Long Service Award
January 22nd,
2012
Eugenie Mason
With a
career spanning nearly 4 decades Eugene has worked with the best in the
business the likes of Jerry Romain, Lew Smith and Thelma (TC) Campbell to name
a few.
She has
championed an aspect of broadcasting that today seems almost passé- the
producer.
She has
initiated a number of popular current affair programmes some of which you may
remember: CUTLASS - a programme promoting agriculture; CARRIACOU CONNECTION; MAINLY
FOR WOMEN; COMMUNITY FOCUS as
well as IN A NUTSHELL, and ON THE MOVE - these two programs are
still running today.
Mrs. Mason
has also been credited for being among the first host of GBN’s popular Monday
night programme - Beyond the Headlines.
She is a
national treasure in Grenadian media who has featured prominently every era
since independence.
The post
independence era of Radio Grenada, the revolutionary years of Radio Free
Grenada, and the post revolutionary years of the Grenada Broadcasting Corporation.
She has
excelled in many roles – producer, announcer, Director of GIS, and supervisor
of the radio division of GBC.
Mrs. Mason
has had an exciting ride in a demanding career. Her versatility has transformed
her into a senior television journalist at the Grenada Broadcasting Network;
covering the big stories such as Hurricane Ivan, flooding and general
elections.
Mrs. Mason
is a beacon and an inspiration for young practitioners and tonight the Media Workers
Association is happy to present her with an award for distinguished service.
COURTESY:
Media Workers Association of Grenada
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