Steve Bridge, Agribusiness Director at WFMB AM/FM has earned the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s 2015 Excellence in Media Award.  Bridge was honored with this award as a member of the media who supports Illinois corn growers in his broadcast coverage.

“Steve has been an important part of our communications in Illinois,” said Kenneth Hartman, Jr., immediate past president of the ICGA. “We are grateful for his commitment to always report agriculture in a way that is meaningful and relevant to Illinois farmers and the general public.”

Steve has kept central Illinois updated on the latest in agriculture since 2009. He hosts a daily show that includes the latest in agriculture news, weather and markets.

He has been recognized as an award winning reporter by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB), Farm Credit Illinois and the Illinois Broadcasters Association.

In addition to his agricultural coverage, Bridge also reports on local news at Neuhoff Media, co-hosts a sports talk show and covered the local high school sporting events.  He makes his home in Springfield with his wife and two sons.