The incoming class of this year’s NAB Leadership Foundation’s (NABLF) Broadcast Leadership Program (BLT) will be the 25th group of cohorts enrolled in this longstanding and prestigious professional education program. Over the past two and a half decades, BLT has fueled diversity at the highest levels and demonstrated its continued relevance in an ever-changing industry. To celebrate 25 years of achievement, special events have been planned to take place starting this fall.
| event | Thursday, September 26, 2024, 5:30 - 7 p.m. |
| pin_drop | National Association of Broadcasters HQ |
| event | Friday, September 27, 2024, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| pin_drop | National Association of Broadcasters HQ |
Topics covered: Disruption and innovation in the industry, the future of work and trends in technology
Friday, September 27
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
9:30 – 11 a.m.
Calmly Confronting Chaos: The Dao of Disruptive Change Session and Discussion
Scott Anthony, Clinical Professor of Strategy, Dartmouth College
11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
AI Panel Session and Discussion
Facilitator:
Daniel Anstandig, CEO and co-founder, Futuri Media
Speakers:
Veronika Moroian, Founder and CEO, VxM AI
Dr. Courtney Radsch, Director, Center for Journalism and Liberty, Open Markets Institute
Noelle Russell, Chief AI Officer, AI Institute
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Future of Work Session and Discussion
Kristen Lipton, Managing Director of Business Development, Gallup
3:30 - 4 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Diane Sutter
Breakfast, breaks and lunch will be served.
Daniel Anstandig
CEO and co-founder
Futuri Media
Scott Anthony
Clinical Professor of Strategy
Dartmouth College
Carolyn Bostrack
Founder
FIERCE Network and the FIERCE Foundation
Kristen Lipton
Managing Director of Business Development
Gallup
Veronika Moroian
Founder and CEO
VxM AI
Dr. Courtney Radsch
Director
Center for Journalism and Liberty, Open Markets Institute
Noelle Russell
Chief AI Officer
AI Institute
| event | Monday, March 3, 2025 |
| pin_drop | NAB State Leadership Conference |
| event | Sunday, April 6, 2025 |
| pin_drop | NAB Show Las Vegas |
About the Award
The Diane Sutter Shooting Star Award recognizes a Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) graduate or faculty member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to the positive growth and development of their local station or organization and the broadcast industry. The NAB Leadership Foundation will present the award each year at the BLT Alumni Reception at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
The award winner will receive complimentary roundtrip airfare, hotel room for three nights and registration to NAB Show.
Diane Sutter has achieved significant visibility and distinction for her broadcasting career and tireless commitment to the BLT program as the founder and dean for the past 25 years. This award is named in her honor.
Award Eligibility
The Diane Sutter Shooting Star Award will be given to a BLT graduate or BLT faculty member who demonstrates the following:
Nomination Process
To nominate a BLT graduate or faculty member, submit a nomination letter clearly documenting how the nominee fulfills the above criteria. Make sure to describe your relationship to the nominee and include at least one separate letter of recommendation.
Additional supporting documentation (optional): nominee’s bio or CV, reference letters, links to video clips, awards and letters of commendation.
Nominee Contact Information
Submit your letter of nomination, along with any additional documentation, by January 31, 2025, to mduke@nab.org and skim@nab.org.
You and the winner will be notified by March 1, 2025.
We need your help to continue delivering the preeminent leadership program in the industry. Built by broadcasters for broadcasters, the Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program has always been about giving back. We’re asking you now to build it forward for the next generation of broadcast leaders and rising stars. Our goal for the 2024 Build It Forward campaign is $50,000. We still need $36,000 by December 31 to reach that target. Check back here for updates on our progress.
Keep BLT thriving for another 25 years.
