Cobb, Dimling, Guild, Among Quaal Award Winners

The Broadcasters Foundation of America today announced the recipients of the 2012 Ward L. Quaal Leadership Awards (formerly the Pioneer Awards), which will be presented at the Foundation’s annual breakfast on April18 at the Wynn Hotel during the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas.

In addition, Jim Delmonico will be honored posthumously with the Chairman’s Award for his contributions to the broadcasting industry, and his service as a longtime former chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation.  Delmonico, who died in January, is credited with the resurrection of the Broadcast Pioneers and changing the organization’s name to the Broadcasters Foundation.

The six individuals who will be honored with 2012 Leadership Awards are: 

• Carl Brazell — President, Metromedia Radio, Retired

• Brian Cobb — President, Cobb Corp.

• John Dimling — former Chairman, Nielsen Media Research

• Ralph Guild — former Chairman, Interep and President, Guild Media

• Jack Sander — Vice Chairman, Media Operations, Belo Corp., Retired

• Larry Wilson — former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Citadel Radio and current radio station owner

The Leadership Awards are given annually in recognition of career contributions to the broadcast industry and the community at large, and are named in honor of iconic broadcaster Ward L. Quaal.  The name was changed from the Pioneer Awards to better reflect the purpose of the recognition.

The Ward L. Quaal Leadership Awards are underwritten by the Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation.  The breakfast, which is complimentary to all, is sponsored by the National Association of Media Brokers (NAMB), Arbitron, Frank N. Magid Associates, TVB and the NAB.

For more information and to register, please contact 212-373-8250 or send an email to [email protected].  The Broadcasters Foundation has provided millions of dollars in aid to colleagues who lost their livelihood through a catastrophic event, debilitating disease, or unforeseen family tragedy. Donations also can be made to the Guardian Fund and corporate contributions are accepted through the Angel Initiative.