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Image Gallery: BCAT Celebrates 25 Years

Last week Burlington Cable Access Television celebrated its 25th Anniversary during its annual Appreciation Awards dinner.

Last week (BCAT) celebrated 25 years of bringing high-quality original programming to the Burlington community.

The celebration included the annual Appreciation Awards dinner where the studio highlighted the hard work and dedication of those who volunteer their time to host shows, work behind the scenes and support the studio.

Check out our images from the celebration and ceremony. Also, thanks to BCAT's for providing the following list of Appreciation Award winners:

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Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Frank & Cathy Rais

Volunteer of the Year

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  • Crystal Curran

Video Voyager of the Year

  • Sarah Iler

Producer of Excellence - Studio Production Series

  • Jim Murphy – “Chamber Chat”

Producer of Excellence - Field Produced Series

  • Crystal Curran - Real School of Music”

Producer of Excellence for a Special

  • Richie Sarno - “This Moment in Time: Alan Bernstein documentary”

Director of Excellence in the Studio

  • Joan Rolfe - various productions

Final Cut Pro Editing Excellence

  • Jeff Ferguson – “Jeff TV”

Set Design Excellence

  • “On the Set” - Diane Curran

On-Camera Talent Excellence

  • Nick Saia -“BNEWS Accu-Weather”

Sports Announcing

  • Kevin Carnell - BHS Boys & Girls Basketball

Robotic Camera Meeting Coverage Recognition

  • Gregory Smith - Selectmen, Ways & Means, Town Meeting

Enthusiastic Newcomers

  • Michael Sserunjoji - “Global Evangelical Church

Sports Coverage Recognition

  • Jack Sherman - “BHS Wrestling”

School Events Coverage Recognition

  • Alan McRae - “various BHS events”

Viewers Choice Awards

  • 1st place - “Shawn Hansen’s Comedy Corner”
  • 2nd place - “On the Set”
  • 3rd place - “Turntable

BCAT is located at Burlington High School 123 Cambridge St., Burlington, MA 01803 (entrance is located in the back of the school).

BCAT always offers training classes and programs designed to create interest in BCAT and provide Burlington residents with the knowledge and ability create their own media.  BCAT welcomes all ages and regularly offers training classes ranging from beginners to advanced in all areas of production.


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