WELCOME
Welcome to the 44th College Television Awards!
Tonight’s nominees join our family of student television creators who have launched successful careers as alumni of Television Academy Foundation programs. Prior College Television Award winners now work across the industry as writers, executives, showrunners and more, at networks, studios and streamers, including Netflix, Max, ESPN, CNN, NBCUniversal, Disney/ABC, Paramount and more.
This year, we received 232 submissions from 50 colleges and universities throughout the country. The 22 nominated pieces were created by talented students ready to entertain, inspire, challenge and move us. They have tackled important topics we need to digest, including stories about Alzheimer’s disease, body positivity, school shootings and public education. It has been our great pleasure to work with 100 nominated students throughout this weekend to connect them to industry leaders and provide time to network, learn and share their work.
Through the College Television Awards, we are pleased to present some of the nation’s most talented emerging storytellers and bring them into our network of Foundation alumni who are shaping the future of the industry. We offer our thanks to the donors, sponsors, board, staff, judges and all others who make this event possible. If you are new to the Foundation or the College Television Awards, it’s easy to support our work as a volunteer or to donate online to further our transformative education programs.
To our students: We encourage you to continue to share your stories and develop your voices with courage and inspiration. You will continue to blaze new trails in the industry, and you can count on us to support you as your careers grow and your stars shine. We welcome you to the Foundation family and look forward to seeing what you’ll do next.
Enjoy the evening!
Tina Perry
Chair
Television Academy Foundation
Anne Vasquez
Executive Director
Television Academy Foundation
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AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED*
*Not in order of presentation
Animation Series
Comedy Series
Commercial, PSA or Promo
Drama Series
News
Nonfiction Series
Sports
Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship
Seymour Bricker Humanitarian Award
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Yellowjackets costars Liv Hewson and Courtney Eaton flank Zhongyu Wang, Jacqueline Elyse Rosenthal, Marian Cook and Josh Powell, of University of Southern California, winners of the Drama Series award for Backlog at the 43rd College Television Awards
Established in 1959 as the affiliated nonprofit of the Television Academy, the Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of television while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future. Through renowned educational and outreach programs, the Foundation seeks to widen the circle of voices our industry represents and create more opportunities for television to reflect all of society.
As the television landscape evolves through innovative storytelling, advances in technology and new business models, it becomes increasingly vital to spotlight the best and brightest of the next generation of television executives and content creators. The Television Academy Foundation provides resources and programs focused on helping talented students from diverse backgrounds find their voices, refine their skills and forge rewarding careers in the industry.
Every year, the College Television Awards recognize the nation’s most outstanding student content creators, with hundreds of submissions each year from students across the country. The projects selected reflect industry standards of quality, creativity and originality. Nominees and winners confront difficult topics, tell unexpected and remarkable stories and break down racial, social and cultural barriers.
Each summer, the Foundation’s nationally recognized Internship Program provides paid, hands-on opportunities for more than 50 college students in more than 25 disciplines. Our interns experience an immersive program with the industry’s top talent in fields such as development, scriptwriting, picture editing, production and animation.
Interns from colleges and universities nationwide bring diverse backgrounds and fresh perspectives to Los Angeles in the summer, enriching the industry. Through our program, they gain first-hand experience in various fields, connect with a vast and dynamic professional network and, in some cases, receive job offers from their hosting companies. While the internship program offers full-time positions in the summer, it continues year-round with part-time, paid opportunities available during the fall and spring specifically for students in the Greater Los Angeles Area and Semester in L.A. programs.
This year, the Foundation relaunches its virtual student programs, Access: Behind the Screens and redefines professional development for college students and early-career individuals. This virtual event series features multiple sessions throughout the year, each focusing on different facets of the entertainment industry. Participants will gain behind-the-scenes insights from Emmy winners, creative talent and business executives, with live Q&A opportunities to foster meaningful connections. The program’s flexible format ensures minimal conflict with class schedules, offering tailored learning experiences that inspire and empower the next generation of entertainment professionals.
To broaden its mission to educate and inspire, the Foundation established The Power of TV in 2017 as a series of public panels throughout the year designed to explore and celebrate the power of television to create positive social change. To date, programs have included discussions focused on the inclusion of disabled and transgender people in storytelling, television’s portrayal of families and caregiving, reproductive rights and climate narratives, among others.
