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The Indiana Broadcasters Association inducted Ardath Burkhart into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame yesterday. Burkhart was a civic leader and founder of WFYI. Remembered as WFYI’s “founding mother,” Burkhart led a coalition of thousands of women in Indianapolis who went door-to-door to collect the funds needed to start a public television station in central Indiana.
WFYI was honored to be part of the luncheon inducting this year’s class of broadcasters. WFYI President and CEO Greg Petrowich spoke about Burkhart’s canvassing efforts that led to the creation of Indianapolis’ public media station. Burkhart’s daughter, Gay Burkhart, accepted the award on behalf of her late mother.
Learn more about Burkart’s contributions to WFYI and how to join the Ardath Burkhart Legacy Society at https://www.wfyi.org/burkhart-society.
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