About the Broadcast Pioneers of Colorado
We are an organization dedicated to preserving the history of radio and television broadcasting in Colorado, and honoring the state’s premier broadcast professionals through the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. We also recognize professionals from Colorado who’ve made significant contributions to the national broadcasting industry through the Lowell Thomas Award.
Our primary mission is to select and maintain the Broadcast Pioneers Hall
of Fame, honoring the achievements of outstanding Colorado broadcasters.
Along with profiles of our honorees, there are numerous video tributes and examples of their exceptional careers.
We honor the executives who built and managed radio and television stations, on-air talent and behind the scenes professionals who’ve made Colorado stations among the most highly respected in the nation.
Check out the Hall of Fame pages or our YouTube Channel for profiles of most of our honorees.
The history of television in Colorado, from the era of live broadcasts in the early 50s, to accomplishments of award-winning stations that have served Colorado communities while achieving national reputations for excellence.
From the 1920s, radio has informed and entertained Coloradans from small towns to the largest cities. Learn more about the early pioneers who started the state’sradio industry, newsmen and DJs we’ve listened to through the years.
Find out more about the memorable moments and personalities that have shaped the broadcasting industry in Colorado.
Throughout the years, from generous donations from personal collections, we have obtained and are preserving physical and digital archives of Colorado’s broadcasting heritage.
Many of the digital resources are used on this website and YouTube channel, but additional photos, extended video interviews, historic audio and video recordings and textual records are also maintained. We also have a limited selection of physical artifacts.
If you have items you think would be of interest to us, use the contact form below to provide details about your items.
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Use this form if you would like more information about the Broadcast Pioneers of Colorado or have items of interest for our archival and historic preservation program.