Snyder Teffner Award

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:

Dave-Turner2024 Snyder Teffner Award Winner

Dave Turner
Broadcast Engineer
WFFF-TV & WVNY-TV

Larry Page cropped2023 Snyder Teffner Award Winner

Larry Page
Broadcast Engineer
WPTZ-TV, WNNE-TV & Vermont Public

Andrea Lammly cropped2022 Snyder Teffner Award Winner

Andrea Lammly
Business Manager
Hall Communications

Tim Thayer2020/2021 Snyder Teffner Award Winner

Tim Thayer
Chief Engineer
WCAX-TV

Lynn Elkert2020/2021 Snyder Teffner Award Winner

Lynn Elkert
Traffic Director
VOX AM/FM

Victoria St. John crop

2019 Snyder Teffner Award Winner

Victoria St. John
Director of Operations
Vermont Public Radio

Mike Seguin

2018 Snyder Teffner Award Winner

Mike Seguin
Engineer
Vermont Public Radio

 

2017 Snyder Teffner Award Winner

Greg Towne
Engineer
WVNY-TV

 

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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