LMC Media's Schumacher Brings Home 'Brian Wilson Mentor' Award

MAMARONECK, NY — A local leader who has built a reputation for helping those in the community with dreams to reach for the stars, has herself been honored by her peers in recognition of the way she uses her leadership position to help lift others and in the process, raise the quality and profile of community media.

On November 16, at a ceremony held in Burlington, Vermont, LMC Media's Assistant Director, Dena Schumacher, was honored with the Alliance for Community Media's Brian Wilson Mentor Award. Board Member Mike Witsch was on hand to receive the award for Schumacher.

This award recognizes "an individual who has served as an inspiration and mentor to others in public, education and government media."

"As a mentor, Dena has gone above and beyond to nurture the growth and development of aspiring media professionals, particularly students" LMC Executive Director Matt Sullivan said. "She has demonstrated a remarkable ability to inspire and empower the next generation of media creators, guiding them through their creative journeys with patience and unwavering support. She spearheaded the 'Future Filmmaker Project,' an opportunity for student filmmakers to create short films with budgets provided by LMC Media. No one is more deserving of this award, and we couldn't be more proud."

LMC also finished as a finalist in the category of Best Overall Public, Education, and Government Access Center in the Northeast Region in its budget category.