CPB Honors Former Senator, Governor David Pryor With Lifetime Achievement Award

Pryor (Photo: University Of Arkansas System)

The Board of Directors of the CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) is presenting former ARKANSAS Governor and U.S. Sen. DAVID PRYOR (D-AR) with its Lifetime Achievement Award at a private dinner TONIGHT (11/13) in BENTONVILLE, AR, in conjunction with the ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK (AETN) and the DAVID AND BARBARA PRYOR CENTER FOR ARKANSAS ORAL AND VISUAL HISTORY. PRYOR served on the CPB board from 2006 through 2014 and was Vice Chair in 2010-11.

“As a former newspaper publisher, Governor, Congressman and Senator, DAVID PRYOR brought his experience, wisdom and integrity to public media, ensuring education, responsible journalism and civic responsibility remained central to our mission,” said CPB Board Chair BRUCE RAMER. “He was a strong advocate of ensuring universal access to public broadcasting's high-quality content and services, over-the-air and online.”

“During his long and distinguished career in public service, DAVID PRYOR was known as an effective and principled legislator who valued multiple viewpoints and recognized that unbiased journalism was vital to an informed electorate,” said CPB Board of Directors Vice Chair PATRICIA CAHILL. “He also recognized the important role of local public media stations in sharing the stories and voice for every American and building a strong nation.” 

“DAVID PRYOR’s presence on the CPB Board was unifying and statesmanlike, with an unwavering commitment to our mission to inform, engage, and serve the underserved,” said CPB Pres./CEO PAT HARRISON. “He modeled civil discourse and appreciated that education and dialogue are the foundation of a civil society.”

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