Since its inception, the GAB Hall of Fame has inducted more than 100 Broadcasters, honoring big-name legends and small-town greats. Consideration for this honor is given to broadcasters with a minimum of 20 years in broadcasting with a tie to Georgia; went to school, lived, or worked in the state, a solid record of achievement including rating dominance and local/national awards, and a history of dedication to the communities they serve.

 

Each year, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters hosts a special event to celebrate the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame. This gathering brings together industry leaders, colleagues, and friends to honor the remarkable achievements and lasting contributions of broadcasters across the state.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
  • Born, educated or worked in the state of Georgia
  • Made a noteworthy contribution to broadcasting in Georgia
  • Held an active role in broadcasting for at least twenty years, with at least half of that time spent in a Georgia market. *In the event of death or serious illness this may be waived

THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Name  Affiliation  Year

121. Karla Heath-Sands — WALB, 2026

120. Desiree ‘Dee’ Armstrong — WTVM, 2026

119. Dawn Baker — WTOC, 2026

118. Ed Hula Jr.— Retired, 2026

117. Mark Winne— WSB-TV, 2025

116. Phil Scoggins— WRBL-TV, 2025

115. Pete Konenkamp— The University of Georgia, 2025

114. Holly Steuart— Gray TV, WTVM, 2025

113. Bob Houghton— The Georgia Association of Broadcasters, 2025

112. Lee Burger – WBHF-AM Cartersville, 2024

111. Kim Gusby – WSAV-TV Savannah, 2024

110. Lorenzo “Lo” Jelks – WSB-TV Atlanta, 2024

109. John Wetherbee – Georgia News Network, 2024

108. Teresa Whitaker – WRBL-TV Columbus, 2024

107. Al Ciraldo – Voice of Georgia Tech Athletics, 2023

106. Rick Caffey – Audacy Atlanta, 2023

105. Scott Slade – Cox Media Group, 2023

104. Tina Tyus-Shaw – WSAV-TV, 2023

103. Tom Barclay – Georgia Public Broadcasting, 2023

102. Ed Harbison – WQXI-AM/WAGH-FM, 2022

101. Scott Miller – WCUG, 2022

100. Doug Weathers – WTOC, 2022

99. Joe Willie Sousa – Golden Isles Broadcasting, 2022

98. Tommy Palmer – GA Public Broadcasting, 2021

97. Maria Boynton – Audacy Atlanta, 2021

96. Estelle Parsley – WRDW, 2021

95. Sanders Hickey – Golden Isles Broadcasting, 2021

94. Bill Nigut – GA Public Broadcasting, 2021

93. Glenn Burns – WSB-TV, 2020

92. Dick McMichael – WTVM, WRBL, 2020

91. Jim Powell Braves – Radio Network, 2020

90. Teya Ryan – Georgia Public Broadcasting, 2020

89. Zack Fowler – Vidalia Communications, 2019

88. Dodie Cantrell – Grady College, 2019

87. John Weatherford – Broadcast Consultant, 2019

86. Condace Pressley – Cox Media Group, 2019

85. Art Sutton – Georgia Carolina Radiocasting, 2018

84. Greg Davis – Davis Broadcasting, 2018

83. Mary Jones – WJBF-TV, 2018

82. Tim McVay – WSB-TV, 2018

81. John Ray President – WRDW/WAGT, 2017

80. Steve Holman – Radio Voice of ATL Hawks, 2017

79. Troy Mattox – WKUB, WWUF, WSGT, 2017

78. Don Benson – Lincoln Financial Media, 2017

