NAB’s Duke Named 2022 MIW Trailblazer
• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, proudly announces Michelle Duke, President of the NAB Leadership Foundation and NAB Chief Diversity Officer as the 2022 recipient of the MIW Frances Preston Trailblazer Award.
The MIW Trailblazer Award is presented annually to a woman who, through her leadership and success in the industry, champions and creates opportunities for other women in radio to further their careers. In 2012, it was renamed the “Frances Preston Trailblazer Award” in honor of the late Frances Preston, longtime President & CEO of BMI.
“What a joy to recognize and celebrate Michelle’s many accomplishments with this Trailblazer Award,” said Ruth Presslaff, MIW Board President. “I’ve worked with Michelle via Broadcast Leadership Training and know firsthand that her efforts are tireless and her work throughout our industry is meaningful. This award was a long time coming. Our Board selected Michelle as our next Trailblazer, pre-Pandemic. It’s exhilarating to finally share this wonderful and deserved announcement with Michelle and with all of you!”
Ms. Duke will be honored on Sunday, April 24 at 3:30pm at a special Main Stage (N4) event during the NAB Show in Las Vegas, thereby joining an illustrious group of prior honorees that include: Christine Travaglini (2019); Julie Talbott (2018); Mary Quass (2017); Beth Neuhoff (2016); Kim Guthrie (2015); Diane Sutter (2014); Weezie Kramer (2013); Caroline Beasley (2012); Ginny Hubbard Morris (2011); Lynn Anderson (2010); and Erica Farber (2009). “I am so honored to receive this award and humbled to be amongst the amazing women who have received this before me,” Duke remarked. “I’m lucky to have had many women help to shape my career path, and can only hope to leave a similar legacy.”
