The Radio Hall of Fame inducted its 2026 class of honorees last night, Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park. 2017 Radio Hall of Fame Inductee, Bobby Bones was Master of Ceremonies for the event, with Radio Hall of Fame Co-Chairmen, Kraig Kitchin and Dennis Green (also a 2026 Radio Hall of Fame inductee), welcoming attendees with opening remarks. Paul Harvey Aurandt Jr., son of radio legend Paul Harvey, paid a special introductory tribute to inductees, the Radio Hall of Fame and the Museum of Broadcast Communications. For more information about the Radio Hall of Fame and the 2026 Inductees, visit:www.radiohalloffame.com.
The Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 (Left to Right) Rickey Smiley, Dennis Green, Helen Little, Bob Pittman, Fred Winston, Charlie Van Dyke, and Shotgun Tom Kelly. Not pictured in the group photo of inductees is 2026 Radio Hall of Fame inductee, Boomer Esiason.
Attached for your convenience is a group photo of the Class of 2026 Inductees. Please give photo credits to Sophie Castro.
The 8 Class of 2026 Inductees are:
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Boomer Esiason-WFAN-AM/FM, New York City
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Dennis Green- COO Sun & Fun Media/Key Networks
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Shotgun Tom Kelly- Sirius XM 60s Gold
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Helen Little- WLTW-FM, New York City
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Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO, iHeartMedia, Inc.
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Rickey Smiley- Urban One/Reach Media
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Charlie Van Dyke
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Fred Winston
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