Mark Champion, Devin Scillian to be Inducted into Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Mark Champion and Devin Scillian are the latest inductees to be recognized by the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony takes place tonight (Sept. 1) during the annual Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ Evening of Excellence event at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids.

In addition to Champion and Scillian, Trisha Peterson will also be inducted for her 40 years spent in the broadcasting field. Peterson co-owns a 12-station radio group with stations in Michigan and Wisconsin.

 

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Champion has spent over 40 years as a sports broadcaster, covering both collegiate and professional games and events. This upcoming NBA season will be his 33^rd as the radio announcer for the Detroit Pistons. He also spent 16 seasons as the voice of the Detroit Lions.

In addition to announcing for the Pistons and Lions, Champion has covered other national and international events including NFL games, The Masters, the Ryder Cup, and three Winter Olympic Games. Champion notably covered many NCAA men’s basketball games, including Michigan State University’s tournament win in 2000. On top of broadcasting, Champion is the voice for Disneyland/Walt Disney World’s iconic “What’s Next?” Super Bowl ad campaign.

Meanwhile, Scillian worked for nearly 30 years as an anchor for WDIV-TV in Detroit. Before working for WDIV-TV, Scillian worked for KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, where he helped lead coverage of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, for which he and the news team earned a Peabody Award. Scillian’s work as an anchor has earned him five Edward R. Murrow Awards.

Outside of his broadcasting career, Scillian has written 22 award-winning children’s books and is a three-time Detroit Music Award-winner for Best Country Performer. Scillian has also written a play titled Bastard, which will debut at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea this fall.

About the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame

The Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame has been honoring and recognizing broadcasters all over the industry since 2001. Inductees are brought in for their leadership in their field, achievements, and contributions to their respective areas of Michigan. Previous inductees include Mort Crim, Bill Bonds, Diana Lewis, Dick Purtan, Robbie Timmons, Paul W. Smith, and Paula L. Tutman.

For more information, visit michiganmedia.com/hall-of-fame.