Piedmont Broadcasting Sports Team Wins 2 Awards at Virginias AP Broadcasters Awards

The local sports broadcasting team earned top honors for play-by-play and production

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:23pm

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The Piedmont Broadcasting Corporation sports team brought home two awards from the 2025 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Awards, including a first-place win for best sports play-by-play and a second-place finish for best sports operation.

Why it matters

The Virginias AP Broadcasters Awards are a prestigious regional competition that recognizes excellence in broadcast journalism, highlighting the top talent and production in Virginia and West Virginia. Piedmont Broadcasting's multiple wins demonstrate the high caliber of their local sports coverage and the team's commitment to engaging viewers with compelling play-by-play and production.

The details

Ryan Stone won First Place for Best Sports Play-by-play for the GW and Sherando Regional Semifinal Game. Stone and Brandon Burnett won Second Place for Best Sports Operation for coverage of GW football and the URW High School Football Scoreboard Show. The awards were announced at the Awards Luncheon and Annual Membership Meeting at Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Conference Center in Harrisonburg, Va.

  • The awards were presented on March 29, 2026.
  • The awards recognized work from the 2025 calendar year.

The players

Ryan Stone

A sports broadcaster for Piedmont Broadcasting Corporation who won first place for best sports play-by-play.

Brandon Burnett

A sports broadcaster for Piedmont Broadcasting Corporation who, along with Ryan Stone, won second place for best sports operation.

Piedmont Broadcasting Corporation

A local media company that operates radio and television stations in the region.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to be recognized by the Virginias AP Broadcasters for our sports coverage. Our team works hard to deliver the best play-by-play and production for our viewers, and these awards are a testament to their dedication.”

— Ryan Stone, Sports Broadcaster, Piedmont Broadcasting Corporation

What’s next

Piedmont Broadcasting Corporation plans to celebrate the awards with a special segment during their next high school football broadcast.

The takeaway

Piedmont Broadcasting's multiple wins at the prestigious Virginias AP Broadcasters Awards showcase the station's commitment to excellence in local sports coverage and its ability to engage viewers with top-notch play-by-play and production.