Queen City News reigns supreme in 2025 BOB Awards — voted best local TV news team for second year running
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The viewers have spoken — again. For the second year in a row, Magazine's 2025 Best of the Best Awards, also known as the beloved 'BOB Awards.'
Queen City News' flagship sports program, Charlotte Sports Live, also took home the win for Best Local Sports Show.
The honors come from thousands of voters who participated in Charlotte Magazine's annual online poll during January and February. Each year, the BOB Awards highlight the top businesses, personalities, and places that make Charlotte shine.
Close behind in the news category was WSOC, earning the runner-up title, while WFNZ's Mac & Bone rounded out the sports show category.
On the digital front, @axioscharlotte was crowned Best Charlotte X Account, with @queen_city_news landing a strong second place.
In the reporter category, Shevaun Bryan took the top honor for Best Reporter, followed by Queen City News' Robin Kanady as the runner-up.
This year marks the 26th anniversary of the BOB Awards, a long-standing Charlotte tradition recognizing nearly 100 of the city's best in food, drink, entertainment, shopping, wellness, and more. .
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