The VAB’s Distinguished Service Award honors those individuals who have distinguished themselves in their profession over the course of many years. Award is open to all broadcast-related occupations.
2022 Distinguished Service Award
Roger Lewis
WCAX-TV
2021 Distinguished Service Award
Bill Goldsbury
WFFF-TV
2019 Distinguished Service Award
Tom Reed
WPTZ-TV
2018 Distinguished Service Award
Glenn Dudley
Vermont PBS
2018 Distinguished Service Award
Charlie Papillo
WVMT-AM
2017 Distinguished Service Award
Lynn Beaudoin
Vermont Broadcast Associates
2017 Distinguished Service Award
Mark Esberg
Sison Broadcasting
2017 Distinguished Service Award
Steve Pelkey
Hall Communications
2016 Distinguished Service Award
Bob Davis
WCAX-TV
2016 Distinguished Service Award
Bob Sherman
Great Eastern Radio
2015 Distinguished Service Award
Stewart Ledbetter
WPTZ-TV and Vermont PBS
2014 Distinguished Service Award
Thom Richards
WOKO-FM
2014 Distinguished Service Award
Judy Simpson
WCAX-TV
2013 Distinguished Service Award
Brian Collamore
WSYB-AM/Catamount Radio
2013 Distinguished Service Award
Ross Sneyd
AP/VPR/VPT
2012 Distinguished Service Award
Sharon Meyer
WCAX-TV
2012 Distinguished Service Award
Mark Johnson
WDEV AM/FM
2011 Distinguished Service Award
John Likakis
WBTN-AM
2011 Distinguished Service Award
Ginny McGehee
WJOY-AM
2010 Distinguished Service Award
Tom Messner
WPTZ-TV/WNNE-TV
2010 Distinguished Service Award
Jim Oliver
WCAX-TV
2009 Distinguished Service Award
Tim Johnson
WTSA-AM & FM
2009 Distinguished Service Award
Bob Kinzel
VPR