Connoisseur Media Long Island’s WALK 97.5, KJOY 98.3, 103.1 MAX FM, 94.3 The Shark and 104.7 WHLI were awarded 8 honors at the annual Long Island New York State Broadcasters Association Luncheon, Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Blackstone, Melville.  Each award is determined by statewide submissions that are reviewed and selected by the New York Broadcasters Association.  

“We feel honored to be recognized for the hard work we do on Long Island,” said David Bevins, COO Connoisseur Media.  “I’m so proud of our incredibly creative and dedicated team who work so hard to develop these amazing campaigns and personalities.”

David Donovan, President of the New York State Broadcasters Association, presented awards in two categories: “Outstanding” performance acknowledging achievement in a variety of categories; and the “Serving New York” awards given for the best community service programs.  Connoisseur Media Long Island’s honors include:

1. Outstanding Commercial – Washville Car Wash’s Talking Car

2. Outstanding Promotional Announcement – WALK 97.5 sends lucky couples to Barbados with Sandals Resorts International

3. Outstanding Interview KJOY 98.3, Jamie Morris with Laura Curran – her exclusive interview and official (unofficial) farewell to Nassau County

4. Outstanding Live On-Scene – KJOY Karl Reports Live from the Field on Groundhog Day

5. Serving NY Community Service Award for the annual Thanks-For-Giving Food Drive with WALK 97.5 Supporting Long Island Cares, Inc | The Harry Chapin Food Bank

6. Serving NY Community Service Award for Hope Rocks  on 94.3 The Shark, annual campaign with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention/Long Island Chapter

7. Serving NY Community Service Award for Family Service League with 103.1 MAX FM and 94.3 The Shark– Long Island Toy Drive at Smith Haven Mall.

8. Serving NY Community Service Award for Taste of the South Shore with WALK 97.5, KJOY 98.3, 103.1 MAX FM, 94.3 The Shark and 104.7 WHLI, supporting Island Harvest Food Bank workforce development program and Discover Long Island‘s Downtown Deals program.

The annual NYSBA award presentations are hosted in the fall and recognize personalities and campaigns from the previous year.  NYSBA travels across NYS to host regional award presentations.