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BFOA Leadership Breakfast Honorees
The Broadcasters Foundation of America held its annual breakfast and awards ceremony at the close of NAB2025 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 9, to honor industry leaders for their dedication and vision. The event attracted a full house of more than 200 radio and television executives. Pictured here are the six recipients of the…
Read MoreKristin Cantrell, Kate Riley, and Peter Smyth Elected to BFOA Board of Directors
New York, NY – March 17, 2025 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has elected Kristin Cantrell, Owner/CEO, Seven Mountains Media and CapCity Communications, Kate Riley, President and CEO, America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), and Peter H. Smyth, former Chairman and CEO, Greater Media, to its Board of Directors. Chair of the Broadcasters Foundation,…
Read MoreKatz Media Group’s 13th Annual Membership Drive Raises More Than $47,000 for BFOA
All Money Raised Supports Radio and Television Broadcasters in Need The Broadcasters Foundation of America, dedicated to helping broadcasters in need, proudly announces that Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media sales organization, has raised more than $47,000 during its 13th annual companywide membership drive. This year’s generous contribution brings the total amount raised by Katz…
Read MoreBFOA announces Leadership Breakfast Honorees
Awards to be Presented at the BFOA Leadership Breakfast, Wednesday, April 9, 7am, during NABShow in Las Vegas. This event is Complimentary to All Broadcasters. Broadcasters Foundation of America, the only charity that provides aid to broadcasters in critical need, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Leadership Awards, the BFOA Chairman’s Award,…
Read MoreDeborah Norville to Emcee BFOA Golden Mic Gala & Fundraiser
Sammy Rae & the Friends to perform; Bonnie Bernstein, Scott Herman, and Ray Cole to Present Awards The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA), the charity that provides aid to broadcasters in critical need, has announced Deborah Norville, longtime BFOA Board member and two-time EMMY-winning anchor of Inside Edition, will emcee this year’s Golden Mic gala…
Read MoreKatz Media Group to Receive the 2025 PJL Spirit Award
Presented During BFOA’s Golden Mic Gala in NYC on March 10, 2025 The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced that the 2025 Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award will be presented to Katz Media Group and accepted by Mark Gray, its Chief Executive Officer and a longtime BFOA Board Member, during the BFOA Golden Mic Gala…
Read MoreDan Mason to Receive 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America, the charity that provides aid to broadcasters in acute need, will recognize Dan Mason for his notable success in broadcasting with the 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is given annually to an individual who has made invaluable contributions to the broadcast industry and will be presented…
Read MoreBrian Lawlor to Receive 2025 BFOA Golden Mic Award
New York, NY – January 13, 2025 – Brian Lawlor, President, Scripps Sports, has been named the recipient of the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) 2025 Golden Mic Award, to be presented at the annual black-tie fundraiser on Monday, March 10 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The BFOA is the only charity…
Read MoreSaga’s Chris Forgy Elected to BFOA Board of Directors
New York, NY – June 18, 2024 – Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected Chris Forgy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saga Communications, to its Board of Directors. The vote took place during the Broadcasters Foundation Board annual meeting in New York City. The Broadcasters Foundation is the only charity devoted exclusively to providing…
Read MoreBFOA Giving Day is Thursday, June 13, 2024!
New York, NY – May 28, 2024— The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced its annual Giving Day will take place Thursday, June 13. The campaign’s purpose is to raise money to support the Foundation’s sole mission of providing financial assistance to radio and television professionals who find themselves in acute need due to critical…
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