BFA Raises Over $250K at 2012 Golden Mike Award

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | 2:57pm CT

More than 250 radio and television broadcasters were in attendance Monday evening to honor Dennis Swanson, President of Station Operations for Fox Television Stations, as he received the 2012 Golden Mike Award. The black-tie fundraiser was held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City and generated more than $250,000 to support the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America, the charity that provides aid to broadcasters in desperate need.

Swanson (second from left) accepted the Award from "Inside Edition"'s Deborah Norville and Broadcasters Foundation Chairman Phil Lombardo (second from right) and President Jim Thompson (far left).

Norville, who hosted the event, was joined by presenters Roger Ailes of Fox News, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the syndicated TV show host and cardiac surgeon, Elsie McCabe Thompson of the Museum for African Art, and Larry Wert of NBC-TV.

During the evening, the Foundation recognized Rick Buckley, a longtime supporter of the Broadcasters Foundation who served as its Treasurer for many years. A fund established in Buckley's name after he passed away suddenly in July has generated $50,000 to help broadcasters in need.