THE EAGLE SOARS
The 2011 Gala of the Nevada Broadcasters Association will be steeped in the symbolism of a soaring eagle -- honoring the sharp vision, strength and power of Communication, Community and Country. Each of our honorees have risen above the ordinary, expanded their boundary and elevated their contribution.
For the first time in the sixteen year history of the NBA Hall of Fame Scholarship Gala --
-- the evening will be dedicated to honoring the memory of a legacy radio personality who was a major player in introducing Rock and Roll to America;
-- we will induct a branch of our military service into the Hall of Fame; and
-- we will present a Lifetime Achievement Award -- the highest honor bestowed by the NBA, to a remarkable agency.
The evening will be dedicated to Ted Quillin, who died last month. Ted was an American radio personality who worked at KFWB in Hollywood. He is one of the original "Seven Swingin' Gentlemen" who brought rock and roll into its first major radio market. The year was 1957. Ted was in radio for over 60 years and was honored by the Nevada Broadcasters Association in 2005, when he was inducted into the Hall Of Fame.
The Nevada Army National Guard will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. Nevada's "Citizen Soldiers" are highly trained and always stand ready to respond. The NVARNG is our longest continuous NCSA sponsor -- a partnership that began 16 years ago.
R&R Partners has been chosen by the NBA Executive Committee to receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award. R&R Partners is an advertising, marketing, public relations and public affairs firm with offices in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Reno, Salt Lake City, and Washington D.C.. Thus far, 85 Nevada television and radio stations have committed to partner through the NBA with R&R in a year-long Anti-Bullying Public Awareness Campaign that will begin airing this summer. Billy Vassiliadis - R&R Partners CEO, will accept the award.
The eagle will soar on Saturday evening, August 20, 2011. Gala 16 will once again be held at Station Casinos flagship Red Rock Hotel, Casino and Spa. Nominations are now being received for those broadcasters who will be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame Class of 2011. Sponsorships and advertising in the Tribute and Program Journals are now being sold. And 100% of all proceeds from the Silent and Live Auctions will go towards the Nevada Broadcasters Foundation Tony and Linda Bonnici Scholarship Fund.
