Professor Mike Igoe (center) with (from left) alumni Patrick Ryan, Matt Volz, Hope Winter and Chloe Kowalyk.
Professor Mike Igoe of the Department of Communication won the Educator of the Year award from the Buffalo Broadcasters Association.
The honor, voted on by members of the organization, was given at its recent annual Hall of Fame ceremony. Also receiving the award was Scott Sackett of St. Bonaventure University.
Three of Professor Igoe's former students who are working in the media were also recognized by the BBA.
- Patrick Ryan, ’20, of WIVB-TV was awarded “Best Use of Social Media.”
- Matt Volz, ’26, of 97 Rock received the Rising Stars Scholarship.
- Hope Winter, ’21, of WIVB-TV was nominated for Multimedia Journalist of the Year.
It marked the 30th anniversary of the Buffalo Broadcasters Association.