For more than 25 years, the Foundation has captured and shared television history, one story at a time, through The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, formerly known as the Archive of American Television. Hundreds of interviews with media trailblazers and changemakers have been cataloged and curated on our award-winning website and provide a customized digital experience like no other for fans, media professionals and students of television. With more than 3,000 hours of footage, The Interviews showcase the personal, inspirational, surprising and fascinating stories of television, which are resourced and enjoyed by students, academics, journalists and television enthusiasts worldwide. In 2022, the National Endowment for the Humanities recognized The Interviews as part of its “A More Perfect Union” initiative, honoring significant projects in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It was the Foundation’s first federal grant and a true honor.
Another initiative spanning a quarter-century is the annual Media Educators Conference, which helps to expand and improve nationwide media studies curricula by training media faculty in current industry best practices. The program brings together educators from across the country to Los Angeles and provides the tools and information to connect their classrooms with the television industry and better serve their students. Participants learn first-hand about career trends, best practices and future possibilities from top television professionals who lead deep dives into such topics as demystifying unions and guilds, techniques and trends in directing for television, the future of technology and AI in the industry and many more.
Finally, the Foundation’s Alumni Network fosters lifelong professional connections within the television industry. Alumni from all Foundation programs remain engaged through an annual calendar of events that grows in response to their needs. Our distinguished alumni base now boasts 40 Emmy nominees, with a collective 114 nominations and 20 wins.
Through its core programming and new initiatives, the Television Academy Foundation offers opportunities for young leaders to prepare for both television’s future and their own, while assuring that the history of television continues to inform and inspire viewers around the world.
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THE COLLEGE TELEVISION AWARDS
The winners of the 43rd College Television Awards presented by the Television Academy Foundation at the Saban Media Center on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in North Hollywood, CA
Since 1979, the College Television Awards have recognized excellence in student-produced television content. The Awards have grown from two categories in 1979 into a competition with submissions from over 100 schools nationwide in nine different categories. We are proud to note that College Television Awards alumni have also been nominated and won Emmys and Student Oscars, as well as an array of other distinguished awards within the entertainment industry.
Since 2019, our nominees have also enjoyed the exclusive opportunity to network and connect with industry executives over three days of professional development activities. These include networking with Foundation alumni and Television Academy governors, customized field trips and panel discussions and skill-building workshops with industry leaders.
Each year the Foundation encourages students to create work that sheds light on issues affecting people around the globe. The Seymour Bricker Humanitarian Award recognizes a nominated production that spotlights an issue of humanitarian importance, while the Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship recognizes work that advances issues related to people with disabilities.
The College Television Awards are just the beginning for our new alumni. As platforms to deliver and consume content continuously expand and advance, creators are provided with endless possibilities for groundbreaking storytelling beyond traditional models of television. The Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to connecting extraordinary students with leaders in many disciplines and helping them overcome hurdles as they forge and navigate successful careers in this most exciting industry.
We invite you to join the Television Academy Foundation as we educate, inspire and empower tomorrow’s creative and executive leadership, while preserving the rich history of our medium. A gift to our programs is an investment in the next generation of storytellers, whose diverse visions and voices will shape our industry’s future. To learn more and contribute, please contact Sam Abney, Director of Development, at abney@televisionacademy.com
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NOMINEES
ANIMATION SERIES
Le Charade
A lonely and neglected mime causes a scene in a diner after his imaginary friend breaks up with him.
University Savannah College of Art and Design
Producer/Director/Writer Erika Totoro
Special Thanks For the production, thank you to our phenomenal crew. This film would not have been possible without Thaddeus Varness, Josie Howe, Will Macuch, Dahlia Kressler, Lilianna Martinez, Holly Koehler and Sarah Hatfield. Many thanks as well to our composer, Giovanni Martinez, with sound from Nicolas Kirchner and Allison Blum. And especially to our incredible professor, Nathan Asquith. And, of course, thank you to our families and friends for supporting us throughout this journey.
Student Accomplice
A nervous teen is taking her driving test when a bank robber decides to use her as his getaway driver.
