The Society of Broadcast Engineers has announced the recipients of the 2025 SBE National Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements by individual members, local chapters, and Sustaining Member companies.
The 2024 WBA Duke Wright Media Technology Institute (MTI) was recognized as the Best Chapter or Regional Educational Event. The annual three-day institute, held in June, provides a comprehensive and immersive learning experience designed to support the professional development of broadcast engineers at all career stages.
“I am deeply honored and incredibly grateful to the Society of Broadcast Engineers for recognizing the important role that the WBA Duke Wright Media Technology Institute plays in the professional development of broadcast and media engineers,” said Bill Hubbard, who leads the Institute.
The 2025 event was held in La Crosse and next year’s event will be held June 16-18 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva.
SBE also recognized Matthew Converse from Chapter 80 in the Fox Cities as a Chapter Engineer of the Year. He will be placed into consideration for the Robert W. Flanders SBE Engineer of the Year honor in addition to direct nominees.
Converse is chair of Chapter 80 and Director of Engineering for Woodward Community Media stations in Appleton and Green Bay.
