KUT Awards
Industry and Community Awards
2013 awards
New York Festivals Awards
- Silver Medal, Best Regularly Scheduled Music Program, Texas Music Matters
- Bronze Medal, Culture and the Arts, Unsung: The Stories of Women in Texas Music (Texas Music Matters)
- Finalist Certificate, Forged in Flames: An Oral History of the Labor Day Wildfires (Emily Donahue and KUT News staff)
National Headliners Award
- 3rd Place, Radio Station Documentary, Forged in Flames: An Oral History of the Labor Day Wildfires (Emily Donahue and KUT News staff)
Association for Women in Communications
- Clarion Award, One-Time Radio Documentary, Forged in Flames: An Oral History of the Labor Day Wildfires (Emily Donahue)
Society of Environmental Journalists
- 3rd Place, Outstanding Beat Reporting , Mose Buchele
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association
- Network Radio Investigative Reporting to Public Radio International, State Integrity Investigation (KUT News)
- Broadcast Affiliated Website, KUT News.org (KUT News staff)
- Audio News Documentary, Forged in Flames: An Oral History of the Labor Day Wildfires (Emily Donahue and KUT News staff)
- Audio Feature Reporting, Song Writing with Soldiers (David Brown, Texas Music Matters)
- Audio News Series, Las Lomitas Water (Andy Uhler and Danny Guerrera)
- Use of Sound, Texas Rock Art (Matt Largey)
- Writing, Texas Topics Writing Samples 2012 (Matt Largey)
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
- 1st place, Best Reporter, Mose Buchele
- 1st place, Investigative Report, APD Marijuana Arrests: By the Numbers (Nathan Bernier)
- 1st place, documentary, Forged in Flames: An Oral History of the Labor Day Wildfires (Emily Donahue and KUT News staff)
- 1st place, Special Series, On Dry Land: Las Lomitas (Andy Uhler and Danny Guerra)
- 1st place, General Assignment, Advocates Seek Help to Fight Human Trafficking (Joy Diaz)
- 1st place, Use of Actuality Production, The Writing on the Wall (Matt Largey)
- 1st place, Sports Story or Series, Austin’s Formula 1 Race Explained (Matt Largey)
- 1st place, Continuing Coverage, Texas Drought (KUT News staff)
- 1st place, Feature/Serious, Songwriting with Soldiers (David Brown, Texas Music Matters)
- 1st place, Online/Special Content, Dried Out: Confronting the Texas Drought (Terrence Henry and staff)
- 2nd place, website, KUTnews.org (KUT News staff)
- Honorable Mention, Continuing Coverage, Austin's Formula 1 Racing Comes to Austin (Matt Largey)
- Honorable Mention, Feature/Light, No, Vampire Bats are Not in Texas —Yet (Mose Buchele)
Headliners Foundation of Texas Charles E. Green Award
- Best Online Package, Dried Out: Confronting the Texas Drought (Terrence Henry and staff)
- Best Radio Reporter, Mose Buchele
Houston Press Association
- 1st Place, Radio Public Affairs, Life by the Drop: A Special Report on Drought, Water & the Future of Texas (KUT News staff)
- 1st Place, Radio Soft News Feature Category, Texas Twang Fading (Matt Largey)
- 1st Place, Radio Politics/ Government, The Changing GOP in Texas (Ben Philpott)
- 1st Place, Radio Hard News, Songwriting with Soldiers (David Brown)
- 2nd Place, Radio Journalist of the Year, Ben Philpott
- 2nd Place, Radio Politics/Government, “Why Bother?” Civic Engagement Series (Joy Diaz and Ben Philpott)
- 2nd Place, Radio Series, Las Lomitas Water (Andy Uhler and Danny Guerra)
Public Radio Association of Development Officers
- Public Radio Development Professional of the Year, Sylvia Ponce-Carson
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Capital of Texas Award (Media Category)
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Station KUT 90.5
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Best Way to Broaden Your Musical Horizons: Horizontes (hosted by Michael Crockett)
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station KUT 90.5
- Best Radio Music Program, Twine Time (hosted by Paul Ray)
University of Texas College of Communication
- Jeffrey Award, Stewart Vanderwilt
Austin Community Foundation
- Sheffield Award for Excellence as a Nonprofit Executive, Stewart Vanderwilt
2012 Awards
New York Festivals Awards
- Bronze Medal, Culture and the Arts, West Texas 1941: Story of Guy Clark (David Brown and Haley Howle, Texas Music Matters)
National Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association
- Audio Continuing Coverage, Texas 2011 Drought (KUT News staff)
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association
- Overall Excellence, KUT News
- Audio Continuing Coverage, Texas 2011 Drought (KUT News staff)
- Audio News Documentary, West Texas 1941: The Story of Guy Clark (David Brown and Haley Howle, Texas Music Matters)
- Website, KUTnews.org, (KUT News staff)
- Writing, Texas Topics Writing Samples 2011 (Matt Largey)
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
- 1st place, Best Reporter, Matt Largey
- 1st place, Investigative Report, Jailbroken (Mose Buchele)
- 1st place, Online Special Content, Bastrop Fire Reflections (Lizzie Chen)
- 2nd place, Online Special Content, Where We Go (KUT News staff)
- 2nd place, Documentary, West Texas 1941: Story of Guy Clark (David Brown and Haley Howle, Texas Music Matters)
- Honorable Mention, Special Series, Whooping Cough (Crystal Chavez)
Headliners Foundation of Texas Charles E. Green Award
- Best Radio Reporter, Matt Largey
2012 Texas Medical Association
- Anson Jones Award for In-Depth Reporting, Whooping Cough series (Crystal Chavez)
Society of Professional Journalism Region 8 Mark of Excellence Award honoring the best collegiate journalism
- 1st place, Radio Feature Reporting, Bastrop Fire Reflections (Lizzie Chen, KUT News intern, The University of Texas at Austin)
- 1st place, Radio News Reporting, Wildfire Rebuilding (Reshma Kirpalani, KUT News intern, The University of Texas at Austin)
Lone Star Awards from the Houston Press Club
- 1st place, Politics and Government, Austin City Council Issues 2011 (Mose Buchele)
- 2nd place, Radio Journalist of the Year, Ben Philpott
- 2nd place, Public Affairs, Open Records Costs (Matt Largey)
- 2nd place, Soft News, Weather Modification (Matt Largey)
- 2nd place, Hard News, Krugh Homecoming from Iraq (Matt Largey and Crystal Chavez)
- 3rd place, Hard News, Community College Cuts (Nathan Bernier)
- 3rd place, Politics and Government, 2011 State Budget Cuts (Ben Philpott)
- 3rd place, Public Affairs, Rick Perry Immigration Answer (Ben Philpott)
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Best Twitter Tribute, @ShitJohnAielliSays
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
- Best Radio Program, Eklektikos (hosted by John Aielli)
- Best Radio Personality, John Aielli
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2011 Awards
New York Festivals Awards
- Silver Radio Winner, Best News Program, Documentary Special, Where I’m From (Emily Donahue and KUT News staff)
- Grand Award, Piece of My Heart: The Story of Janis Joplin (David Brown and Texas Music Matters staff)
- Gold Radio Winner, Best Documentary, Arts and Culture, Piece of My Heart: The Story of Janis Joplin (David Brown and Texas Music Matters staff)
- Silver Radio Winner, Best Documentary, History, Home with the Armadillo: The Armadillo Oral History Project (David Brown and Texas Music Matters staff)
National Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association
- Audio Reporting/Hard news, Doctors on Healthcare (Nathan Bernier)
- Audio/News series, NASA End of the Space Shuttle (Emily Donahue and KUT News staff)
National Headliner Awards
- 1st place, Documentary or Public Affairs, Home with the Armadillo: The Armadillo Oral History Project (David Brown and Texas Music Matters staff)
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association
- Audio Continuing Coverage, Doctors on Healthcare (Nathan Bernier)
- Audio Reporting/Hard news, Doctors on Healthcare (Nathan Bernier)
- Audio News Documentary, Where I’m From (Emily Donahue and KUT News staff)
- Audio News Series, NASA End of the Space Shuttle (Emily Donahue and KUT News staff)
- Use of Sound, NASA Shuttle Montage (Nathan Bernier)
- Writing, Texas Topics Writing Samples 2010 (Matt Largey)
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
- 1st place, Documentary, Where I’m From (Emily Donahue and KUT News staff)
- 1st place, Special Series, Doctors on Healthcare (Nathan Bernier)
- 1st place, Use of Actuality Production, Where I’m From: Burroughs (Matt Largey)
