The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced the recipients of its 2025 Leadership Awards, the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award, and the Chairman's Award. These prestigious honors will be presented during the Foundation’s Annual Breakfast on April 9 at 7 a.m. at the Encore Resort in Las Vegas, in conjunction with the NAB Show.

The Leadership Awards recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to the broadcast industry and their communities. This year’s honorees include:

• Chris Forgy, President & CEO, Saga Communications

• David Kantor, former CEO, Urban One’s Radio Division

• Curtis LeGeyt, President & CEO, NAB

• Susan Larkin, COO, Audacy

• Dennis Lyle, President & CEO, Illinois Broadcasters Association

• Valari Staab, Chairman, NBC Universal Local

The Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award honors professionals for their leadership in innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. It will be presented to Scott Herman, former COO of CBS Radio and Chair of the Broadcasters Foundation of America.

Receiving the Chairman’s Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the broadcasting industry, is Richard Bodorff, Senior Counsel at Wiley Law.

The Broadcasters Foundation's Annual Breakfast is free and open to all broadcasting industry members, though registration is required.