WNBF’s Barb Mack Honored

WNBF's Barb Mack entered the Binghamton Broadcasters Hall of Fame in ceremonies at the Bundy Museum of History and Art, 129 Main Street in Binghamton.  Barb and her late father Bill Mack were inducted together.  Bill had the area's first polka show on radio in the 1960's and Barb has carried on the tradition ever since.  In addition to hosting "The Barb Mack Show" Barb is a full-time marketing and account executive with WNBF and Townsquare Media.

Also inducted into the Binghamton Broadcasters Hall of Fame were: Greg Catlin, long-time news anchor, News Director and General Manager at WBNG TV; the late Phil Marella of Channel 34, Hank Summers, air talent and account executive  for several Binghamton area stations and Bill Jaker, veteran host and air talent with WSKG TV.

The Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies werefollowed tonight by a reception and dinner at the DoubleTtree by Hilton in Binghamton.  There, additional awards were presented.  WAAL Morning Show Host and long-time programmer Doug Mosher was honored as the organization's Broadcaster of the Year.  WLTB's Steve Gilinsky, owner, manager and air talent, received the organization's Living Legend Award;  The Audio-Technica Award goes to veteran broadcaster and operator Dave Lozzi and Dave Whalen from Time Warner Cable were be honored with the 2015 Bill Parker Distinguished Service Award.