Pipefitter's pipes will provide new 'Voice of Logan'
Christopher Donisi, a 43-year-old pipefitter who grew up in Arlington and lives in Burlington, won Boston Logan International Airport's "Voice of Logan" competition. Besting more than 6,000 applicants in a public vote, Donisi will provide the audio for official overhead announcements as passengers travel through the airport. Donisi appeared on "Good Morning America" to express his excitement about representing his city, noting that his mother encouraged him to enter the contest. He intends to keep his day job as a pipefitter.
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- ✓ Christopher Donisi, 43, was announced Thursday as the winner of Boston Logan International Airport's "Voice of Logan" contest.
- ✓ More than 6,000 people auditioned for the competition.
- ✓ Donisi grew up in Arlington and lives in Burlington.
- ✓ Donisi won the public vote and plans to keep his day job as a pipefitter.
What changed
Christopher Donisi was announced as the winner of the contest on Thursday.
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Arlington Pipefitter Wins 'Voice of Logan' Contest
Christopher Donisi, a 43-year-old pipefitter who grew up in Arlington and lives in Burlington, won Boston Logan International Airport's "Voice of Logan" competition. Besting more than 6,000 applicants in a public vote, Donisi will provide the audio for official overhead announcements as passengers travel through the airport. Donisi appeared on "Good Morning America" to express his excitement about representing his city, noting that his mother encouraged him to enter the contest. He intends to keep his day job as a pipefitter.
Why it matters
The public contest sought a local individual to give airport announcements a distinct regional flavor. Thousands of hopefuls auditioned for the role before the field narrowed to the public vote won by Donisi. Logan International Airport serves as a major transportation hub for the region, making its overhead announcements an iconic part of the local travel experience.
What is confirmed
- Christopher Donisi, 43, was announced Thursday as the winner of Boston Logan International Airport's "Voice of Logan" contest.
- More than 6,000 people auditioned for the competition.
- Donisi grew up in Arlington and lives in Burlington.
- Donisi won the public vote and plans to keep his day job as a pipefitter.
What to watch next
- Implementation dates for when Donisi's announcements will officially begin playing at the airport.
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