indiana on public radio and TV stations, our Hoosier broadcasting landscape is more diverse and str...

07/11/2025

The Cardinal Community Service Awards tour continued at the end of June—this time stopping in Indianapolis and Evansville to recognize the incredible impact local stations are making.

06/25/2025

Yesterday in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the new Federated Media building, more Cardinal Community Service Awards were presented by the Indiana Broadcasters Association—this time honoring the outstanding work of local stations in Northeast Indiana. These awards celebrate the real difference broadcasters make in their communities every day. This is what local broadcasting is all about.

06/24/2025

Yesterday, local stations in South Bend, Indiana were honored with Cardinal Community Service Awards from the Indiana Broadcasters Association—recognition for the powerful impact we have in our communities. These awards highlight what sets broadcasters apart from big tech: a deep-rooted presence, personal connection, and a genuine commitment to serving our neighbors. This is local media at its best.

06/23/2025

We’re thrilled with the amazing turnout at our first Derron Steenbergen training session in South Bend — what a way to kick things off! But we’re just getting started! We’ll be in Fort Wayne tomorrow, Indianapolis on Wednesday, and Evansville Thursday, and we can’t wait to keep the momentum going. If you are a member of the IBA and haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to join us for this impactful training experience. Please contact [email protected] if you have not already registered!

06/04/2025

We’re excited to announce that submissions for the 2025 Spectrum Awards—honoring the best in broadcasting—are now open! The deadline to submit entries is July 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.

This year, we’ve introduced several new award categories and made updates to the descriptions and guidelines for some of our existing ones. We encourage all entrants to review these changes carefully before submitting.

Important Note for “Best Newscast” Submissions (Radio & TV):
Submissions for this category will be based on a specific airdate, which will be selected from the week of June 1–7, 2025. We ask all stations to retain their newscast recordings from this week. The exact date will be announced next week and reflected in the updated Call for Entries, which will be published on Monday.

To make a submission click the link below
https://www.indianabroadcasters.org/recognition/2025-spectrum-awards-submissions/

05/09/2025

Submissions are now open for the 2025 Cardinal Awards. The Indiana Broadcasters Association will honor member stations for outstanding community service at regional receptions in South Bend, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Evansville.

Submit your station’s most impactful community contribution by May 31 at 11:59PM to be recognized

Submissions for the 2025 Cardinal Awards for Community Service are now open. In 2025, we will be congratulating stations at regional reception events that are planned as social gatherings for our member broadcasters. Receptions will take place in South Bend, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Evansville....

04/30/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Indiana Broadcasters Foundation Scholarship recipients. This recognition reflects your hard work, talent, and passion for storytelling and communication. We’re proud to support your journey and excited to see the mark you’ll make on the broadcasting industry.

We also want to thank all of the stations and individuals who contributed to the scholarship foundation. With your contributions we are able to help fund the broadcasting education of some of the best and brightest students here in Indiana.



https://www.indianabroadcasters.org/careers/2025-scholarship-recipients/