The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has announced that Judge Judy Sheindlin will receive the Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award during the BFOA Gala on Monday, March 9 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to an individual who has made invaluable contributions to the broadcast industry.
Judge Sheindlin transitioned from presiding in NYC Family Court in 1996 to creating her landmark syndicated program “Judge Judy,” which was the #1 program in all of syndication for most of its historic 25-year run. In recognition of her achievement, she was the recipient of four Emmy awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award. In another first in television, she created “Judy Justice” for Amazon, a two-time Emmy Award winner, as well as “Justice on Trial “and “Tribunal Justice.” She is also the creator of “Hot Bench” now in its 12th season on CBS. In 2026, she will executive produce “Adam’s Law” for CBS.
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Judge Sheindlin has been honored for her groundbreaking work with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She received the Gracie Allen Tribute Award from American Women in Radio and Television for her contributions to the broadcasting industry. She was also the recipient of the Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award. Judge Sheindlin was inducted into the prestigious Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame for her contributions to the TV business.
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