McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) used the occasion of National Radio Day to announce that Mike McVay, celebrated media strategist, programmer, talent coach, industry leader, and President of McVay Media, will be honored with the 2025 NAB National Radio Award. McVay will receive this prestigious accolade during the NAB Marconi Radio Awards at the 2025 NAB Show New York.
“NAB is thrilled to recognize Mike for his remarkable contributions to the radio industry over the past four decades,” said NAB President & CEO Curtis LeGeyt. “Mike’s deep expertise, creative vision and unwavering commitment to excellence have shaped countless careers, inspired new generations of broadcasters and driven innovation in every corner of the audio industry. His ability to nurture talent and create programming that resonates with audiences makes him a most deserving recipient of this year’s National Radio Award.”
As President of McVay Media, McVay consults clients across the broadcast, podcasting, streaming and entertainment industries. His firm specializes in content creation, network and syndication programming, podcast development, the development and distribution of digital content, talent coaching and unique media strategy design.
McVay previously served as Executive Vice President of Content and Programming for Cumulus Media and the Westwood One radio network, overseeing programming for more than 500 radio stations, national network content, podcasts and digital distribution. He has worked with some of the most recognized names in broadcasting and entertainment.
With programming, management, ownership and on-air experience in markets from Los Angeles to Wheeling, WV, McVay has also played a pivotal role in developing and launching multiple nationally syndicated programs, including Delilah and The John Tesh Show.
McVay will be honored on October 21 at NAB’s Marconi Radio Awards, during a special dinner program brought to you by Xperi. The event will be held at The Edison Ballroom, the evening before the opening of NAB Show New York. Tables and ticketing and other show info is available HERE.
