Hot Radio Maine has a lot to celebrate! We’re proud to announce that we took home FOUR awards at the Maine Association of Broadcasters Awards, including three first-place wins!

These awards recognize excellence in broadcasting across the state, and we’re honored to be recognized for our programming, creativity, and connection with the Maine community.

Here’s what we won:

1st Place – Best Use of Social Media (Entertainment): Recognizing Hot Radio Maine’s creativity and dedication to connecting with listeners through entertaining, engaging, and locally produced social media content.
1st Place – Best On-Air Contest: Our Brains For Bank contest took home the top prize, celebrating the fun and excitement we bring to our listeners through on-air giveaways. Over six weeks in the spring, Over six weeks, we handed out thousands of dollars to Maine-made, Maine winners!
1st Place – Self-Promotion Campaign: If You Can Hear Her, You Can Be Her, the Women’s History Month interview series created and produced by Hayley, earned first place for highlighting inspiring women throughout Maine and sharing their stories.
2nd Place – Broadcast Team: Hot Mornings with Ryan Deelon & Tara Fox earned recognition for their entertaining morning show and the energy they bring to Maine listeners every weekday.

From entertaining listeners on the air to celebrating our communities both online and in person, everything we do at Hot Radio Maine is driven by our love for local radio and the people who tune in every day.

To our listeners, community partners, and everyone who supports Hot Radio Maine — THANK YOU! Your support makes it possible for us to continue doing what we love, and we’re incredibly grateful to share these accomplishments with you.

Here’s to more music, more memories, and more moments that make Maine HOT!