Audacy has received the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) Award, highlighting the Company’s commitment to serving the military community. This award is presented to organizations that go above and beyond to support fallen heroes, veterans, and military families.
Audacy, led by the Philadelphia team and 1210 WPHT (WPHT-AM), has been a long-time supporter of TMF, raising money and awareness for the organization’s mission. TMF is the beneficiary of WPHT’s annual “Talk Radio 1210 Radiothon” and Sports Radio 94WIP’s (WIP-FM) annual “WIP Birds at the Bye” event.
The Company was honored on Thursday, December 12, at TMF’s 2024 “If Not Me, Then Who…” Gala. CEO and President David Field accepted the award and offered remarks.
Members of Audacy Philadelphia at TMF’s 2024 “If Not Me, Then Who…” Gala.
“On behalf of my colleagues at Audacy, we are humbled to receive this recognition. We admire and salute the Foundation for its extraordinary work making a meaningful, often life-changing impact on the lives of veterans, the families of fallen heroes, and young people finding their way in our increasingly challenging world,” said Field.
“TMF makes an enormous difference through its various programs that elevate lives, foster strong character and leadership and add meaning, purpose, and comfort. We hope to serve TMF as a loyal partner for many years to come.”
The Travis Manion Foundation is a non-profit organization that empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations. TMF offers a variety of programs that help veterans and families of fallen heroes to heal, grow, and serve others. The inspiration for the foundation comes from 1stLt Travis Manion, USMC, who made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of his patrol in 2007. TMF carries on the legacy of selfless service and leadership embodied by Travis and all those who have served, or continue to serve our nation.
Supporting veterans is a key part of Sound Communities of Audacy’s Social Impact platform and its commitment to making a meaningful difference at scale. Audacy uses its reach and personal connection with listeners to advance causes that promote strong mental health and build sound communities.
Audacy has a longstanding tradition of supporting the military community through partnerships that raise funds, awareness, and volunteers for partners, including America’s VetDogs, Northwest Battle Buddies, Project Sanctuary, Folds of Honor, the PTSD Foundation of America, Marines Toys for Tots, Wreaths Across America and others.
Audacy is also the home of Connecting Vets, which provides audio and digital content that serves the military community, celebrating veterans, sharing information on key resources and reducing stigma around mental health issues. Audacy also partners with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to promote the new Veterans Crisis Line to connect troubled veterans with qualified mental health responders from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
