Rita Houston Spirit Award Presented to KEXP/Seattle's Cheryl Waters At Non-Comm

Jen Daunt/Cheryl Waters

The late Non-Comm WFUV (90.7-FM)/NEW YORK PD RITA HOUSTON is being honored once again with the award and a special honorarium in her name. The second annual RITA HOUSTON SPIRIT OF NON-COMM AWARD was presented to FRIENDS OF KEXP Triple A KEXP/SEATTLE Midday Host & Live Performances Manager CHERYL WATERS by last year’s winner JENNIFER DAUNT of DAUNTLESS PROMOTIONS during the annual NON-COMMVENTION public music radio conference on FRIDAY MAY 6^th.
 
The RITA HOUSTON SPIRIT OF NON-COMM AWARD was created to salute a member of the non-commercial AAA radio or music industry communities who demonstrates the spirit and enthusiasm for the AAA radio format, as exemplified by RITA HOUSTON. In addition, NORTHERN COMMUNITY RADIO noncommercial Variety KAXE/GRAND RAPIDS, MN-KBXE/BAGLEY, MN MD KARI HEDLUND received the honorarium that covers conference expenses for one outstanding woman working in AAA radio, with special consideration given to one working in a smaller market with a limited budget.

Non-Comm WXPN (88.5-FM)/PHILADELPHIA MD and organizer of the annual NON-COMMVENTION, DAN REED said, “RITA HOUSTON was an exemplary and influential member of this public music radio community. She was a vital leader and annual NON-COMM participant as well as a compassionate soul whose presence is deeply missed by the radio community and all NON-COMM attendees.” 

Produced and presented by WXPN, the 3-day NON-COMMVENTION features live performances of new music from emerging and established artists in addition to conference sessions that explore the best practices, opportunities, and challenges for radio stations that focus on artist and community impact and sustainability. The 2022 NON-COMMVENTION took place live this year from MAY 3rd - 6th.

« see more Net News