The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 WBA Hall of Fame inductees:
Paul Braun has been a defining voice in Wisconsin sports broadcasting for more than five decades.
Denise Callaway has left an indelible mark on Wisconsin broadcasting as a trailblazer in the industry.
Bill Hubbard has been a cornerstone of Wisconsin broadcasting for more than four decades, dedicating his career to advancing media technology, engineering, and education.
Mark Zoromski shaped Wisconsin broadcasting as a journalist and educator.
The 2025 Hall of Fame honorees will be celebrated the night of June 19 at the 2025 Summer Conference at the La Crosse Radisson.
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame was created in 1989 to honor broadcasters that have devoted a minimum of 25 years to the broadcasting industry. Nominees are evaluated based on their “integrity, leadership, and impact on their station(s), communities served, and the state of Wisconsin broadcast industry.”
The first 12 members of the Hall of Fame were inducted during the 1989 WBA Summer Conference. Since 1989, 160 outstanding broadcasters have been honored with Hall of Fame inductions.
Inductees are chosen each year from nominations by WBA members, family members and friends. Broadcasters who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame include managers, personalities, engineers, reporters, educators and those broadcasting pioneers who were all of the above.
In October 1989, Alfred C. Sykes, then Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, came to Wisconsin to formally dedicate a Hall of Fame display, including plaques honoring the inductees, at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Library in Madison. In 2010, due to remodeling of the SHSW facility, the display was removed and put in storage.
The display now resides at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame also has a permanent, virtual display at the online Wisconsin Museum of Broadcasting which debuted in 2009 at www.wisconsinbroadcastingmuseum.org, where the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gallery is one of our major attractions.
Join us June 19 at the La Crosse Radisson to honor these WBA Hall of Famers.
Meet the Hall of Famers
Paul Braun
Paul Braun has been a defining voice in Wisconsin sports broadcasting for more than five decades. Best known as the legendary play-by-play announcer for University of Wisconsin hockey, Paul’s signature call—“Shot and a goal!”—has echoed through generations of Badger fans. Beginning his tenure in 1973, he covered five NCAA championships and worked across radio and television, including WIBA, WTSO, and WMTV-TV in Madison. He also played a key role in establishing statewide tape-delay broadcasts of Badger hockey, a tradition that lasted over 25 years.
Beyond the booth, Braun has mentored countless broadcasters, earning a reputation for professionalism, warmth, and dedication to the industry. He also owned and operated radio stations in Platteville, contributing to local broadcasting in Wisconsin. After stepping away to care for his wife, Braun returned as the lead voice for Wisconsin women’s hockey on iHeartRadio, proving his passion for the game and his enduring talent.
Braun’s wife, Karen, died of Alzheimer’s in 2015, which has since inspired Braun to become a tireless advocate for Alzheimer’s awareness. He has co-hosted the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s and supports the UW-Madison Initiative to End Alzheimer’s.
Paul Braun’s career shows his commitment to excellence, integrity, and service in broadcasting.
Denise Callaway
A trailblazer in the industry, Denise Callaway has left an indelible mark on Wisconsin broadcasting. Callaway was one of the first Black female reporters when she started at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee, where she worked from 1979 to 1991. Her journalistic excellence took her across the country and around the world, covering major stories such as the Iranian hostage crisis, the Northern Ireland conflict, and civil rights issues both nationally and in Milwaukee.
Beyond reporting, Callaway played a pivotal role in media and community engagement. She transitioned into leadership roles in communications, serving as the Executive Director of Communications and Outreach for Milwaukee Public Schools and as Director of Communications for the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. At that time, she also worked for Milwaukee PBS in broadcasting roles including hosting its 4th Street Forum. Today she leads discussions on Connect MKE on MY24/CW18, tackling critical issues such as race and policy in Milwaukee.
Callaway’s dedication extends to her past and current service on numerous boards, including the Milwaukee Public Library, Radio Milwaukee, WUWM, and the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging. Recognized by the Milwaukee Press Club Hall of Fame and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, she has mentored and inspired countless journalists.
Denise Callaway’s career demonstrates a strong commitment to journalism, ethics, and public service that all broadcasters should aspire to.
Bill Hubbard
Bill Hubbard has been a cornerstone of Wisconsin broadcasting for more than four decades, dedicating his career to advancing media technology, engineering, and education.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Hubbard began as a broadcast engineer at WLUK-TV in Green Bay before taking on key roles at the UW-Green Bay Center for Television Production, Wisconsin Public Television, and WBAY-TV. His expertise in broadcast production and transmission systems played a pivotal role in shaping Green Bay and Wisconsin’s television landscape.
Beyond his technical contributions, Hubbard has been a passionate advocate for training future generations. He leads and continues to enhance the WBA Duke Wright Media Technology Institute, first established by his colleague and fellow Hall of Famer, Terry Buan. He has also been an active member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers Chapter 80 for more than 40 years, holding multiple leadership positions and mentoring countless engineers.
Hubbard’s contributions extend to major national events, where he serves as the NFL Frequency Coordinator for Lambeau Field, ensuring seamless broadcast operations for Green Bay Packers games. His commitment to excellence has earned him national recognition, including the prestigious James C. Wulliman Educator of the Year award from SBE.
With an unwavering dedication to broadcast engineering and educating the next generation of engineers, Bill Hubbard has left an enduring legacy on the industry and all the people he’s worked with.
Mark Zoromski
Mark Zoromski shaped Wisconsin broadcasting as a journalist and educator. Beginning as a producer at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire and WLUK-TV in Green Bay, he later became a newsroom leader at WITI-TV in Milwaukee (1983-1997). There, his editorial expertise and innovation shaped news coverage. He created a statewide microwave news network, helped establish the Wisconsin Election Service, and served as broadcast pool coordinator for the Jeffrey Dahmer trial, earning accolades from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Zoromski’s true calling emerged in education. At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1997-2016), he built PantherVision, a student newscast that made history by becoming the only collegiate news organization to win a professional national Edward R. Murrow Award. At Marquette University (2016-2022), he modernized student media and fostered a culture of excellence, leading to the Marquette Wire being named one of the top five student media organizations in the country. He earned teaching excellence awards from both universities.
In retirement, Zoromski continues to elevate broadcasting. As Chair of the WBA Education Committee, he oversees the Student Forum and established the Boyd Huppert debt relief grant and writing awards. Zoromski remains active with the Milwaukee Press Club and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Respected for his high standards, compassion, commitment to ethical journalism and helping future journalists, Mark Zoromski has left an enduring impact on Wisconsin broadcasting.
Join us June 19 at the La Crosse Radisson to honor these WBA Hall of Famers.