HOUSTON, TX — Hope Media Group recognized two exceptional leaders during Hope United 2026, held April 14-15, 2026 at its headquarters in Houston, Texas. HMG’s President Tim Dukes was honored with the annual Legacy Award and Business Development Director Lisa Hudgins received the annual Founders Award, celebrating their impact, leadership, and commitment to Hope Media Group’s mission to engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread hope.

The awards were presented with HMG’s entire team in attendance from around the country as part of the organization’s annual Hope United —a staff gathering designed to align vision, celebrate milestones, and recognize those who have played a pivotal role in advancing the ministry of Hope Media Group.

Tim Dukes: Legacy Award Recipient

Hope United Tim Dukes Tim Dukes was recognized for his remarkable career and lasting influence at HMG. A respected leader and innovator, Dukes has dedicated decades to shaping content, management excellence, and since 2015, expanding the reach of faithbased radio. Last year, he announced his intention to step down from his current post as President in Summer 2026, forty years after his start in radio with plans to serve as a Senior Advisor to HMG and other companies, both in and outside of media.

“How fitting it is that Tim received the Legacy Award from our Senior Leadership Team. Quite literally, without his support and leadership, Hope Media Group would not be the ministry that it is today, reaching as many people for Jesus as it does. His indelible mark is a God-honoring legacy with generational impact.” — Joe Paulo, CEO of Hope Media Group

Lisa Hudgins: Founders Award Recipient

Hope United Lisa Hudgins Lisa Hudgins was honored with the Founders Award for her unwavering dedication and significant contributions to the foundation and growth of the business development program of Hope Media Group. Her passion for ministry, strategic vision, and heart for people have played an instrumental role in building and strengthening the organization and partnerships.

“Lisa truly embodies the spirit of our ministry founders. She loves people and so firmly believes in our mission that she works creatively to make things happen for the benefit of both. Just mention her name to anyone on our team and you’ll get a cascade of compliments on who Lisa is. We’re all tremendously proud of her.” — Joe Paulo, CEO of Hope Media Group

About Hope Media Group

Hope Media Group is a family of media brands that engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope through radio, events, online content, and mobile apps. Its platforms include KSBJ/Houston, the WayFM and Worship 24/7 national networks, Spanish-language Christian network Vida Unida, digital content outlets NGEN Radio (Christian hip-hop and pop), Hope Nation, WAYLOUD (Christian rock), the God Listens Prayer App, and a concert and event producer, Hope Events.