Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Established in 2001, The Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame recognizes broadcasters in various areas of the industry for their leadership, achievements, and contributions to their local communities. Hall of Fame inductees are chosen based on their distinguished professional career in Michigan broadcasting. Throughout their careers, Hall of Fame inductees have exemplified integrity, innovation, achievement, leadership, and contributions to the industry and have been a positive influence on individuals in the profession.
Nominations are accepted year round with voting annually each May. Awards are presented at the MAB's Summer Leadership Conference in August. Click Here to submit a Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame nomination.
2025 Inductees


Jeff Gilbert
WWJ-AM (Detroit)


Tom Mogush
WMQT-FM (Marquette)


Chris Warren
Midwestern Broadcasting Company (Traverse City)


2025 Award Recipients will be honored August 12th at Park Place Hotel in Traverse City during the Evening of Excellence, a part of the MAB's Summer Leadership Conference.
To attend the Evening of Excellence only, please select "Awards Reception & Banquet Only." Tickets may be purchased for $150 each.
To purchase a congratulatory ad for a 2025 award recipient or for conference sponsor opportunities, please contact
Annie Scaramuzzino,
annie@michmab.com | 517-484-3023


Jane Aldrich
WLNS-TV (Lansing)
Inducted: 2020


Bob Allison
WNZK-AM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2018


Steve Asplund
WLUC-TV (Marquette)
Inducted: 2023


Elaine Baker
WOMC-FM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2004


Roger Ball
WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids)
Inducted: 2001


Frank Beckmann
WJR-AM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2015


Thomas Bender
SVP Greater Media
Inducted: 2007


George Blaha
MSU Football / Detroit Pistons
Inducted: 2014


Joe Blake
WZAM-AM/WMQT-FM
Inducted: 2001


James Bleicher
WJRT-TV (Flint)
Inducted: 2008


Bill Bonds
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2010


Pete Bowers
WBFH-FM (Bloomfield Hills)
Inducted: 2018


Jim Brandstatter
UM Football / Detroit Lions
Inducted: 2014


John F.X. Browne
John F.X. Browne & Associates
Inducted: 2006


P. Thomas “Tom” Bryson
WJRT-TV (Flint)
Inducted: 2007


Bill Burton
Detroit Radio Advertising Group
Inducted: 2002


Edward K. Christian
Saga Communications
Inducted: 2003


Tom Cleary
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Inducted: 2009


Carolyn Clifford
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2021


Christopher H. Cornelius
Barrington Broadcasting
Inducted: 2013


Mort Crim
Mort Crim Communications
Inducted: 2002


Toby Cunningham
WKBD/WWJ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2006


Rob David
Handyman Productions
Inducted: 2017


Robert T. Driscoll
WION-AM (Ionia)
Inducted: 2001


Bob Dyer
WKNX-AM (Saginaw)
Inducted: 2003


Sonny Eliot
WWJ-AM/WDIV-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2002


Henry Erb
WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids)
Inducted: 2023


Dick Estell
WKAR-AM (East Lansing)
Inducted: 2017


Larry Estlack
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Inducted: 2008


Tim Feagan
iHeartMedia, West Michigan
Inducted: 2022


Mike Fezzey
WJR-AM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2015


Jeanne Findlater
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2001


Chuck Furman
WGVU Public Media
(Grand Rapids)
Inducted: 2006


Grace Gilchrist
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2004


Bruce Goldsen
Jackson Radio Works
Inducted: 2009


Susan E. Goldsen
Jackson Radio Works
Inducted: 2014


Bob Gould
Michigan State University
Inducted: 2024


Dick Haefner
WJR-AM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2022


Glenn Haege
Handyman Productions
Inducted: 2011


Bill Harris
WEYI/WSMH/WBSF-TV (Flint)
Inducted: 2020


Jerry Hodak
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2010


Specs Howard
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Inducted: 2005


Fred Jacobs
Jacobs Media
Inducted: 2006


Paul Jacobs
Jacobs Media/jacAPPS
Inducted: 2016


Sheri Jones
WLNS-TV (Lansing)
Inducted: 2018


Dick Kernen
Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Inducted: 2003


Michael J. King
WILX-TV (Lansing)
Inducted: 2012


Julie Koehn
Lenawee Broadcasting Company
Inducted: 2012


Ray Lane
Detroit Sportscaster
Inducted: 2005


Gordon Lawrence
WFUM-TV (Flint)
Inducted: 2008


Linda Lee
WYCD-FM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2017


Dave LewAllen
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2024


Art Lewis
WSGW-AM (Saginaw)
Inducted: 2022


Diana Lewis
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2008


Ken “Mac” MacDonald, Jr.
MacDonald Broadcasting
Inducted: 2011


Janet Mason
WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids)
Inducted: 2019


Dave Maurer
Alpha Media (Saginaw)
Inducted: 2021


Charles Mefford
Midwest Family Broadcasting
Inducted: 2005


E. Harold Munn, Jr.
Munn-Reese
Inducted: 2005


Dr. Peter Orlik
Central Michigan University
Inducted: 2003


W. Lawrence Patrick
Patrick Communications
Inducted: 2015


Carl Pellonpaa
WLUC-TV (Marquette)
Inducted: 2021


Bill Proctor
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2019


Dick Purtan
WOMC-FM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2003


W. Palmer Pyle
Northern Star Broadcasting
Inducted: 2012


Gary A. Reid
Michigan State University
Inducted: 2007


Bob Reynolds
WJR-AM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2001


Warren Reynolds
WOOD-TV (Grand Rapids)
Inducted: 2001


Luster “Les” Root
Cumulus Media
Inducted: 2006


Thomas Scanlan
Scanlan Communications Group
Inducted: 2002


Stephen Schram
Michigan Radio
Inducted: 2016


Timothy “Tim” Skubick
WKAR-TV (East Lansing)
WWJ-AM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2004


Erik Smith
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2017


Larry Smith
Liggett Communications
(Port Huron)
Inducted: 2020


Paul W. Smith
WJR-AM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2016


Tim Staudt
WILX-TV (Lansing)
Inducted: 2019


Chuck Stokes
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2011


William R. “Rick” Sykes
Central Michigan University
(Mt. Pleasant)
Inducted: 2020


Peter Tanz
Midwest Communications, Inc.
(Battle Creek/Coldwater, Kalamazoo, Holland, Lansing)
Inducted: 2023


Will Tieman
& Wendy Hart
Spartan Sports Network
Inducted: 2013


Robbie Timmons
WXYZ-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2013


Stephen Trivers
Fairfield Broadcasting Company
Inducted: 2007


Richard Tuisku
(aka Dick Storm)
WOLV/WHKB/WCCY (Houghton)
Inducted: 2002


Bruce Turner
WNMU-TV (Marquette)
Inducted: 2021


Paula L. Tutman
WDIV-TV (Detroit)
Inducted: 2024


Juke VanOss
WHTC-AM (Holland)
Inducted: 2009


Karole L. White
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Inducted: 2010


Michael Whorf
WJR-AM (Detroit)
Inducted: 2008