The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has announced its 2026 Giants of Broadcasting class, with several high-profile figures on the list.
The annual event will take place on Tuesday, November 17th at Gotham Hall in New York from 11:30 AM-2 PM ET. ABC News Nightline co-anchor Juju Chang, a member of the 2023 Giants of Broadcasting class, will serve as the emcee for the evening.
“The Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Awards recognize the individuals whose work has defined eras and shaped the evolution of our industry,” said LABF Co-Chairs Deborah Parenti and Dave “Chachi” Denes. “Their extraordinary contributions, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence have created a lasting legacy that continues to influence and inspire the broadcasting industry today.”
Additionally, The Museum of Broadcast and Communications will be honored with the Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award from the LABF.
The 2026 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts honorees include:
- DAVID DONOVAN
President and Executive Director, New York State Broadcasters Association, Inc.
- SKIP FINLEY
Broadcast Owner, Operator, Advisor, and Award-winning Author
- JAIME JARRIN
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Legendary Spanish Language Voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers
- DEBORAH NORVILLE
Two-time Emmy© Award Winning Veteran Broadcaster and Host of The Perfect Line
- JANE PAULEY
Respected Broadcast Journalist and Anchor of CBS News Sunday Morning
- DEBRA OCONNELL
Chairman, ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks, The Walt Disney Company
- DAVID “Dave” SANTRELLA
Chief Executive Officer, Salem Media Group
- SUZYN WALDMAN
Trailblazing Sportscaster, Award-winning Journalist and Longtime Radio Broadcaster for the New York Yankees
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