Awards Announcement for Notable Figures in Broadcasting and Electronic Arts in 2025 - Recipients Revealed by LABF
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BIG APPLE - The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) is setting the stage for a star-studded event, honoring industry trailblazers at the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony. This annual extravaganza will unfold at Gotham Hall in New York City on Friday, November 14th, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Once again taking the reins as the event's emcee is 2018 Giant Honoree, Bill Whitaker, correspondent for "60 Minutes" and CBS News. Besides Whitaker, ABC News Radio national correspondent Steven Portnoy will be awarded the 2025 LABF Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award, recognized for his steadfast dedication and unwavering passion for preserving broadcast history.
Heidi Raphael, Beasley Media Group chief communications officer, and Jack Goodman, a seasoned DC-based communications attorney, serve as the event's co-chairs. According to them, the event is a grand stage to celebrate the pioneers and innovators of the media industry, marking their indelible impact on broadcasting and American culture.
The 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts honorees, as listed by the LABF, include:
- Kelsey Grammer, a multi-award-winning actor, producer, and entertainer across television, stage, and screen
- David Muir, anchor and managing editor of "ABC World News Tonight with David Muir" and co-anchor of "20/20"
- Lynn Beall, an influential strategist and innovator, formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Media Operations at Tegna Inc.
- Rick Dees, a radio icon, entertainer, and entrepreneur
- John R. Feore, Jr., a respected communications attorney
- Dick Ferguson, a distinguished radio executive and retired EVP of the Cox Radio Group
- Gary Sandy, an acclaimed stage, screen, and television actor, famously known for his role as Andy Travis on "WKRP in Cincinnati"
- Lesley Visser, a hall-of-fame sportscaster and 50-year industry veteran, known for stints at Boston Globe, CBS Sports, ABC, and HBO
The LABF expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Tegna and ABC News for their esteemed support as Diamond sponsors of the year's event.
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- The 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony will feature a broadcast of entertaining content on television, as emcee Bill Whitaker is a correspondent for "60 Minutes" and CBS News.
- The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) is utilizing media technology to honor industry trailblazers, with the event set to be held at Gotham Hall in New York City.
- ABC News Radio national correspondent Steven Portnoy, a recipient of the 2025 LABF Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award, is using IP technology to share news and preserve broadcast history.
- The honorees at the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts event include industry veterans such as Lesley Visser, a hall-of-fame sportscaster with extensive experience in various media outlets.