University Brigham Young University
Producer Brielle Hansen
Director/Writer Spencer Baird
Special Thanks A huge thank you to all the friends and family of our crew and to the BYU Center for Animation faculty, staff and donors.
Time Flies
With only one day to live, two flies scramble to make the most of their time before it runs out.
University Savannah College of Art and Design
Producer Morgan Eng
Director L.J. Burnett
Writers Morgan Eng, L.J. Burnett
Special Thanks This project would not have been possible without the tremendous efforts of the 70 individuals on the Time Flies crew. Thank you all for your hard work, talent, time, dedication and patience throughout this journey. We’d also like to thank our faculty supervisor, John Webber, for giving us the opportunity to work on Time Flies. Additionally, thank you to the SCAD faculty and staff for fostering an environment and providing resources that enable cross-disciplinary collaboration at such a high level of skill and creativity. Lastly, we want to express our sincere thanks to our family and friends for their unwavering support and encouragement in all our creative endeavors. Your belief in us means everything — thank you!
NOMINEES
COMEDY SERIES
A Lovely Ending
In 1959, an incoming asteroid threatens to destroy the world, prompting two friends to reevaluate their lives and relationships.
University Biola University
Producer Po Yin Sham
Directors Jonny Harmon, E.F. Broyles
Writer E.F. Broyles
Special Thanks The A Lovely Ending team would like to extend our deepest gratitude and thanks to the cast, crew and everyone who supported us throughout the production of the film. Thank you for being there when it felt like our worlds were ending. You reminded us of our passions and inspired us to keep creating and persevering. We couldn’t have done it without our lovely families, faculty and friends. You all mean the world to us.
Failure to Launch
Like many of his generation, 32-year-old Jay finds it financially easier to live at home — with his exhausting Indian American family — while he seeks his path in life. The only downside of having family all around you is … having family all around you.
University University of Southern California
Producers Harnish Ambaliya, Maura Ende
Director/Writer Jay Mandyam
Special Thanks We thank our exceptionally talented cast and crew for all their hard work and dedication. No single member is more important than another. All of them made this possible. If we had the space, we’d list y’all and your contributions individually, but we’re running out of char...
NOMINEES
COMEDY SERIES
The Hicks Happy Hour
In 1972, the ever-smiling mother of a family band struggles to keep the family’s TV variety show and wholesome image going when her estranged husband doesn’t turn up to the season-finale taping.
University American Film Institute
Producer Cameron Wen
Director Kate McCarthy
Writers Kate McCarthy, Michael Kefeyalew
Special Thanks A huge thank you to everyone who touched this film at any stage — teachers, members of our AFI cohort, friends, family, partners, musicians and vendors for both production and post. A huge thank you to every single donor — because every single dollar counted. A huge thank you to mentors like Dylan Tichenor, Jennie Tugend, Tim Astor and so much of the AFI faculty. And to the cast and crew — this is yours!!!!
COMMERCIAL, PSA OR PROMO
Dove — Feel Safe in Your Skin
A young woman struggles with body positivity and the baggage she carries (based on true comments/experiences) in this PSA supporting Dove’s Self-Esteem Project.
University Brigham Young University
Producers Riley Rawson, Todd Jackson
Directors/Writers Lauren Holt, Danny White
Special Thanks We’d like to thank everyone who helped us get here!
• The Television Academy members who watched, listened and nominated us.
• BYU Adlab: Jeff Sheets, Pat Doyle and all our professors. Thank you for your invaluable mentorship!
• Madison Canipe, actress
• Our parents
• Dove for creating a platform that helps women Feel Safe in Their Skin
• And lastly, a big thank you to every person who chooses kindness over hatred.
Nike — Manumalo (Victory)
Nike encourages fans to find their own victory, as the brand highlights an under-represented athlete and his personal culture.
University Brigham Young University
Producers Alex Galea’i, Evan Jensen, Aubry Mackin, Parker McDermott, Spencer Nelson, Danny White
Director Spencer Nelson
Writers Alex Galea’i, Danny White
Special Thanks To the Academy, thank you for your guidance, time and consideration. To the Samoan people, whose beautiful and powerful culture continues to inspire, thank you. To our families, friends and all those who believed in us, thank you. Our dreams would remain as dreams, without all those who have made them more. Thank you.
