Sue Schardt is an executive producer at Margin Media in Dorchester, Massachusetts and an executive producer and creator of Localore, an independent public media production designed to bring diversity, invent new story forms, and expand public media's reach to more people in local communities. Sue Schardt received the Michael Bader Award for Lifetime Achievement from the National Federation of Community Broadcasters in 2017 for her contributions to the public media industry where she’s work for more than two decades.
The Michael Bader Award is an annual award granted to a single contribution or in honor of a lifetime of contributions to community radio. Those who have received the award have made a significant impact on the advancement of the vision and mission of community radio as a whole. Sue Schardt has worked extensively with public radio stations and leading networks in the U.S. and abroad. She worked with Koahnic Broadcast Corporation to build a new infrastructure for Native American radio stations, including developing a set of ethics and guidelines specifically designed for those covering Native American communities. Her work to diversity and strengthen the ecosystem for independent and community based journalists and producers is especially notable.
The eponymous Michael Bader was a dedicated attorney with a strong focus on community radio stations. Throughout his career, he helped numerous stations get started and protected their rights in his capacity as an attorney. In addition to professional assistance, he also supported many stations financially and with his time and attention.
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