CBA Announces Inaugural HOF Class

• The Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) is proud to announce the launch of the CBA Hall of Fame, a prestigious new initiative honoring the individuals who have shaped, elevated, and defined the broadcasting landscape in Colorado. Here now is the Inaugural 2025 CBA Hall of Fame Class (in alphabetical order): Mark CornettaTom GreenRex HowellHarry HothMurphy HustonLee LarsenDick MaynardGene O’FallonDenise Plante.

This inaugural induction will take place during a special ceremony on Friday, Oct. 24, at The Dome at AMG in Greenwood Village. The evening will begin with the Hall of Fame ceremony, followed by a Casino Night celebration featuring networking, casino-style games, a silent auction benefiting Firefly Autism, and a raffle, with proceeds supporting the CBA’s Broadcast Education and Development Scholarship Fund.

“This is a long-awaited opportunity to recognize the true titans of Colorado broadcasting,” said Justin Sasso, President & CEO of the CBA. “These individuals have inspired generations, broken new ground, and set standards of excellence throughout Colorado. Their legacies deserve to be celebrated not only by our industry, but by the communities they’ve touched.”

Tony Garcia, Chair of the CBA’s Hall of Fame Committee, added, “This recognition is long overdue, and now stands as Colorado’s highest broadcast honor. The CBA is proud to promote and memorialize Colorado’s greatest broadcasters through the Hall of Fame, ensuring that their achievements are remembered and celebrated for generations to come.”

Early Bird tickets ($95-$110) are available through Friday, Sept. 19. More info about the Hall of Fame, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities are available at ColoradoBroadcasters.org.

CBA Announces Inaugural HOF Class