Nationally syndicated radio host Clark Howard will receive the Andrew Ashwood Award during the 5th annual Talk Show Bootcamp, according to a release. Each year, the award is given to a person who has made a positive impact in the radio industry.
The Clark Howard show is syndicated on more than 250 stations across the country via Westwood One. Clark’s journey to radio is an interesting one. In his mid-30’s, while working in the travel industry, Howard started appearing as a guest on WGST as an expert guest.
The segment went so well that the station ended up hiring him to host afternoon drive, a position he kept for more than two decades.
Howard was chosen to receive the Andrew Ashwood Award by last year’s recipient, Greg Moceri. “When I was given the privilege of selecting someone who exemplified the positivity that Andrew did for our industry, it took me two seconds to say Clark Howard. Having worked and associated with him for 30 years, he was an instant selection on how many ways he has demonstrated that positivity and has helped millions through the years.”
The Andrew Ashwood award is given in honor of the late former head of programming at Fox Sports Radio. “We lost Andrew in 2008 at the age of 51 after a long battle with esophageal cancer. Andrew was an inspiration to anyone who crossed his path or worked under his substantial shadow,” a release stated.
Past winners of the Andrew Ashwood Award include: Gabe Hobbs, Rick Scott, Bruce Gilbert, Jim Farley, Kraig Kitchen, Glenn Beck, Chris Oliviero, Julie Talbot, Harvey Nagler, Randy Michaels and last year’s recipient, Greg Mocerei.
Talk Show Boot Camp Twelve will be virtual this year and held on March 18 and 19. The event is presented each year by Don Anthony’s Talentmasters and Gabe Hobbs Media. Registration is open at www.talkshowbootcamp.com.