Brian Wilson was a friend and leader of the Alliance for Community Media for many years. The Brian Wilson Award is granted annually, in his memory, to recognize those individuals at all levels of PEG Access who take the time to provide mentorship and guidance to others.

Nominations are now being accepted for 2008 Brian Wilson Awards, to be bestowed during the ACM West Regional Conference October 24-25 in Denver, Colorado.

Download the application and submit by August 31, 2008.

2006 Recipients

Beth Anderson
The Santa Barbara Channels
414 E. Carrillo
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
beth@sbceo.org
(805) 684-0111

Ms. Anderson has been co-producer and director of the live weekly program THIRD WORLD NEWS REVIEW for more than 12 years. She trains new studio volunteers "entirely without ego." She also is a board member for the Santa Barbara Channels and has been involved as a leader in public access and respected by all. Ms. Anderson was nominated by Hap Freund, Executive Director, The Santa Barbara Channels.

Ken Faulkner
El Rancho Adult School
15028 Mulberry Drive
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 944-4198

Mr. Faulkner is a teacher and mentor of the video production class at El Rancho Adult School in Pico Rivera, California. In addition to teaching, he manages ECTV 98 Educational Community TV with all student volunteers ages 17 to 72. He is appreciated by all who work with him for what he offers as a teacher and friend. Mr. Faulkner was nominated by Jacqueline Taylor.

Mark Halfmoon
Community Television of Santa Cruz County
816 Pacific Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
markhalfmoon@communitytv.org
(831) 278-0263

Mr. Halfmoon is a government access facilitator for Santa Cruz Community TV. He teaches the TV production classes and a variety of ways until each person in the class "gets it." His guidance and patience are only exceeded by his skill as a director. Mr. Halfmoon was nominated by Ariana Gossfeld.