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The International Association of Audio Information Services (IAAIS) announces the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Program Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in fostering accessibility and inclusion through innovative programs and dedicated service. The awards celebrate individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the field of audio information services. Recipients were recognized at the 2025 IAAIS Conference on June 13th at SpringHill Suites in Lawrence, Kansas.
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The IAAIS Program Awards recognize excellence in eight program categories, each reflecting different aspects of the engaging and informative content available to listeners. The selection process involved a rigorous review by peer judging services, evaluating nominations based on impact, innovation, professionalism and audio production.
Newspapers
Voicecorps Reading Service
Columbus, OH
"The Business News Hour"
Read and produced by Michael Bradshaw & Marlys Bradshaw, Jack DeVoss, Amy Billerman.
Books / Short Stories
Sun Sounds of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
"Christmas Stories: An Ellis Island Christmas"
Read by Janina Latack and produced by Daniel Redondo.
Consumer Information / Public Service
Audio-Reader Network
Lawrence, KS
"2024 Voting Guide"
Read and produced by Nick Carswell
Drams, Radio Theater, Holiday Specials
Audio-Reader Network
Lawrence, KS
"Two On The Aisle: Those Who Served"
Read by Melinda Kearney and produced by Colin Halliburton and Nick Carswell
Magazines
Audio-Reader Network
Lawrence, KS
"Field & Stream Magazine"
Read by Gavin Bruce, Nick Carswell
Interview / Call-in
Sun Sounds of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
"Lions Program: Leader Dogs"
Read by Murry Everson and produced by Doug Martz.
On Location / Audio Description
Aftersight
Louisville, CO
"The Blind Chick: Live from the Shine Festival"
Read by Penn Street and produced by Jonathan Price.
Now Hear This
(tie)
Aftersight
Louisville, CO
"Game Changers Intro"
Read and produced by Jonathan Price.
Now Hear This
(tie)
Mindseye Radio
Belleville, IL
"NBBA World Series PSA"
Read by Bob Costas and produced by Mike Curtis.
Two additional awards were given out during the awards banquet honoring work in the field of audio information services: a Public Affairs Award and The C. Stanley Potter Lifetime Achievement Award.
Public Affairs Award for Excellence in Communication & Marketing
Awarded to Sun Sound of Arizona for their work in making the Arizona Clean Election and Secretary of State Voting Guides accessible to individuals with print-disabilities. Sun Sounds converted a broad selection of materials into audio format so that listeners had the opportunity to hear the voting guides to help them make an informed decision. Materials were recorded and put into a dial-in phone tree system, empowering listeners to practice their civic right in making an informed choice in the 2024 election.
C. Stanley Potter Lifetime Achievement Award
Mike Duke
Radio Reading Service of Mississippi
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Mike Duke was honored with the C. Stanley Potter Lifetime Achievement Award for more than 35 years of service as a leader in the industry in Mississippi, through the IAAIS network, and the American Council for the Blind.
The C Stanley Potter award is IAAIS' highest honor. Named after the inventor and biggest champion of radio reading services, this award recognizes a person who has made a significant and lasting impact on our industry. Mike Duke certainly has.
Duke attended the Mississippi and earned a degree in communications from Mississippi State University. He used his golden pipes as a commercial radio announcer for 12 years.
In 1988, he took the helm as director of the Radio Reading Service of Mississippi and has been leading that organization for 37 years. Throughout the years, his impact has been felt beyond the borders of Mississippi with his service on the IAAIS Board, recording audio for pretty much every conference and multiple special projects for the IAAIS.