Kolling Receives National Award

The 20th Radio Ink Radio Wayne Awards were presented on September 22, 2022, in Miami Florida at the Radio Masters Summit. The Radio Wayne Awards were named for Wayne Cornils, a man whose passion and devotion to the radio industry was legendary. Wayne’s career spanned decades across many facets of the industry, most especially sales, marketing, and management.

This year, awards were presented in six categories. Tim Kolling with Alpha Media Topeka was awarded the Radio Wayne 2022 National Marketing Consultant / Streetfighter of the Year Award.

“We are truly thrilled that Tim received national recognition for his unwavering commitment to success as a senior marketing consultant over the past 29 years. Tim is not only an asset to our team, but he is also a vital resource for his clients and community. Innovative, relatable, and accountable, Tim embodies best-in-class service, and we are grateful to work with him,” Cissy Long, director of sales for Alpha Media.

The awards are determined by a “blind” system in which judges do not know the identity of the finalists they are evaluating.

“We feel this is the best way to truly allow the cream to rise to the top without bias or favoritism,” explained Radio Ink President/Publisher Deborah Parenti.

“I am beyond humbled by this recognition. I was thrilled just to be nominated by my peers. When I found out I was a finalist with some of the finest marketing experts in the nation I was blown away. I still can’t comprehend that I won. I give the credit to my fellow team members, mentors, and of course my clients who let me partner with them to grow their business,” Tim Kolling, senior marketing consultant for Alpha Media.