Bill Handel - Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors

On September 23, 2005, Handel was named Major Market Personality of the Year at the 2005 NAB Marconi Radio Awards for his KFI show. During his acceptance speech, Handel said, “I haven’t been this affected since my circumcision. Seriously, I’m proud and honored to be singled out for this incredible award.” On March 15, 2008 he was honored with Local News/Talk/Sports Personality of the Year by industry trade publication Radio and Records for the third time, his second being in 2007, and the first in 2005.

Handel received the Distinguished Alumni Award from CSUN (Cal State University at Northridge)on April 26, 2008. In his acceptance speech he revealed that his father had always wanted him to go to CSUN because he had helped with electrical aspects of the construction of the school. Handel said he was so enthusiastic about going to the school his father helped build that he graduated high school early and enrolled in CSUN at the age of 17. He proceeded to point out that he graduated when he was 26.

The alumni association of his alma mater, Whittier Law School awarded him the Humanitarian of the Year Award April 25, 2009. Handel says he has no idea why he was given this award. On June 19, 2008, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Walk of Fame Committee announced that Handel would be one of 25 to receive a Star on the Walk of Fame in June 2009. His star was revealed on June 12, 2009, and is located at 6640 Hollywood Boulevard.