Corinne Baldassano receives the 2024 MIW Frances Preston Trailblazer Award for her influential leadership and dedication to empowering women in radio. Starting at WHN Radio in NYC, Baldassano held key roles such as Music Director at WPLJ and Program Director at KAUM. She directed American Top 40 and held executive positions at Westwood One and Sony’s SW Networks. As SVP of Programming & Marketing at Take On The Day, LLC and The Dr. Laura Program, she continues to mentor aspiring professionals. MIW Board President Ruth Presslaff praised her selfless devotion, and Baldassano expressed gratitude, emphasizing the importance of mentorship in her fulfilling career.