Contact: Rachel Launius, Bott Radio Network, 800-875-1903

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., March 05, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Bott Radio Network was honored to receive the "Radio Network of the Year" award from Love Worth Finding Ministries. The award was presented to Rich Bott, President and CEO of Bott Radio Network, at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, by Erik Fritjofson, Vice President of Media for Love Worth Finding ministries, on Sunday, February 19.

Photo: Rich Bott, President/CEO

"Bott Radio Network sets the standard for excellence in Christian broadcasting," said newly appointed CEO of Love Worth Finding Ministries, Cary Vaughn. "We are blessed to be associated with a network so clearly dedicated to solid Biblical preaching."

Cathy Allen, COO of Love Worth Finding Ministries, added, "Bott Radio Network Enables Love Worth Finding Ministries to reach the heartland of America and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ."

BRN was among the first in the nation to broadcast Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers in 1987. Today, Love Worth Finding is heard daily across the entire Bott Radio Network of 89 stations and new digital media platforms.

"BRN's partnership with Love Worth Finding over the past 25 years has been a tremendous blessing," said Rich Bott. "We are thrilled to present to our listeners the preaching and teaching legacy of Dr. Adrian Rogers which lives on through the daily Love Worth Finding radio broadcast."

Dr. Adrian Rogers served as Senior Pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. He guided the church as it grew from 9,000 members in 1972 to more than 29,000 at his retirement in 2005. Dr. Rogers was also an active leader in his denomination, serving three terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2012, Bott Radio Network's broadcast service stretches across the United States from California to Tennessee, with a focus on the heart of America, broadcasting on 89 radio stations and reaching into 15 states with a combined coverage of 50 million people. BRN also is heard nationwide on SkyAngel Channel 202, worldwide online at bottradionetwork.com and on smart phones with their Android and iPhone apps as well as on their recently released app for the iPad. You can find Bott Radio Network on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.