Mar 06, 2024

Eagle Radio - North Platte/Ogallala receives top honors at annual meeting

Posted Mar 06, 2024 4:00 PM
L-R: Kurt David, Lewys Carlini, Connie Jurgens, Shari Cecil, Olivia Hasenauer and Gary Shorman. (Photo courtesy of Eagle Radio)
L-R: Kurt David, Lewys Carlini, Connie Jurgens, Shari Cecil, Olivia Hasenauer and Gary Shorman. (Photo courtesy of Eagle Radio)

HAYS, Kansas - The staff of Eagle Radio of North Platte and Ogallala earned top honors at the annual Eagle Radio sales convention in Hays, Kansas last week. 

The team was presented with the Eagle Spirit Award, which is awarded to the market that consistently achieves goals and demonstrates resiliency.  

"The pride and passion our employee owners have when it comes to helping our local main street businesses remain relevant is what allowed us to receive this award, how they engage with customers and their businesses, from our marketing consultants to our production team even our traffic and office team, they all care about helping our customers and delivering the best experience," said Olivia Hasenauer, regional manager. "It's not just about our team. This award wouldn't have been given to us if it wasn't for our customers, who allow us to continue to work for them year after year. For that, they (the customer) also deserve a big thank you for trusting our company to help in their advertising efforts. "

Individually, Lewys Carlini, Carla Beck, Pat Jacobson and Connie Jurgens all received awards and recognition for achieving multiple sales goals throughout the past year.   

"Our team at Eagle in North Platte is simply the best. From top to bottom, not just our sales staff but our entire crew, production, traffic, on-air and DJ's, there is no way for us to be applauded without our entire team putting in the work to be successful. Eagle North Platte is truly Community Connected." Said Lewys Carlini, North Platte area sales manager and Nebraska agency director. 

Eagle Radio of North Platte and Ogallala operates stations KELN 97.1FM, KOOQ 1410AM/98.1FM, KNPQ 107.3FM, KRNP 100.7FM, KZTL 93.5FM and North Platte Post and Sandhills Post. 

Founded in 1948, Eagle Communications is a Kansas based media company. The company operates 31 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. In addition to radio, the company offers online solutions, web development, video production and creative services- All to support the communities we serve to grow and remain vibrant.