The National Sports Media Association has named Mike McCune, Sports Director at WCAX-TV, as the 2018 Vermont Sportscaster of the Year. This is the second time McCune has won this honor, the first was in 2013.

Mike joined the WCAX Sports Department in 1999 and has been Sports Director since 2008. He also served as co-host and co-producer of The :30, a news show featuring in depth interviews with a wide variety of guests, for five years.

Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) has announced that Bill Shaughnessy, General Maintenance Technician and Safety Specialist, has been selected as December, 2018 Employee of the Month. The monthly award recognizes employees who have demonstrated sustained service excellence in their respective departments and have displayed compassion, a caring approach and continuous hard work within their community.

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s community mental-health agency, announced today that it has elected Michelle Bos-Lun and Stephen Greene to its Board of Directors. Both new members bring a wealth of knowledge of mental health and substance abuse services to the non-profit agency.

Legal Secretary Jody S Kaiser of Hinsdale, NH has been named the winner of the coveted Diane Lynch Distinguished Service Award at the northern New England law firm Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. The award was presented at the firm’s annual holiday celebration at the Hanover Inn on Dec. 1.

“Anyone who has had the pleasure of working with you knows of your commitment to excellence,” reads a citation presented to Kaiser at the event. “You give 200 percent and go above and beyond every day. You are the ultimate team player for DRM and you are a pleasure to work with.”