Name: 061125 Zoe and Ben Sonfest Interview by WNZR
Duration: 5 min 4 s
Description: We talk with Zoe Bricker and Ben Slater from MVNU Admissions about Sonfest 2025! This exciting event is back and they give us all the information we need! The info on location, time, activities, and artists is all here!!

We talk with Zoe Bricker and Ben Slater from MVNU Admissions about Sonfest 2025! This exciting event is back and they give us all the information we need! The info on location, time, activities, and artists is all here!!

061125 Zoe and Ben Sonfest Interview

Karen Cherup was the winner of the 2026 Heart Award. 
She was nominated by her daughter Katie Green. 

Karen has served as a Registered Oncology Nurse for over 30 years! She has always desired to help others.  
Katie talks about why she nominated her Mom for this award. She talks about how Karen is a living example of a servant leader.

Karen talks about the EmpowHER Event Theme – Vogue Presence – Where Your Voice Leads, Change Follows. She talks about how women want to excel and be better within their fields. She gives advice to women who are interested in going into the nursing field. 

Heart Award:
This award is given to a Front-Line worker! The Heart Award was born out of COVID19 and the need to acknowledge greater endeavors in support of our humanity with a focus on others over self.  This woman has a commitment and passion for service while making an impact and leads with purpose. She has dedicated her life as a successful front-line worker. She has proven her endless dedication to her field.

Thanks to New Directions of Knox County for hosting the 2026 EmpowHER Awards.

WNZR congratulates the 2026 EmpowHER Event Heart Award Winner Karen Cherup

Erin Skillman was the winner of the 2026 Raising the Bar Award. 
She was nominated by her daughter, Chloe Skillman.

Erin has been serving as a hair designer and salon owner for 30 years. She owns a salon and spa in Westerville. She talks about how she loves the chance to make people feel good every day. 

Chloe talks about why she nominated her Mom for this award. She talks about how Erin is an amazing volunteer with MTVarts and has done makeup and hair for SO many young performers and shows. 

Erin talks about the EmpowHER Event Theme – Vogue Presence – Where Your Voice Leads, Change Follows. She talks about grit, perseverance, starting over and being humble to learn from others. She also gives advice to women wanting to go into this field.

Raising the Bar Award:
This award is given to a Woman with 20+ years of experience in their field! The recipient of this award is an extraordinary woman who has manifested a legacy that continues to inspire others. She has dedicated her life to the advancement of those around her and paved the way for the leaders of tomorrow. She is recognized as an ambassador for women through her extraordinary dedication, personal achievements, and service to others through mentorship, philanthropy, and business. This award recognizes a woman who has spent more than 20 years in her field. 

Thanks to New Directions of Knox County for hosting the 2026 EmpowHER Awards.

WNZR congratulates the 2026 EmpowHER Raising the Bar Award Winner Erin Skillman

Amy Hull was the winner of the 2026 Grit and Grace Award. 
She was nominated by her sister, Lindsey Lamp.

Amy serves as the Senior Director of Operations for Tim Hortons. She works with 32 restaurants and 4 district managers. She talks about how she serves her team members and the community while balancing the life of a single Mom.
She also tells us about her sons Oakley (age 11) and Magnus (age 9).

Lindsey talks about why she nominated Amy for this award. These ladies are twin sisters! Lindsey talks about Amy’s influence over all the children in their family and how she advocates for others with grace. She also shares how Amy pours into her employees and gives life-changing second changes to empower her workers to a successful path.

Amy talks about the EmpowHER Event Theme – Vogue Presence – Where Your Voice Leads, Change Follows. She talks about how she is living out this theme in her career and life. She talks about the power of words as she works with youth and encourages her sons.
She also shares encouragement for single Moms and women in leadership in business.
Grit and Grace Award:

This award is given to a single-parent mom who has overcome adversity and demonstrates resilience. She has transformed her life and the lives of her children with dignity and grace. She leads by example. She is a picture of selflessness and courage to all who encounter her.

Thanks to New Directions of Knox County for hosting the 2026 EmpowHER Awards.

031626 ONE EmpowHER Event Grit and Grace Award Winner 2026 Amy Hull

Carrie Brown was the winner of the 2026 EmpowHER Award. 
She was nominated by her friend Sandy Boone.

Carrie is a registered nurse and leads a non-profit organization for at-risk youth called PELIA Equine. They have a summer camp, 4H club and after school programming. 

Sandy volunteers with PELIA Equine. She talks about why she nominated Carrie for this award. She talks about how Carrie helped her out of a trauma experience with horses. Sandy also shares how Carrie has an incredible heart for the kids and takes the message of “love your neighbor” to a new level.

Carrie talks about the EmpowHER Event Theme – Vogue Presence – Where Your Voice Leads, Change Follows. She talks about how your words are powerful. They have a saying in the barn – “Say what you mean, mean what you say”. She shares encouragement for women working with youth and how valuable it is to serve others. 

EmpowHER Award:
This award is given to a Woman of Inspiration!
Belief is a powerful engine. This woman believes so strongly in the outcomes she seeks that her beliefs mold her path to get there. The recipient of this award champions for women in her network, workplace, and community. She is a team player and active mentor who paves the road to empowering women in leadership roles. She is a woman of inspiration that is true to herself, and her example is so noteworthy as to inspire others spontaneously. Her passion channels her actions and her voice as she strives to empower the women and girls of Knox County.

Thanks to New Directions of Knox County for hosting the 2026 EmpowHER Awards.

031626 TWO EmpowHER Award Winner 2026 Carrie Brown

This week we’re introducing Zane Menzie, one of the newest voices on the WNZR team. 

Zane transferred to MVNU from Marion, Ohio and joined WNZR through one of his classes—now you can hear him Thursdays from 1–3pm! 

When he’s not on the air, he serves as president of the Theatre Club and is involved with the upcoming MVNU production of Big Fish: The Musical (March 26–29).

Check out our blog! themorningthing.com

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