Announcing THE 2025 INDUCTEES

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of ten new inductees into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2025. The inductees will be honored at the in-person 2025 Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Swissotel Hotel in Chicago.

Tickets are on sale now. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications, home to the Radio Hall of Fame. 

2025 INDUCTEES:

Tom Carballo (“Mojo”)
Mojo in the Morning, WKQI FM Detroit

Alice Cooper
Nights with Alice Cooper/Alice’s Attic

Colin Cowherd
The Herd with Colin Cowherd

DeDe McGuire
DeDe in the Morning

Mike McVay
McVay Media

Martha Quinn
The Martha Quinn Show, iHeartMedia

Bob Lacey and Sheri Lynch
The Bob & Sheri Show

Scott Simon
Weekend Edition Saturday, National Public Radio

Shelley “The Playboy” Stewart

Julie Talbott
Premiere Networks

Six inductees were determined by a voting participant panel comprised of more than 900 industry professionals invited to cast votes and four inductees were voted on by the Radio Hall of Fame 2025 Nominating Committee. The confidential ballot was conducted by Votem.com and overseen by Miller Kaplan’s Andrew Rosen.

Kraig Kitchin, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “Our 2025 Induction Ceremony and Celebration will be a special, standing room only, event honoring the talents, history and contributions of 11 incredible people. I cannot wait to celebrate the careers and impact of these men and women who’ve made a forever positive impact on the radio industry!”

Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “It is an honor to induct another amazing class of talented individuals to the Radio Hall of Fame that adds to the history of radio. These Radio Hall of Famers have entertained us, informed us, and helped to bring special moments to our lives through a medium that does this better than any other. I look forward to welcoming this year’s inductees as we honor their legacies and share their stories which will serve as an inspiration for future generations to come.”

David Plier, Chairman, The Museum of Broadcast Communications, said: "We’re thrilled to welcome this year’s class into the Radio Hall of Fame—an extraordinarily talented and diverse group of broadcasters whose voices have informed, inspired, and entertained listeners across America. This year’s inductees reflect the depth, creativity, and cultural impact of radio across generations and formats. We’re especially excited to celebrate the Class of 2025 as we bring the Induction Ceremony back to Chicago."

Tribute Book ads for the 2025 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony are available for purchase now. Contact Linde Thurman at: Linde@radiohalloffame.com for more information and to buy a Tribute Book ad for the October 30th event.

2025 SUGGESTIONS for NOMINEES ACCEPTED February 1st through March 31st

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announces that the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee will accept suggestions for 2025 nominees beginning Saturday, February 1, 2025, through Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11:59pm PST. Submissions for possible honorees for consideration by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee can be submitted on the Radio Hall of Fame website during the suggestion window.

The 2025 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held in Chicago on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

24 names will be selected as nominees to be voted upon by industry personnel later this year, leading to the selection of the 2025 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Class. The induction will take place later this fall, with information on this year’s induction ceremony coming this spring. 

Dennis Green, Co-Chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame, stated: “We look forward to hearing from people across the country to advance names of outstanding broadcasters worthy of Radio Hall of Fame recognition. 2025 marks the 37th year of bestowing the honor of induction on those who left an indelible mark and had a lasting impact on the radio industry. It will be an honor, along with my colleague Kraig Kitchin, to lead the Nominating Committee once again during the selection process.”

Kraig T. Kitchin, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame, commented: “The input from fellow radio industry members and listeners alike helps our Nominating Committee contemplate so many more individuals worthy of a nomination. We’re grateful for the input and the ideas offered.”