Public Media Impact Award
The Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters regularly recognizes Michigan’s public broadcasters. Two awards will be presented – one award for Donors and one award for Professionals – for their contribution to public broadcasting in Michigan.
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2024 MAPB Public Media Impact Award Honorees
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Cynthia Canty
Michigan Public (formerly Michigan Radio) (Ann Arbor)
Professional Recognition
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Ray & Peg Hirvonen Foundation
WNMU-TV (Marquette)
Donor Recognition
MAPB Public Media Impact Award Honorees
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Cynthia Canty
Michigan Public (formerly Michigan Radio) (Ann Arbor)
Professional Recognition
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Ray & Peg Hirvonen Foundation
WNMU-TV (Marquette)
Donor Recognition
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Lisa Barry
WEMU-FM (Ypsilanti)
Professional Recognition
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Evelyn Massaro
WNMU-FM (Marquette)
Professional Recognition
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Barbara Snyder
NMU-FM (Marquette)
Donor Recognition
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Ilene “Beany” Tomber
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing)
Professional Recognition
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Paul J. Ryan
WGVU Public Media (Grand Rapids)
Donor Recognition
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Thomas C. Jones
Michigan Radio (Ann Arbor)
Donor Recognition
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Linda Yohn
WEMU Public Radio (Ypsilanti)
Professional Recognition
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Bucky M. Love
WGVU Public Media (Grand Rapids)
Donor Recognition
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Mark T. Brush
Michigan Radio (Ann Arbor)
Professional Recognition
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John Sheffler
WCMU Public Radio (Mt. Pleasant)
Professional Recognition
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Barry Baker
Delta College Public Media
Professional Recognition
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William H. Smith
Detroit Public Television
Donor Recognition
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Robert Barclay
WCMU Public Radio (Mt. Pleasant)
Volunteer Recognition