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Awards and Accomplishments

Cascade Range Accomplishments

The Cascade Range Chapter of the SCTE started life as a meeting group in 1986 and became a chapter in 1987, the first in the Pacific Northwest. It was born through a recognized need for quality technical training to supplement the training provided by the cable operators. Its purpose is fulfilled by providing: cost-effective, current and relevant technical training; SCTE certification testing opportunities and study materials; broadband skill and knowledge competitions (Cable Games); vendor interaction through our annual vendor show; local networking opportunities; leadership skills through board participation; and a local interface to the national SCTE organization.

Technology in cable races onward, at a much faster pace than most businesses. The activities of the Cascade Range Chapter increase the level of professionalism and technical qualifications of area cable technicians and engineers, thereby improving the service we provide to our customers and maintaining our competitive edge. As of September 2012, we have administered 112 all-day technical training sessions, certified more than 100 area technicians and engineers, coordinated 18 vendor shows, produced 5 National SCTE Board members, sponsored many chapter board leaders and Cable Games winners to attend SCTE EXPO and CLC (Chapter Leadership Conference). The chapter and its leaders have garnered many national awards for our performance. We have given back to the community through the establishment of an annual college scholarship for up and coming area engineers and regular donations to various non-profit groups and even cable employees suffering loss from hurricanes and flooding. Several board members and their families volunteered time at the Oregon Food Bank each year since 2010, alongside Women In Cable members.

We are 350 members strong and will continue to support the members and non-members in the area. We look forward to hearing from you, seeing you at our next meeting and possibly serving with you on our local board of directors.

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2010 Oregon Food Bank

SCTE Members partner with WICT to volunteer at the Oregon Food Bank

SCTE Members partnered with the Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) group volunteering at the Oregon Food Bank. Members separated citrus fruit donated by local farms, and packaged them to be delivered to less fortunate Oregon families.
Photo of board showing the meals packaged by SCTE and WICT volunteers

WOW!! Look at the amazing amount of food that 36 volunteers can package in only 4 hours.

12,000 Pounds of food
9230 Meals packaged
256 Meals per volunteer

In hard economic times, these meals will be put to good use.

2011 Oregon Food Bank

Photo of volunteers from SCTE, Comcast, and WICT after the event was done

In 2011, SCTE, WICT, and Comcast worked together to sort food for the Oregon Food Bank. The group spent 4 hours sorting donated foods from the food collection barrels that are placed around local businesses. It was impressive to see how much food the community donated.

Photo of volunteers from SCTE, Comcast, and WICT separating and packing food into boxes to be distributed

Donated food was picked up from the donation locations around the State and delivered in these large boxes. The volunteers had to take items out and separate them into smaller boxes to be distributed to Food Bank locations. There were times that people had to jump in the large boxes to hand items from the bottom out to other volunteers. This day was a fun and full-filling day that helped out the community.

Photo of board showing the meals packaged by Comcast, SCTE, and WICT volunteers

Look at our results

15,374 Pounds of food
11,826 Meals packaged
246 Meals per volunteer

In hard economic times, these meals will be put to good use.
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Pictures of Cascade Range Chapter Activities

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Cascade Range National SCTE Awards

Definition of SCTE award description


From the dropdown menu above, please select an award and the award description from the national SCTE website will be displayed here.
SCTE Chairman's Award - This award is presented to an individual or organization or group that has demonstrated significant support of the Society.
SCTE Chapter Award - SCTE’s Chapter Awards Program enables members to acknowledge and recognize excellence among the chapters, meeting groups, and local leaders who contribute substantially to the industry by providing local educational opportunities, certification testing, outreach, membership support, and networking opportunities for cable telecommunications professionals.
SCTE Chapter of the Year - The Chapter of the Year award will be given to the chapter that has completed all compliance requirements and earns the most points across all of the award categories.
SCTE Chapter Member of the Year - This award identifies and recognizes the SCTE chapter member who has made the most significant contributions to his or her chapter through active participation in its programs and efforts during the past year.
SCTE Standards in Excellence Award - The SCTE Excellence in Standards Award honors an SCTE Standards Program participant who has significantly contributed to both the technical standards program and the spirit of cooperation necessary for the success of voluntary standards.
International Cable-Tec Games - feature the year’s local Cable Games winners competing at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo for medals in events such as cable splicing, meter reading, cable jeopardy, MTDR and drop splicing.
SCTE Excellence in Cable Telecommunications Learning and Development Award - The SCTE Excellence in Cable Telecommunications Learning and Development Award recognizes the achievements of learning and development professionals within the cable telecommunications community who have demonstrated significant success toward progressing the careers of others through the innovative use of cable telecommunications technology-centric curricula and learning programs.
SCTE Safety Awards - To identify and recognize regions and divisions that have achieved outstanding levels of safety.
System of the Year Award - recognizes the operator whose achievements in broadband deployment and delivery serves as the industry benchmark for technical capability.
Women in Technology Award - Created in 1995 to recognize and honor leading women technology professionals, the annual Women in Technology Award acknowledges the achievements of one woman who has demonstrated outstanding personal and professional growth and significantly contributed to the cable telecommunications industry. In this way, the award also helps to create greater visibility for all women in technical careers.
Young Canadian Engineering Professional of the Year Award - This award honors outstanding technical achievements and contributions made to the advancement of the cable telecommunications industry by a young Canadian engineering professional.
Young Engineer of the Year Award - This award recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions made to the advancement of the cable telecommunications industry by a young engineer professional.

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