 "AK" was recognized since its inception for its high production quality and story telling.It won a second place award from the Public Radio News Directors Incorporated for a show produced only six weeks after its debut .In 2004, it won first place – Best News and Public Affairs show in the country, Division A - for the "Alaska Myths and Misconceptions" show , in 2005 for the "Communication Show" and in 2006 for the "Five Senses" show.