Gordon Smith
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced that Gordon Smith, former U.S. Senator and President/CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) as the recipient of this year’s Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The award is bestowed annually on an individual in broadcasting whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Smith will be presented with the award at the Broadcasters Foundation Annual Breakfast, 7:00 AM, Tuesday, October 12 in the Brahms Room of the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas, during NAB Show.
Smith joined the NAB as President/CEO in November 2009. Prior to joining NAB, he served as a two-term U.S. senator from Oregon and later as senior advisor in the Washington offices of Covington & Burling, LLP.
The Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award salutes its namesake and is underwritten by The Mays Family Foundation. Past recipients include Ajit Pai, Bill Clark, Eddie Fritts, Cathy Hughes, Mel Karmazin, Jeff Smulyan, Dick Wiley, and others.
