The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced the recipients of its Leadership Awards, Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award, and its Chairman’s Award honorees, set to be announced at its annual breakfast in April.
On Wednesday, April 22nd, at 7 AM in the Beethoven Room of The Encore Resort, the Broadcasters Foundation will present the awards during the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
The 2026 Leadership Award honorees are:
- Heather Cohen, President, The Weiss Agency
- April Carty-Sipp, Executive Vice President, Industry Affairs at NAB
- Michael J. Hayes, President, Hearst Television
- Mike Hulvey, President & Chief Executive Officer, Radio Advertising Bureau
- Chad Matthews, President, ABC-Owned Television Stations
- Alissa Pollack, Executive Vice President, Global Music Marketing, iHeart
The Leadership Awards are given annually in recognition of career contributions to the broadcast industry and the community at large.
Meanwhile, WABC Radio and Red Apple Media owner and CEO John Catsimatidis has been named as the 2026 Lawry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award honoree. That honor is given annually to “an individual in broadcasting whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship.”
Finally, the 2026 Chairman’s Award honoree is Deborah Norville. The longtime host of Inside Edition, Norville also spent time working at NBC News, CBS News, and ABC Radio. The Chairman’s Award is given to “an individual in recognition of their contribution to the broadcast industry.”
Those attending the NAB Show can attend the complimentary breakfast and awards program. Registration is strictly required, and can be done online by clicking here.
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