Tegna’s Lougee To Receive Golden Mike Award

The Broadcasters Foundation of America today announced Dave Lougee, president-CEO of Tegna Inc., as recipient of its 2020 Golden Mike Award.

The award will be presented during a black-tie gala on Wednesday, March 4, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The annual event is a major fundraiser in support of the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America to provide aid to broadcasters in acute need.

“When devastation strikes one of our colleagues, it’s good to know the foundation is there to help,” said Lougee. “I’m so very proud of the generosity of the many broadcasters who support and donate to the Broadcasters Foundation, and I am honored to receive their Golden Mike Award.”

“As a member of our board of directors, Dave has made a difference in the lives of the many broadcasters the Foundation helps,” said Dan Mason, chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation. “Dave is an exemplary broadcaster, who leads his team in serving their local markets with journalistic integrity. We are proud to honor him.”

In addition to his role as Tegna president-CEO, Lougee also serves on the company’s board of directors. Prior to ascending to his current position, Lougee spent 10 years as president of Tegna Media. During that time, the company acquired Belo Corp. and London Broadcasting, nearly doubling its broadcast portfolio.

Previously, he served at Belo as EVP, media operations and, prior to that, as SVP and president and general manager of TV and cable operations in Seattle/Tacoma.

Earlier in his career, Lougee was VP, News at WRC Washington, and VP-news director at Tegna’s KUSA Denver.

Lougee is the immediate past chairman of the NBC Affiliates Board and is a past chairman of the NAB and Television Bureau of Advertising board of directors. He currently serves on the board of directors of Broadcast Music Inc. and the Broadcasters Foundation of America.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America Golden Mike Award dinner attracts a who’s who of broadcast media executives and celebrities. The presenters and performers for this year’s event will be announced shortly. Previous recipients include Perry Sook, Emily Barr, David Barrett, Michael Bloomberg, Bob Pittman, Gordon Smith, Jeff Smulyan, and more. For information, or to reserve a seat or table, please contact the Broadcasters Foundation at 212-373-8250 or [email protected].

The Broadcasters Foundation has distributed millions of dollars in aid to broadcasters who have lost their livelihood through a catastrophic event, debilitating disease or unforeseen tragedy. Personal donations can be made to the Foundation’s Guardian Fund. Corporate contributions are accepted through the Angel Initiative, and bequests can be made through the Foundation’s Legacy Society.

For more information, visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org, call 212-373-8250, or email [email protected].