The MBA's Young Professionals Award seeks to recognize young broadcasters who have made a significant impact on their stations and communities. Nominees must be under the age of 40 at the time of their nomination and must have spent a minimum of two years at a radio or TV station in Minnesota.
Finalists will be selected based on their contributions to the industry, spirit of innovation, and community involvement. Nominations will be accepted in the form of a letter of recommendation not to exceed 500 words.
The MBA will select a Young Professional of the Month and they will be featured in MBA's Communications. All Young Professionals of the Month will be finalists for the Young Professionals of the Year Award which is awarded at the MBA Annual Conference in the Fall. You must work for an MBA Member station to make a nomination or to be a nominee.
October 1st, 2025 - Nomination Period Opens
November 2025 - First Young Professional of the Month selected and announced
October 7th, 2026 - All Yong Professionals of the Month invited to MBA Annual Conference for awarding of the Young Professional of the Year Award in Hastings, Minnesota
If you have any questions, please email Tim Hyde at tim.hyde@minnesotabroadcasters.com.