The Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Golden Mic Gala at New York’s Plaza Hotel honored Jordan Wertlieb, COO of Hearst, with the Golden Mic Award, lauded by colleagues like David Barrett and Michael J. Hayes. Inside Edition anchor Deborah Norville received the Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award for her 23 years on the BFoA Board. The event also remembered Phil Lombardo, former BFoA Chairman, and featured Soledad O’Brien as host and singer Pete Caldera. Beyond celebration, the gala raised funds for BFoA’s mission, aiming to deliver $1.8 million in aid in 2024 to broadcasters facing hardships.