WBRC named Station of the Year, takes home 7 trophies at 2025 ABBY Awards
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC 6 News was recognized by the Alabama Broadcasters Association as the 2025 Best in Broadcasting Station of the Year for its efforts to be On Your Side and keep its audiences informed on air and online.
“I always think we’re Station of the Year and now we have the official designation,” said Jason Mathews, WBRC 6 News Vice President and General Manager. “This award recognizes the staff, their empathy, and dedication to serving our viewers and readers. Every member of the team is deserving!”

In addition to the 2025 Station of the Year designation, WBRC picked up six additional awards to include:
- 2025 Best in Broadcasting – Social Media
- 2025 Best in Broadcasting – PSA: Do Dah Day
- 2025 Best in Broadcasting – Station Promotion for Sideline
- 2025 Best in Broadcasting – Event or Client Promotion for Piggly Wiggly Food Bank
- 2025 Judges’ Award of Merit – News Feature for MLB: Birmingham Black Barons and The Negro League
- 2025 Judges’ Award of Merit – Investigative Reporting for Margaret: Open Meetings Act Controversy

The winners were announced during the Alabama Broadcasters Association’s annual awards ceremony Saturday night in Birmingham.
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