CABLE HALL OF FAME

The Annual Cable Hall of Fame

Celebrating industry trailblazers and their lasting impact.

Congratulations to our 2026 honorees!

2026 HONOREES
A man speaks at a podium on stage in NYC, beside screens displaying his photo and the text "2026 Cable Hall of Fame Honoree Louis A. Borrelli, Jr.", celebrating one of the esteemed 2026 honorees.
A group of well-dressed people, including 2026 honoree Kristin Dolan, CEO of AMC Global Media, sit at round tables, smiling and laughing during an indoor Cable Hall of Fame event in NYC, surrounded by floral centerpieces and wine glasses.

The Cable Hall of Fame celebrates the most innovative and influential leaders in the connectivity, content, and entertainment business. We recognize the top leaders and innovators for exceptional dedication to the industry and to their people. One of the industry’s most prestigious and exclusive honors, inductees are selected from a large group of nominees by a committee of peers and leaders. Since 1998, 172 luminaries have been inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame.

Celebrating industry leaders and their influence, impact, and accomplishment

Thomas M. Rutledge, Director Emeritus – Former CEO Of Charter Communications, 2012-2022. 2026 Bresnan Ethics in Business Award Honoree.

The 2026 Bresnan Ethics in Business Award.

Tom Rutledge, award-winning cable pioneer and former Charter CEO, recognized for transformative leadership, industry growth, and groundbreaking technology advances.

CURRENT BRESNAN HONOREE
Tony Speller, 2026 Innovation & Intrapreneurship Award for Excellence Honoree

The 2026 Innovation & Intrapreneurship Award for Excellence

Honoring Tony Speller, Comcast SVP Network Operations—35+ years driving innovation, network performance, and mentorship across a 40-state footprint.

CURRENT INNOVATION & INTRAPRENEURSHIP AWARD
Four people in business attire stand on a stage; David M. Fellows Former CTO, Comcast Former Chair of the Cable TV Pioneers, in the center holds his 2026 Cable Hall of Fame honoree Award. Blue and white signage reads "Cable Hall of Fame NYC," celebrating the 2026 honorees in the background.

More Than 25 years of Cable Hall of Famers.

Find information about past honorees.

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2025 Cable Hall of Fame

The 28th Annual Cable Hall of Fame took place on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at The Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

2025 Cable Hall of Fame Recap

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

as of April 15, 2026

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