LABF Honors the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting Recipients

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 13, 2024

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF)

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) paid tribute to industry leaders for lifetime achievements during the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony. The annual event took place from 11:30am to 2pm on Tuesday, November 12 at Gotham Hall in New York City. The event was emceed by CBS News 60 Minutes' correspondent and 2018 Giant Bill Whitaker.

During the annual ceremony, Hearst Television was honored with the prestigious 2024 LABF Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award for the company's ongoing commitment to preservation through its digitalization initiative.

The 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts honorees include:

Mike McVay
President
McVay Media Consulting

Patricia C. (Patsy) Smullin
President and Owner
California Oregon Broadcasting, Inc.

Steve Jones
President and Chief Executive Officer
Skyview Networks

Wendy McMahon
President and Chief Executive Officer
CBS News and Stations & CBS Media Ventures (CMV).

Al Roker
Weather and Feature Anchor
TODAY and Co-Host, 3rd Hour of TODAY

Christine Baranski
Two-time Tony and Emmy Award Winning Actress

Stephen A. Smith
Star of ESPN
Creator and Host of The Stephen A. Smith Show

"We are thrilled to celebrate these outstanding trailblazers in the radio and television industry and recognize Hearst Television for their outstanding commitment to preservation," said LABF Co-Chairs Heidi Raphael and Jack Goodman. "It is a privilege to pay tribute to these incredible individuals and organization for their significant impact in broadcasting and on American Culture.

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the past, reflecting the present, and informing the future. The awards presentation celebrates the remarkable creators, innovators, leaders, performers, and journalists who have blazed trails in the radio and television broadcasting industry.