KVAK Radio/NorthWave Communications was announced a grand prize winner in the Russ Withers Sales Promotion Contest put on by the International Broadcasters Idea Bank (IBIB). The Idea Bank limits its membership to 100 owners/managers of small and medium market radio stations in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Australia and collectively the group represents more than 500 radio stations. The purpose of the organization is to share knowledge and idea on broadcasting. Laurie Prax of KVAK is a member of the Idea Bank and was notified that KVAK won the award last week.