New Orleans’ Jazz and Heritage station, WWOZ 90.7, was today (March 15) awarded by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters with the Prestige Award for Station of the Year-Major Radio Market. Awarded annually, the honor recognizes outstanding achievements by Louisiana radio and television broadcasters who judge based on the standards and practices of statewide broadcasting organizations. 

In a statement to the press, general manager Beth Arroyo Utterback said of the honor, “This is a tremendous honor for WWOZ. The station is powered by over 100 volunteer show hosts and last year presented over 185 live music sets from our studio and festivals around the city, connecting Louisiana musicians to a global fan base. It’s gratifying that WWOZ was recognized for achievement in several areas including our WWOZ IN THE SCHOOLS: School Groove program which provides a platform for talented student musicians; TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS, the multi-platform program celebrating Social Aid and Pleasure Club Second Line and Mardi Gras Indian parades and news; A CLOSER WALK: Interactive New Orleans Music History Map, as well as our robust social media and video offerings worldwide.”

The official awards ceremony was held March 14 in Baton Rouge. To find out who some of the other winners were, check out the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters on Twitter.

OffBeat congratulates our friends at OZ for the well-deserved recognition. Yeah you right!