Awards

From top left, clockwise: WKNC’s DMC Woodstock interviews Machine Girl, graphic by Sophia Cunningham. Sarah Hernando in the music director's office, photo by Josie Lacey. Best of WKNC 2025 medal, photo by Ryann Horn. Double Barrel Benefit 21 poster, graphic by Ryann Horn.

Apr 17, 2025

Radio Station Launches Inaugural Best of WKNC Awards

On April 7, student radio station WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 announced its inaugural Best of WKNC award winners.

Nov 27, 2024

WKNC Earns International Broadcasting Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 received multiple accolades in the second annual International Student Broadcasting Championship.

Nov 26, 2024

Student Media wins Third Excellence in Assessment Award

NC State Student Media was one of 12 departments to earn the Division of Academic and Student Affairs’ Excellence in Assessment award. Now in its fourth year, the award is given to DASA units that demonstrate best practices in their annual assessment reports. To be considered, a unit must receive an “exemplary” score in at least 85% of dimensions on a common rubric.

Nov 21, 2024

Gilbert Honored For Work With Digital Accessibility

Student Media Associate Director Jamie Lynn Gilbert was among three outstanding staff finalists at the Chancellor’s Creating Community Awards.

Nov 11, 2024

WKNC Wins College Media Awards

Emma Bookhardt, a third-year student studying English and communication, earned first place in the best DJ personality category in College Media Association’s 2024 Film and Audio Festival.

Jul 16, 2024

Gilbert Receives Award for Excellence nomination

NC State Student Media Associate Director Jamie Lynn Gilbert was among 17 nominees for the 2023-2024 NC State Award for Excellence within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.

Apr 26, 2024

New Student Media GM Wins National Award

Incoming NC State Student Media Business and Marketing General Manager Carter Fields was honored as second-place best sales representative by the national organization for College Media Business and Advertising Managers (formerly called CMBAM) on April 19.

students and staff at the 2024 Wolfies event

Apr 17, 2024

The Wolfies: A Celebration of Wellness and Recreation Student Leaders

Wellness and Recreation’s 11th annual student employee award celebration took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, recognizing graduating seniors and outstanding team members.

WKNC content manager Rose Kelley (right) receives an award for Best Podcast from College Broadcasters, Inc. at the National Student Electronic Media Convention Oct. 21 in Orlando, Florida from CBI President Annabella poland. Kelley also received recognition for her podcast "In the West Wing" from the International Student Broadcasting Championship.

Dec 11, 2023

WKNC Wins Big at International Broadcasting Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 earned numerous awards from the inaugural International Student Broadcasting Championship.

WKNC Local Music Director and Interview Content Creator Erie Mitchell, Promotions Director Eilee Centeno, Interview Content Creator Tyler Farnes and General Manager Maddie Jennette enjoy some of the sights of Baltimore during the College Broadcasters, Inc. National Student Electronic Media Convention Oct. 21-24, 2022. The WKNC team will travel to Orlando Oct. 18-21 to accept their three finalist awards in CBI’s National Student Production Awards.

Sep 27, 2023

WKNC Named Finalist for Multiple National Awards

WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 has earned three nominations in College Broadcasters, Inc.’s National Student Production Awards, which were announced Aug. 22.