Washington, DC - May 3, 2011 - The 2011 NAB Marconi Radio Awards nomination process is now open. Marconi Radio Awards recognize overall excellence in radio broadcasting. To be considered for a 2011 NAB Marconi Radio Award, general managers may nominate their station in the Station of the Year by Market Size and/or Station of the Year by Format categories. They may also submit nominations for Legendary Station, Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year and Spanish Format Personality of the Year. 
On-air personalities are also eligible for a Marconi Radio Award. Nominations are being accepted based on market size.

Stations must submit their nominations online at www.nab.org/marconis. All nominations must be received by May 31, 2011. Finalists will be announced in July.

The winners will be announced on Sept. 15 during the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner and Show at the Radio Show in Chicago (Sept. 14-16).

Winners are chosen by the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy.