Morning Show Bootcamp has announced that Premiere Networks’ “104.7 Kiss-FM” KZZP Phoenix based Johnjay & Rich Show is the recipient of the 2025 Kidd Kraddick Award.
Presented annually to “those of unparalleled success, inimitable style and authenticity. exemplary service to their community and serving as a constant source of inspiration to other shows and personalities,” the award winner each year is chosen by the previous year’s recipient. WRMF West Palm Beach morning host Kevin Rolston said, “Kidd Kraddick’s contributions to the radio industry extend well beyond his show, and he trained many great talents of the next generation like Bert Weiss, Rich Shertenlieb, and Rich Berra. Acknowledging Kidd’s contributions makes Johnjay and Rich an obvious choice for this award. They have dominated Phoenix for more than twenty years and are expanding their brand of entertainment nationwide. They are authentic, engaging personalities, and their work with the #LoveUp and #LovePup Foundations is extraordinary. I am honored to present them with the Kidd Kraddick Award at Bootcamp in Austin.”
Johnjay Van Es said, “The Kidd Kraddick Award holds so much meaning in our industry, and to be chosen by someone we respect so much, makes it even more special. We’ve always looked up to the legacy Kidd left behind – his talent, his heart, and the way he used his platform to truly make a difference. To be recognized in that same spirit is humbling beyond words. We’re so proud of the work we’ve done with #LovePup and #LoveUp, and many other events in the community, and it means the world that those things matter just as much as the show itself.”
Rich Berra added, “My Italian immigrant grandfather used to say to me in his semi-broken English, ‘You sure do talk a lot for a kid that doesn’t know a lot about anything. Little did he know that would be the cornerstone of my career alongside Johnjay. We just celebrated our 25th anniversary together, and I feel like we are just getting started. What a crazy honor to step inside the same shoes of our radio IDOLS. We are so not worthy but honored to accept this very special acknowledgment.”
Previous recipients of the Kidd Kraddick Award include Kraddick, Bert Weiss, Ace & TJ, Dwyer & Michaels, Paul Castronovo, Brother Wease, Mojo in the Morning, The Roula & Ryan Show with Eric, Dave Ryan and BJ Shea.
The Kraddick Award will be presented during Talentmasters’ 37th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC), taking place August 7-9 at the Austin Marriott Downtown. Register now by clicking HERE.
