Graham Media Group President and CEO Emily Barr has been recognized and honored as one of 10 industry leaders celebrated for her lifetime achievements, at last week’s virtual Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) Giants Of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts awards ceremony.
The Giants of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts is LABF'S annual celebration of the distinguished individuals who have — for the past century — been the creators, innovators, journalists, leaders, performers, and producers who have brought the electronic arts to the prominence they occupy in the United States and the world today, and who have set the stage for the future.
In addition to Barr, the 2021 honorees include:
- Frank Boyle, President/CEO, Frank Boyle & Co
- Bob Costas, Hall of Fame sports broadcaster
- Russell Perry, Founder/President, Perry Publishing & Broadcasting Co
- Robin Roberts, co-anchor “Good Morning America” and President Rock’n Robin Productions
- Marion Ross, Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated film and TV actress and “Happy Days” cast member “Marion Cunningham”
- Neal Shapiro, President/CEO, The WNET Group
- Sen. Gordon H. Smith, President/CEO, National Association of Broadcasters
- Jordan Wertlieb, Senior VP, Hearst Communications and President, Hearst Television.
The event, which was held Nov. 9, included acceptance speeches from each of the winners. Hear Barr's full remarks here.
“I want to express a very humble and heartfelt thank you to the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation and IRTS for this amazing recognition,” Barr said. "At 5 foot 2, I have never described myself as a giant of any kind, but I know that today, I stand on the shoulders of so many courageous journalists, broadcasters, informers and local media peers who have helped educate, celebrate and uplift their communities.”
ABC News' "Nightline" co-anchor Juju Chang hosted.
Watch the entire virtual event by clicking or tapping here.