Named in honor of radio engineer Dennis Snyder and television engineer Ted Teffner, the Snyder-Teffner Award honors an individual who has demonstrated excellence “behind the scenes.” This includes but is not limited to anyone working in operations, office administration, sales, creative services, production, promotions, HR, traffic and reception as well as any technical fields including engineering, I.T. / digital, editors, and camera, master control and board operators. Candidates for this award must demonstrate that they are:
- Extraordinary stand-out in their field
- A team player who is willing to go the extra mile for the good of the organization
- Committed to doing their best work every day
- Seeking new opportunities and open to innovation
- Respected, trusted and seen as a resource by their peers
- Willing to mentor and train people new to the profession
- Giving dignity to their profession
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View past recipients below:
2024 Snyder Teffner Award Winner
Dave Turner
Broadcast Engineer
WFFF-TV & WVNY-TV
2023 Snyder Teffner Award Winner
Larry Page
Broadcast Engineer
WPTZ-TV, WNNE-TV & Vermont Public
2022 Snyder Teffner Award Winner
Andrea Lammly
Business Manager
Hall Communications
2020/2021 Snyder Teffner Award Winner
Tim Thayer
Chief Engineer
WCAX-TV
2020/2021 Snyder Teffner Award Winner
Lynn Elkert
Traffic Director
VOX AM/FM
2019 Snyder Teffner Award Winner
Victoria St. John
Director of Operations
Vermont Public Radio

2018 Snyder Teffner Award Winner
Mike Seguin
Engineer
Vermont Public Radio

2017 Snyder Teffner Award Winner
Greg Towne
Engineer
WVNY-TV

2016 Snyder Teffner Award Winner
Prescott Towers
2015 Snyder Teffner Award Winner
Joe Tymecki
Engineer
Vermont Public Radio
2014 Synder Teffner Award Winner
Jim Oliver
Cameraman
WCAX-TV
Vermont Association of Broadcasters
