ROCK HILL, SC – WRHI Radio has once again demonstrated its excellence in broadcasting by winning an impressive 16 awards at the South Carolina Broadcasters Association (SCBA) State Broadcaster’s Awards. This achievement marks WRHI as the most awarded station at this year’s event, celebrating its commitment to quality journalism and entertainment.
Highlighting the night, WRHI’s Chris Miller was honored as the Statewide Sportscaster of the Year, a testament to his outstanding contributions to sports broadcasting. The station’s talent continued to shine with Lucas McFadden, Alex Greenawalt, Tyler Cupp, and Ashley Lang winning the News Talk Show of the Year and Morning Show of the Year. They also secured the Award of Merit as the runner-up for Radio Show of the Year.
Manning Kimmel’s program, “Straight Talk,” was recognized as the Public Affairs Show of the Year, reflecting the station’s dedication to engaging and informative public discourse. The team’s success extended to the Convergence Coverage category, where Matt Hiers and Tyler Cupp, and Steven Stone and Chris Miller achieved a complete sweep by winning both the top award and the runner-up position.
WRHI’s excellence in production was also acknowledged with seven awards in various production categories. Additionally, the station received the Service Award of the Year, highlighting its community engagement and service. WRHI was also awarded the Award of Merit for Radio Station of the Year, underscoring its overall excellence in broadcasting.
WRHI Radio’s multiple awards at the SCBA State Broadcaster’s Awards not only celebrate individual achievements but also reflect the station’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality broadcasting to its audience. Below is a full listing of WRHI’s awards for 2024.
STAR AWARDS
Production: Commercial (Radio Small Ownership). WRHI-AM/FM, Lancaster County Stormwater: Elizabeth Evans, Steven Stone, Jackson Taylor
Production: Promo (Radio Small Ownership). WRHI-AM/FM, Easter Egg Classic 2023: Allan Miller, Steven Stone, Jackson Taylor
Production: PSA (Radio Small Ownership). WRHI-AM/FM, Toys for Happiness: Allan Miller, Steven Stone, Jackson Taylor
Production: Multi-spot campaign (Radio Small Ownership). WRHI-AM/FM, ChristmasVille 2023: Allison Cleveland, Allan Miller, Steven Stone
Convergence Coverage Radio. WRHI-AM/FM, Keep Pounding Classic: Matt Hiers, Chris Miller, Chet Tucker
Best Radio Public Affairs Show. WRHI-AM/FM, Straight Talk: Manning Kimmel, Sheilah Kimmel
Best News Talk Show Radio. WRHI-AM/FM, Palmetto Mornings: Palmetto Mornings Team
Radio Morning Show Broadcast Personality or Team. WRHI-AM/FM, Palmetto Mornings: Palmetto Mornings Team
Radio Sportscaster of the Year. Chris Miller, WRHI-AM/FM
Uray Service Project of the Year Radio. WRHI-AM/FM, Feed the Hungry: Manning Kimmel, Ronal King, Allan Miller
MERIT AWARDS
Production: Promo (Radio Small Ownership). WRHI-AM/FM, Boo-HaHa 2023: Tyler Cupp, Steven Stone, Jackson Taylor
Production: PSA (Radio Small Ownership). WRHI-AM/FM, Counseling Services of Lancaster: Tyler Cupp, Beth Ghent, Matt Hiers
Production: Multi-spot campaign (Radio Small Ownership). WRHI-AM/FM, Saltwater Markets: Clint Boyd, Tyler Cupp
Convergence Coverage Radio. WRHI-AM/FM, 6th Annual WRHI Football City USA Kickoff: Tyler Cupp, Chris Miller, Steven Stone
Radio Show of the Year. WRHI-AM/FM, Palmetto Mornings: Palmetto Mornings Team
Radio Station of the Year. WRHI-AM/FM: WRHI-AM/FM Staff
