BFOA Launches 2023 Year-End Giving Campaign

New York, New York – November 1, 2023– The Broadcasters Foundation of America launches its annual Year-End Giving Campaign this week. The 501c3 charity provides financial aid to broadcast radio and television colleagues who are in need due to debilitating illness, accident, or tragedy. The Year-End Giving Campaign asks for personal tax-deductible donations to the…

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BFOA Debuts “Sips & Tips” Event at the 2023 Celebrity Golf Tournament

New York, NY – August 22, 2023 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America is pleased to announce Sips & Tips, the second event in its campaign to give young professionals unprecedented networking access to top-level broadcast industry managers and executives. Sips & Tips will take place during the Foundation’s Celebrity Golf Tournament & Fundraiser, Monday,…

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BFOA to posthumously Honor Jim Thompson with the Chairman’s Award

Jim Thompson, well-respected radio and TV broadcast industry executive and long-time President of the Broadcasters Foundation of America, will be honored posthumously with the Chairman’s Award at the Broadcasters Foundation Breakfast, 7:00 AM, Wednesday, April 19 in Room Bandol Two at the Wynn, Las Vegas. The Chairman’s Award is bestowed on an individual in recognition…

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BFOA to Honor Dan Mason with the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award

The Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce Dan Mason, former Chief Executive Officer of CBS Radio and previous Chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation, is 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.…

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Broadcasters Celebrate at the 2023 BFOA Golden Mike Gala

255 Broadcast Industry Executives and Celebrities Gathered at the Golden Mike Gala to Honor Dick Wiley and Jack Abernethy and Support the Broadcasters Foundation of America Two-hundred-and-fifty-five radio and television executives and celebrities gathered at the famed Plaza Hotel in New York City Monday night to honor Jack Abernethy, Chief Executive Officer of FOX Television…

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BFOA Announces the 2023 Leadership Awards Recipients

Broadcasters Foundation of America, the charity devoted exclusively to helping broadcasters in need, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 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 Breakfast, 7:00AM,…

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Rosanna Scotto & Jeff Smulyan to present awards at BFOA Golden Mike, with performance from Frank Ray

New York, NY – February 21, 2023 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced the presenting speakers at this year’s Golden Mike Award gala and fundraiser. Rosanna Scotto, Co-host of WNYW FOX 5, will honor this year’s Golden Mike Award recipient, Jack Abernethy, Chief Executive Officer of FOX Television Stations. Jeff Smulyan, Founder, Chief…

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BFOA Renames Lifetime Achievement Award in Honor of Iconic Broadcaster Edward F. McLaughlin

Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced the renaming of its annual Lifetime Achievement Award to the Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award, in honor of the iconic broadcaster, who passed away in 2018. The Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made invaluable contributions to the television and radio industries. As…

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Soledad O’Brien to Host 2023 BFOA Golden Mike Award Ceremony

Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce the host for this year’s BFOA Golden Mike Award dinner and ceremony will be EMMY Award-winning broadcast journalist and nationally syndicated talk show host Soledad O’Brien. The 2023 BFOA Golden Mike Award gala will take place Monday, March 6, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.…

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