Ryan Seacrest, Ellen K & More Nominated for 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards: Complete List

UPDATE (Aug.

20): Joel Oxley , president and general manager of Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., will receive the 2026 NAB National Radio Award.

Oxley will be honored during the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner on Tuesday, Oct.

20, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

The event will be held at the Edison Ballroom in New York City on Tuesday, Oct.

20, the evening before NAB Show New York opens.

Earlier this year, Oxley announced plans to retire at the beginning of 2027 after nearly 35 years at WTOP and 28 years as general manager.

He will continue supporting the company through its leadership transition before serving in an advisory role.

“NAB is honored to recognize Joel Oxley for his extraordinary leadership and lasting contributions to the radio industry,” NAB president and CEO Curtis LeGeyt said in a statement.

“For more than three decades at WTOP and Federal News Network, and over 15 years at Hubbard Radio, Joel has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to local journalism, innovation and public service.

Under his leadership, WTOP has become one of the nation’s premier news operations, setting the standard for excellence in local broadcasting while serving the Washington, D.C., community with trusted journalism.

His integrity, vision and dedication have left an enduring mark on our industry, making him a most deserving recipient of this year’s National Radio Award.” PREVIOUSLY (July 28): Nationally known radio personalities Ryan Seacrest and Ellen K are among the nominees for the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, presented by the National Association of Broadcasters.

The nominees were announced on Tuesday (July 28) during a livestreamed presentation hosted by Toby Knapp and Chilli Amar, co-hosts of Toby + Chilli in the Morning on 97.1 WASH-FM in Washington, D.C.

Seacrest, who works for Premiere Radio Networks Inc. in Los Angeles, is nominated for network/syndicated personality of the year.