Posts Tagged ‘broadcasters’
Stephen A. Smith to receive inaugural BFOA Broadcast Personality of the Year Award
New York, NY – January 20, 2026 – ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is being honored with the very first Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) “Broadcast Personality of the Year Award.” The award will be presented during the BFOA Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on Monday, March 9. The Gala is a…
Read MoreJudge Judy Sheindlin to Receive 2026 EFM Lifetime Achievement Award
New York, NY – January 12, 2026 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has announced that Judge Judy Sheindlin will receive the Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award during the BFOA Gala on Monday, March 9 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually…
Read MoreMark Lazarus to Receive 2026 BFOA Golden Mic Award
New York, NY – November 24, 2025 – Mark Lazarus, Chief Executive Officer of VERSANT, an industry-changing media company with a strong portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, and former Chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, will be honored by the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) with the 2026 Golden Mic Award on Monday, March 9,…
Read MoreNAB to Host Next BFOA Media Mixer!
New York, NY – October 7, 2025 – The next Media Mixer from the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will be hosted by Curtis LeGeyt (center), President and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), with special guests NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell (left), one of the most highly respected journalists in broadcasting, and Joel Oxley…
Read MoreBFOA Welcomes 2025 Fall Interns
Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is excited to welcome our 2025 fall interns, Max Baldomir and Richard Hubert! Max Baldomir, our accounting intern, is a recent graduate of St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY, and is currently pursuing my Master of Science in Accountancy at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. Learn more about…
Read MoreRAB’s Mike Hulvey and Audacy’s Chris Oliviero Join BFOA Board of Directors
New York, NY – September 22, 2025 – Mike Hulvey (left), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), and Chris Oliviero (right), Chief Business Officer of Audacy, have been elected to the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) Board of Directors. The BFOA is the only charity devoted exclusively to providing aid…
Read MoreTodd Pettengill to host BFOA Media Mixer in Austin on Aug 7th
New York, NY – July 28, 2025 – One of the most popular and highly rated morning show hosts in the country, Todd Pettengill — one half of the multiple award-winning Scott & Todd in the Morning — will host the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) Media Mixer at Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC). The…
Read MoreParamount’s Ray Hopkins Joins BFOA Board of Directors
New York, NY – July 1, 2025 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has elected Ray Hopkins, President of Paramount U.S. Distribution, to its Board of Directors. An industry veteran, Hopkins has more than 30 years of experience and is known for his leadership and vision. He oversees Paramount’s domestic content distribution strategy, partnerships,…
Read MoreSkyview Networks Kicks Off BFOA Giving Day with $10K Corporate Contribution
The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is proud to share the news that Skyview Networks is making a $10,000 Corporate Donation to cover any Skyview employee matches. BFOA Giving Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, when everyone in broadcasting is asked to consider a contribution of any amount.
Read MoreThe 4th Annual BFOA Giving Day is June 24th!
The One-Day Campaign Aims to Raise Money and Awareness to Help Radio and TV Professionals in Acute Need New York, NY – June 10, 2025 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced its annual BFOA Giving Day will take place Tuesday, June 24. The campaign raises much-needed funds to support the Foundation’s sole mission…
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