Loraine Ballard-Morrill, News Director and Public Affairs Director at Philadelphia's Power 99 (WUSL) since 1982, "can't think of a better place to be." She has overseen numerous award-winning community service campaigns that can truly be said to have made a difference in Philadelphia.

Because of her efforts, Loraine and WUSL have been honored with the Mayor's Award for Excellence, a White House Award for Private Sector Initiatives, The National Council On Drug Abuse Entertainment Industry Council Award for Excellence, the Philadelphia Human Rights Commission Human Rights Award, the Tri-State Black Media Coalition's Outstanding Women In Media Award, the Women's Alliance For Job Equity's Certificate Of Courage, and the National Political Congress of Black Women's Media Award.

WUSL's Community Service Campaign, coordinated by Loraine, won the highly prestigious Crystal Award from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in 1993, 1996 and 1998, the only station ever to win this honor three times. In addition, WUSL in 2000 was designated a Daily Point Of Light by the Points Of Light Foundation.

Loraine Ballard-Morrill is a Board member of Champions Of Caring, Philadelphia Committee for Children & Youth, Allies Against Asthma, and the Advisory Council of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Adolescent Health Connections media project. Ms. Morrill has also served on the Board of the American Lung Association, Philadelphia Urban League, and Centers For Literacy.