The Florida Broadcasters Foundation is proud to announce the Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame honoring the trailblazers of broadcasting and recognizing some of the most impactful, inspirational, and influential figures in our history.
The Florida Association of Broadcasters Announces the Introductory Class of The Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame:
Ann Bishop
First Female News Anchor, WPLG Miami
Bernard “Bernie” E. and Edith B. Waterman
Presidents of Waterman Broadcasting
C. Patrick “Pat” Roberts
President and CEO of the Florida Association of Broadcasters
Emerson Eugene “Gene” Deckerhoff, Jr.
Radio Play-by-play Announcer of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Longtime Voice of the Florida State Seminoles
George G. Beasley
Founder and CEO of Beasley Media Group
Johnny Magic
Host of Johnny's House Morning Show, WXXL Orlando
Richard “Dick” M. Lobo
President and CEO of WTVJ and Former Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau
Rush Hudson Limbaugh III
Host of The Rush Limbaugh Show
William “Bill” J. Brooks
General Manager of WPTV and Former Chairman of the Florida Association of Broadcasters
The Florida Broadcasters will recognize some of the most impactful, inspirational, and influential broadcasting legends during the 2024 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala and award ceremony. The event will take place at 6:30-9:00pm on Thursday, June 27th at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.
The awards presentation celebrates 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 includes 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.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration
June 27, 2024 | The Breakers | Palm Beach, Florida
Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations can be made by any current or former employee(s) of a FAB member station(s).
Nomination Requirements: Must have a distinguished career directly tied to Florida and candidates must have spent a minimum of 25 years in broadcasting. Candidates can come from any industry discipline; ownership, production, management, engineering, news, sales, promotion, on-air talent, creative services or associated professional fields. Nominees may be active, retired, or deceased. The inductee must exemplify integrity, innovation, achievement, leadership, and contributions to the industry.
*Nominations should be accompanied by a complete biography, summarizing the nominee’s major contributions to broadcasting and community service, including significant dates and station and/or other affiliations.
Once all nominations are in, they will be vetted by the Florida Association of Broadcasters to make sure they meet the requirements listed above. Decisions are made by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
Nominations will be accepted now, through January 31st, 2024. To nominate a person, please submit the form below by the deadline.
HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM
Please fill out the form below to nominate someone for the Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Please be sure to read the above requirements before submitting your nomination. If you have any questions, please email cproberts@fab.org.