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Hall of Fame: 2025 Gala

Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia announces its 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the Year, ten outstanding professionals who represent the best in the broadcasting industry.

Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia is delighted to name Sue Serio as the 2025 Person of the Year.

Sue Serio has been the Weather Anchor on Fox 29’s Good Day Philadelphia since 1997. An Emmy award winner and supporter of numerous nonprofits, Sue was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2017.

The 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees, in alphabetical order:

Monica Avery, 14-time Emmy Award-winning producer at CBS News Philadelphia, KYW-TV

‘Lady B’ Bahiyyah Clark, Pioneer Hip Hop rapper and award-winning Afternoon Host of ‘The Lady B Show’ on Classix 107.9, WPPZ FM

George Cummings, Retired Assistant General Manager and Adjunct Instructor for
TUTV, Temple University Television, former Program/Operations Manager at FOX29, WTXF-TV

Jacqueline London, Emmy Award-winning anchor and reporter for NBC10, WCAU TV

Mike Monsell, Vice President – Marketing, Disney ABC Television Group, 6ABC, WPVI

Mike Quick, color commentator for Philadelphia Eagles radio broadcasts on WIP-FM 94.1 and former Eagles Wide Receiver

David Skalish, Director of Technical Operations at Audacy, Philadelphia
Andie Summers, Gracie and CMA winning host of ‘The Andie Summers Show’ morning show on 92.5 XTU, WXTU FM

David Yadgaroff, SVP and Market Manager for Audacy, Philadelphia

The 2025 class will be inducted at the annual Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame Gala, Friday, November 21, 2025, at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia.

The 2025 hosts of the BPOP Hall of Fame gala will once again be ‘Hall of Famers’ Jim Donovan and Scott Palmer. Jim Donovan, anchor of CBS News Philadelphia’s morning and noon newscasts, is a 15-time Emmy Award winner and a 2015 inductee. Scott Palmer, Philadelphia Phillies Club Ambassador and beloved former WPVI Action News 6 sports anchor, was a 2005 Hall of Fame honoree.

Tickets for the 2025 Gala will be available beginning in September.

IT’S OUR FIRST THIRD Wednesday luncheon of the season!

“An Hour with WMMR’s Preston & Steve, Champions of the Radio Event”

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
At the McCall Golf Club

Attention Philadelphia-area Communications and Journalism College Students:

Join us as the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia present:

Thursday, October 30, 2025

At 92.5 XTU Radio

Starts at 10:30am

Don’t miss this opportunity to attend
this intimate seminar!

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Participate in our luncheons, symposiums, and scholarship programs. Stay informed about our upcoming events dedicated to the broadcasting community.

Hall of Fame

Discover the legends of Philadelphia broadcasting. Celebrate the achievements of those who have shaped the industry and left a lasting impact.
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Digital Archival Project

Digital Archival Project

Explore our extensive digital archive, featuring thousands of hours of audio, video, and photos that capture the evolution of broadcasting in Philadelphia.

Join Us

Become a member and connect with fellow broadcasters, historians, and enthusiasts. Contribute to the preservation of our region’s broadcasting heritage.
Join Us

Events & Programs

Participate in our luncheons, symposiums, and scholarship programs. Stay informed about our upcoming events dedicated to the broadcasting community.
Events & Programs

Hall of Fame

Discover the legends of Philadelphia broadcasting. Celebrate the achievements of those who have shaped the industry and left a lasting impact.
Hall of Fame

Digital Archival Project

Explore our extensive digital archive, featuring thousands of hours of audio, video, and photos that capture the evolution of broadcasting in Philadelphia.
Digital Archival Project