Radio Ink’s 2026 Radio Wayne Awards finalists have been announced and Vermonter Sue Gosselin from Hall Communications Radio Group is among them! The winner in each category (streetfighters, digital sellers, managers, and support staff) will be crowned live at NAB Show New York on October 21 at the Javits Center in Manhattan.

Dan Dubonnet, Chief Operating Officer of Hall Communications, says “Sue has been selling radio for well over 30 years, joining Hall in 2005 when we purchased WIZN & WBTZ in Burlington. During the past 20 years, Sue has been Marketing Consultant of the Year at Hall Communications eight times, a consistent “top biller” and a great mentor to many employees.”

Now in its 34th year, the awards for driving radio sales forward are named in honor of “Radio Wayne” Cornils, a small-market broadcaster who went on to serve as executive vice president of the RAB and SVP of Radio at the NAB.

Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti said, “This year’s Radio Wayne finalists represent one of the most diverse and competitive lineups in the awards’ 34-year history, spanning markets and media companies of all sizes. Even as our industry navigates modern challenges, the dedication and resilience of these professionals give us a powerful reason to celebrate. ‘Radio Wayne’ Cornils is undoubtedly smiling down on their outstanding achievements.”

2026 Radio Wayne Award Finalists – “Streetfighter (Salesperson) of the Year“:

• Tim Pfender, Audacy, Philadelphia, PA
• Kelly Greeley, Saga Communications-Capitol Media Group, Springfield, IL
• Christine Marshall, Cox Media Group, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), NY
• Penny Dominguez, Davis Broadcasting, Atlanta, GA
• Sue Gosselin, Hall Communications Radio Group, Burlington-Plattsburgh, VT
• James Barton, Longport Media, Atlantic City-Cape May, NJ
• Lindy Goldman, Manchester Media Group, Manchester, NH
• Matt Barnard, Portland Media Group, Portland, ME
• Kevin Tucker, Saga Communications, Columbus, OH