(Nashville, Tenn. – Dec. 16 , 2013) – Country Radio dissertation editors Seminar has announced this year’s Rusty Walker Scholarship winners, who receive an all expense-paid trip and registration to CRS 2014, held Feb. 19-21 at the Nashville Convention Center.
The three winners are: Alana Lynn (MD, AM Music Show Host, KAWO/Boise, Idaho), Katelyn Maida (Social Media Producer, On-Line Host, Station Personality, KKBQ/Houston, Texas), and Nate Chester (Production Tech Assistant, On Air Personality, KTNN-AM/KWRK-FM/Lupton, Ariz.).
The Rusty Walker Scholarship program was created in 2012 by the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. to honor Country Radio Hall of Fame member, Rusty Walker, who passed away in May 2012. Each scholarship includes a full CRS 2014 registration, airfare and accomodations for four nights (Feb. 18, 2014 – Feb. 21, 2014). Scholars will be recognized at the CRS 2014 opening ceremonies and will have the opportunity to choose a mentor, along with meeting CRS board members during the three-day seminar. All scholarship applications were reviewed for consideration by a CRS selection committee.
CRS 2014 will be held February 19-21 at the Nashville Convention Center. To register for CRS at the regular rate of $499 visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2014 will be held Feb. 19-21, 2014, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center. The regular rate of $499 is now in effect. The on site registration rate will be announced closer to the event. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information. Like CRS on Facebook and follow CRS on Twitter (Hashtag #CRS2014).
About the Rusty Walker Scholarship Program: The Rusty Walker Scholarship Program was established by the Country Radio Broadcaster’s Board of Directors in 2012, following the passing of longtime board member, 2012 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee, and well-known radio consultant, Rusty Walker. Every year, a select blue ribbon committee reviews applicants from a nationwide search to determine three full-time radio employees who will receive an all expense paid trip in his honor to the annual Country Radio Seminar.
Alana Lynn
Send congratulations to lynn.alana@gmail.com
Katelyn Maida
Send congratulations to katelyn.maida@coxinc.com
Nate Chester
Send congratulations to nathanchester@ktnnonline.com
