Jennifer Hudson to Receive 2024 NAB Television Chairman’s Award from the National Association of Broadcasters
Recognizing her groundbreaking work across television, music, and film, Hudson will be honored during the We Are Broadcasters session at NAB Show on April 16.
This esteemed accolade celebrates individuals who excel in various art disciplines within television. Past recipients include industry luminaries like Sterling K. Brown, Kristen Bell, Terry Crews, and Mario Lopez. Pat LaPlatney, NAB Television Board Chair, praised Hudson’s multifaceted career, highlighting her remarkable contributions to the entertainment landscape.
Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group, lauded Hudson’s unparalleled talent and described her as an inspiring force. He expressed pride in having her as part of the Warner Bros. family and extended congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.
Hudson’s talk show, “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” has garnered widespread acclaim, earning multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations and People’s Choice Awards nods. Notable guests like Oprah Winfrey and Shaquille O’Neal have graced the show, further solidifying Hudson’s impact as a captivating host. Her accolades extend to being named among Time magazine’s “Most Influential People in the World” and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Produced by JHUD Productions and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” has been renewed for a third season, showcasing Hudson’s enduring influence and appeal. Her legacy continues to grow, with achievements ranging from performing at the Super Bowl to having a day named after her in Chicago.
