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