Death Announced: Frank Schurz, Former NAB Member, Has Passed Away
Obituary: Frank Schurz, Visionary Broadcaster and Media Leader, Passes Away at 94
Franklin Dunn Schurz Jr., a towering figure in the journalism and broadcasting industry, has passed away at the age of 94. Schurz, the CEO and Chairman Emeritus of Schurz Communications, leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and innovation that spanned over six decades.
Founded in 1872, Schurz Communications was a family-owned business operated by Schurz. Under his leadership, the company grew to manage and develop local media outlets, including newspapers, television, and radio stations. Notably, Schurz Communications operated WSBT Radio and published the South Bend Tribune, which Schurz eventually took charge of before becoming CEO.
Schurz's impact on the broadcasting industry was significant. He strengthened local media outlets, fostering civic engagement through quality journalism. His commitment to community service was emphasized by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), as was his dedication to the values that define local broadcasting.
Throughout his career, Schurz was recognised for his contributions to the industry. He received the Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award from the NAB in 2011, and the Indiana Broadcasters Association honoured him with the Lifetime Achievement Award. His commitment to quality journalism was highlighted by the NAB, and his leadership left an indelible mark on the broadcasting industry.
Schurz's legacy continues to inspire generations of broadcasters. The NAB extends its deepest condolences to the Schurz family, his colleagues, and all who knew Frank Schurz. His dedication to serving communities, his commitment to community service, and his advancement of the broadcasting industry will be greatly missed.
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- Frank Schurz, the visionary broadcaster and CEO of Schurz Communications, was widely recognized for his contributions to the broadcasting industry, including managing and developing television, radio, and local newspapers.
- Schurz's influence on the media landscape was profound, strengthening local media outlets and promoting civic engagement through quality journalism, which earned him recognition from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).
- The NAB honored Schurz with prestigious awards, such as the Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award in 2011 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indiana Broadcasters Association, recognizing his commitment to quality journalism and leadership in the broadcasting industry.
- Schurz was responsible for the operation of WSBT Radio and the publishing of the South Bend Tribune, both owned by Schurz Communications, which he turned into thriving media outlets.
- Frank Schurz's legacy lives on, inspiring future broadcasters, and his impact on the industry, which spanned over six decades, will continue to be felt in the realms of local media, television, and radio broadcasting.
