Intercollegiate Broadcasting System recognized Oregon State University’s KBVR-FM station, awarding five of the nine entries that placed.

As the only station from the West Coast and one in three to be nominated nationally, KBVR-FM received the best college radio award.

Nationally, universities with more than 10,000 students submitted more than 800 entries for consideration to IBS, a not-for-profit educational association and foundation.

OSU student and station manager Jodie Davaz, student and promotions director Matt Walton and broadcasting advisor Bill Gross traveled to New York City for the 74th annual conference Saturday.

“I’m just over the moon,” Davaz said.

Apart from winning best college radio, KBVR FM staff won in four categories:

* Best play-by-play football broadcast: Matt Walton and Josh Worden

* Most innovative radio program: Joey Hulbert and Zhian Kamvar

* Best production director: Megan Cummings

* Best promotions director: Matt Walton

Staff also placed in other categories:

* Best community news coverage: Jodie Davaz

* Best program director: Marissa Solini

* Best engineer: Jack Kemp (professional staff)

Davaz hopes these awards will increase student involvement.

Currently, there are around 100 disc jockeys who work at the 24/7 station. It broadcasts on 88.7 FM with segments that include live music, sports talk shows and local news coverage.

This year was the first year KBVR-FM entered submissions to IBS.

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