The 60th Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards were held on Saturday, July 21 and WWOZ walked away with top honors in three categories: 'Best Social Media Campaign' for Takin' It To The Streets, 'Digital Innovation' for A Closer Walk, and 'Lifestyle Blog' for our Show Host... Read more

We are happy to share that WWOZ has been named a finalist for the national Marconi Radio Award for Non-Commercial Station of the Year. The Marconi Radio Awards honor radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. Winners will be announced September ... Read more

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation celebrated 254 Community Partnership Grant Winners at a ceremony at the George & Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center on Monday, October 10. Over $700,000 was awarded to the grant recipients in four categories: - Louisiana-based non-... Read more

Three of New Orleans homegrown have received big national awards in the last few months. WWOZ would like to extend a hearty congratulations to Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, and Wynton Marsalis for their recent prestigious wins. Wynton Marsalis w... Read more

For WWOZ, the awards and accolades have been wonderful and inspire us to get better and better. Here are some of the latest. 2022 The Press Club of New Orleans' 64th Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards  First Place, BEST USE OF INSTAGRAM, Jazz Festing in Place. We also ... Read more