National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation - News Releasess

NAB Education Foundation Accepting Applications for Broadcast Leadership Training Class

22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced the application deadline for the 2014 Broadcast Leadership Training program (BLT) is May 31. The program is designed to prepare senior broadcasters, particularly women and people of color, to own and operate radio and television stations or move into more senior positions within the industry.

Deborah Norville to Emcee NABEF's Celebration of Service to America Awards

20 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

Deborah Norville, host of the nation's top-rated syndicated newsmagazine "Inside Edition," will serve as master of ceremonies at the NAB Education Foundation's (NABEF) fourteenth annual Celebration of Service to America Awards. Mallory Hagan, Miss America 2013, will make an appearance. Held Monday, June 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the celebration recognizes broadcasters for outstanding service to their local communities.

Legendary Singer - Songwriter Stevie Wonder to Receive Service to America Leadership Award

18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder will receive the 2013 Service to America Leadership Award from the NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) for his important work as an activist, Messenger of Peace and his dedication to helping people with disabilities and children and families in need. Wonder, who is one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century, will receive the award at NABEF's Celebration of Service to America Gala on June 3.

NAB Education Foundation Announces Service to America Winners

2 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced the winners of the annual Service to America Awards today. Winners will be honored at the Celebration of Service to America Awards dinner on Monday, June 3, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The celebration recognizes outstanding community service by local broadcasters.

NABEF Career Day 2013 to Address Social Media, Salary Negotiations and Effective Networking

22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association (BEA), will host the annual NAB Show Career Day on Wednesday, April 10 at the Las Vegas Hotel. Each year, Career Day links media companies with prospective hires from more than 1,000 professionals, college students and entry-level job seekers interested in a career in broadcasting.

NABEF to Honor Lowe's with Corporate Leadership Award

13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) will present the Corporate Leadership Award to Lowe's Companies, Inc. during the 15th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards, held Monday, June 3, at the Washington Convention Center. The award recognizes non-broadcast businesses that exemplify an extraordinary focus on community service and corporate social responsibility.

NABEF Now Accepting Entries for Celebration of Service to America Awards

15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today that entries are being sought for the 2013 Celebration of Service to America Awards, recognizing outstanding community service by local broadcasters. Winners will be honored at the Celebration of Service to America dinner held Monday, June 3, 2013 at the Washington Convention Center.

NABEF Announces 2012 Freedom of Speech Winners

17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) and the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) are proud to announce today, on Constitution Day, the winners of the annual Freedom of Speech public service announcement (PSA) competition for college communications students. The first-place winners in the radio and television categories will be recognized during the Excellence in Journalism, Student Union event at the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) National Journalism Conference in Fort Lauderdale.

NABEF 2012 Leadership Development Program Open

12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today the return of the Leadership Development Program. The program will be held October 25-28, 2012 at NAB Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The program targets broadcast professionals with three to seven years' experience considered to be rising stars in their field.

NAB Education Foundation Welcomes New Broadcast Leadership Training Class

6 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today the new members of the 2013 Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program. Now in its thirteenth year, the ten-month, MBA-style program is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of purchasing, owning and operating radio and television stations to senior level broadcast executives who aspire to advance as group executives or station owners. To encourage diversity in broadcasting, NABEF offers fellowship opportunities to women and people of color.

NABEF to Host Radio Show Career Fair

23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC -- The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association (BEA), will host a Career Fair on September 18, 2012, one day prior to the 2012 Radio Show kickoff. Located in the Hilton Anatole from 1-5:00 p.m., the Radio Show Career Fair will provide experienced professionals, college students and entry-level job seekers with the opportunity to network and interview with major radio companies.

Simpson, Berry, Okun and Thomas Appointed to NAB Education Foundation Board of Directors

15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) has appointed four new Board members: Jeff Simpson, president and CEO, Bonneville International Corporation; Deborah Thomas, senior vice president, Human Resources, Cox Media Group; Andrea Berry, senior vice president, Media Services, Fox Networks Engineering and Operations; and B. Robert Okun, chairman and CEO, “The O Team.”

NAB Education Foundation Presents 14th Annual Celebration of Service to America Awards

6 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Univision to Receive NABEF's President's Special Award for 'Es El Momento' Initiative

12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Univision Communications, Inc. will receive the NAB Education Foundation's (NABEF) President's Special Award for its nationwide Es el momento (The Moment is Now) education campaign. The Service to America President's Special Award recognizes historic and extraordinary achievement by a broadcaster. Univision will receive the award at NABEF's annual Celebration of Service to America gala on Monday, June 11, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

NAB Education Foundation Announces Service to America Winners

5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Multiple Award-Winning Actress Glenn Close to Receive Service to America Leadership Award

3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Announces Newest Employment Webinar Series

16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Launches Registration for Career Day 2012

2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

NABEF to Honor State Farm with Corporate Leadership Award

31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Accepting Applications for 2012 Technology Apprenticeship Program

12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Now Accepting Entries for Celebration of Service to America Awards

8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Announces Leadership Development Program

29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NABEF opens registration for the foundation's new Leadership Development Program. The program will be held November 13-16, 2011 at NAB Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and targets broadcast professionals with three to seven years experience in the field.

NABEF Hosts Engineering Webcast Delivered by TAP Participants

13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC -- Participants from the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP) will host a free webcast on how technology advancements impact the future of broadcast engineering. The webcast will be held live from 9-10 a.m. ET and again from 2-3 p.m. ET on September 29th. This program will complete the TAP participants' six-month apprenticeship.