- 1st place, Sports Story or Series, Texas Conference Moves (Ben Philpott)
- 2nd place, Use of Actuality Production, NASA Shuttle Montage (Nathan Bernier)
- 2nd place, General Assignment, Guns on Campus (Mose Buchele)
- Honorable Mention, Continuing Coverage, Austin IRS Plane Crash (KUT News staff)
Lone Star Awards from the Houston Press Club
- 1st place, Radio Journalist of the Year, Ben Philpott
- 1st place, Politics/Government, Budget Deficit Looking Ahead (Ben Philpott)
- 2nd place, Public Affairs, Doctors on Healthcare (Nathan Bernier)
- 2nd place, Series, Doctors on Healthcare (Nathan Bernier)
- 3rd place, Public Affairs, Long Term Unemployment (Matt Largey)
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
- Best Radio Music Program, Twine Time (hosted by Paul Ray)
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2010 Awards
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association
- Overall Excellence (KUT News staff)
- Audio Feature Reporting, Mike Cahill Remembrance (Nathan Bernier)
- Use of sound, Big Ideas/Ray Benson (Nathan Bernier)
- Writing, Texas Topics Writing Samples 2009 (Ben Philpott)
Lone Star Awards from the Houston Press Club
- 1st place, Radio Journalist of the Year (Ben Philpott)
- 1st place, Use of Sound, Bat Love Song (Erika Aguilar)
- 2nd place, Series, Fort Hood Shooting (KUT News staff)
- 3rd place, Politics/Government, Social Services Squeeze and Low Income Weatherization (Ben Philpott)
- 3rd place, Soft News Feature, Mike Cahill Remembrance (Nathan Bernier)
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Music Station, KUT 90.5
- Best Radio Music Deejay, John Aielli
- Best Talk/News Station, KUT 90.5
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2009 Awards
New York Festivals Awards
- Best News Documentary Special, Amazing Grace: The Story of Willie Nelson (David Brown and Michael May)
National Headliners Awards from the Press Club of Atlantic City
- Grand Prize, Radio, Amazing Grace: The Story of Willie Nelson (David Brown and Michael May)
- 1st place, Documentary Reporting, Amazing Grace: The Story of Willie Nelson (David Brown and Michael May)
- 3rd place, Online Journalism, South by Southwest 2008 (Texas Music Matters staff)
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television News Directors Association
- Overall Excellence, KUT News staff
- Continuing Coverage, West Texas Compound Raid and Aftermath (Nathan Bernier)
- Sports Reporting, Austin Baseball Anniversary (Ben Philpott)
- Audio News Documentary, Amazing Grace: The Story of Willie Nelson (David Brown and Michael May)
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
- 1st place, Online/Special Content, South by Southwest 2008 (Texas Music Matters staff)
- 1st place, Best Documentary, Amazing Grace: The Story of Willie Nelson (David Brown and Michael May)
- 2nd place, Best Feature/Light, LBJ Music Intern (Andy Uhler)
Lone Star Awards from the Houston Press Club
- 2nd place, Politics/Government, Candidate Profiles (Ben Philpott)
- 2nd place, Student Entry, News, Sports or Feature Story, Taxi Cabs and Gas (Harrison Powers)
- 3rd place, Soft News Feature, Body Farm (Erika Aguilar)
- 3rd place, Use of Sound, Ike Evacuees (Nathan Bernier)
- 3rd place, Student Entry, News, Sports or Feature Story, Texas Death Penalty Movement (Harrison Powers)
Texas Radio Hall of Fame
- The Radio Hall of Fame, Paul Ray
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Talk/News Station, KUT 90.5
Austin Music Awards
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2008 Awards
New York Festivals Awards
- Global World Medal, Information/Documentary — Culture & The Arts, Hidden Kitchens Texas
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio-Television News Directors Association
- Feature Reporting, Pinetop Perkins (Andy Uhler)
The James Beard Foundation Awards
- Nomination, James Beard Award, Hidden Kitchens Texas
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters
- Best Feature/Light, Pinetop Perkins (Andy Uhler)
Houston Press Club
- 3rd Place, Lone Star Award — Use of Sound, Grounded in Music (David Brown)
Central Texas African American Family Support Conference
- Griot Award, In Black America (John L. Hanson Jr.)
