Milwaukee, WI – WTMJ host Charlie Sykes has been nominated for the prestigious National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award for “Large Market Personality of the Year.”    Sykes was recognized for his ratings performance, public service, influence in the community and overall excellence.

“For 23 years, Charlie has been an influential voice across Wisconsin through his program on WTMJ Radio, and his impacthas been felt around the country, numerous times.” said Vice President and General Manager of WTMJ and WKTI, Tom Langmyer. “Charlie has the relationships to get the story and Charlie knows how to tell a story like few others can.  He is a tremendous broadcaster.”

The NAB Marconi Awards were established in 1989 and named after the inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi.  The Large Market Personality of the Year Award winner will be announced on September 22, 2016 at the NAB Marconi Awards Dinner and Show in Nashville.