Join us as we celebrate Broadcasting's Best!
Monday, March 9, 2026
The Plaza Hotel, New York, NY
Featuring presentations of the...
The BFOA Golden Mic Award honors an individual in our industry, acknowledging their excellence in, and commitment to, broadcasting, as well as their ongoing service to the community at large.
The 2026 Golden Mic Award will be presented to
Mark Lazarus
CEO, VERSANT
former Chairman, NBCUniversal Media Group
The Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award honors a broadcaster who has made invaluable contributions to the television and radio industry.
The 2026 EFM Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to
Judge Judy Sheindlin
The Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award is bestowed upon an individual or company who exhibits the spirit of dedication and relentless drive to the BFOA’s philanthropic mission exemplified by former chairman, Philip J. Lombardo.
The 2026 PJL Spirit Award will be presented to
Ernest Liebre
of CAPTRUST Financial Advisors
The BFOA Broadcast Personality of the Year award honors a broadcaster who has made significant career achievements throughout the previous year and represents the best of our industry.
The inaugural Broadcast Personality of the year is
Stephen A. Smith
We'll see you at the Plaza!
Sunday, April 19, 2026
The BFOA PJL Golf Tournament is the kick-off event of the NABShow! Join radio and television leaders from prominent broadcasting companies at our new venue -the historic the Las Vegas Country Club!
All proceeds from this event directly support our broadcast colleagues in need.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Close out the NABShow at the complimentary BFOA Leadership Breakfast and celebrate broadcasting!
The Leadership Award recognizes career contributions to the broadcast industry and community at-large.
This year's honorees are:
April Carty-Sipp
EVP, Industry Affairs & Innovation, NAB
Heather Cohen
President, The Weiss Agency
Michael J. Hayes
President, Hearst Television
Mike Hulvey
President & CEO, RAB
Chad Matthews
President, ABC Owned Television Stations
Alissa Pollack
EVP, Global Music Marketing, iHeartMedia
The Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award honors an individual in broadcasting whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship.
The 2026 Lowry Mays Award will be presented to:
John Catsimatidis
Owner & CEO of WABC Radio/Red Apple Media
The Chairman's Award is chosen by the Foundation's current chair and honors a broadcaster who has made a significant impact on the BFOA.
The 2026 Chairman's Award will be presented to:
Deborah Norville
Emmy-winning Broadcast Journalist
Join us at our next Media Mixer!
Celebrate the camaraderie of the broadcasting community. Learn how the BFOA provides a lifeline to our colleagues in need. Mix & mingle with peers, on-air talent, and industry executives... all while enjoying complimentary cocktails & bites!
Stay tuned to see what city we take over next!
5th Annual BFOA Giving Day
Summer 2026
Join your fellow radio & television broadcasters for BFOA Giving Day.
Medical bills, long-term recovery expenses, or disaster damages can leave a family in desperate need of help. This day of support will help us reach our broadcast colleagues who face financial hardship following an illness, accident, natural disaster, or other emergency.
BFOA looks forward to our 28th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament!
Check back to see where to meet us on the greens for this epic day of camaraderie, community, and celebrating the broadcasting industry!
All proceeds from this event directly support our broadcast colleagues in need.
We'll see you in September 2026!