EVERYONE CAN DO IT. - The Bessies

BOB MANN
Post Production Award Winners
The Bob Mann Post Production Award recognizes members
of the commercial television post-production industry, who
have demonstrated a long standing dedication and continuing
contribution to their craft, as well as toward the overall
excellence of the commercial television post-production industry.
The 2010 Bob Mann Post Production Award goes
to Michelle Czukar for her contribution to the
commercial film industry.
2010 Michelle Czukar, Panic & Bob
2009 Neil McAdam & Mike McAdam, The Lab
2008 Gary Thomas, Crush
2007 Andy Attalai, Blue Highway
2006 Jim Hardie, Eyes Post Group
2005 Mike Ellis, Technicolor Creative Services
Mike Flanigan, Video Design Research
Andy Sykes, Deluxe Sound & Picture
Steve Robinson, Road Map Media
2004 Mary Beth Odell, Flashcut Editing
2003 Gary Chuntz, Notch
2002 David Baxter, Panic & Bob Editing
2001 Mick Griffin, Flashcut Editing
2000 Steven Lewis, Spin Productions
1999 Dave Giles, AXYZ
1998 Jeff White, Soundfield Studios Inc.
1997 Bob Kennedy, Flashcut Editing
1996 Archie Van Dyke, Daily Post
1995 Al Lindsay, Spot Film and Video
1994 Ross Briggs, Chameleon Film & Video
1993 Ernie McAdam & Mike Smith, Film Opticals of Canada Ltd.
1992 Bob Mann, The Partners’ Film Company Ltd.
THE SPIESS AWARD WINNERS
The Spiess Award is given to a person who has furthered the
excellence of TV advertising in Canada throughout their career.
The award is presented to a cameraperson, director, producer,
editor, composer, art director, copywriter, creative director,
advertiser, or anyone in the TV advertising community whose
contributions has been continuing and of the highest order.
For 2010, the Spiess award goes to Derek Vanlint
2009 Terry O’Reilly, Partner/Writer/ Director
2008 Doug Riley, Musician/Composer
2007 Paul Lavoie, Chairman / Chief Creative Officer
2006 Terry Iles, Senior Art Director and Instructor
2005 Ian Leech, Director
2004 Bill Durnan, Creative Director
2003 Ron Woodall, Creative Director
2002 Ian Mirlin, Creative Director
2001 Joanne Lehman, Professor
2000 David Fleury, Music Composer
1999 Stanley Mestel, Cinematographer
1998 Richard Unruh, Editor
1997 Michael McLaughlin, Art Director
1996 Elaine Miike, Producer
1995 Gary Gray, Creative Director
1994 Allan Kazmer, Creative Director
1993 Claude Lessard, Agency
1992 Bob Fortier, Animator
1991 Graham Watt/Jim Burt, Creative Directors
1990 Lesley Parrott, Producer
1989 Ray Verdon, Advertiser
1988 Bill Gimmi, Cameraman
1987 George Morita, Cinematographer/Director
1986 George Pastic, Director
1985 Brian Harrod, Creative Director
1984 Larry Trudel, Composer/Writer/Producer
1983 Don McLean, Executive Producer
1982 Terry O’Malley, Creative Director
1981 Ben McPeek, Musician/Composer
1980 Bill Irish, Director
1979 Fritz Spiess, Cinematographer
JANET WOODS AWARD
As a celebrated producer, Janet Woods was an inspiration to
those around her and left her mark in the advertising world. She
was well known in the television production industry for being
honest, enthusiastic, gracious under pressure, intelligent, eager
to learn and always took pride in making each production its own
enterprise.
The Janet Woods Award is designed to recognize deserving producers
and to nurture the spirit of those following in her footsteps.
The recipient will be a producer who exemplifies a unique blend
of creative soul, enthusiasm, stimulating influence and leadership
as a producer. The recipient is one who challenges conventional
thinking, hones their skills and leads through our changing business
environment- Like Janet.
In recognition of her achievements and contributions to the
television production industry, the 2010 winner of the Janet
Woods Awards is Sue Bell.
2010 Sue Bell
2009 Brenda Surminski
2008 Janet Woods
THE DON AWARD
The Don Award is given to an individual who has shown both
brilliance and excellence over a period of time in their burgeoning
career in the TV advertising industry. The winner demonstrates
professionalism and commitment in their work and in their
relationships with colleagues, and has the potential to be a future
industry leader in the advertising broadcast production industry.
The winner must have been acknowledged as a contributor to
one of the year’s finalist, gold or craft awards.
The 2010 winner of the Don Award is Chris Mably.