Howard Named 2021 Ashwood Honoree
• Talk Show Boot Camp™ returns for its 12th consecutive year and has named longtime consumer advocate/talk show host Clark Howard as the recipient of this year’s Andrew Ashwood Award. Howard, a 2007 inductee into the Radio hall of Fame, recently announced he’s ending his Westwood One-syndicated radio show at the end of this year, capping off a 23-year run on national radio.
The award is named in honor of the late Andrew Ashwood, former head of programming at Fox Sports Radio, who died in 2008 at the age of 51 of esophageal cancer. Ashwood is described as “an inspiration to anyone who crossed his path or worked under his substantial shadow. A bigger-than-life personality and one of the most positive people you could ever meet.” In that light, Talk Show Boot Camp™ recognizes an industry leader each year who has personified those traits. Previous Andrew Ashwood Award honorees include Gabe Hobbs, Rick Scott, Bruce Gilbert, Jim Farley, Kraig Kitchin, Glenn Beck, Chris Oliviero, Julie Talbott, Harvey Nagler and Randy Michaels.
Each year’s recipient is traditionally charged with selecting the following year’s honoree. In selecting Howard for this year’s coveted award, last year’s recipient Greg Moceri said, “When I was given the privilege of selecting someone who exemplified the positivity that Andrew did for our industry, it took me two seconds to say Clark Howard. Having worked and associated with him for 30 years, he was an instant selection on how many ways he has demonstrated that positivity and has helped millions through the years. ‘In Clark we trust’ impacted his knowledge and authenticity in our industry for decades and it continues today. Clark was an instant choice to carry on this great tradition of honoring Andrew.”
Talk Show Boot Camp 12 will be virtual this year and held on March 18 & 19. The event is presented by Don Anthony’s Talentmasters and Gabe Hobbs Media. Registration is now open at talkshowbootcamp.com.
