Seven from Radio and TV to be Inducted into MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame

The MA Broadcasters Association (MBA) will induct seven highly respected radio and television on-air personalities, broadcast journalists, and executives into its Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 4, at its annual Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel (formerly, the Sheraton Framingham).

The MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame 2026 inductees are: the late WCVB-TV Boston Special Correspondent Clark Booth, WBZ-TV Boston Sports Director Steve Burton; retired WMVY Radio, Martha’s Vineyard, Program Director and ‘Director of Worldwide Programming’ Barbara Dacey, longtime Boston Bruins play-by-play NESN Television announcer Jack Edwards, retired News Director Mike Garreffi from WWLP, Channel 22, Springfield, and perennial MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame luncheon and awards ceremony emcee, the popular and long-time former host of The Jordan Rich Show on WBZ-AM 1030, Jordan Rich.

In addition, the MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame’s co-founder and first President, Arthur J. Singer, will be honored posthumously at the luncheon with the organization’s 2026 Pioneer Award.

Hall of Fame Committee Chair Peter R. Brown said of the 2026 inductee class, “The broadcasters who will be inducted this year share a passion for their craft. Their enthusiasm and dedication to broadcasting shine a spotlight on their talents and accomplishments across the decades of their work. Our inductees this year are in front of the microphone and behind the scenes; no matter what their position, they have distinguished themselves for their achievements and reflect a level of excellence that shall be recognized and honored.”

Tickets for the Hall of Fame luncheon cost $90 each. Full tables of eight, nine, and ten are also available.

The event will begin with an 11 am reception; the program’s opening remarks begin at 11:40 am, followed by lunch and then the induction ceremonies. The luncheon will be emceed by three-time Emmy Award-winning executive producer and TV and radio personality Jenny Johnson.

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Whatever electronic form the message may take, it is about communications… and communications is the glue that binds us together, as a community, as a country, and as a world.

Peter Brown

Chair, Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Committee