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Media Icons Honored: Blitzer, Cohen, Smith Inducted
7 Apr
Summary
- 14 industry leaders inducted into Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame.
- Star Trek franchise receives inaugural Franchise of the Year Award.
- Gala supports The Broadcasters Foundation of America charity.
The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame is set to induct 14 new honorees at its 34th annual gala. This year's distinguished class includes prominent figures such as Wolf Blitzer of CNN, Andy Cohen of Bravo, and Stephen A. Smith of ESPN.
The gala, scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at New York City's Ziegfeld Ballroom, will also celebrate 60 years of "Star Trek" with the inaugural Franchise of the Year Award. Luis Fernández, chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, is slated to receive the Chairman's Award for his extensive career.
Additional honorees include Food Network's Bobby Flay and Vizio founder William Wang, who will receive the Technology Leadership Award. "The Good Wife" creators Robert and Michelle King will be inducted for their significant impact on scripted television.
This year's event holds particular significance as it supports The Broadcasters Foundation of America, a charity dedicated to providing financial assistance to industry colleagues in need. Proceeds from the gala will directly contribute to this cause.
