5-30-13
The 15th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards, produced by the NAB Education Foundation is Monday in D.C. The gala will honor radio and television broadcasters from across the country for exceptional community service. The event will also include the presentation of NABEF's highest honor, the Service to America Leadership Award, to Stevie Wonder.
The event is being held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center with a reception from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. and the dinner and awards presentation: 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Celebration of Service to America Awards are sponsored and produced by NABEF with major support from Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc., Bonneville International Corporation, and the National Association of Broadcasters.
In recent years, award-winning actress Glenn Close, Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges, entertainment industry icon Quincy Jones, legendary rock star Sir Elton John, President Bill Clinton, First Lady Laura Bush, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalyn Carter, and First Lady Nancy Reagan, among others, have been presented with the Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award at the event. Details about the Celebration of Service to America Awards are available at www.nabef.org/STA.
