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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Director of Cable and Community Relations Carrie LeZotte participated in the Oct. 28 Board of Trustees meeting to seek a proclamation that allowed the township to recognize Oct. 20 as Community Media Day.
“Storytelling is the heart of our community. It is a great privilege to do this work and a great responsibility,” LeZotte said during her presentation.
The approved proclamation was followed by a ceremony, with community partners and producers being bestowed the inaugural Heart of the Community Awards.
Dr. Niru Prasad, host of “Health Talk,” was honored as Community Producer of the Year.
Prasad, who has produced programs with BCTV for over 20 years, said the award means a lot to her.
“With my background in pediatric and emergency medicine, I’ve accumulated lots of experiences about how to raise a healthy child, as well as emphasizing health education for adolescents, adults, and senior citizens and keeping them drug-free,” Prasad said in a statement.
“I have had a wonderful experience working at our TV station, which is like my second home.”
Bloomfield Township Public Library Director Tera Moon accepted the Community Partner of the Year Award on behalf of the library.
Maggie Barclay, fitness coordinator for Bloomfield Township Senior Services, was honored as Employee Partner of the Year.
Township Cable Operations Manager Steve Rota was honored for his over 25 years of service to the department and community.
Started in 2017, Community Media Day is an annual celebration of voices that bring awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media for all individuals to have their voices heard, according to officials.
Bloomfield Community Television provides government and community access programming via local cable providers — Comcast, AT&T and WOW — for residents of Bloomfield Township and nearby municipalities. Established in 1985, officials said BCTV facilitates the production and cablecast of television programs that reflect the interests and activities of the community and inform and enrich the lives of the people in its viewing area.
The year will culminate with an orientation and open house from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Bloomfield Community Television Cable Studio at 4190 Dublin Road. Join BCTV staff and community producers for cookies and light refreshments. RSVP by sending an email to jguzman@bloomfieldtwp.org.
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