WNBA — Welcome to the W
For years, female athletes have been demoted from playing regular sports to playing “women’s sports.” This commercial seeks to redefine the “W” in WNBA to be everything but a condescending differentiator.
University Brigham Young University
Producer Annie Ebert
Directors Annie Ebert, Mia Shumway, Ben Thornock
Writer Mia Shumway
Special Thanks To the Television Academy Foundation: Sometimes it can be hard to muster the courage to share your creative work with the world. And when you do, it can be hard to get people to even notice that work. To have such a large, esteemed organization both notice and praise our creative student work is beyond humbling. This is an honor we will continue to revel in throughout our personal and professional lives. It has given us the affirmation we need to continue creating. We look forward to meeting you in person, shaking your hands and thanking you again. Sincerely, Annie, Ben and Mia
NOMINEES
DRAMA SERIES
Neither Donkey Nor Horse
Amidst the outbreak of the 1910 Manchurian Plague, a young Chinese doctor must defy prejudices of both the East and the West to champion his groundbreaking theory of the disease and seek the truth that will heal it.
University University of Southern California
Producer Chirsten Vanderbilt Ellis
Special Thanks A special “thank you” to the Television Academy Foundation for supporting and mentoring the next generation of storytellers. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share our talents and creativity with a broader audience. Thank you for believing in our passions, dreams and commitment to storytelling.
The Circus Monkey
Vivian, a recent graduate and now assistant teacher at the Beaumont Conservatory of Music, has hidden away from her love of the cello because of her fear of failure. When her former professor asks Vivian to help a new student, her classical learning contends with the student’s radical modernism. By being forced to confront the idea of prioritizing passion above perfection, Vivian dives deeper into her estranged connection to music.
University University of California, Santa Barbara
Producers Kadrik Blatt, Rachel Burnett, Nathan Krachman
Director Oliver Richards
Writer Travers Tobis
Special Thanks We would like to thank Cathleen Blatt, Mark Blatt, Sydney Blatt, Leona Theunissen, Nick Hansen, Elizabeth Abbott, Chris Jenkins, Wendy Eley Jackson, Shanthi Subbiah, Samuel Krachman, Maya Krachman, Sasha Krachman, Colin Llewellyn, Sabrina Wind, Jessica Noguera, Collette Richards, the Richards Family, Mindy Burnett, Clinton Burnett, Lauren Banez and our entire cast and crew for lending their time and artistry to this film!
Two Breaths
After a man-made disaster decimates an evergreen island, a stranded 11-year-old girl must find the tenacity to leave her home with the help of an unlikely friend.
University University of Southern California
Producers Timur Guseynov, Don John, Kateryna Kurganska
Director/Writer Kateryna Kurganska
Special Thanks Special thanks to Valerie Delahaye and Rusty Ippolito — true mentors who have become my family, my ’ohana. You’ve helped me become a better version of myself. To Nick Brooks — my fairy godfather — thank you for always having my back, offering the best advice and ensuring the film was finished and looked incredible. A heartfelt thank you to Jamey Scott, Shelley Roden and Skywalker Sound for your unwavering support, inspiration and generous helping hand. And to Professor Robert Townsend — I share any directing awards with you, because I learned from the very best. Thank you to all the artists who joined the Two Breaths team on this journey and gave their hearts and souls to the project!
NOMINEES
NEWS
Arizona Stories: Border, Water, & Politics
A team of 16 New Jersey student journalists traveled to Arizona to report on key issues in the state, including the border, water scarcity and politics.
University Montclair State University
Producers/Directors/Writers Isabella Alvarez, Aylin Alvarez Santiago, Izzy Conklin, Nino DeNino, Terry Dickerson, Brandon Ehly, Grace Gonzalez Quispe, Maurice Jenkins, Grace Keane, Dani Mazariegos, Mollie O’Donnell, Gloria Perez, Michelle Ruiz, Jennifer Sanchez, Sean Thrunk, Yazemin Yilmaz
Special Thanks To our professors, Steve McCarthy and Tom Franklin; this would have not been possible without your guidance and support. We did it, and we did it with a little Jersey attitude. Thank you to Dr. Keith Strudler and the School of Communication and Media for making this possible. Thank you to Mark Effron, Kathleen Reddington, Alexandra Fermin, Skyler Malchiodi, Stephanie Wood and the Broadcast and Media Operations team. A very special thanks to our families and friends who supported us along the way.
