BFOA News
Scott 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…
Read MoreTEGNA’s Dave Lougee to Receive BFOA 2020 Golden Mike Award
TEGNA’s Dave Lougee Announced as Recipient of the Broadcasters Foundation of America 2020 Golden Mike Award The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced Dave Lougee, President and Chief Executive Officer of TEGNA Inc., as recipient of its 2020 Golden Mike Award. The award will be presented during a black-tie gala on Wednesday, March 4 at…
Read MoreWilliam McGorry Elected to the Broadcasters Foundation of America Board of Directors
William McGorry, Chairman of Broadcasting & Cable’s Hall of Fame, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Broadcasters Foundation of America, during a meeting of the Board earlier this week. McGorry oversees Broadcasting &Cable’s Hall of Fame nominating process and manages the annual awards event. Proceeds from the black-tie gala benefit the…
Read MoreBroadcasters Foundation of America Raises Over $250,000 at the 2019 Celebrity Golf Tournament
Over $250,000 Raised to Help Broadcasters in Need During the Broadcasters Foundation of America 2019 Celebrity Golf Tournament The Broadcasters Foundation of America raised over $250,000 yesterday to help broadcasters in need during its 2019 Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, NY. More than 175 broadcasters and celebrities…
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