Deborah Norville to Emcee BFOA Golden Mic Gala & Fundraiser
Sammy Rae & the Friends to perform; Bonnie Bernstein, Scott Herman, and Ray Cole to Present Awards
The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA), the charity that provides aid to broadcasters in critical need, has announced Deborah Norville, longtime BFOA Board member and two-time EMMY-winning anchor of Inside Edition, will emcee this year’s Golden Mic gala and fundraiser on Monday, March 10, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Bonnie Bernstein, veteran CBS Sports and ESPN journalist and founder and CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions and Velvet Hammer Media Consulting, will present the Golden Mic Award to Brian Lawlor, President, Scripps Sports. In addition, Scott Herman, former COO of CBS Radio and Chair of the BFOA, will pay tribute to Dan Mason, former CEO of CBS Radio and past Chair of the BFOA, with the 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award, and Ray Cole, former President and COO of Citadel Communications, will recognize Katz Media Group with the 2025 Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award. Mark Gray, CEO of Katz Media Group, will accept the award. Singing sensation Sammy Rae is lined up to provide the evening’s entertainment.
“We’re excited about this year’s honorees and presenters and extend our thanks to Deborah for serving as the evening’s emcee,” stated Tim McCarthy, President of the Broadcasters Foundation. “While we gather to honor these highly respected and accomplished broadcasters for their contributions to our industry, we must always keep in mind, and in our hearts, the broadcasters who we help when they need us the most.”
To purchase tickets to the Golden Mic Dinner and Awards Ceremony, please contact Peter Doyle at 212-424-6410 or peter@thebfoa.org.
For information about the Broadcasters Foundation, including how to make a donation or apply for aid, please visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org, or contact the BFOA at 212-373-8250 or info@thebfoa.org.
About the Broadcasters Foundation of America: www.broadcastersfoundation.org
The mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of life for men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession who find themselves in acute need. The Foundation reaches out across the country to identify and provide an anonymous safety net in cases of critical illness, accident, and other serious misfortune. The Broadcasters Foundation of America is a 501(c)3 Public Charity and has received 4 stars from Charity Navigator, its highest rating, and a Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid/Guidestar.
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