Curry Radio WMLN-FM 91.5 Wins Three Associated Press Awards

The Associated Press has honored WMLN-FM 91.5, Curry College radio, in its annual Massachusetts/Rhode Island contest.

WMLN has won three prestigious awards in the 2011 College Radio categories:

• Best Talk Show, Mix N Match
• Best Sports Program, Curry College Football Pre-Game Show
• Best Sports Play-by-Play, Curry College vs. MIT

"WMLN-FM has won a number of AP awards over the last 25+ years, but this is the first time that our radio station has won in three separate categories," reports Professor Alan Frank, Director of Curry Radio. "Competition is very keen, and this "win" reflects the significant talent and abilities of our radio students."

Congratulations to the following students and alumni who were instrumental in the success of the winning shows:

• Alex Danahy, Assistant Sports Director, Sports Play-by-Play and Sports Program
• Alex Durka '07, participant, Talk Show [Mix N Match]
• Brett Franklin, participant, Sports Play by Play
• Marita MacKinnon, Station Manager, Talk Show [Mix N Match]
• Dan Mazella, '09, former manager, production
• Tom Quinlan, Sports Director, Sports Play-by-Play and Sports Program

Many notable competitors at a variety of college and university radio stations submitted programs, with only three institutions - Curry College, Emerson, and Brown University - receiving awards.

Click here for a full list of professional and college categories and honorees.

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