BFOA News
Kathleen A. Kirby Joins BFOA as Secretary and General Counsel to the Board of Directors
New York, NY – March 10, 2021 – Kathleen A. Kirby was voted Secretary and General Counsel to the Broadcasters Foundation of America during today’s virtual meeting of the Board of Directors. Kirby, who is a Partner with Wiley Rein LLP Washington, DC and Co-Chair of the firm’s Telecom, Media & Technology group, takes over…
Read MoreBFOA Providing Emergency Aid to Broadcasters Hit by Extreme Weather in Texas and Surrounding States
New York, NY – February 24, 2021 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America is providing emergency aid to broadcast colleagues, who have been hit hard by the recent extreme weather conditions in Texas and the surrounding states. More than 20 requests have come in over the past 5 days from employees of TEGNA, Nexstar, Radio…
Read MoreBFOA Cancels 2020 Celebrity Golf Tournament
Launches Plea for Donations to Counter Losses from Cancelled Fundraising Event The Broadcasters Foundation of America has cancelled the Celebrity Golf Tournament Fundraiser due to safety concerns because of Coronavirus. The cancellation comes just a few months after the charity for broadcasters in need cancelled the Philip J. Lombardo Golf Tournament, another of its big…
Read MoreScott Herman Elected Chair of BFOA Board of Directors
Dan Mason to Remain on Board Jordan Wertlieb Re-Elected as Vice Chair Steve Jones Joins Board of Directors — The Board of Directors of the Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected Scott Herman, long time CBS Radio and Group W executive and current Chief Executive Officer of SHH Media Management, as Chair. Dan Mason will…
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Emergency Grant Information for Coronavirus (COVID-19)The Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Emergency Grant for Coronavirus Assistance provides one-time grants of up to $1,000 to broadcasters who have faced extreme financial hardship due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effect on the broadcasting industry. At this time, to be considered for the program, applicants must fit all…
Read More2020 Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Golden Mike Award Gala raised over $400,000
TEGNA’s Dave Lougee Receives the Broadcasters Foundation of America 2020 Golden Mike Award George Beasley Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award – Caroline Beasley Accepts on His Behalf More than 350 broadcasters and celebrities filled the Plaza Hotel’s ballroom to capacity last night, raising over $400,000 to support the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of…
Read MoreFCC Chair Ajit Pai to Receive the 2020 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce Federal Communications Commission Chairman (FCC) Ajit Pai as the recipient of this year’s Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The Award is bestowed annually on an individual in broadcasting whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Chairman Pai will be presented with the Award at…
Read More2020 Leadership Award Honorees Announced
The Broadcasters Foundation of America, the charity devoted exclusively to helping broadcasters in acute need, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2020 Leadership Awards. The Leadership Awards are given annually in recognition of career contributions to the broadcast industry and the community at-large. The Awards will be presented at the Broadcasters Foundation Annual…
Read MoreDeborah Norville will Host and Nile Rodgers will Perform at the 2020 BFOA Golden Mike Awards
Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville to Host The Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Golden Mike Award Gala Honoring TEGNA’s Dave Lougee and Beasley’s George Beasley Plus… Live Performance from GRAMMY® Award Winner and BMI Songwriter Nile Rodgers & CHIC The Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce the host of this year’s stellar Golden Mike Award…
Read MoreGeorge Beasley to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
George Beasley, Founder and Chairman of Beasley Media Group, will be honored with the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Golden Mike Award dinner. The gala, which is an annual fundraising event for the Broadcasters Foundation’s mission of helping broadcasters in need, will be held on Wednesday, March 4 at the…
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