Deborah Norville To Emcee BFOA Golden Mic Gala
• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA), which provides aid to broadcasters in critical need, announced Deborah Norville, longtime BFOA Board member and two-time Emmy-winning anchor of Inside Edition, will emcee this year’s Golden Mic Gala and fundraiser on Monday, March 10, at New York’s swanky Plaza Hotel.
Bonnie Bernstein, veteran CBS Sports and ESPN journalist and Founder/CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions and Velvet Hammer Media Consulting, will present the Golden Mic Award to Brian Lawlor, President of Scripps Sports, while Scott Herman, former COO of CBS Radio and Chair of the BFOA, will pay tribute to Dan Mason, former CEO of CBS Radio and past Chair of the BFOA, with the 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award. Ray Cole, former President & COO of Citadel Communications, will recognize Katz Media Group with the 2025 Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award. Mark Gray, CEO of Katz Media Group, will accept the award. Singer Sammy Rae will provide the evening’s entertainment.
“We’re excited about this year’s honorees and presenters, and extend our thanks to Deborah for serving as the evening’s emcee,” said BFOA President Tim McCarthy. “While we gather to honor these highly respected and accomplished broadcasters for their contributions to our industry, we must always keep in mind, and in our hearts, the broadcasters who we help when they need us the most.”
To make a donation or to apply for aid, please visit broadcastersfoundation.org, or contact them at 212-373-8250 or info@thebfoa.org.
