The WAB Broadcaster of the Year Award is presented to an individual broadcaster who has made a significant contribution to our industry. More specifically, the broadcaster so honoured
will have:

• Demonstrated extraordinary leadership within his or her field
• Developed and maintained a forceful and positive image for broadcasting in general
• Acted as a spokesperson for broadcasters outside his or her normal scope of operations

Only individuals from WAB member stations can be considered for this award, and only WAB members can submit nominations. Each entry must include a written submission specifying the candidate's qualifications based on the award criteria. Supporting photos, CDs and/or DVDs should also be submitted.

The WAB Broadcaster of the Year receives an engraved plaque.

Broadcaster of the Century

1984 Dr. G.R.A. Rice

Broadcasters of the Past Decade

Peter Liba and Elmer Hildebrand

• 2010 Al Thorgeirson
• 2009 Marty Forbes
• 2008 Lynda Steele
• 2007 Harry Dekker (In Memoriam)
• 2006 Dave Rutherford
• 2005 Don Kille
• 2004 Elaine Ali
• 2002 Stuart Craig
• 2001 Jim Scarrow
• 1999 Jim Bagshaw
• 1997 Peter Warren
• 1996 Alan Anaka
• 1995 Ralph Warrington
• 1993 Michael McCabe
• 1992 John McColl(In Memoriam)
• 1992 Dr. Charles Allard (In Memoriam)
• 1991 Peter Liba
• 1989 Elmer Hildebrand
• 1988 Blair Nelson
• 1985 R.M. (Rory) MacLennan
• 1983 Donald C. Brinton
• 1981 Bruce Cowie
• 1978 Elmer Hildebrand
• Pierre Camu
• Hal Crittenden
• Jack Davidson (1970)
• G.R.A. Rice
• Bert Cairns