1960
– Elected Member of the Board of Representatives –
of the City Of Stamford, Connecticut from the 7th district
1975
– Man of the Year –
by the Music Industry division of the United Jewish Appeal/ Federation of Jewish Philanthropies.
1993
– Guest of Honor at the Second Annual Luncheon –
On behalf of the Broadcast/Cable/Video Group of UJA-Federation
2000
– The Steven J. Ross Humanitarian Award –
The Entertaiment, Media & Communications Division
UJA- Federation of New York
2008
– Lifetime Achievement –
Digital TV Europe, Euro 50
January 26 , 2010
– Ward L.Quaal Pioneer Award –
Broadcasters Foundation of America
New York, NY