We are proud to announce that Heart of the Rockies Radio has been recognized by the Colorado Broadcasters Association with 13 Awards of Excellence!
2020 Awards of Excellence
| CATEGORY | ENTRY | STATION |
| Best Regularly Scheduled Newscast | 7 O’Clock Report – Dan R | Heart of the Rockies Radio |
| Best On-Air Contest for a Station | Powerball Sticker Stop Promotion, Dan R and Terry West | Heart of the Rockies Radio |
| Best Station Imaging Campaign | Hippie Radio 97.5 KWUZ-FM Imaging, Dan R | Hippie Radio 97.5 |
| Best Morning Show | Hippie Radio 97.5’s Morning Show with Dan R | Hippie Radio 97.5 |
| Best Station Personality | Hippie Radio 97.5’s Morning Show with Dan R | Hippie Radio 97.5 |
| Best Station Website | Heart of the Rockies Radio.com, Terry West | Heart of the Rockies Radio |
| Best Station Promotion | Holiday 2020 Shop Local Campaign | Heart of the Rockies Radio |
| Best Afternoon Show | The Peak 92.3 Afternoon Show with Terry West | The Peak 92.3 |
| Best News/Talk Show Host | Sports in the Rockies Coaches Show with Caleb Burggraaf | The Peak 92.3 |
| Best Sports Coverage | Salida/Buena Vista State Wrestling – Caleb Burggraaf & Dan R | Eagle Country 104 |
| Best Radio Commercial | Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home – Dan R | Hippie Radio 97.5 |
| Best Sales Campaign | Relaxation Dental Testimonials – Dan R | Hippie Radio 97.5 |
| Best Radio Podcast | “History Does Rhyme” – Steve Chapman and Caleb Burggraaf | Eagle Country 104 |
Heart of the Rockies Radio’s fearless leader, Gary Buchanan, was asked by the Colorado Broadcasters Association to help virtually host the 2020 Awards of Excellence ceremony!
