Four new names were added to the WBA Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the induction event at the La Crosse Radisson as a part of the WBA Summer Conference.
The four inductees are:
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.
Paul Braun has been a defining voice in Wisconsin sports broadcasting for more than five decades.
View each of their Hall of Fame videos and bios by clicking on their names above.
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame was created in 1989 to honor broadcasters that have devoted a minimum of 25 years to the Wisconsin broadcasting industry The award recognizes an individual’s history of exemplary leadership in community and statewide service as a broadcast professional. The Hall of Fame is housed at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and at the WBA Hall of Fame website.
With this year’s inductees, the WBA Hall of Fame membership roll grows to 168 members.
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association also recognized four Local Broadcast Legends Thursday during the WBA Summer Conference:
Judy Clark, a trusted and familiar presence in the Eau Claire community for more than three decades
Pat O’Neill, a legendary voice in Wisconsin radio, described as “Madison’s last great morning radio legend.”
John Stofflet, a true icon in Wisconsin broadcasting, serving audiences for 41 years, most of those in Madison serving southern Wisconsin.
Gary Suhr, the trusted voice of Racine, bringing high school and semi-pro sports to life on WRJN radio.
The Local Broadcast Legends Award is a great honor and recognition for individuals that work behind the scenes and within their communities fulfilling the commitment broadcasters have made to serve their local communities. They are individuals who exemplify localism. This award is a means to extend recognition of these individuals beyond their local communities.
The WBA Hall of Fame inductions mark the end of the 2025 Summer Conference. The Summer Conference will celebrate the WBA’s 75th anniversary at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva June 17-18, 2026. See you there!