77. Jim Wilcox – WALB-TV, 2016

76. Randy Gravley – Tri-State Communications, Inc., 2016

75. Jim Martin – PMB Broadcasting, LLC, 2016

74. Jocelyn Dorsey – WSB-TV, 2016

73. Bill Stewart – WJBF-TV, 2015

72. Ken Cook – WAGA-TV, 2015

71. Mike Roberts – WVEE-FM & WQMJ, 2015

70. John & Bobbie Foster – WCON-AM/FM, 2015

69. Bill Cathcart – WTOC TV, 2014

68. John Pruitt – WSB TV, 2014

67. Paul Beliveau – Georgia Farm Bureau, 2014

66. Lee Brantley – WTVM-TV, 2013

65. Harry C. Skip Caray Jr. – Atl. Braves/Hawks Broadcaster, 2013

64. Pete VanWieren – Atl. Braves Broadcaster, 2013

63. Monica Kaufman Pearson – WSB-TV Action News Anchor, 2012

62. Clark Howard – WSB Consumer Advocate, 2011

61. Ludlow Porch – Fun Seekers Radio, 2011

60. Don McClellan – WSB Radio/TV, 2010

59. James Bridges – Newscaster, 2009

58. James Brown – Singer/Broadcaster, 2008

57. Byron Dobbs – WLJA-FM/WPGY-AM, 2008

56. Ernie Johnson – Braves Broadcaster, 2008

55. Neal Boortz – WSB Radio, 2007

54. E. Lanier Finch – Busby, Finch, Lathom & Widman, 2007

53. Jimmy Lee – GA Farm Bureau, 2006

52. Don Barber – Radio & TV, 2006

51. Lowell Register – WPGA AM/FM/TV, 2005

50. Stan Raymond, Sr. – WOAK ATL, 2005

49. John Lauer – WGST/WPCH, 2004

48. Don McGouirk – WMAZ TV, 2004

47. Judy Woodruff – CNN News, 2003

46. Rhett Turnipseed – VOA, 2003

45. Roy Gaines – WNEG AM/TV, 2002

44. John Palmer – NBC News, 2002

43. Charles Giddens – Southern Broadcasting, 2002

42. Tom Brokaw – NBC News, 2001

41. Don Kennedy – ATL Radio/TV, 2001

40. Bill Sanders – GAB President, 2001

39. Guy Sharpe – WXIA TV, 2000

38. Frank Gaither – Cox Broadcasting, ATL 2000

37. John Holliman – CNN ATL, 1999

36. George Weiss – WBBQ Augusta 1999

35. Darwin Humphrey – NBC, 1999

34. John Jacobs, Jr. – WDUN, 1998

33. Ernest Rogers – WSB Radio, 1998

32. Charles McClure – McClure Broadcasting, 1998

31. Paul Raymon – WAGA TV, 1997

30. Don Elliot Heald – WSB TV, 1997

29. Michael McDougald – WRGA/WQTU, 1996

28. Charles C. Smith – WDEC AM/FM, 1996

27. Ray Moore – WSB TV ATL, 1995

26. Hal Suit – WXIA TV ATL, 1995

25. Mary Betts – WGAU/WNGC Athens, 1994

24. Larry Munson – Voice of GA Bulldogs, 1994

23. H. Randolph Holder – WGAU/WNGC Athens, 1993

22. Bill Anderson – Singer, Composer, 1993

21. George Page – PBS Host/Executive, 1992

20. Ernie Harwell – Voice of Detroit Tigers, 1992

19. Worth McDougald – Broadcaster/Educator, 1991

18. Tom Lloyd – WLAQ Radio, 1991

17. Robert Pollock – Author, Writer, Producer, 1991

16. Ridley Bell – WRBL TV, 1990

15. Hank Morgan – Voice of ATL Crackers, 1990

14. Lambdin Kay – WSB Radio, 1989

13. George Patton WBML Radio, 1989

12. Wilton E. Cobb – WMAZ TV, 1988

11. Marcus Bartlett – WSB Radio, 1988

10. Jim Owens – J.O. Productions, 1988

9. James W. Woodruff, Jr. – WRBL AM/FM/TV, 1988

8. Esther Pruett – WTOC, 1988

7. Donald McDougald – Broker, 1988

6. Charlayne Hunter-Gault – The McNeal News Hour, 1988

5. Allan MacMillan – WRNG, 1988

4. Elmo J. Ellis – WSB Radio, 1987

3. Aubrey Morris – WSB Radio, 1987

2. Douglas Edwards – CBS News NY, 1986

1. J. Leonard Reinsch – Cox Broadcasting ATL, 1984