ESPN's Anna Ciccone (R) receives an award during the 2016 WICT New England Evening of Excellence. Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) New England hosted its 2016 Evening of Excellence last Thursday at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf to honor members for their contributions to the industry. More than 30 ESPN employees were among those nominated. Anna Ciccone, remote crewing supervisor, received the President’s Award. Kristie Blasi, Stats & Information Group senior director, received the Leader of Change Award. “WICT New England is ever grateful for ESPN’s support of the chapter. It is a special honor and privilege to represent ESPN within WICT and to see such an extraordinary group of nominees,” said Laura Ausmus, ESPN senior business analyst and president of WICT New England. ESPN EVP Content Ops & Creative Services, Jodi Markley, addresses the crowd. (L-R) ESPN's Donna Capone, Operations manager; Laura Ausmus, senior business analyst, Affiliate Ops; and Anna Ciccone, supervisor, remote crewing, celebrate. ESPN's Laura Ausmus, president of WICT New England, addresses the audience.
