Bob Levy Honored By NJBA

In our business if you say something nice about someone you work with others might feel you are just basically patting yourself or your radio station on the back for no real good reason. However what took place at Caesars in Atlantic City Wednesday is clearly worth mentioning as our own Bob Levy received quite an honor during the New Jersey Broadcasters Association’s 64th Annual Conference.
Bob, best known for his more than 30 years as a Sunday morning fixture on WOBM received just the second lifetime achievement award from the organization which represents radio and TV stations in the state. He has been with this station since before it went on the air in March of 1968 and has served in a variety of capacities but it’s his “Topic A” program each Sunday from 7-11am that has earned him almost icon status. In accepting the award from Pinky Kravitz, who is known as “Mr. Atlantic City” and was honored last year, Bob told the hundreds of broadcasters in the room that hosting a show like “Topic A” carries with it an obligation to do good things. No doubt while entertaining and informing Bob and his listeners have helped many causes and organizations over the years and yesterday’s honor was well-deserved and appropriate. In a business that is very competitive and at times pretty cut-throat Bob Levy received a standing ovation from those he works with and those who often work against him. That in itself is quite an accomplishment.

Congratulations are also in order for Eric Scott and the Millennium Radio News team as the monthly “Ask the Governor” show was honored as the winner of the Best Public Affairs program. This week’s conference also marked the end of Bill Saurer’s term as Chairman of the NJBA. Our company President/CEO was saluted for his work on behalf of all radio stations in New Jersey where he often put the interests of the industry ahead of what might be considered best for our own company.

The conference is pretty much a 24-hour event over two days and a good chance to catch up with those you used to work with who now work for others. When you’re in the business for as long as I have, catching up with all of them takes quite a while.