NAB Education Foundation Welcomes New Broadcast Leadership Training Class

8 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC -- The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today the new members of the 2012 Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program. Now in its twelfth year, the ten-month, MBA-style program is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of purchasing, owning, and operating radio and television stations to senior level broadcast executives who aspire to advance as group executives or station owners. To encourage diversity in broadcasting, NABEF offers fellowship opportunities to women and people of color.

NABEF Hosts Radio Show Program on Effective Networking Strategies for Career-building

6 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) will host a Career Networking Event at the Radio Show on Friday, September 16. Recruiters in attendance will include Clear Channel, the Star Radio Group, American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) and other companies in the radio business.

NAB Education Foundation Announces Webinars

24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC -- The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announces its broadcast career link webinar series, set to begin on Tuesday, September 20. The webinars will provide continuing education programs and best practices for both recruiters and job seekers in the broadcast industry.

NABEF Announces Fellowship Recipients For the Executive Development Seminar

25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today the recipients of the Professional Fellowship program. Eight fellowship recipients were selected to attend the NAB Executive Development Seminar on July 25 - 28, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Recipients were selected from a pool of qualified candidates of demonstrated ability who show promise for future advancement in radio and television.

Freedom of Speech PSA Winners Announced

5 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC -- The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) and the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) announced yesterday the winners of their annual Freedom of Speech public service announcement (PSA) competition for college communications students. The first-place winners in the radio and television categories will be recognized at the Society of Professional Journalists' (SPJ) annual conference on Monday, September 26, 2011 in New Orleans, La.

Major Broadcast Groups Support NABEF Technology Apprenticeship Program

20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Hosts 13th Annual Celebration of Service to America Awards

7 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC -- The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) celebrated the 13th annual Service to America Awards last night at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The dinner and awards ceremony recognized the exceptional public service contributions of radio and television broadcasters and featured the presentation of the Service to America Leadership Award to Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges for his dedication to ending childhood hunger in America.

Inside Edition's Deborah Norville to Emcee Celebration of Service to America Awards Gala

19 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC -- Deborah Norville, host of the nation's top-rated syndicated newsmagazine "Inside Edition," will serve as master of ceremonies for the NAB Education Foundation's (NABEF) thirteenth annual Celebration of Service to America Awards held Monday, June 6, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

NAB Education Foundation Announces Service to America Award Winners

6 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC -- The NAB Education Foundation announced the winners of the annual Service to America Awards today.

Academy Award-Winning Actor Jeff Bridges to Receive Service to America Leadership Award

26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges, whose successful career in film and television spans decades, will receive the 2011 Service to America Leadership Award from the NAB Education Foundation.

Deadline Approaching for Freedom of Speech PSA College Competition

25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) and the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) are accepting entries from college communications students for a public service announcement (PSA) competition that highlights the importance of free speech

NABEF Fine-Tunes Mission, Emphasizes Continued Educational Programs for Broadcasters

29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today a new objective that will place more emphasis on providing continued education for broadcasters at all stages of their career.

Career Enhancement Sessions, Consultations Featured During 2011 NAB Show Career Day

17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today the session line-up and consulting services featured during their annual Career Day, held in the Las Vegas Hilton Ballroom C from 9:30a.m. - 3:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 at the 2011 NAB Show.

NABEF Launches Technology Apprenticeship Programs

3 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) will debut a six-month Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP) designed to expose ten high-tech graduates and professionals to the broadcast industry.

NABEF to Support 'Let's Move!' Initiative with Flash Workout Event

2 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today that it is spearheading a "Let's Move! Flash Workout" featuring 16-time Grammy Award winner Beyoncé to demonstrate support for First Lady Michelle Obama's initiative aimed at curbing childhood obesity.

NABEF to Honor Target with Corporate Leadership Award

8 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced today that Target Corp. will receive the Corporate Leadership Award during the 13th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards, held Monday, June 6, at the Washington Convention Center.

Job Seekers and Media Industry Recruiters Unite for 2011 NAB Show Career Day

18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) and The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), will host their annual Career Day in the Las Vegas Hilton Ballroom C from 9:30a.m. - 3:00p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 during the 2011 NAB Show.

NABEF Now Accepting Entries for Celebration of Service to America Awards

11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Freedom of Speech PSAs Winners Announced

4 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

NAB Education Foundation Partners to Give the Gift of Hearing

28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

NAB Education Foundation Welcomes New Broadcast Leadership Training Class

23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Awards Kristen Laubacker with Donation Check to Local Charity

14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Awards Stephen Padulsky with Donation Check to Local Charity

14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Awards Katrina Mesina and Claire Yancy with Donation Check to Local Charity

14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Backs 'Let's Move' Initiative to End Childhood Obesity

8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

NABEF Commemorates 12th Annual Celebration of Service to America Awards

15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

NAB Education Foundation Announces Winners of Inaugural Call to Service Collegiate Competition

14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Starkey Hearing Foundation to Receive Service to America Leadership Award

17 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

NAB Show Career Day Offers Professional Image Consultation to Interested Job Seekers

6 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

NAB Education Foundation Announces Service to America Award Winners

31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Broadcast Leadership Training Graduate Becomes Latest Minority TV Station Group Owner

18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

NAB Show Career Day Unites Job Seekers with Top Recruiters in the Media Industry

3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

NAB Education Foundation Debuts Call to Service Collegiate Competition

2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

NABEF to Honor Johnson & Johnson with First Corporate Leadership Award

1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Call for Entries - PSA Contest for College Students

20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST