KYW Newsradio Honors 2025 GameChangers: Recognizing Leaders Uplifting Philadelphia's Communities of Color

Audacy’s KYW Newsradio (103.9 FM / 1060 AM) honors ten leaders making a difference and uplifting the lives of people in and around Philadelphia’s communities of color. This year’s honorees were recognized at a ceremony hosted by KYW Newsradio community impact reporter Racquel Williams at Audacy’s headquarters on February 27.

“KYW Newsradio’s annual GameChangers is a meaningful honor given to the community by the community,” said David Yardgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Philadelphia. “We are proud to spotlight the unsung heroes whose contributions shape and elevate us all. It’s a privilege to amplify their stories and the lasting impact they have through our platforms.”

The ten 2025 KYW Newsradio GameChangers honorees are:

The Twin Sister Docs — **Pediatrician Dr. Elana McDonald and Family Medicine** **Physician** **Dr. Delana Wardlaw**

**Former Sanitation Worker Terrill Haigler also known as Ya Fav Trashman**

**Heroic Gardens’ Founder Collie Turner**

**Verge of Independence Project’s Founder Eva Blackwell**

**OIC of America’s President and CEO Louis King**

**Sisterhood in Success’ Founder Rachel Caesar**

**HOPE Foundation’s Executive Director Preston Brown**

**Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative’s Director of Community Engagement and NFL Flag Philly Founder Dontae Privette**

**Special Ed Teacher and Case Manager Alyssa Ryan**

The search for 2025 GameChangers honorees in the Greater Philadelphia community started in the fall of 2024. Listeners could nominate unsung heroes making a difference in the lives of people of color and the winners are selected with input from a panel of past GameChangers award winners.

For more information, please visit https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/gamechangers.

Listeners can tune in to KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM and 1060 AM in Philadelphia and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station via X, Facebook and Instagram.

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