Tara Penny Hits The Jackpot With 2 Wins At The Women Of Stature Awards — But Not Everyone’s Applauding

It was glitz, glam, and a whole lot of fierce girl power at the 2025 Woman of Stature Awards — and guess who didn’t just show up, but snatched two massive titles?

Tara Penny, Head of News at Hot 102.7FM, bagged ‘Woman in Media’ and the ultimate ‘Woman of Stature’ crown, leaving jaws on the floor and setting a brand-new standard for women in broadcast.

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With over a decade dominating the airwaves and behind the scenes, sis is not just doing radio — she’s out here rewriting the whole playbook.

Integrity Over Hype, Always

In a media world drowning in clickbait and cloud-chasing nonsense, Penny is keeping it real with her laser-focus on ethical reporting.

Her game plan? To drop stories that actually have substance.

“Reporting done the right way has often changed people’s lives,” she says — and it’s clear she’s not just talking the talk.

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The wins? She’s passing them to her all-female team at Hot 102.7FM, who were all nominated for their exceptional work. And trust, every single one of them deserved it.

We love a powerhouse squad!

Teamwork Makes the Headlines

But don’t get it twisted — Penny’s no “me, myself, and I” type of queen.

She made sure to shout out her male colleagues, too, recognizing the top-tier teamwork and culture that keeps her newsroom shining.

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Tara’s passion and leadership continue to elevate the station. Big flex, right?

The Streets Are Talking, But Penny’s Not Listening

While many are out here clapping and giving her her flowers, a few tweeps are already questioning the back-to-back wins, throwing shade like maybe the game’s rigged.

But guess what? Penny’s not even sweating it.

She’s out here cooking up her next big moves, with no intention of slowing down anytime

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