About Conclave Scholarships

Since 1979, the non-profit Conclave - in keeping with its mission of educating the broadcast industry - has been awarding scholarships to deserving students desiring an education inside the radio and music industries. The Conclave has just announced its 2010 scholarship application drive for the Radio Industry broadcast scholarships to attend Brown College/Minneapolis, MN (3 to be awarded) or Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts/Southfield, MI (one to be awarded), and a 2010 Music Business Scholarship to McNally-Smith College of Music in St. Paul, MN. In all, these four Conclave scholarships represent a value approaching $80,000!  To download a Radio Industry Scholarship application form, click HERE. To download a Music Industry Scholarship form, click HERE.

In 2009, the Conclave also awarded the Rockwell Scholarship valued at $1,000 and 2 Baccalaureate Scholarships valued at $1,500 each.

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About Conclave Awards

The Rockwell Award

The Rockwell Award is the Conclave’s highest honor. It is a tribute to those who have contributed to the industry through example and inspiration. It is presented to those who have achieved personal goals while guiding others to their highest level of attainment. The Rockwell Award is the Conclave’s only lifetime achievement recognition.

The Rockwell Award was created in 1989 as a tribute to longtime Conclave Board member and Wisconsin radio owner/operator/morning man, Mike Rockwell. Honoring individuals who have contributed to the industry as mentors, benefactors, and friends, the Rockwell Award is presented annually to deserving individuals as selected by the Conclave’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

The Rockwell Award has been presented to broadcasters and industry veterans such as esteemed North Dakota Broadcaster Dan Brannan (1989), Conclave founder Doug Lee & renowned Iowa Broadcaster Peter McLane (1990), celebrated Wisconsin Broadcaster Jonathan Little (1991), legendary Air Talent Charlie Bush (1992), Record Industry icons Charlie Minor & Joe Ianello (1993), prominent Minneapolis Radio Executive Tac Hammer (1994), small-market advocate and Group Owner Dean Sorenson (1995), well-spoken Radio Executive David Martin (1996), respected radio man/journalist, Gavin’s Ron Fell (1997), innovative Broadcast Executive Larry Bentson (1998), illustrious Programmer/Morning Man Bob Beck & Legendary Rock Programmer Doug Sorensen (1999), Midwest-programmer-turned-Emmis President Rick Cummings (2000), Radio’s Best Friend Art Vuolo, Jr. (2001), Detroit Legend/Specs Howard Spokesperson Dick Kernen & long-time Brown College Administrator/Teacher Mike Kronforst (2002), revered Broadcaster/Record Executive Steve Ellis, All Access Founder Joel Denver (2003), trendsetting Consultant Mike McVay & pioneering Programmer Al Casey (2004), Radio Legend/Record Executive Dave “Duke” Sholin (2005), Radio industry icon Rob Sisco (2006), Radio & Records publisher Erica Farber (2007) and Envision Radio CEO - and former Chairman of the Conclave Board - Danno Wolkoff (2008).

2009 Rockwell Recipients - STEVEN GOLDSTEIN & KIPPER MCGEE!

The Conclave is proud to announce the 2009 Rockwell Award has been awarded to TWO longtime radio executives – Saga Communications’ Steve Goldstein and programmer/consultant Kipper McGee! Both will be honored at the annual Awards Luncheon (sponsored by Arbitron) during the Conclave Learning Conference scheduled for Friday July 17th at the Sheraton Hotel South in Minneapolis.

Tom Kay, Executive Director of the Conclave, commented, “The Rockwell Award is meant to recognize those who have contributed to the rich legacy of the industry in broadcasting, communicating and mentoring. Both Steve and Kipper epitomize those contributions. We’re proud to count them as friends and now, deserving honorees of the Conclave.”

Upon notification of his Rockwell accolade, Goldstein remarked, “This is a terrific honor from one of radio’s truly great organizations – The Conclave. I appreciate the recognition.” And McGee reflected, "This award reflects the Conclave's values of quality radio, community service, and betterment of our industry which Mike Rockwell exemplified. Having had the great good fortune of serving with Mike during the the early days of the Conclave board, I'm both humbled and deeply honored to join the all-star ranks of recipients, including my former colleague, mentor and co-recipient, Steve Goldstein, in receiving this recognition.”

Steve is Executive Vice President and Group Program Director for Saga Communications, and has been employed by Saga since its inception in 1986. Prior to his Saga affiliation, he was Vice President and Group Program Director of Josephson Communications, Program Director for Capital Cities/ABC Inc. at WHYT-FM in Detroit, PD at WOMC-FM in Detroit and programmed WTIC-FM in Hartford. He’s also served as Regional Manager, Affiliate Relations with the NBC Radio Network, News Anchor at ABC Radio Network and Assistant Program Director of WABC-AM in New York City. Mr. Goldstein holds a BA in Communications Management from Ithaca College. Steve serves on the Conclave’s Advisory Board.

Kipper considers himself “a recovering radio program director.” His resume as a PD/Operations Manager includes WLS/Chicago, WDBO/Orlando, and KBEST 95/San Diego. He’s also programmed in Des Moines, Milwaukee, New Orleans, St. Louis, Rockford & Waterloo. . He’s now a consultant at his own company, and – in his words – “is now focused on bringing the exciting opportunities of digital media to those not yet converted within the 'original' wireless community.” Kipper is a highly-sought motivational speaker, appearing at many broadcast association meetings, and is a frequent presenter at the Conclave Learning Conference. Kipper has served several stints as a member of the Conclave Board of Directors.
 

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