ATLANTA — News and Talk WAOK has been named the 2026 Radio Station of the Year in the Large Market category at the Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ GABBY Awards.
The honor was presented Saturday during the annual GABBY Awards, recognizing excellence in broadcasting across the state of Georgia. https://www.gab.org/2026-gabby-and-merit-award-winners/
The GABBY Awards recognize entries that “stand above all” in overall quality and execution within their respective categories. Receiving the Radio Station of the Year honor reflects WAOK’s continued commitment to delivering meaningful programming, engaging conversations, breaking news, and community-focused content to listeners throughout Metro Atlanta and beyond.
WAOK Takes Home Top Honors at the 2026 GABBY Awards
For decades, News and Talk WAOK has served as a platform for the issues, voices and conversations that matter to Atlanta’s communities. From local news and politics to health, wellness, real estate, relationships and community affairs, the station continues to provide a space where listeners can stay informed, engaged and connected.
The Radio Station of the Year award also recognizes the collective efforts of the WAOK team — from on-air personalities and producers to programming, digital, promotions, sales and behind-the-scenes staff who work together to serve the station’s audience every day.
“This award is a reflection of the continued efforts and hard work of our entire team,” said Joyce Littel, Brand Manager for News and Talk WAOK. “They work hard throughout the year, and they deserve recognition for all that they do for our station and, most importantly, for the community we serve. We are extremely proud to receive this honor.”
The recognition represents another milestone in WAOK’s longstanding history in Atlanta radio and reinforces the station’s commitment to informing, empowering and connecting the community.
Congratulations to the entire News and Talk WAOK team on being named the 2026 Radio Station of the Year in the Large Market category.
