On Tuesday, August 9, Neil Nelkin, NRG Media-Omaha was inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
In a career spanning more than 50 years and still going strong, Neil has moved through the broadcasting ranks as an announcer, talk show host, program director, operations manager, station manager and co-owner. Neil also worked in operations and engineering for the ABC Television Network in New York. Neil’s true love is radio, where he worked with numerous owners and managers at successful ratio stations in North Platte, Ogallala, Lincoln, and Omaha. Neil is perhaps best known for his unique ability to identify and groom talent. Referred to many as the “Godfather of Radio”, Neil is revered by deejays, talk show hosts and sports play-by-play announcers who he coached and trained to go on to achieving their own level of significant success, in Nebraska and far beyond. Neil has come out of retirement three different times. His tireless devotion to broadcast excellence is unmatched!
Congratulations Neil. Thank You for EVERYTHING you’ve done for NRG Media!
Click below for the video the University of Nebraska Omaha broadcast department put together for Neil’s induction.
