The Florida Association of Broadcasters Announces the 2025 Class of The Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame
The Florida Broadcasters will recognize some of the most impactful, inspirational, and influential broadcasting legends during the 2025 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala and award ceremony. The event will take place at 6:30-9:00pm on Thursday, June 26th at the Breakers Palm Beach.
The awards presentation celebrates the 2025 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.
This class of honorees includes 4 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 2025 inductees are the leading examples of integrity, innovation, achievement, leadership, and contributions to the industry.
The 2025 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Inductees are:
Claudia Puig - Chief Communications Officer, Spanish Broadcasting System
E.R. Bert Medina - President and Chief Executive Officer, WPLG
Linda Byrd - Retired Division President and Current Advisor, iHeart Media
Steven H. Pontius - Retired Executive Vice President and General Manager, Waterman Broadcasting Corporation
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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.
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The Florida Broadcasters Foundation created the Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2024 to honor the trailblazers of broadcasting and recognize some of the most impactful, inspirational, and influential figures in our history. Nominations are now open!
The awards presentation will celebrate the next 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.
Hall of Fame inductees are chosen based on their distinguished professional career directly tied to Florida, devoting a minimum of 25 years to the industry. Hall of Fame inductees are chosen from nominations by current and former employees of FAB member station(s). The final award recipients are 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.
The Inaugural Class of the 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.
Photos from the 2024 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala, as well as bios and story films for each recipient, can be viewed by clicking on the link below.