Fitchburg Access Television to Honor 2018 Annual Boulder Award recipient Stuart “Bob” McDermott

Join us for an exciting evening as we honor Stuart “Bob” McDermott, the 2018 Annual Boulder Award recipient:  This year’s award dinner will be held Thursday, May 10th 5:30-9:00 PM at Oak Hill Country Club, 840 Oak Hill Road, Fitchburg, MA.,

The Annual Boulder Award is presented by the Board of Directors of Fitchburg Access Community Television (FATV) to recognize a local citizen for their outstanding contribution to civic life through the use of public communications.  “We are thrilled to be honoring such a deserving and dedicated citizen,” stated Bill Gates, FATV President.

For over forty years. “Bob” was an integral part of Fitchburg’s General Electric manufacturing of steam turbines and generators.  He began his career in the testing division.  Bob McDermott has been community focused with decades of service in our city.  He went on to become a leader in service throughout Fitchburg including Fitchburg State Universities ALFA program, Treasurer of the Alumni Association, The Exchange Club of Fitchburg currently serving as President, and many years of dedication to his duties as Treasurer at Fitchburg Access Television.  He is married to Jeannette and raised six children, have ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to our Annual Boulder Award winner, we will be honoring the recipients of other awards including: Excellence Award Jarrod Roberts Presented by Alexandra Cardinale, On Air Personality Dave Clark, Presented by Dave Svens, Producer of the Year Kevin Cormier, Presented by Stephanie Savoie

Romolo Testarmata Award, Robyn Comeau, Presented by Glenn Fossa and the long-standing Robert Wilson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a student at Fitchburg State University in the Communications program. The scholarship is awarded annually and winner will be announced at the dinner.

 

Tickets are on sale and are available at:

FATV, 175 Kimball Street, Fitchburg, MA.

Tickets are $30

 

For more information contact:

Anne Bisbee, Operations Manager of FATV at 978-343-0834

or email anne@fatv.org