Perry Sook, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, has worked in all facets of the business – from radio sales and on-air talent to television news, sales, management and ownership. Sook was honored as the 2011 IBA Vincent T. Wasilewski “Broadcaster of the Year” during lunch as part of IBA2011 Academy on June 15, 2011.
Sook's dedication to the industry and public service is evident in his company's involvement in IBA legislative events and his encouragement of local station executives' active participation in IBA lobbying initiatives and leadership efforts.
Nexstar was formed in 1996 for the purpose of acquiring and operating network affiliated television stations in medium-sized markets. The company now owns or operates 47 network affiliated television stations in 27 markets and 11 states including Illinois. IBA member stations include WCIA, WCFN, WIFR, WMBD, WQRF, WTVO, and WYZZ.
Sook was welcomed by Geoff Neuhoff of Neuhoff Media, last year's recipient of the Vincent T. Wasilewski "Broadcaster of the Year' Award while former recipients looked on including Red Pitcher, Russ Withers, Bud Walters, Hayward Talley, and Tom Oakley.
