BFOA Golden Mike Gala Adds Scotto, Smulyan
• The Broadcasters Foundation of America announced the presenting speakers for the March 6 Golden Mike Award gala and fundraiser in New York — Rosanna Scotto (left), co-host of Good Day New York on WNYW (Fox 5)/New York, will honor this year’s Golden Mike Award recipient, Jack Abernethy, CEO of FOX Television Stations, and Jeff Smulyan (right), Founder, CEO & Chairman of Emmis Corporation, will pay tribute to the 2023 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Richard E. Wiley.
“We’re delighted to have such prestigious presenters at this year’s Golden Mike Award dinner,” said Scott Herman, Chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. “We’re looking forward to Rosanna and Jeff’s contributions to our program and thank them for lending us their time and talent, as broadcasters come together to honor Jack and Dick.”
Tim McCarthy, President of the Broadcasters Foundation, added, “The Golden Mike Award gala is one of our biggest fundraisers. We’ve seen an incredible uptick in requests for aid, and we thank everyone who has bought a table or ticket. The funds allow the Foundation to continue providing aid to hard-working individuals in our industry who have fallen on very challenging times due to illness or disaster.”
As was previously announced, Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and nationally syndicated talk show host Soledad O’Brien will host the evening, and Country star Frank Ray will give a special performance, including his first single with Stoney Creek Records, “Country’d Look Good On You.”
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.
