BFOA Announces 2025 Leadership and Industry Awards
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, February 24, 2025 | 3:40pm CT |
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 Broadcasters Foundation of America |
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced the recipients of its 2025 Leadership Awards, the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award, and the Chairman's Award. The honors will be presented at the Foundation's Annual Breakfast on April 9 at 7am at the Encore Resort in Las Vegas, coinciding with the NAB Show.
The Leadership Awards are given annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to the broadcast industry and their communities. This year's recipients include:
- Chris Forgy, President & CEO, Saga Communications
- David Kantor, former CEO of Urban One's Radio Division
- Curtis LeGeyt, President & CEO, NAB
- Susan Larkin, COO, Audacy
- Dennis Lyle, President & CEO, Illinois Broadcasters Association
- Valari Staab, Chairman, NBC Universal Local
The Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award, which recognizes industry professionals for innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship, will be presented to Scott Herman, former COO of CBS Radio and Chair of the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
Receiving the Chairman's Award, which honors contributions to the broadcasting industry, is Richard Bodorff, Senior Counsel at Wiley Law.
The Broadcasters Foundation's Annual Breakfast is open to all members of the broadcasting industry at no cost, though registration is required. More details are available here.
