FAB Announces the Inaugural Class of Florida BHoF

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, March 4, 2024

Florida Association of Broadcasters

The Florida Association of Broadcasters will recognize some of the most impactful, inspirational and influential broadcasters during the 2024 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala and award ceremony. The event will take place at 6:30-9pm on Thursday, June 27 at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.

The awards presentation celebrates the first-ever class of the Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame, who have earned a place in Florida's broadcasting history. They are the pioneers, innovators and stars of broadcasting whose contributions advanced the industry in Florida.

The introductory class of honorees includes 9 broadcasters from both radio and television, throughout Florida. Hall of Fame inductees were chosen based on their distinguished professional career directly tied to Florida, devoting a minimum of 25 years to the industry. The 2024 inductees are the leading examples of integrity, innovation, achievement, leadership and contributions to the industry.

The 2024 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Inductees are:

Ann Bishop
First Female News Anchor, WPLG Miami

Bernard "Bernie" E. and Edith B. Waterman
Presidents of Waterman Broadcasting

C. Patrick "Pat" Roberts
President and CEO of the Florida Association of Broadcasters

Emerson Eugene "Gene" Deckerhoff, Jr.
Radio Play-by-play Announcer of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Longtime Voice of the Florida State Seminoles

George G. Beasley
Founder and CEO of Beasley Media Group

Johnny Magic
Host of Johnny's House Morning Show, WXXL Orlando

Richard "Dick" M. Lobo
President and CEO of WTVJ and Former Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau

Rush Hudson Limbaugh III
Host of The Rush Limbaugh Show

William "Bill" J. Brooks
General Manager of WPTV and Former Chairman of the Florida Association of Broadcasters

Hall of Fame inductees were chosen from nominations by current and former employees of FAB member station(s). The final award recipients were vetted and selected by the Florida Broadcasters Selection Committee representing the broadcast industry in Florida.