The National Association of Broadcasters awarded ten stations with NAB Crystal Awards today at the NAB Show being held in Las Vegas. News/Talk winners saluted for their year-round commitment to community service were WGY/Albany, NY and WIBC-FM/Indianapolis. The trophies were handed out during today’s “Radio Luncheon” at the Vegas gathering that also featured a keynote address from syndicated talker Dave Ramsey and the induction of legendary sportscaster Vin Scully into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The NAB Show continues through April 23.

Newspapers are number two on WalletPop.com’s latest list of the Top 25 things that are quickly vanishing in America. The consumer-focused website/blog also lists 10pm network TV dramas, fax machines, and “your net worth” on the list of things you are likely to no longer be able to find in America’s near future. Last year’s Top 25 included hand-written letters, news magazines, and nightly network television newscast as things that are rapidly vanishing from U.S. culture. Check out this year’s list by searching “Top 25″ at www.walletpop.com.

As rumored for the past couple of weeks, WCCO/Minneapolis has officially named ESPN reporter Michelle Tafoya to host weekday afternoons on the CBS Radio News/Talker. It’s a return to Twin Cities radio for Tafoya who previously hosted a show on crosstown KFAN. A familiar face from her role as a sideline reporter on ESPN Television’s Monday Night Football, Tafoya (pictured) will host 3-6pm, a slot previously held by Jack Rice who left WCCO last January. Don Shelby, who has held down afternoons on an interim basis since Rice’s departure, will move to a new 1-3pm slot and will also co-host with Tafoya from 3-3:30pm weekdays. Tafoya is already a Twin Cities “homie” who lives in the suburban Minneapolis community of Edina along with her husband and three-year old son. She’ll begin her new WCCO show on June 1.

Most recently VP/Affiliate Sales at Westwood One, Greenblatt joins Air America as VP of the network’s new affiliate sales division. He’ll be charged with clearing the liberal talk network’s programming on radio stations across the country. During his tenure with WW One Greenblatt was involved in the launches of The Dennis Miller Show, The Radio Factor with Bill O’Reilly and The Fred Thompson Show. “Stuart has a great track record to head up our affiliate sales division,” said Air America CEO Bennett Zier. “His creative energy and strategic style are a perfect fit as we look to grow our current shows and create and launch new programming.”

In Other News From Air America: Bennett Zier corrected reports that were widely circulated yesterday that the network would be soliciting support from listeners via donations, similar to the campaigns of PBS and NPR. “We are looking at the concept of establishing a listener/reader circle similar to those at airlines, restaurants and fan sites where passionate users may be offered access to special events, talent receptions, the annual cruise, premium audio, video and text content on AirAmerica.com, and other special offers,” said Zier. “Our business model remains robust; we will not be soliciting donations.”

The 30-year radio industry exec joins Dallas-based Citadel Media (formerly ABC Radio Networks) as VP/Programming and Distribution. Lesourd (pictured) will report to SVP/Programming and Distribution Carl Anderson and will oversee the network’s nine 24/7 music formats and manage affiliations for Radio Perez, The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 and other products in the network’s portfolio. Most recently DOS for Cumulus/Dallas, Lesourd’s broadcast resume includes management stints at CBS Radio and ABC Radio/Los Angeles, Tribune/New York and ABC Radio/Washington, DC. “Maureen is one of the most respected leaders in our industry and we’re thrilled to add someone of her caliber to our team,” said Anderson.

The NAB Education Foundation, in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association and Radio-Television News Directors Association, will host their annual Career Day at the Las Vegas Hilton on April 22nd during this week’s NAB Show. NABEF President Marcellus Alexander reports the yearly Career Day event — which allows experienced professionals, students and entry-level job seekers to meet personally with industry pros — typically attracts some 1500+ attendees. Alexander says this year’s event has been expanded to also include a “career services center” that he believes is, “particularly relevant given today’s challenging job market.” The center will provide resume critiquing and one-on-one career coaching sessions from a multitude of media companies. Admission to Career Day is free for both NAB Show registrants and non-registrants. Get more details at www.nab.org.