James Brown, a three-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, has been announced as the recipient of Lifetime Achievement honors at the 45th Annual Sports Emmy Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 21. The ceremony will take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall in New York.
Adam Sharp, President of NATAS, praised Brown as a world-class talent who has had a profound impact on sports media. Stephen Head, the Head of Sports Emmy Awards, lauded Brown’s career as the host of iconic sports studio shows and his distinctive style that sets him apart in sports broadcasting.
In response to being selected for the award, Brown expressed his humility and gratitude. He acknowledges that his success is due to the collaborative efforts of the many people he has worked with over the years.
James Brown’s impressive career includes numerous accolades such as the “2016 Pete Rozelle Award” from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the “Uncommon Award” from Tony Dungy. He was also honored with awards like the “Best Studio Host of the Decade” by Sports Illustrated in 2010 and received induction into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2021. Beyond his broadcasting career, James holds a degree from Harvard University and is an ordained minister. He is actively involved in charitable organizations such as GENYOUth, The Ron & Joy Paul Kidney Center at George Washington University, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.