BFOA Reveals 2026 Award Winners
• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Leadership Awards, the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award, and the Chairman’s Award, honoring some of the biggest names and most influential leaders in broadcasting.
> The Leadership Awards are presented annually in recognition of career contributions to the broadcast industry and the community at large. Your 2026 Leadership Award honorees are: Heather Cohen, President, The Weiss Agency • April Carty-Sipp, EVP, Industry Affairs, NAB • Michael J. Hayes, President, Hearst Television • Mike Hulvey, President & CEO, RAB • Chad Matthews, President, ABC-Owned Television Stations • Alissa Pollack, EVP, Global Music Marketing, iHeartMedia.
> The Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award is bestowed annually on an individual in broadcasting whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. The 2026 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award honoree is John Catsimatidis, Owner & CEO, WABC Radio/Red Apple Media.
> The Chairman’s Award is bestowed on an individual in recognition of their contribution to the broadcast industry. The 2026 Chairman’s Award honoree is Deborah Norville, Emmy-winning Broadcast Journalist.
The honorees will be presented with their awards at the BFOA Annual Breakfast, Wednesday, April 22 at 7am, in the Beethoven Room of The Encore Resort during the NAB Show in Las Vegas. The Broadcasters Foundation Annual Breakfast is complimentary to everyone in broadcasting, although pre-registration is strictly required. To register, broadcast pros may click HERE, call 212-373-8250, or email info@thebfoa.org.
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