2024 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame

The Inaugural Class of the Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame on June 27, 2024 at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida

Pictured: Pat Roberts, Johnny Magic, Edith Waterman, Gene Deckerhoff, Dick Lobo

Not Pictured: Posthumous Recipients George Beasley, Ann Bishop, Bill Brooks, Rush Limbaugh, Bernie Waterman

The 2024 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame

The Florida Broadcasters recognized some of the most impactful, inspirational, and influential broadcasting legends during the 2024 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala and award ceremony at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.

The awards presentation celebrated the first-ever class of the Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame, who have earned a place in Florida’s broadcasting history. They are the pioneers, the innovators, and the stars of broadcasting whose contributions advanced and revolutionized the industry in Florida.

The introductory class of honorees included 9 broadcasters from both radio and television, throughout Florida. Hall of Fame inductees were chosen based on their distinguished professional career directly tied to Florida, devoting a minimum of 25 years to the industry. The 2024 inductees are the leading examples of integrity, innovation, achievement, leadership, and contributions to the industry.  

Hall of Fame inductees were chosen from nominations by current and former employees of FAB member station(s). The final award recipients were vetted and selected by the Florida Broadcasters Selection Committee representing the broadcast industry in Florida.  

The Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB) is a non-profit corporation chartered by the State of Florida to promote cooperation and understanding among broadcasters, both radio and television, as well as among businesses and other organizations associated within the broadcast industry. FAB has a long history of service to broadcasters and citizens of the state. FAB fosters and promotes local broadcasting in Florida, encouraging and promoting customs and practices which are in the best interest of the public and the broadcasting industry. We work to advance the interests of the local radio and television stations.