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12 S U M M E R 2 0 2 4 I C A S Q U A R T E R L Y I was proud of the Alchemy Post Sound team (seated with me at Table 220) who won the Television Series – Half-Hour CAS Award for their work on The Bear: S2 Ep. 7 "Forks." We had spent the entire night talking and laughing together, so when they won, it was literally akin to watching my friends win. It was an honor to have celebrated with them! We paused in silence to honor the memory of members of our incredible sound community who have recently passed on. Television Academy Vice Chair and former CAS VP Steve Venezia CAS then recognized the presidents who have led the CAS for the past 60 years, which included the names of those no longer with us and highlighting those present at the ceremony that magical night, all of whom were met with rousing applause. Steve introduced current CAS President Peter Kurland, who honored Board members who'd completed their terms while introducing those who would succeed them for the 2024 term, a handful of whom previously served in terms past. Members of the Awards Committee, including Bob Bronow CAS, Kelly Hernacki, and Carol Thomas, were recognized for their work in producing a great and memorable awards show. To wrap things up, Peter acknowledged and honored the hotel staff at the Beverly Hilton, who reached a contract following their own strike to ensure the 60th CAS Awards show went on without a hitch! The Student Recognition Award (SRA) was presented by the Chair of the SRA Committee, Sherry Klein CAS, alongside former CAS President Melissa Hoffman CAS. Yushu "Doris" Shen of USC won the SRA that night, receiving a check for $5,000. The other four student finalists were also recognized with each of them receiving $1,000. All nominees received approximately $10,000 worth of gear to help launch their careers in sound, made possible by the support from the following companies: Ludwig Göransson (center) L-R: David Lascelles CAS, Sean Bryne, Ryan Kennedy, and Jordan McClain L-R: Jeremy Piven and Willie Burton CAS L-R: Jeff Garlin, Andy Nelson CAS, and Jon Favreau L-R: Anna Behlmer CAS, Keith Hodne, and Shameik Moore Cristo Fernández Diane Warren