Markets 50+ Noncommercial", in 2006 and 2008. Readers of local publication Akron Life and Leisure Magazine voted WAPS as "Best Radio Station" in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010. WAPS was listed as one of the "40 Best Little Radio Stations in the U.S." by Paste Magazine in 2010. The station was also recognized as the "Volunteer of the Year" by Akron Public Schools in 2010 for their Music Alive instrument donation program. References External links APS Adult album alternative radio stations in the United States NPR member stations Radio stations established in 1955 1955 establishments in Ohio