During his 3 decades of radio in Arizona, "The Morning Mayor" led KUPD to be named "America's Rock Station of the Year".
In January 2002, Pratt joined CBS Radio’s alternative rock station KZON in Arizona, and once again, his show was propelled to the top.
Seeking a new challenge and the highest pay in the history of Arizona radio, in 2003 Pratt took his morning show to KMLE, one of Phoenix's two popular country stations.
In 2005, Dave Pratt attended the CMA Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City where he was nominated for Major Market Morning Show of the Year.
In 2008, CBS downsized many major personalities due to falling revenue across all markets and in general, for the radio industry.