Thompson
Former BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA President JIM THOMPSON will likely be posthumously honored with the group’s Chairman’s Award at its breakfast APRIL nineteenth throughout the NAB SHOW in LAS VEGAS. THOMPSON’s spouse CINDY will settle for the award. THOMPSON, the previous WESTINGHOUSE GROUP W RADIO Pres./CEO, KYW-TV/PHILADELPHIA VP/GM, and LIBERTY BROADCASTING co-founder took the reins on the FOUNDATION in 2008.
“JIM made an impression on everybody who labored for or with him,” mentioned Chairman SCOTT HERMAN. “He was at all times serving to individuals of their careers and served as a mentor to many. His steadfast dedication to the mission of the BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION was unwavering. It’s becoming for us to honor his reminiscence and contributions to our business and the BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION.”
Present president TIM MCCARTHY mentioned, “JIM was beloved and admired by many. He had a distinguished profession and got here to the BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION able to make a distinction. JIM’s easy-going method made it tough to say no to him, and he elevated donations, permitting the FOUNDATION to assist extra broadcasters in want than ever earlier than.”
The breakfast is free for all broadcasters however registration is required; go to www.broadcastersfoundation.org or name (212) 373-8250 or electronic mail info@thebfoa.org to register or for extra info.
