2026 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago is proud to announce the eight inductees selected for the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026, honoring legendary on-air personalities, broadcasters, and industry leaders whose voices and vision helped shape radio history.

The Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Boomer Esiason, Dennis Green, Shotgun Tom Kelly, Helen Little, Bob Pittman, Rickey Smiley, Charlie Van Dyke, and Chicago radio icon Fred Winston.

The inductees will be honored during the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 8, at The Fairmont Hotel in Chicago.

Ticket proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum of Broadcast Communications, proud home of the Radio Hall of Fame and dedicated to preserving the history and future of broadcasting.

For questions please email rhof@museum.tv or call 312-245-8200 x2