Deadly Shooting on Campus: The Facts. The Failures. The Future.
When a deadly shooting on campus left one professor dead and an entire community mourning and traumatized, the Carolina Week team went to work to cover the tragedy and its impact. Months later, we continued to demand answers and hold officials accountable. Through 10 public records requests, travel to our state and nation’s capitals and conversations with the Carolina community, we revealed the latest on the investigation, the impact it continues to have on campus and what changes leaders are making to ensure safety on campus.
University University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill
Producers Molly Clinch, Samantha Marles
Directors Kyle Lobenhofer, Daniel Masterson, Aaman Patel
Writers Mair Famet, Kelly Kendall, Lauryn Lovett, Muhsin Mahmud, Christian Phillips, Walter Reinke, Steven Schlink
Special Thanks The Carolina Week team extends its heartfelt gratitude to all those who made the program possible. We offer special thanks to professor Leyla Santiago, for her unparalleled support and guidance during her first semester. Santiago’s dedication to her students and her ability to push the team beyond our perceived limits were instrumental in creating an exceptional program. Additionally, the UNC Hussman School of Media and Journalism provided the necessary tools and belief to undertake such an ambitious project. The team also acknowledges the significant contributions of their collaborators, Matt Friedman, Gary Kirk, Zach Gooch and Jason Kravarik. The crew’s perseverance and determination were key to the program’s success, as they overcame numerous challenges to deliver an outstanding production. A heartfelt thanks goes out to family and friends for their unwavering support. Finally, we thank the College Television Awards for inspiring students to pursue their dreams and achieve excellence. Sincerely, the Carolina Week team.
NewsVision
NewsVision is UMTV’s award-winning campus news program which airs LIVE on Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET. The half-hour program covers local, state, national and international news, as well as weather and sports, with material produced by University of Miami students. The October 19, 2023, program focuses on the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, and how the South Florida community reacted. It also looks at a controversy involving a historic building on Miami Beach, and it visits one gym that aims to help troubled children.
University University of Miami
Producers Maddie Bassalik, Darrel Creary, Quinn Davidson, Katelyn Kucharski, Wyatt Kopelman, Simone Werner
Director Finn Wilson
Writers Derryl Barnes, Maddie Bassalik, Harvey Duplock, Katelyn Kucharski, Andrew Klein, Wyatt Kopelman, Melanie Lowe, Regina Potenza, Simone Werner
Special Thanks A special thank you to the University of Miami School of Communication for its continued support of UMTV. Also, thank you to our faculty advisors Boriana Treadwell and Ben Ezzy for all their help and guidance in our weekly productions.
NOMINEES
NONFICTION SERIES
A Dream Called Khushi (Happiness)
Against all odds, a Rohingya refugee fights for education in Bangladesh’s camps. When she meets AP journalist Rishabh Jain, her story ignites public outrage, revealing her resilience and the plight of Rohingya refugees denied basic human rights. Dreaming of a life in Canada, where she can study, will she be the one in a million to break free?
University New York University
Producer/Director/Writer: Rishabh Jain
Special Thanks It takes a village to make a film, and this would not be possible without the unwavering efforts and support from Shafiqur Rahman, line producer and translator; Benjamin Westphalen, music composer; Siddharth S. Prabhu, consulting editor and post-production supervisor; Swabha Pal, assistant editor; Aakarsh Bhatnagar and Janak Panchal, colorists; Haina Zhou, sound design and mixing; and, of course, Marcia Rock and the entire NYU Journalism faculty! Thank you very much for everything!
Culture War
A small liberal arts college in Sarasota, Fla., finds itself in a culture war against the government for the basic right of educational freedom. Now, the community must learn how to find resistance amid a reality they didn’t sign up for.
University Ringling College of Art and Design
Producers Celi Mitidieri, Milena Montero
Director/Writer Celi Mitidieri
Special Thanks Special thanks to the members of the New College of Florida community for their courage in sharing their stories during this unprecedented time. We are deeply grateful to the Ringling College Film Department for its unwavering support and guidance and to the generous donors who believed in this project. Thank you to our crew, families, friends and everyone who contributed to bringing this important documentary to life.
