The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will celebrate a remarkable group of industry pioneers for their lifetime contributions at the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Awards Luncheon. The event is set for Friday, November 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Bill Whitaker, a 2018 Giant Honoree and correspondent for 60 Minutes and CBS News, will return as the event’s emcee.
The 2025 honorees are:
- Kelsey Grammer: Award-winning actor and producer known for TV, stage, and film.
- David Muir: Anchor and managing editor of ABC World News Tonight and co-anchor of 20/20.
- Lynn Beall: Retired EVP and COO of Media Operations at TEGNA Inc., recognized for her innovative strategies.
- Dick Ferguson: Distinguished radio executive and retired EVP of Cox Radio Group.
- Rick Dees: Legendary radio host, entertainer, and entrepreneur.
- Gary Sandy: Beloved actor, iconic for playing Andy Travis on WKRP in Cincinnati.
- John R. Feore, Jr.: Esteemed communications attorney and trusted industry advisor.
- Lesley Visser: Hall of Fame sportscaster with a 50-year career at the Boston Globe, CBS Sports, ABC, and HBO.
- Steven Portnoy: ABC News Radio National Correspondent, who will also receive the 2025 LABF Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award for his dedication to preserving broadcast history.
“This event shines a spotlight on the visionaries who’ve shaped media,” said LABF Co-chairs Heidi Raphael, Beasley Media Group’s Chief Communications Officer, and Jack Goodman, a veteran DC communications attorney. “We’re thrilled to honor these trailblazers for their lasting impact on broadcasting and American culture.”
For more details on the honorees, sponsorships, tables, or tickets, contact Debbie Beagan-Carcich, 2025 Giants of Broadcasting Event Producer, at debbie@giantsofbroadcasting.org or 732-245-7799, or visit www.tvradiolibrary.org/giants.
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