named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
BBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Annual event honoring distinguished broadcasters in multiple categories including Television, Radio, Management, Behind the Scenes, and special awards such as the Arts in Broadcasting Award and President’s Award
BBA Membership Program
Offers voting rights for Media Awards, Board elections, and Hall of Fame honors, along with networking opportunities and discounted event tickets for members
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Honor broadcasting pioneers and legacy contributorsRecognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to broadcasting in Western New York through its Hall of Fame program, including a Legacy category that has honored 100 broadcasters.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host public events and industry gatherings for broadcasting professionalsOrganizes public events such as Media Nite Out and other industry gatherings to celebrate and strengthen the broadcasting community in Western New York, including milestone anniversaries like the organization’s 30th.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintain broadcasting archive and historical materialsPreserves the history of Western New York broadcasting through an extensive archive of vintage equipment, historical documents, and recorded news footage.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Organize annual Hall of Fame and Media Awards ceremonyProduces and hosts an annual event that includes the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Buffalo Media Awards, honoring individuals and programs that have shaped broadcasting in Western New York. The event is held each year, with the 2026 ceremony scheduled for October 21 at Salvatore’s in Depew.
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Professional Development and Standards in Marketing and Communications 1 activity
- Provide educational programs and guest speaker eventsOffers educational opportunities for the broadcasting community through guest speakers and related programming to promote knowledge sharing and professional development.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Support student mentoring and career development in broadcastingEngages in initiatives that mentor students and support career development for aspiring broadcasters in the Western New York region.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$47K
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expenses
Total expenses$43K
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balance sheet
Total assets$7K
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Net assets$7K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +137.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- AARON SAYKIN — BOARD MEMBER
- HON PENNY WOLFGANG — BOARD MEMBER
- PAT FELDBALLE — BOARD MEMBER
- SAMANTHA MITRI — BOARD MEMBER
- TAYLOR EPPS — BOARD MEMBER
- TOM LANGMYER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Buffalo Niagara Film Office Partner — Organization led by honoree Tim Clark, with whom BBA recognizes contributions to regional media.
- Charitybuzz Partner — Partnered with Charitybuzz to host an online fundraiser auction featuring a virtual conversation with Wolf Blitzer.
- Salvatore's Italian Gardens Partner — Venue hosting the BBA Hall of Fame and Media Awards event.
- Salvatore’s Partner — Venue hosting the 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
- StarChapter Partner — Provider of online meeting registration, membership management, and event management services for the association
- WBEN Partner — Radio station established in 1930 in Buffalo
- WBEN-FM Partner — FM station that transitioned to WTSS
- WBLK-FM Partner — FM station that expanded audience choice in Buffalo
- WEBR Partner — Radio station where Fran Striker created The Lone Ranger
- WGR-AM Partner — Early Buffalo radio station established in 1922
- WGRQ-FM Partner — FM station that transitioned to WGRF
- WGRZ-TV Partner — Employer and professional affiliation of inductee Scott Levin.
- WJTN Partner — Employer and professional affiliation of inductee Dennis Webster.
- WKBW Partner — 50,000-watt Top 40 station that helped define Buffalo radio
- WKBW-AM Partner — Employer and professional affiliation of inductee Jon Summers.
- WKBW-TV Partner — Employer and professional affiliation of inductee Rick Swenson and honoree Marilyn Phister.
- WNET-TV Partner — Employer and professional affiliation of honoree Diane English.
- WPVI-TV Partner — Employer and professional affiliation of honoree Marilyn Phister.
- WTOP-AM NewsRadio Partner — Current employer and professional affiliation of inductee Sandy Kozel.
- WUFO Partner — Station that elevated Black voices and music in Buffalo
- WWT Partner — Buffalo's first radio station, launched in 1922
- WYSL-FM Partner — FM station that transitioned to WEDG
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Builds intergenerational capacity in broadcasting through mentorship and recognitionmethodology: intergenerational_capacity_buildingBy connecting emerging professionals with established figures through mentorship and public recognition, the organization ensures continuity in the broadcasting profession, because visible role models and developmental support increase retention and inspire career-long contributions.
- Honors and preserves regional broadcasting heritage through recognition and archival stewardshipmethodology: cultural_heritage_preservationBy recognizing influential broadcasters and preserving historical artifacts and documents, the organization sustains the legacy of Western New York media, because honoring past contributions strengthens community connection and ensures cultural continuity.