The name Mason Dixon and Tampa Bay radio have become synonymous over the past 20 years. Mason's name recognition is so overwhelming in the area, that everyone from the grandmother next door to the kids in the carpool know who he is. So loyal are his fans, that Mason has been able to begin yet another successful leg of his career at Q105. Along with his partner, Bill Connolly, Mason has used humor and community awareness and caring to help ease the tensions of that morning drive to work. Revered not only in his community, Mason's accomplishments, both on the air and as a programmer, have been acknowledged by his compatriots in the radio industry. Mason has been named Air Personality of the Year and Operations Manager of the year by various radio publications throughout his career. Most recently, Mason was named Billboard Magazine "Air Personality of the Year" for 1996. Mason's trademark brand of community oriented, fun-loving radio has been a blueprint for many radio stations around the country. Mason has been involved in the community for as long as he has been in the Bay area. Some of his charitable contributions include the Alzheimer's Association, the American Cancer Society, Metropolitan Ministries, and his own Christmas Wish. Through the Christmas Wish, Mason and Q105 will band together with Tampa Bay area businesses to make sure hundreds of less fortunate families enjoy a happy holiday. The volume of contributions and letters of help reflect the impact Mason has had, and continues to have in the Tampa Bay community. Mason is married and has 2 daughters and many pets. In his spare time he enjoys working on old cars, playing guitar, boating and snow skiing. Mason decided long ago to make Tampa his home, and his loyal listeners have enabled him to raise his family in the community he loves.
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