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C A S Q U A R T E R L Y S P R I N G 2 0 2 0 63 Peter Damski Peter is well known for his production sound work mixing multi-camera sitcoms such as Will & Grace, Mad About You, and Boston Common. He is a seven-time Primetime Emmy nominee and two-time winner for his work on Mad About You. He is also an esteemed educator, having taught sound design at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA, and mentored many post and production mixers. He has been an active participant on the CAS Board of Directors since 2001. He has served as an alternate, a Board member, our secretary, editor of the CAS Quarterly, and treasurer. His service to the CAS was crucial in the development of the organization we enjoy today. Peter exemplifies what it means to be a true citizen of our sound community. Last year as he retired, the idea to honor him in some way for his undeniably essential service to CAS was set into motion by Board member David Bondelevitch CAS MPSE. Immediately, the entire board was unanimously behind the idea and started forming wording and creating a bespoke award that would befit Peter's unique and valuable contributions to our world. On January 25, 2020, at the InterContinental Downtown Hotel in Los Angeles at the 56th Annual CAS Awards, Peter was presented with his honor. Here, we talk a little more with Mr. Damski about his role as a community leader, mentor, and highly accomplished production mixer. How did you get started in your career? I was aware that I had some noises in my head at an early age. I now know this is called tinnitus. In an attempt to "mask" the sounds in my head, I would regularly listen to music on the radio while doing my homework or anything that required concentration. This exposed me to many genres of music as a child. In the late '60s, my music ear was maturing, and I had heard this song "Whole Lotta Love" on the radio by a band Honored with Service Recognition Award at the 56th CAS Awards by Karol Urban CAS MPSE P eter Damski CAS is equal parts accomplished professional, dedicated Cinema Audio Society ambassador, and mentor to the next generation of sound mixers. The Cinema Audio Society is fortunate to call him a member and a friend. Peter Damski CAS holding a boom (above) and Damski holding his CAS Service Award (right).