The Kerm Kath Friend of Broadcasting Award is named after WAB Hall of Fame broadcaster, Kerm Kath.  Kerm owned KGOS/KERM in Torrington, was active in the WAB, serving on the Board and as Chairman and dedicated his life to serving his community through his ownership of the stations.  The stations are now owned and operated by his son, Grant Kath.

 

The Award is designed to recognize people that have been "friends of broadcasters" by supporting broadcast initiatives, developing future broadcasters, and are overall supporters of the broadcast community.