Bob Layton
Almost a decade removed from being recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), Bob Layton continues to play a pivotal role as News Manager, Lead Anchor and Editorialist for one of Canada’s top ranked News/Talk radio stations, 630 CHED. Beyond the numerous awards he has received in his career, he is a decades-long champion, spokesman and volunteer for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous, an annual campaign that encourages listeners to donate and help deliver new toys to more than 25,000 children each Christmas. Bob has also played a lead role in the recent rebranding and relaunching of CHQT Radio to Global News Radio, 880 Edmonton. Nearly 50 years into his career, Bob still pre-reads and practices every word of every newscast out loud. Bob has always understood that listeners deserve nothing less than our absolute best; and, 48 years into his career, continues to deliver exactly that. |
Hooray for Bob Layton….one of the last of the Marconi Marathoners still winning races! This Honour is icing on the cake for a broadcaster who may have taught Paul Harvey the power of prose and to use the pause….for emphasis. I salute a true professional; a gentleman; a community booster; an inspiration and despite the trappings of management a friend. All the best Bob…you’ve earned this!