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

Lynn Beall [bio]
Visionary strategist and innovator, retired EVP and COO, Media, Tegna

John Feore, Jr.

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

Gary Sandy [bio]
Stage, screen and TV actor, beloved for role in WKRP in Cincinnati

Bill Whitaker

Bill Whitaker, correspondent, CBS News’ 60 Minutes and 2018 Giant honoree, will emcee the affair.

Rick Dees

Rick Dees [bio]
Legendary radio icon, entertainer and entrepreneur

Dick Ferguson

Dick Ferguson [bio]
Distinguished radio executive and retired EVP, Cox Radio Group

David Muir

David Muir [bio]
Anchor, ABC World News Tonight, co-anchor, 2020 on ABC

Lesley Visser

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

Steven Portnoy

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.