Deborah Norville to Emcee Golden Mic Gala

The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA), the charity that provides aid to broadcasters in critical need, has announced Deborah Norville, longtime BFOA Board member and two-time EMMY-winning anchor of Inside Edition, will emcee this year’s Golden Mic gala and fundraiser on Monday, March 10, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

Deborah Norville

Bonnie Bernstein, veteran CBS Sports and ESPN journalist and founder and CEO of Walk Swiftly Productions and Velvet Hammer Media Consulting, will present the Golden Mic Award to Brian Lawlor, President, Scripps Sports. In addition, Scott Herman, former COO of CBS Radio and Chair of the BFOA, will pay tribute to Dan Mason, former CEO of CBS Radio and past Chair of the BFOA, with the 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award, and Ray Cole, former President and COO of Citadel Communications, will recognize Katz Media Group with the 2025 Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award. Mark Gray, CEO of Katz Media Group, will accept the award. Singing sensation Sammy Rae is lined up to provide the evening’s entertainment.

“We’re excited about this year’s honorees and presenters and extend our thanks to Deborah for serving as the evening’s emcee,” stated Tim McCarthy, President of the Broadcasters Foundation. “While we gather to honor these highly respected and accomplished broadcasters for their contributions to our industry, we must always keep in mind, and in our hearts, the broadcasters who we help when they need us the most.”

For information about the Broadcasters Foundation, including how to make a donation or apply for aid, please visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org, or contact the BFOA at 212-373-8250, or info@thebfoa.org.