FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (WWLP)--The 2024 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association Sound Bites awards were held in Framingham Thursday night. The 22News team was recognized with four awards.  22News storm team meteorologist Brian Lapis was named the merit award winner for Meteorologist.  22News photographer Mike Houle was named the merit winner for Photographer. 22News Toys for Tots campaign begins Nov. 18 The 22News digital team was named the first-place winner in the digital media category. One of our greatest achievements was being recognized as the merit winners for the #WeAreBroadcasters award. This award recognizes a station for its ongoing commitment to the community and use of its power as a broadcaster for the greater good. Local News Headlines Springfield honors JFK with eternal flame in Forest Park Wanted suspect in armed robbery case arrested in Holyoke Fire put out at St. Anne’s Church in Chicopee High court rules in family shelter placement case WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.