Meet Your 2017 MIW Rising Star
Last year, the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group, in conjunction with Marketron established the “MIW Rising Star Award.” Named in honor of the late Renée Roth, Marketron’s longtime VP of International Sales, the MIW Rising Star is awarded to the top-scoring scholarship applicant for the annual Rising Through The Ranks program, presented by the RAB, BMI and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group. Now in its 10th year, this two-day intensive training seminar supports the advancement of women in radio sales management by offering participants real world applications that can be put to use in the workplace immediately. The 2017 Rising Through The Ranks class was held August 16-17 at BMI’s Nashville offices, where Jeni Grouws, Station Manager & morning host at Decorah Broadcasting Triple A KDEC/Decorah, IA was recognized as the 2017 MIW Rising Star.
“The MIW Group was created to nurture leadership and management skills in the next generation of female radio professionals; Rising Through the Ranks represents the essence of this mission,” said Denyse Mesnik, MIW Spokeswoman and President of The Mesnik Group. “Marketron’s generous support enables us to recognize one participant as the MIW Rising Star and underwrite their attendance at the upcoming 2017 Radio Show in Austin. This honor is both a tribute to Renee Roth’s memory and a confirmation of excellence in Jeni’s application for acceptance into Class of 2017. The MIW Group applauds her on this accomplishment.”
Grouws said, “What a thrilling and humbling moment it was to be presented with the MIW’s Rising Star Award! Women and men in this industry have worked together to make radio a place where anyone with the interest and the commitment can not only find a job, but also find a fulfilling and incredibly rewarding career. And the remarkable women associated with MIW have made it a priority to educate, inspire and mentor the next generations of women in radio. Because of their efforts, an entire industry is strengthened. What an honor indeed!”
Pictured, (l-r): Caroline Beasley, CEO, Beasley Broadcast Group; Laurie Kahn, President & CEO, Media Staffing Networks; Erica Farber, Pres./CEO, RAB, Lindsay Cerajewski, GSM, WSCR/Chicago; Rising Star Jeni Grouws and Denyse Mesnik.
