NEW YORK — The Broadcasters Foundation of America, the charity devoted exclusively to helping broadcasters in need, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Leadership Awards.
The Leadership Awards are given annually in recognition of career contributions to the broadcast industry and the community at-large. Six honorees will be saluted this year, including the President/Publisher of Radio Ink and Radio + Television Business Report.
The 2023 Leadership Awards honorees are:
Jim Doyle, Founder, JDA Media
Steven Lanzano, President, Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB)
Rush Limbaugh, Radio Host and Political Commentator, Deceased
Award accepted by his widow, Kathryn Limbaugh
Debra O’Connell, President/Networks, The Walt Disney Company
Deborah Parenti, President/Publisher, Radio Ink/RBR+TVBR
Heidi Raphael, Chief Communications Officer, Beasley Media Group
The Awards will be presented at the Broadcasters Foundation Annual Breakfast, scheduled for 7am Pacific on Wednesday, April 19, in Room Bandol Two at the Wynn Las Vegas, during the NAB Show.
The Broadcasters Foundation will also present the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award during the Breakfast. That honoree will be announced shortly.
The Broadcasters Foundation Breakfast is complimentary to all in broadcasting. Registration is required: click here or e-mail [email protected].
The Broadcasters Foundation has distributed millions of dollars in aid to broadcasters who have lost their livelihood through a catastrophic event, debilitating disease, or unforeseen tragedy. Personal donations can be made to the Foundation’s Guardian Fund, corporate contributions are accepted through the Angel Initiative, and bequests can be made through the Foundation’s Legacy Society. For more information, please visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org, call 212-373-8250, or email [email protected].
