2026 Giants Of Broadcasting Revealed
• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will recognize an incredible group of trailblazing industry leaders for lifetime achievements during the 2026 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at New York’s Gotham Hall.
Here are your 2026 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Honorees:
> Debra OConnell, Chairman, ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks, The Walt Disney Company
> David Donovan, President and Executive Director, New York State Broadcasters Association
> Skip Finley, Broadcast Owner, Operator, Advisor, and Award-winning Author
> Jaime Jarrin, Baseball Hall of Famer and Legendary former Spanish Language Voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers
> Deborah Norville, Emmy© Award Winning Broadcaster and Host of The Perfect Line
> Jane Pauley, Respected Broadcast Journalist and Anchor of CBS News Sunday Morning
> David Santrella, Chief Executive Officer, Salem Media Group
> Suzyn Waldman, Trailblazing Sportscaster, Award-winning Journalist and Longtime Radio Broadcaster for the New York Yankees.
This year’s event emcee is Juju Chang, a 2023 Giant Honoree and Co-anchor of ABC News Nightline. The ceremony is presented by the LABF, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the past, reflecting the present, and informing the future. The awards presentation celebrates the remarkable creators, innovators, leaders, performers, and journalists who have blazed trails in the radio and television broadcasting industry.
The Museum of Broadcast and Communications will also be honored on stage with the 4th Annual LABF Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award for the organization’s outstanding commitment and dedication in promoting awareness to the importance of preservation and collection of broadcast history.
In a joint statement, LABF Co-Chairs Deborah Parenti and Dave “Chachi” Denes said, “The Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Awards recognize the individuals whose work has defined eras and shaped the evolution of our industry. Their extraordinary contributions, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence have created a lasting legacy that continues to influence and inspire the broadcasting industry today.”
To learn more about this year’s honorees, please visit tvradiolibrary.org or contact LABF Executive Director Mary Collins at Mary@LABFMedia.org. For sponsorship opportunities, tables and individual ticket information, please reach out to Dan Finn, Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships at daniel@labfmedia.org.