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Talk/News Station, KUT 90.5
Austin Chronicle Music Awards
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2007 Awards
Edward R. Murrow Regional Awards from the Radio Television News Directors Association
- 1st Place, Feature Reporting, The Devil and Daniel Johnston (David Brown)
- 1st Place, Use of Sound, Kashmere Stage Band (David Brown)
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
- 2nd Place, Best Actuality Production, The Devil & Daniel Johnston (David Brown)
- 2nd Place, Best Feature/Light, Violin Maker (Asra Syed)
- Honorable Mention, Best Actuality Production, Kashmere Stage Band (David Brown)
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Talk/News Station, KUT 90.5
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
- Best Radio Music Program, Eklektikos (hosted by John Aielli)
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2006 Awards (for work completed in 2005)
New York Festivals Awards
- Finalist, Culture & Arts Reporting, In Other Words: Townes Van Zandt (David Brown)
Public Radio Program Directors Association
- Creative Excellence, KUT News
- Best News Programming, KUT News
- Best Music Programming, KUT Music
- Creative Excellence for Adult Album Alternative (AAA) format, KUT Music
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Awards
- 1st Place, TAPB Award, Best Documentary, In Other Words: Townes Van Zandt (David Brown)
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Talk/News Station, KUT 90.5
- Best Radio Deejay: John Aielli (tie)
Austin Music Awards
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2005 Awards
National Association of Black Journalist Region VII Conference
- 1st Place, Ma’at Award, Best Radio Show, Mercy, Mercy Me: The Art, Loves and Demons of Marvin Gaye with Michael Eric Dyson (In Black America/John L. Hanson, David Alvarez)
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
- Best Radio Station Programming, KUT 90.5
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Best Sultry New Deejays: Laurie Gallardo and Melanie Shrawder
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Music Program, Eklektikos (hosted by John Aielli)
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2004 Awards
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5 (tie)
Austin Music Awards
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2003 Awards
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
Austin Music Awards
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2002
NPR, Public Radio Association of Development Officers, Development Exchange, Inc.
- Tier Two, PRDMC Station Development Award, Membership
- Tier Two, PRDMC Station Development Award, Corporate Support/Business Underwriting
O. Henry Museum
- Certification of Distinction, Ev Lunning Reading O. Henry Short Stories (Channel/Mike Lee/David Alvarez)
Economic Opportunity Forum
- Support and Contributions, KUT
The Blues Foundation
- Keeping the Blues Alive, Non-commercial Radio, Larry Monroe
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
- Best Radio Station to Listen to at Work, KUT 90.5
- Best Evening Radio Host, Larry Monroe and Paul Ray (tie)
- Best Locally Produced Radio Show, Eklektikos (hosted by John Aielli)
- Best Morning Radio Host, John Aielli
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Critics’ Award, Best of Austin, Hardest-working Soul at KUT, Development/Betsy Pilkington
Austin Music Awards
- Best Acoustic Venue, Cactus Cafe
2001 Awards
Business Success Center
- Small Business Activist (Channels/Mike Lee)
The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, Inc.
- Certificate of Appreciation, Hometown Harvest, Raising 1,103lbs of food & $3,602 to provide more than 29,700 meals
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
- Best Radio Station to Listen to at Work, KUT 90.5
- Best Evening Radio Host, Larry Monroe and Paul Ray (tie)
- Best Locally Produced Radio Show, Eklektikos (hosted by John Aielli)
- Best Morning Radio Host, John Aielli (tie)
2000 Awards
Texas Department of Insurance
- Certificate of Appreciation, Black History Month Program (In Black America/ John L. Hanson)
City of Austin, Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired and Texas Commission for the Blind
- Certificate of Appreciation, City of Austin, Sponsoring a student worker in Summer Work Experience in Austin, Texas program
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Local Talk Radio Host, John Aielli
- Best Locally Produced Radio Show, Eklektikos (hosted by John Aielli)
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Critics’ Award, Best of Austin, Best Off-Air Voice, Jen Proctor
- Most Underappreciated KUT Shows: Teresa Ferguson's Femme-FM and American Pop With Louis Harrison (tie)
1999 Awards
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best PM Dive Time Radio Program, All Things Considered
- Best Evening Radio, KUT 90.5
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Best Radio Show While Sitting Alone In The Dark, Jazz, Etc.,
1998 Awards
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5 (tie)
- Best Evening Radio, KUT 90.5
- Best PM Drive Time Radio Program, All Things Considered
- Best Radio Talk Show Host, John Aielli
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Best Voice on the Radio, Maria Martin (Latino USA)
- Best of Austin, Best Way to Find Out the Latest with La Raza, Latino USA
- Best Clear Voice on Lone Star Affairs, John Burnett
- Best Night to Cook to the Radio, Monday Nights on KUT 90.5
1997 Awards
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Station to Listen to at Work, KUT 90.5 (tie)
- Best PM Drive Time Radio Program, All Things Considered
- Best Evening Radio, KUT 90.5
- Best Late Night Deejay, Larry Monroe
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Best Women's Show Host Who Is A Woman, Teresa Ferguson, FemFM
1996 Awards
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Talk Radio Host, John Aielli
- Best Rush Hour Radio Show, All Things Considered
- Best Evening Radio: Phil Music Show
1995 Awards
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Evening Radio, KUT 90.5
- Best Radio Show, Morning Edition
- Best Rush Hour Radio Show, All Things Considered
1994 Awards
The Villager Newspaper
- Living Legend (In Black America/ John L. Hanson Jr.)
