NAB MARCONI RADIO AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

SEATTLE, September 14, 2002 - The winners of the 2002 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards were announced tonight at the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show. The ceremony was the closing event of The NAB Radio Show.

The prestigious awards recognize radio's outstanding personalities and stations in 20 categories. An independent task force selected the finalists and ballots were sent to members of the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy in mid-July. The ballots were tabulated by KPMG

Rock Station of the Year

The Coast KOZT-FM

Mendocino County - CA

The NAB Radio Show® is the largest annual convention for radio. This year's show, September 12-14 in Seattle featured interactive sessions, special events and an extensive exhibit floor. More information about The NAB Radio Show® and the NAB Marconi Radio Awards is available on the NAB Web site at www.nab.org/conventions and www.nab.org/radio.

NAB serves and represents America's radio and television stations.

Contact: MeLisa Taylor

(202) 429-5486

mtaylor@nab.org