Broadcasters Foundation of America

Over 270 broadcast industry professionals gathered to honor Hilton Howell and Lesley Visser at the fundraising event for broadcasters in need

BFoA will present Leadership Awards to individuals in recognition of their career contributions to the broadcast industry and community at large

The fundraising gala will be held on Monday, March 14 at the Plaza Hotel in NYC where the BFOA Golden Mike Award honoree will be Hilton Howell, Jr. of Gray Television

Long career includes time at CBS, ABC, ESPN, HBO and Westwood One Radio

Howell will receive the Golden Mike Award at the March 14, 2022 fundraising gala, which is returning as an in person event

The donations on November 30, the international day of giving, will help colleagues in acute need

This year’s plea for donations follows several cancelled fundraising events due to the COVID 19 pandemic that has also forced more broadcasters than ever to reach out for help

Smith will be presented with the Award at the Broadcasters Foundation Annual Breakfast, during the NAB Show

Patrick Butler and Hilton Howell voted in at recent board meeting

Organization says it loss major funds from events because of the Covid-19 pandemic