Giants Of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts
22nd ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m to 2 p.m.
Gotham Hall, New York City
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
BEALL…DEES…FEORE…FERGUSON…
GRAMMER…MUIR…SANDY…VISSER
Lynn Beall [bio]
Visionary strategist and innovator, retired EVP and COO, Media, Tegna
John Feore, Jr. [bio]
Esteemed communications lawyer and trusted advisor
to broadcasters
Kelsey Grammer [bio]
Award-winning stage,
screen and television actor and producer
Gary Sandy [bio]
Stage, screen and TV actor, beloved for role in WKRP in Cincinnati
Bill Whitaker, correspondent, CBS News’ 60 Minutes and 2018 Giant honoree, will emcee the affair.
Rick Dees [bio]
Legendary radio icon, entertainer and entrepreneur
Dick Ferguson [bio]
Distinguished radio executive and retired EVP, Cox Radio Group
David Muir [bio]
Anchor, ABC World News Tonight, co-anchor, 2020 on ABC
Lesley Visser [bio]
Hall of Fame Sportscaster, trailblazer at Boston Globe, CBS, ABC and HBO
ABOUT THE GIANTS: Each fall in New York City, the LABF honors business executives, innovators, journalists, performers, producers and others who have excelled in the world of electronic media over the past century. Since its inception, we have recognized 262 distinguished individuals.
We invite you to join us this year for a reception and luncheon and the induction of the 2025 Giants in New York on Nov. 14.
Preservation Award
ABC News Radio National Correspondent Steven Portnoy will receive at the Giants luncheon the LABF Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award for his dedication and commitment to promoting the importance of the collection and preservation of broadcast history.
For tickets, tables and sponsorships, download this form and return it as indicated. Or, contact Debbie Beagan-Carcich: debbie@giantsofbroadcasting.org or 723-245-7799.
