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Jerry Smith is a 37-year radio veteran who has also worked in television.
Jerry has worked in numerous music formats throughout his radio career, such as Classic Rock, Top 40, AC, Gospel, Urban Contemporary, Hip Hop, Urban AC, and Oldies.
Jerry is the recipient of many awards that include The Drummer Award for Program Director of the Year by BRE Magazine, Gospel Truth Magazine National Gospel Program Director of the year, NAB Marconi (Mar – Cone – E) Award for Religious station of the year, co-winner Radio and Records Gospel Program Director of the Year Award to name a few.
Under Jerry’s leadership, The Light 103.9 was the winner of the Stellar Award for the Medium Market Station of The Year. The Light 103.9 was a finalist for the same award in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020.
Jerry launched JAS Consulting & Entertainment company in May of 2020, where he services as Founder and CEO.
Jerry is the CEO and owner of the digital streaming station Favor973.com. Last year Favor 97.3 was a Stellar Award nominee for Internet Radio Station Of The Year. Favor 97.3 advanced to the 2nd round. Favor 97.3 was also the recipient of the Spin Awards 2021 Internet Radio Station Of The Year. in September of 2020.
Jerry served as the Chair for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Radio Cares Advisory board from 2013 – 2018.
In 2021 Jerry Smith was awarded the Presidents Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. for Jerry’s 37 years of radio and his commitment to serving the community. Jerry is a motivational speaker whose focus is to motivate the youth to follow their dreams and focus on education.