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Congratulations to The Chef, Avidity Awards’ Radio Announcer of the Year!

Congratulations to The Chef, Avidity Awards’ Radio Announcer of the Year!

The Lowcountry's beloved gospel morning on-air personality Edwin "The Chef" Wright has been officially recognized as Radio Announcer of the Year by the 6th Annual Avidity Awards. Photo: Heaven FM/Saga Communications


Congratulations to Heaven 100.1’s The Chef,
Winner of the 2021 Avidity Awards Radio Announcer of the Year Award!

The Lowcountry’s beloved gospel morning on-air personality Edwin “The Chef” Wright has been officially recognized as Radio Announcer of the Year by the 6th Annual Avidity Awards. Considered to be “The Biggest Night in Independent Gospel Music,” the Avidity Awards is presented by Avidity Promotions in conjunction with The Elite Gospel Music & Ministry Academy (TEGMMA). Formerly known as the Key of Gospel Music & Ministry Awards, the show’s expanded scope now includes non-traditional Gospel audiences and recognizes an array of independent Gospel music artists, groups and spiritual leaders on one stage. On Thursday, Oct. 14, The Chef joined this elite group for an evening of great performances and honoring the best in independent gospel music.

For a full list of nominees in the Radio Announcer of the Year category, click here. And, for a complete list of 2021 Avidity Awards winners across all categories, click here.

Huge congrats to our man, The Chef! The award is well-earned.

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