Broadcasters Foundation Of America Honors Industry Leaders At NAB

Industry Leaders Honored At NAB

The BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA honored several industry leaders at its annual breakfast, which took place WEDNESDAY (4/27) as NAB wrapped up in LAS VEGAS. The LEADERSHIP AWARD is presented annually to industry leaders who have made an impact on the broadcast industry and in their local communities, this year's honorees are: BYRON ALLEN, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, ALLEN MEDIA GROUP; PIERRE BOUVARD, Chief Insights Officer, CUMULUS MEDIA; RALPH OAKLEY, Retired, Pres. and CEO, QUINCY MEDIA; CHRISTINE TRAVAGLINI, Pres. KATZ RADIO GROUP; and DENNIS WHARTON, Retired, EVP, Media Relations, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS.

Former U.S. Senator and Special Advisor to the NAB, GORDON SMITH, was also honored with the LOWRY MAYS EXCELLENCE, which is presented annually to a broadcast luminary who has made an impact on the industry through innovation, entrepreneurship, issue advocacy, community service, and philanthropy.

(L-R) TIM MCCARTHY, Co-President/BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION and SCOTT HERMAN, Chairman/BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION, pictured with the honorees, BYRON ALLEN, PIERRE BOUVARD, CHRISTINE TRAVAGLINI, DENNIS WHARTON, RALPH OAKLEY, and GORDON SMITH

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