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Radio Show: Eklektikos
- Best Rush Hour Radio Show, All Things Considered
- Best Evening Radio, KUT 90.5
- Best Late Night DJ, Boyd Johnson
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Best Morning Radio Voice, Teresa Ferguson
1993 Awards
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Rush Hour Radio Show, All Things Considered
- Best Evening Radio, KUT 90.5
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Best Non-existent DJ, Phil Music
1992 Awards
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Critics Poll
- Best Morning DJ, John Aielli (tie)
- Best Morning Team: Folkways
- Best Outlaw, Dan Del Santo (host of World Beat)
1991 Awards
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Morning DJ, John Aielli (tie)
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
Austin Independent School District
- Certificate of Appreciation, Service as a School Volunteer, KUT
1990 Awards
State of Texas
- Meritorious Service Award, Vote ’90 Campaign
Austin Chronicle "Best of Austin" Readers Poll
- Best Morning DJ, John Aielli
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
1989 Awards
Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
- Certificate of Participation, Participation and Contribution to Business After Hours
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
1988 Awards
Contemporary Black Image Awards
- Certificate of Recognition, Achievement in Communications, John L. Hanson Jr.
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
1987 Awards
National Urban League, Inc.
- Certification of Appreciation, Visiting Professor, Recognition of Service as a Visiting Professor in the Black Executive Program (John L. Hanson Jr.)
State of Texas
- Certificate of Appreciation, Exceptional and Distinguished Volunteer Service to The Runaway Hotline
Texas Music Association, Austin Chapter
- Outstanding Contribution
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
1986 Awards
Ohio State University
- Ohio State Award, Excellence in Educational, Informational, and Public Affairs Broadcasting, Stardate
The Second Annual National Conference on Black Student Retention in Higher Education
- Certificate of Participation, In Black America (John L. Hanson Jr.)
Texas Music Association, Austin Chapter
- Outstanding Contribution
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
1985 Awards
Outstanding Young Men of America
- Outstanding Young Men of America (KUT and John L. Hanson Jr.)
The University of Texas at Austin
- Presidential Excellence Award (KUT and John L. Hanson Jr.)
Austin Music Awards
- Best Radio DJ, Larry Monroe
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
1984 Awards
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Austin Chapter
- Community Service Award, In Black America (John L. Hanson Jr.)
Austin Music Awards
- Best DJ, Larry Monroe
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
Federal Prison System
- Wilhelmina Delco Community Service Award, In Black America (John L. Hanson Jr.)
1983 Awards
Austin Music Awards
- Best DJ, Paul Ray
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
1982 Awards
Austin Music Awards
- Best DJ, Paul Ray
- Best Radio Station, KUT 90.5
1976 Awards
Texas Monthly Magazine
- "Number One DJ in Texas," John L. Hanson Jr.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
- "Best DJ in Austin," John. L Hanson Jr.
1975 Awards (for work completed in 1974)
Upward Bound
- Community Services Award, In Black America (John L. Hanson Jr.)
Simpson United Methodist Church
- Community Services Award, In Black America (John L. Hanson Jr.)
1970 Awards
For Musica Popular Mexicana
- National Educational Network, KUT