101 ESPN was recognized at the recent 2009 Missouri Broadcasters Association’s Annual Convention & Awards Presentation, held June 5-6, 2009 at The Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri.

WXOS-FM/101 ESPN won the 2009 Missouri Broadcast Award for “Best Sports Program” for their original program, the “St. Louis Sports Spectacular”, which debuted on January 2, 2009.

The program featured a countdown of the top 20 greatest moments in St. Louis sports history and included narration from TV and radio veterans Jim Holder, John Kelly, Mike Busch and Joe Buck. Additionally, the presentation included reaction from current and former players, coaches, fans and broadcasters who experienced each event.

This is the first award for 101 ESPN, which was launched on the St. Louis airwaves on January 1, 2009.