KWON Wins Oklahoma Station of the Year Award

Local radio station takes home top honors for second consecutive year

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:43am

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KWON, a radio station in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, has been named the 2025 Station of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters. This marks the second year in a row the station has won the top honor, also being recognized as the "Best in Show" at the annual awards ceremony held in Oklahoma City.

Why it matters

The Station of the Year award from the OAB is considered one of the highest honors for local radio stations in the state, recognizing excellence in programming, community engagement, and overall station performance. KWON's back-to-back wins demonstrate the station's consistent quality and popularity among listeners in the Bartlesville area.

The details

In addition to the Station of the Year award, KWON also saw individual honors, with play-by-play announcer Evan Farhbach winning Best Play-by-Play for his coverage of Oklahoma sports. The awards ceremony took place on Thursday night in Oklahoma City, where KWON was presented with the top non-metro station prize.

  • KWON won the Station of the Year award on April 10, 2026.
  • This marks the second consecutive year KWON has won the top honor from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters.

The players

KWON

A radio station located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma that has been named the 2025 and 2026 Station of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters.

Evan Farhbach

The play-by-play announcer for KWON who won the Best Play-by-Play award from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters.

Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters

The professional organization that represents radio and television stations across the state of Oklahoma, and hosts an annual awards ceremony to recognize excellence in local broadcasting.

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What they’re saying

“We are honored to be recognized by our peers in the Oklahoma broadcasting community for the second year in a row. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire KWON team.”

— Evan Farhbach, Play-by-Play Announcer, KWON

What’s next

KWON will be recognized at the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters' annual Hall of Fame Banquet on May 15, 2026, where the station will receive the Station of the Year trophy.

The takeaway

KWON's back-to-back wins as Oklahoma's Station of the Year demonstrate the station's commitment to excellence in local radio, from its award-winning play-by-play coverage to its overall programming and community engagement. The recognition cements KWON's status as a leading voice in the Bartlesville media market.