1,000 Students and Teachers to Attend 8th Annual BASH Awards
- The New York State Broadcasters Association
- May 19
- 2 min read
Updated: May 20
On May 22, 2025, over 1,000 students and teachers from more than 50 high schools will gather at Hofstra University for the 8th Annual BASH Awards and Learning Conference, running from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. What began in 2017 with just 9 schools and 150 students at Southold High School has grown into the largest student broadcast gathering in the tri-state metropolitan area.
The Broadcast Alliance for Senior High (BASH), founded in 2024, is an all-volunteer organization that
coordinates the event. This year, BASH is partnering with Island Harvest to collect nonperishable food
donations brought by all attendees, and the release of a winning video created by high school students to
explore the issue of food insecurity in their community.
Participants will engage in over 20 professional workshops on media, journalism, and broadcasting. The day begins with a poster session where 13 schools present their broadcast program highlights, followed by two workshop sessions featuring both industry professionals and student-led presentations. More than 200 video submissions were evaluated by experienced professionals, culminating in a red carpet awards ceremony recognizing outstanding student work.
“The focus on student engagement and opportunities to network is a major priority of the BASH Awards and Learning Conference,” said Dr. Matt Coleman, a member of the organizing committee.
BASH continues to expand its reach, with new participating schools from New York City and Westchester
County. “It’s great to see that our schools have access to this free event,” said Kate Mathews, a steering
Committee member. “It promotes media arts as a way for students to enhance communication skills and use their creative talents collaboratively.”
About BASH
The Broadcast Alliance for Senior High (BASH) is a nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting and celebrating student broadcast journalism. Through BASH, the group fosters educational experiences and professional development for high school students and teachers across the region.
The event is sponsored by The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University, ABC 7, Newsday, and Broadfield Distributing, with other contributors including The Southold School Educational Foundation, Ms. Shannon Coggin,s and a matching gift from Hearst Television.
Media Contact:
David Gamberg
President, Broadcast Alliance for Senior High (BASH), Inc.
(631) 806-6437
View the BASH website here.
