The 2009 Ward L. Quaal Pioneer Awards were presented on April 22 at The Bellagio in Las Vegas during the NAB Convention. Two hundred and fifty broadcasters attended the event.
Shown in the Class of 2009 photograph are from left to right front row Bud Walters, Walter Liss, Lowry Mays, Jim Gabbert and Cecil Walker. Rear row, BFOA President Jim Thompson, Rob Taishoff and BFOA Chair Phil Lombardo.
The Broadcasters Foundation Board of Directors has approved the dates and locations for the 2009 fund raising events.
- The 2009 Golden Mike will be held on February 23 at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
- The 2009 NAB Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, April 19 at The Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The 2009 Ward L. Quaal Pioneer Awards and Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at The Bellagio in Las Vegas.
- The 2009 Offshore family weekend will be held Friday May 1 through Sunday May 3 at The Ritz Carlton in Key Biscayne, Florida.
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