The Award-Winning Bill McElveen
• During the recent NAB Show in Las Vegas, the Broadcasters Foundation of America presented Alpha Media Executive Vice President Bill McElveen with the esteemed Ward L. Quaal Leadership Award, which recognizes career contributions to the broadcast industry,
A native of Columbia, SC, McElveen is a past Chairman of the NAB Radio Board and currently serves as the Radio Chair of NAB’s Political Action Committee, NABPAC. He is also on the Board of Directors of the NAB and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB). He is the youngest-ever inductee into the South Carolina Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame.
“Bill is extremely deserving of this prestigious award,” said Bob Proffitt, President/CEO of Alpha Media, adding, “Bill’s leadership is well-known both at Alpha Media and throughout the industry.” McElveen remarked, “It’s a great honor to receive the Ward L. Quaal Award for lifetime leadership to our industry. I’m grateful for all the mentors and coaches I’ve had throughout my career and I’m thrilled to accept this award on behalf of my Alpha Media family.”
That’s McElveen, pictured, center, comfortably sandwiched between Broadcasters Foundation of America Chairman Dan Mason (left) and President Jim Thompson (right). Prior recipients of the Ward L. Quaal Leadership Award include Deborah Norville, Clear Channel Founder Lowry Mays and Alpha Media Chairman Larry Wilson.
