Delaware radio pioneer Sally V. Hawkins, 1922-2017
May 18, 2017 – 4:41 pm
Sally V. Hawkins, who took over Wilmington’s WILM in 1972 following the death of her husband and developed it into a widely-honored all-news AM radio station, died on Thursday, according to a family member.
She took the reins at a time when few women were leaders in the fields of business or journalism. Her contributions to the local arts community and her service on a variety of boards won her many honors over the years. Organizations that benefited from Mrs. Hawkins’ involvement included Goldey-Beacom College, Girl Scouts of Chesapeake Bay, Christiana Care, the Grand Opera House, Delaware Port Authority and the Delaware Community Foundation.
It was estimated that WILM donated more than $100,000 annually in goods and services to a range of community organizations in the form of public service announcements and presentations.
The Hall of Fame of Delaware Women inducted Sally Hawkins as a member in 2009.
At one time, she was an airline stewardess before they were known as flight attendants.
Sally Hawkins was born in 1922. She was a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
https://www.wdel.com/news/delaware-radio-pioneer-sally-v-hawkins-1922-2017/article_563adb00-3c0a-11e7-9c29-bb81aed80a91.html
From Focus Delaware 12/2/1982
“Focus Delaware” aired on Rollins Cablevision & WNS-TV Channel 2 and WTGI Channel 61 from 1980 to 1987 and was hosted by Bob Weiner.
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Focus Delaware
"Focus Delaware" aired on Rollins Cablevision & WNS-TV Channel 2 and WTGI Channel 61 from 1980 to 1987 and was hosted by Bob Weiner.
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