Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame honors Star Trek and industry leaders

The 34th Anniversary Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame Gala was held in New York, honoring several industry leaders and marking the introduction of a new award category.

Star Trek was named the inaugural recipient of the ‘Franchise of the Year’ award, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the franchise. The award was accepted by Rod Roddenberry, executive producer of modern Trek television, alongside actors Kate Mulgrew, Wilson Cruz, and Celia Rose Gooding.

Individual inductees included ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Rita Ferro, President of Global Advertising at The Walt Disney Company. Dana Walden, Walt Disney World President and Chief Creative Officer, publicly celebrated the induction of her colleagues, noting their significant impact on the industry.