Broadcasters Foundation To Honor Barr

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America announced that Emily L. Barr, President & CEO of Graham Media Group will be the 2018 recipient of the prestigious Golden Mike Award. This annual black-tie gala, to be held on Monday, March 5, 2018 at New York’s swanky Plaza Hotel is a major fundraiser for the Broadcasters Foundation, the only charity devoted exclusively to helping broadcasters in acute need.

Since 2012 Ms. Barr has lead the seven-station broadcast television division of Graham Media Holdings in Houston, Detroit, San Antonio, Orlando, Jacksonville and Roanoke, VA. Under her leadership, Graham Media Group was named 2016 Station Group of the Year by Broadcasting and Cable. Prior to joining Graham, Barr served as President & GM of ABC-owned stations in Chicago and Raleigh-Durham.

“Emily is a consummate broadcaster, whose leadership and service to the industry and the communities that the Graham stations serve are commendable,” said Dan Mason, Chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation. “We are proud to honor her and recognize her accomplishments.” Barr remarked, “It is an honor to receive this award from the Broadcasters Foundation of America, and I’m grateful to the Board for their commitment to our colleagues in need. This year, the Broadcasters Foundation rose to the challenge of helping so many of our colleagues who were impacted by hurricanes, floods and wildfires. With the generous support of broadcasters across the country, the Foundation can continue to make a difference in the lives of those who find themselves in devastating circumstances.”

For more information, or to reserve a seat or table, please contact the Broadcasters Foundation at 212-373-8250 or info@thebfoa.org.