The MACTA board presents this award to individuals in recognition of a longstanding career in community television while also contributing their time and efforts to MACTA through board and/or committee service.

2023 Heidi Arnson

37 years of service with North Metro TV

In recognition of your over 37 years of dedication to local community media and 4 years of service on the MACTA Board of Directors 2002-2005. We appreciate your leadership!

2022 Mike Johnson

40 years of service with CCX Media/NWSCCC

In recognition of your over 40 years of dedication to local community media, two terms of service on the MACTA Board of Directors, and service on the boards of ACM and NATOA. Your Leadership has been invaluable!

2019 Tim Sasse

36 years of service with the City of Bloomington

In recognition of your dedication and years of service to MACTA and the PEG Committee 2013-2019. We appreciate your contributions!

2018 Cor Wilson

27 years of service with Nine North (formerly CTV)

In recognition of your dedication and years of service on the MACTA Board of Directors, 1991-1993, 1995-1997, 2000-2001, as President, 1996-1997, and as active member and chair of the Legislative and Conference Committees. We appreciate your leadership!

2017 Mike Reardon

29 years of service with the City of St. Paul, City of Burnsville and City of Eagan

In recognition of your nearly 40 years of dedication to local government, and over 10 years of MACTA service as a Board Director, Vice President, and President from 1989-1992 and 2008-2017.  Your Leadership has been invaluable!