Service to Minnesota Award

Celebrating the Heart of Local Broadcasting

Is your station a champion for the community? Do you lead food drives, organize toy collections, amplify public safety alerts, or rally your audience to support those in need? Then it's time to let your hard work shine!

The Minnesota Broadcasters Association's Service to Minnesota Award honors one outstanding radio station and one exceptional TV station that go above and beyond to serve their communities. Whether you're responding to severe weather, supporting a local cause, or uniting neighbors through storytelling, we want to recognize your commitment, creativity and heart.

Award recipients will be honored at the MBA Annual Conference in the Fall.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking stations whose work stands out in the following areas:

Community Impact: What difference did you make?
Use of Station Resources: How did you leverage your platform and team?
Level of Effort: Did your dedication go the extra mile?
Spirit of Service: Does your entry reflect what local broadcasting is all about?

Key Dates

Applications Open: June 2, 2025
Deadline to Apply: July 11, 2025 (11:59PM CT)

Eligibility Checklist

Program/campaign must have occured July 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025.
Must be produced by a Minnesota-based TV or radio station
MBA Membership is required
No back-to-back wins for the same award.

Application Guidelines:

Before starting your online application, be ready to submit:

Title and short description (500 characters)
A PDF presentation or details write-up
Data on:
- Airtime devoted
- Dollar value of airtime
- Funds raised
- Value of goods collected
A 2-5 minute audio or video clip (translations required if not in English)
Links, files, and access credentials as needed
High-res images or broadcast-quality footage may be requested for promotional use

Let your community see your station's impact! Submit an entry!