Station History: Awards

Outstanding Student Member Award

The WGSU Outstanding Student Member Award is presented annually to a current student in recognition of outstanding performance, significant contributions and exemplary dedication in official service to the station.

Recipients of the honor (formerly the “State University College at Geneseo Outstanding Radio Club Member” award) were named from 1963 — WGSU’s first year as an FCC-licensed radio station — through 1969. Following a more than quarter-century hiatus, a recipient was recognized in 1996 (only to be followed by another extended gap of longer than two decades).

After discovering the plaque while preparing for WGSU’s Golden Anniversary celebration, in 2013, the award was revived, in 2018 (with Erin Carlo ’18 becoming the first honoree in 22 years). Below are the names of past recipients:

2022

Sarah DeVito ’23

2021

Sarah DeVito ’23

2020

Maddie Robbins ’20

2019

Teresa Cappiello ’19

2018

Erin Carlo ’18

1996

Tim Pynn ’96

1969

David Slade ’71

1968

LaVern “Tad” Thompson ’69

1967

Constance Bater ’68

1966

Gary Martzolf ’68

1965

Alma Oakes ’65

1964

Rose Anna Pellerico ’64

1963

Richard Crowley ’65

College Broadcasters Inc. (CBI) National Student Production Awards

“CBI salutes the best in student video and audio production. The best in student media is recognized across 24 categories.” (Source: CBI)

2021

Best Social Media Presence (First Place)

Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) College Media Awards

“IBS honors excellence in programming, air personalities, public service efforts and outstanding stations with the IBS College and High School Radio/TV/Media Awards.” (Source: IBS)

2020

Best Public Affairs Program (First Place): “Geneseo Today” (Executive Producer/Host: Sonia Bartolomeo)
Best Station Contest/Promotional Event (Finalist): Genny Fest
Best Community Outreach Event (Finalist): Genny Fest
Best Event Promo (Finalist): Genny Fest ’19 Promo
Best Community News Coverage (Finalist): “Small-town Music Scene” (Producer: Zach Kochan)
Best Hockey Play-by-Play (Finalist): Manhattanville College at SUNY Geneseo, March 16, 2019 (Announcers: Sam Cooper ’19, Nate Sharman ’19)