Trailblazer Recipients

A Trailblazer is an individual of distinction that has at least 20 years of service in Radio, Television, Print, Out Of Home or a related industry.
This individual demonstrates high standards in their commitment of time and talent to their companies, colleagues, clients, community, and supports the mission and goals of the Austin Alliance for Women in Media. 

1997:  Herb Hansen, Ron Rogers, Cactus Pryor, Judy Trabulsi

1998:  Rubye Bru, Gwyn David, Monica Davis, Joe Jerkins

1999:  Mark Kiester, Mary Strickland, Neal Spelce, Dotti Norwood

2000:  Marcy Baird, Bob Cole, Ben Morris, Dorothy Polanco

2001:  Danny Reed, Scott Gillmore, Barbara Rodgers, Jim Norton

2002:  Ann Arnold, RIchard E. Oppenheimer, Patti C. Smith, Paul Weyland

2003:  John Hiatt, Carolyn Jackson, Susan Kelly, Steve Laukhuf

2004:  Martha Iglehart

2005:  Clint Culp

2006:  Deborah Magnuson

2007:  Dori Witt

2008:  Cindy "CK" Carman

2009:  Mel Jones

2010:  Pam Power

2011:  Pamela McKay

2012:  Bruce Walden

2013:  Liz Land

2014:  Judy Maggio

2015:  Krash Kelly

2016:  Kim Murray

2017:  Ginny Schoggins

2018:  Melody Caldwell

2019:  Christine Escobar

2020:  Agnes Fuccello

2021:  Jim Spencer

2022: Steve Sherrill

2023: Jim Carson

2024: Fely Garcia Amador

2025:  Tonya Bailey

Check out a few of our Trailblazer tribute videos HERE