Heidi Raphael '85, who also serves as a trustee on Medaille's board, organized the first-annual Buffalo Excellence in Media Awards, held at Salvatore's Italian Gardens on Friday, April 13. 

The awards recognized the outstanding achievements of individuals as well as radio, television, print and digital companies in Western New York. The judging of the nominations was administered by an impartial group of respected industry professionals primarily from outside Western New York.

A gallery of images from the BEMAs, including some of Medaille students who volunteered at the event, is available at buffalo.com.