Pictured front row (left to right): Kat Anderson, Aubrie Fewin, Bekah Williams (student at School of the Ozarks), Reagan Moore, and Liz Phillips. Back row (left to right): Josh Williams, Judah Sawyer, and Carmen Bolding.

College of the Ozarks Radio Station, KCOZ, honored at Missouri Broadcasters Association Awards Banquet

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —On June 3, 2023, students from the campus radio station, KCOZ, received recognition at the Missouri Broadcasters Association Awards Banquet held at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach. More than 200 awards were presented to Missouri’s radio and TV stations during the MBA Awards ceremony, and nearly 900 submissions were received. KCOZ was nominated for and won four awards.

This year’s awards were in the following categories:

• Certificate of Merit in Social Media Star for the coordination of KCOZ’s multiple social media outlets by Raegan Moore, junior marketing major
• Certificate of Merit in Promotion for “KCOZ Summer Song,” which was produced by Elizabeth Phillips, senior allied health science major
• Certificate of Merit in Public Service Announcement for Campaign for “Daylight Savings,” which was produced by Raegan Moore
• Certificate of Merit in Documentary/Public Affairs for “Here’s What’s Happening,” which was produced by Judah Sawyer, senior theatre major

This year’s awards mark the success of the current program. In 2022, KCOZ won three first place awards, in 2021, KCOZ won one first place and one certificate of merit, and in 2020, KCOZ won two first place awards.

“One thing that is important to keep in mind is that our students are competing against professionals from across the state,” said Josh Williams, KCOZ station manager. “Winning these awards is not only a great honor for them, but it also speaks to their hard work and dedication to our little station. Our ability to bring home awards each year continues to raise the awareness of KCOZ, the College, and the amazing students who come through our programs.”

KCOZ can be found locally at 91.7 FM, streamed through www.kcoz.live, or on the app by searching “KCOZ radio” in the app store.

Missouri Broadcasters Association

The Missouri Broadcast Association membership is open to all owners and/or operators of a radio or television station. Their mission is to promote the success and prosperity of Missouri’s broadcasters and the survival of the broadcasting industry by representing members’ points of view in legislative and regulatory processes, serving as a source of training, and encouraging the highest standards in broadcasting by recognizing and sharing examples of excellence and achievement.

To read more about the Missouri Broadcasters Association, visit https://www.missouribroadcasters.org/