Metro Voice News Celebrating Faith, Family & Community
The National Religious Broadcasters convention’s media awards luncheon celebrated the dedication and impact of Christian media professionals worldwide.
Jim Sanders, chairman of the NRB executive committee and principal and executive vice president at Ambassador Advertising Agency, opened the event by acknowledging the outstanding contributions of the awardees. “I want to say thank you and congratulations to all those who are award recipients,” he said. “It’s clear that your hard work on behalf of the Lord is being recognized here today.”
This year’s winners in digital media, radio and television include:
• The Best Digital Innovation Award went to Infinity Concepts for its IDEX Pro tool, a platform that identifies anonymous website visitors and converts them into donors, using advanced analytics and data-driven personalization.
• The Best Digital Experience Award went to Rapt Interviews, a non-denominational online magazine featuring compelling conversations with Christian leaders. Rapt was recognized for its beautifully designed, responsive website and multichannel content delivery.
• The Best Original Podcast Award honored “Culture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast” for its insightful discussions on faith and culture, high production quality and consistent weekly release schedule.
• The International Impact Award was presented to Thru the Bible, a groundbreaking global ministry that reaches millions in more than 250 languages through radio and digital platforms.
• The International Media Award was given to TWR Malawi for its pioneering work in Christian broadcasting. With 13 FM transmitters and programming in six languages, TWR Malawi continues to spread the gospel in one of the world’s poorest nations.
• The International Strategic Partnership Award honored Your Network of Praise for its collaboration with Guidelines International, Galcom International and Pearl and Lulu FM to distribute 1,000 solar-powered audio Bibles to believers in Kenya’s underserved coastal regions.
• The International Individual Achievement Award was presented to Sam P. Chelladurai, senior pastor of Apostolic Fellowship Tabernacle in Chennai, for his transformative teaching and outreach efforts in India.
• The Radio Station of the Year Award went to HOPE 100.7 in Springfield, Ohio, for its dedication to spreading the message of Christ through community outreach and engaging storytelling.
• The Radio Program of the Year Award was awarded to Pathway to Victory, the broadcast ministry of Dr. Robert Jeffress, for its bold biblical teaching and life-transforming messages.
• The Radio Impact Award was presented to Allen Jackson Ministries, which reaches millions weekly with biblically sound teaching, equipping believers to live out their faith.
• The Television Impact Award was given to “Leading the Way with Dr. Michael Youssef,” honoring his unwavering commitment to proclaiming biblical truth across major media platforms.
• The Television Messaging Campaign of the Year Award was awarded to “Leading the Way” for its impactful “Awake America” prayer movement and “Hidden Enemy” series defending religious freedom.
• The Television Program of the Year Award was presented to “The 700 Club,” a flagship program of CBN, recognized for its longevity and commitment to delivering faith-based news and stories.
• The Television Station of the Year Award honored WLMB-TV 40 of Toledo, Ohio, for its Christ-centered programming and dedicated community outreach.
–Alan Goforth | Metro Voice
