January 20, 2022
Laura Adams, a radio and television production major at Suffolk County Community College, is among nine students nominated statewide for the prestigious Vanguard Student Recognition Award that recognizes outstanding students enrolled in career and technical education programs that prepare them for occupations that are not traditional for their gender.
Adams, 39, a mother of two from Nesconset, said radio and television production has always been a passion and she was honored to be nominated. “It's great to be nominated,” Adams said, “it's almost surreal.”
“The Vanguard Award recognizes more than just outstanding students,” said Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Edward Bonagiu, “but also the work being done in Suffolk to support non-traditional students pursuing careers in fields that are open to talent representing every element. of our diverse student body and community. Congratulations to Laura and her teachers.”
Suffolk County professor and assistant academic chair of communications, radio, television and film, Gayle Sheridan, nominated Adams for the award, writing that “Laura is a key role model for her peers … she takes a leadership role and 'takes over' management, numerous, production teams.”
Sheridan also wrote that “Laura Adams' performance in the exams and all aspects of the radio and television productions are outstanding. It is clear that she has found her passion in this field. Her commitment to pre-production, production and post-production is amazing.”
Adams recently spearheaded the production of oral versions of several student works from the college's literary magazine, Perspectives for the college's radio station, Suffolk Radio (scccir.com), where Adams also works and works.
“Laura's talent and knowledge of the industry has helped Suffolk Radio and our staff produce outstanding audio productions, with our literary magazine Perspectives showcasing her crowning achievement. It has been a pleasure to have Laura as part of our team at Suffolk Radio,” said Suffolk Internet Radio Station Manager Bill Terry.
Adams said the next step in the award nomination process is to submit an essay followed by the announcement of the award winner in March.
The Vanguard Award is presented annually by the NET (Nontraditional Employment & Training) Project, an initiative managed by SUNY Albany's Center for Women in Government & Civil Society in partnership with the New York State Department of Education.
Support for the development/production of this material was provided by a grant under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act administered by the New York State Department of Education.
This press release was created by Suffolk County Community College. The views expressed here are the author's own.
