BFOA To Honor Dan Mason

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce Dan Mason, former CEO of CBS Radio and previous Chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation, as the recipient of this year’s Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The Award is bestowed annually on an individual in broadcasting whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Mason will be honored with the Award at the Broadcasters Foundation Breakfast on Wednesday, April 19 at 7am in Room Bandol Two at the Wynn Las Vegas.

Scott Herman, Chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation, commented, “I worked with Dan for many years at CBS, and I’m proud to call him a friend, colleague, and mentor. Dan is a great leader and a true champion for radio. It is our privilege to honor him.” Herman added, “Dan’s dedication to our medium and to the charitable mission of the Broadcasters Foundation is commendable, and I hope others will follow his lead and support our cause of helping broadcasters who need it most.”

“I’m honored to be recognized by the Broadcasters Foundation, a charity that I believe in very much,” said Mason. “I’ve been so fortunate in many ways, and the opportunity to support the Foundation’s mission as its Chairman, was one way of giving back to this industry that has given me so much.”

The Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award salutes its namesake and is underwritten by The Mays Family Foundation. Past recipients include Gordon Smith, Ajit Pai, Bill Clark, Eddie Fritts, Cathy Hughes, Mel Karmazin, Jeff Smulyan, Dick Wiley, and others. As previously announced, the Broadcasters Foundation will also present the Leadership in Broadcasting Awards during the Breakfast. The Broadcasters Foundation Breakfast is complimentary to all in broadcasting, although advance registration is required at broadcastersfoundation.org, or contact the Foundation at 212-373-8250 or info@thebfoa.org.