BFOA Honors Wiley’s Lifetime Achievement
• Richard E. Wiley, former Chairman, Commissioner, and General Counsel of the FCC and a prominent media and telecommunications lawyer, has been announced as the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA).
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has made invaluable contributions to the television and radio industries and will be presented to Wiley during the Golden Mike Award gala on Monday, March 6, at New York’s Plaza Hotel. As was previously announced, Jack Abernethy, CEO of FOX Television Stations, will be the 2023 recipient of the Broadcasters Foundation Golden Mike Award. The annual event is a major fundraiser for the Broadcasters Foundation, the only charity devoted exclusively to helping broadcasters in acute need.
Wiley is currently Chairman Emeritus of the law firm he co-founded, Wiley Rein, LLP, and was previously honored by the Broadcasters Foundation with the 2014 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. “Dick’s commitment to fight for our industry in Washington has given broadcasters the opportunity to grow their business,” said Scott Herman, Chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. “His strong belief in our industry has extended to his support of the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation to help those in our business who need it most. We are honored to present him with the Lifetime Achievement Award.”
BFOA President Tim McCarthy remarked, “Dick has been a driving force in the advancement of the broadcast industry for both radio and television,” said. “His achievements have allowed our industry to remain competitive in the ever-evolving media landscape, and we are delighted to recognize him for his many accomplishments.”
Wiley commented, “I am honored to receive this Lifetime Achievement Award from the Broadcasters Foundation. Since arriving at the FCC more than 50 years ago, and co-founding our DC law firm almost 40 years ago, it’s been a privilege to work with broadcasters on landmark innovations including the development of high-definition TV. I’m proud to be a part of this great industry’s evolution, and to support the Foundation’s mission of providing a critical safety net for members of the broadcast profession.”
To reserve a seat or table at the Golden Mike Award gala and fundraiser, please contact the Broadcasters Foundation at 212-373-8250 or info@thebfoa.org.