Shattered Expectations
Born with multiple rare diseases, Wendy always accepted the answer “no.” Now she defies the odds, embarking on a journey to become the first hand-cyclist, male or female, to conquer the grueling 925-mile Race Across the West.
University New York University
Producer/Director/Writer Crispin Kerr-Dineen
Special Thanks Special thanks to Wendy Larsen for sharing her story with all of us, to her family and friends, who made me feel welcome, and to everyone who lent their voice to the documentary. To Carlotta, whose music brought the film to life, to my family, who helped me gain the opportunities to pursue my chosen career and to the Television Academy Foundation for recognizing all these terrific projects.
NOMINEES
SPORTS
SportsDesk
SportsDesk is UMTV’s 30-minute, live weekly sports show that covers anything and everything Miami Hurricanes athletics. It features game highlights and analysis, as well as stories about athletes, coaches and more.
University University of Miami
Producers Derryl Barnes, Billie Brightman, Morgan Champey, Delanie Haddad, Taryn Jacobs, Andrew Klein, Annie Watson
Director Delanie Haddad
Writers Jake Baum, Jadyn Cohee, Mia Housman, Andrew Klein, Wrigley Kordt
Special Thanks Thank you to our faculty advisor, Professor Julbe, our cast and crew at SportsDesk, the engineers and everyone else involved at UMTV, the University of Miami School of Communication and our families for all the support. We couldn’t have done it without you!
SportsDesk: The Magazine Edition
SportsDesk: The Magazine Edition is a special edition of UMTV’s weekly live sports show, SportsDesk. It features several longer, more intimate stories about athletes and other figures in the sports space, compared to the traditional show that focuses more on weekly highlights and analysis.
University University of Miami
Producers Morgan Champey, Olivia Howell, Ryan Marshall, Manny Naccarato, Daniel Toll
Directors Delanie Haddad, Taryn Jacobs
Writers Jake Baum, Ethan Gany, Olivia Howell
Special Thanks Thank you to our faculty advisor, Professor Julbe, our cast and crew at SportsDesk, the engineers and everyone else involved at UMTV, the University of Miami School of Communication and our families for all the support. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Syracuse Women’s Basketball vs. Northeastern Pregame Show
This pregame show previews the December 4 matchup between Syracuse Women’s Basketball and Northeastern. The show was live from the JMA Wireless Dome.
University Syracuse University
Producer Audrey Glynn
Director Caleb Jaramillo
Writers Stella Balaskas, Terence Murphy
Special Thanks The ACC Network Extra Syracuse family is so excited and honored to be a part of this year’s College Television Awards. Special thanks to our incredible leader, Olivia Stomski, and everyone at the Newhouse Sports Media Center at Syracuse University for providing us with one-of-a-kind opportunities as college students. It is an honor to tell the stories of Syracuse athletics every day.
NOMINEES
LOREEN ARBUS FOCUS ON DISABILITY
Lola
A 13-year-old science prodigy embarks on a daring journey into her grandmother’s mind, determined to retrieve a precious memory before Alzheimer’s erases it forever.
University American Film Institute
Producer Uloaku Anyiam-Osigwe
Director Grace Hanna
Writer Duke Yang
Special Thanks Special thanks to the AFI Conservatory for being the creative home where Lola was born, and to the incredible cast and crew who brought this story to life with passion and heart. My deepest gratitude to the Television Academy Foundation and Loreen Arbus for their support through the Focus on Disability Scholarship, and to the Dementia Society of America for their commitment to raising awareness. Finally, to my own Lola, whose love and strength continue to inspire me every day — this film is for you.
FOUNDATION BOARD
OFFICERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
*In Memoriam
**Ex Officio
AWARDS PARTNERS*
AWARDS PARTNERS*
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2025 PRODUCTION TEAM:
Rich Preuss
Director
Janette Timm Vico
Writer
Cory Boulieris
Stage Manager
Ian Dittbrenner
Production Supervisor
Becky Wahle Camp
Script Supervisor
Donna Jay Fulks
Announcer
David Kauha
Motion Graphics
4th Dimension Events
AP/Invision
Kensington Caterers
Pop Culture Passionistas
The Sign Language Company
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