Schwab is a Finalist for National Radio Awards

2015 Jan 23

Jonathon Schwab is a finalist for the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards, to be held March 6-8, 2015 in New York City. Schwab, a sophomore communication major from Saint Charles, was nominated for Deforestation in the Best News Feature Story category and Ebola in our Schools in the Best Community News Coverage category.

IBS receives thousands of entries each year from hundreds of universities throughout America, most much larger than CMU. To be nominated, one must be chosen among the top 10 percent of all entries from across the nation.

This recognition shows all of the hard work and dedication that Central's KCMU Eagle Radio students put forth and is a great honor, according to Dr. Kristin Cherry, assistant professor of communications at CMU. Dr. Cherry serves as the KCMU Eagle Radio faculty advisor.

Winners will be announced at the 75th Annual IBS Conference March 7. They will not only reveal the winner, but also the recipients of the Golden and Silver Microphone Awards. This is the first year IBS is handing out two category trophies. The conference features over 150 speakers and 1,400 attendees from all over the U.S.