(Nashville, Tennessee – September 24, 2025) The Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is now accepting nominations for the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. Nominations are due by December 5, 2025, and can be submitted by completing the nomination form here.
The award is presented annually to an individual in the country radio industry who demonstrates the spirit of generosity, caring, and community service.
The honor is named after Tom Rivers, a 17-year broadcast veteran who passed away in 2004 at the age of 38. At the time of his passing, Rivers was a member of the CRB Board of Directors and served as operations manager at WUSN (99.5 FM) in Chicago. His distinguished career also included time in Tampa, where he worked for WQYK (99.5 FM).
Past recipients of the award include Mark “Hawkeye” Louis, Tim Leary, Storme Warren, Heather Froglear, Lon Helton, “Dollar” Bill Lawson, Dan Halyburton, Peter Smyth, Jeff Smulyan, Mary Quaas, and George G. Beasley.
Registration for CRS 2026 is now open and available at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Hotel rooms at the official host hotel, Omni Nashville, are also now available for booking here. Please note that room availability will be limited on March 17, with more rooms becoming available from March 18-20, 2026. To ensure their stay, guests are encouraged to book their rooms now that the reservation link is available.
For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com and follow CRS on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also call 615-327-4487 for additional information.
About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention meticulously designed to facilitate knowledge exchange and foster the exchange of business practices within the Country music industry. With a specific focus on matters relevant to Country radio, CRS serves as a vital platform for industry professionals to thrive and contribute. The dates for Country Radio Seminar 2026 are set from March 18-20, 2026.
About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc ®: Established in 1969, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc ® is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization that serves as a unifying force, connecting radio broadcasters worldwide with the dynamic Country Music Industry. Our mission is to ensure its vitality and foster growth within the industry.
