The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has announced its 2026 Giants of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts honorees, recognizing industry leaders across news, sports, and media, with the awards set to be presented this November in Gotham Hall.
Among those being honored are Debra OConnell, chairman of ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks at The Walt Disney Company; David Donovan, president of the New York State Broadcasters Association; and Skip Finley.
Also on the list are Jaime Jarrin, the legendary Spanish-language voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers and a Hall of Famer; Deborah Norville; and Jane Pauley, anchor of CBS News Sunday Morning.
Rounding out the honorees are Dave Santrella, CEO of Salem Media Group, and Suzyn Waldman, longtime voice of the New York Yankees.
The ceremony will be emceed by Juju Chang, co-anchor of Nightline and a previous honoree. In addition, the Museum of Broadcast Communications will receive the Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award.
Since launching the program in 2003, the foundation has recognized roughly 270 broadcasting leaders. Proceeds from the event will support preservation efforts and expansion of its archive, housed at the University of Maryland.