Travaglini Named 2019 MIW Trailblazer
• The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW Group) proudly announces Christine Travaglini, President of Katz Radio Group, as the 2019 recipient of the MIW Group Frances Preston Trailblazer Award.
The MIW Group Trailblazer Award is presented annually to a woman who, through her leadership and success in the industry, 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. Travaglini will be honored on September 25 during the Wednesday Headliner session, “You’re Not Just in the Radio Business Anymore: Stories from Innovators Who’ve Made the Transformation” at The Radio Show in Dallas, produced by the NAB and RAB.
“Christine began her career with Katz as a sales assistant in the Atlanta office and was the first person to rise from an assistant to a division president within the organization… that personifies a Trailblazer!” said MIW Group National Spokeswoman Denyse Mesnik. “When selecting our MIW Trailblazer, we look for a woman who forged her own path to success in our industry while making it a priority to nurture others in their career growth. Christine embodies those qualities and we look forward to honoring her at the 2019 Radio Show.”
Travaglini said, “I’m incredibly honored and humbled to receive this award, and join the ranks of all the inspiring women on the MIW Trailblazer list. Advocating personal and professional growth for women in our industry is a passion of mine. I admire the tremendous work that the MIW Group does to support and mentor women in media, to help them achieve their goals.”
As the recipient of the MIW’s 11th annual Trailblazer Award, Travaglini will join an illustrious group of media professionals who are respected for their leadership and commitment to the radio industry. Prior honorees include: 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).
