Chris McCloud and Steve Bridge won a Silver Dome Award in 2024 for their play-by-play.
The Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) has announced the nominees for the 2025 Silver Dome Awards, and Woodward Community Media in Springfield is celebrating with multiple nominations, including the coveted Station of the Year for 104.5 WFMB.
The Silver Dome Awards honor excellence in broadcasting across Illinois, and this year’s nominations highlight Woodward’s commitment to creative storytelling, community engagement, and digital innovation. Here’s a look at the categories where Woodward Community Media stood out:
2025 Silver Dome Award Nominations for Woodward Community Media
- Station of the Year – 104.5 WFMB
- Best Commercial
- Best Radio Personality – Josh Roberts
- Best Use of Non-Broadcast Media – All three nominations in this category went to Woodward!
- 217 Tales
- Eating Around the 217
- IL State Fair Mullet Championship
This impressive list of nominations reflects the diverse and dynamic work coming out of Woodward’s Springfield team—from compelling radio personalities and creative commercial production to innovative digital content that captures the spirit of Central Illinois.
The winners will be announced at the Silver Dome Awards Ceremony on October 27th at the DoubleTree Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield, where broadcasters from across the state will gather to celebrate the best in Illinois media.
