WAFF Honored as Alabama Station of the Year

The local TV station received the prestigious award from the Alabama Broadcasters Association.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:49am

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A dynamic, abstract composition of angular black and white shapes with accents of bright red, conveying the energy and prestige of a local TV station winning a major industry honor.WAFF's prestigious Station of the Year award from the Alabama Broadcasters Association reflects the station's commitment to excellence in local journalism.Today in Birmingham

WAFF, a television station serving North Alabama, has been named the 2026 Station of the Year by the Alabama Broadcasters Association (ABA). The award recognizes the station's outstanding journalism, community service, and overall excellence in broadcasting. In addition to the top honor, WAFF also received two marketing awards for its innovative promotion, branding, and audience engagement efforts.

Why it matters

The Station of the Year award from the ABA is one of the highest honors for broadcast television stations in Alabama, underscoring WAFF's continued leadership in local journalism and dedication to delivering impactful, relevant coverage to viewers across North Alabama.

The details

WAFF received the Station of the Year award during the Alabama Broadcasters Association Awards ceremony held in Birmingham. In addition to the top honor, the station also won two marketing awards highlighting its creative promotional and audience engagement work throughout the year. WAFF's news director and general manager praised the hard work, creativity, and commitment of the station's staff in serving local viewers.

  • The awards ceremony took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

WAFF

A television station serving North Alabama.

Alabama Broadcasters Association (ABA)

The organization that represents radio and television stations statewide and annually recognizes excellence in news, marketing, and broadcasting operations.

Julie Szulczewski

WAFF's News Director.

Jama Killingsworth

WAFF's Vice President and General Manager.

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What they’re saying

“We are incredibly proud of our team. This award reflects the hard work, creativity, and commitment our staff brings every day to serve our viewers and communities.”

— Julie Szulczewski, News Director

“Being recognized by our peers across Alabama makes this honor especially meaningful.”

— Jama Killingsworth, Vice President and General Manager

The takeaway

WAFF's Station of the Year honor from the Alabama Broadcasters Association underscores the station's continued commitment to excellence in local journalism and its dedication to serving the information needs of viewers across North Alabama.