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Big Wigs 2019
October 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Lion King, Celebrating the Pride of Austin
Big Wigs 2019 will roar like no other! Each year Big Wigs honors local professionals who reign supreme and celebrates the contributions of industry roles in media, printing, and more.
Join the us on October 24th at Native Hostel to celebrate this year’s Big Wigs.
This Year’s Top Finalists for the Final Ballot:
Educator of the Year Finalists
Jenny Buschhorn, Texas State University
Helena Abbing, GSD&M
Bart Cleveland, Job Propulsion Lab
Matthew McConaughey, University of Texas
Lisa Dobias, University of Texas
Best IT Support Finalists
Jill Carley, T3
Darin Grinst, Proof
Loretta Edwards, GSD&M
Heather Serpico, R/GA
Sebastian Santos, GSD&M
Best Digital Rep Finalists
Ashley Dunn, Statesman Media
Emily Scruggs, Proof
Lisa Nelson, Pandora
James McNeal, Q1Media
Brad Copeland, Pandora Media
Best Digital Producer Finalists
Bina Chauhan, Sherry Matthews Group
Kristina Shumway, R/GA
Matthew Morris, Proof
Ali Peace, T3
Morgan McCullough, McGarrah Jessee
Best Social Media Manager/Strategist Finalists
Janice Suter, GSD&M
Kaitlyn Hieb, R/GA
Stephanie Raddock, T3
Evan Walker, GSD&M
Emily Scruggs, Proof
Best Content Writer Finalists
Callie Musick, McGarrah Jessee
Matt Herron, T3
Carlyn Hinojosa, Third Ear
Bud Hasert, Proof
Devin Brown, R/GA
Best Blog Writer Finalists
Meredith Newell, Independent
Rachel Lee, Gartner
Best Talent Agent Finalists
Lisa Wickham, The Creative Group
Jessica Sloan, Collier Talent
Debora Duckett Wood, db Talent
Elaine Pertalli, Proof
Best Video Producer Finalists
Meredith Roach, Rabbit Foot
Kate Chartier, Proof
Laura Walters, R/GA
Angie Nelson, Sherry Matthews
Chris McInroy, T3
Valerie Ortiz, Third Ear
Best Sound Editor Finalists
Chris Erlon, Digital Domain
Josh Wilson, Ponysound
Bud Hasert, Proof
Best Commercial Producer Finalists
Kate Chartier, Proof
Michael McLaughlin, Third Ear
Karla Macias, GSD&M
Daniel Loyd, Austin American Statesman
John Estrada, City of Round Rock
Best Print Producer Finalists
Julie Wallace, Ant Farm Specialties
Ruby Pixley, Evoke Giant
Helena Abbing, GSD&M
Tommy Salazaar, Third Ear
Best Printer Rep Finalists
Truett Holmes, Capital Printing
Larry Bolden, OneTouch Point
Thomas Lengel, Capital Printing
Best Printing Company Finalists
CSI
Capital Printing
API
OneTouchPoint
Proforma
Best Paper Company Rep Finalists
Bobby Mata, Clampitt
Best Paper Company Finalists
Clampitt
Best Exhibitor Rep Finalists
Sean Smith, Xtreme Xhibits
Larry Bolden, OneTouchPoint
Best Large Format Company Finalists
API
Most Likely To Be My Boss in 10 Years Finalists
Kate Gunning, R/GA
Sarah Hoffman, T3
Hunter Sunrise, McGarrah Jessee
Sara Holl, GSD&M
Michelle Flessner, Proof
Best Receptionist Finalists
Kylie Kowalski, T3
Tammy Holmes, GSD&M
Chantelle Magnan, McGarrah Jessee
Abigail Rink, Proof
Barbara Meisner, Xtreme Xhibits
Allison Smith, R/GA
Best Media Buyer Finalists
Jessica Alfred, GSD&M
Elizabeth Crawford, McGarrah Jessee
Jacquelyn Fisk, Third Ear
Ed Hausser, GSD&M
Charli Sowery, McGarrah Jessee
Best Media Planner Finalists
Lauren Markaverich, McGarrah Jessee
Devin Smith, GSD&M
Mack Magner, T3
Kaitlin Oakerson, McGarrah Jessee
Sabrina Jordan, GSD&M
Best Traffic Coordinator Finalists
Christiana Cody, T3
Micaela Acosta, Third Ear
Chris Welhausen, Sherry Matthews Group
Hunter Temperton, Q1Media
Becca Albrecht, White Hat Agency
Best Radio Rep Finalists
Dirk Doud, iHeart Media
Jaime Goggins, KUT
Angie Ray, iHeart Media
Brad Copland, Pandora
Karen Aalund, KUT
Best Outdoor/Cinema Rep Finalists
Brennan Ryan, Reagan Outdoor Advertising
Robert Kalman, Wilkins Media
Brent Cantwell, NCM
David Jette, Reagan Outdoor Advertising
Best Newspaper Rep Finalists
Courtney Albritton, Statesman
Emma Rice Tanner, Statesman
Sharon Woodard, Austin Business Journal
Beth Burton, Community Impact Newspapers
Ashley Dunn, Statesman Media
Best Magazine Rep Finalists
Tina Mullins, Austin Monthly
Best TV Rep Finalists
Melanie Cottier, KVUE
Lisa Walla, KXAN
Christie Humphries, KTBC
Chris Collins, KLRU
Alyson Weaver & Layne Bruner, KXAN
Jessica Dvorscak & JJ Kempler, KXAN
Best Promotional Rep Finalists
Dawn Olivo, Thomas Graphics
Clint Miller, Corporate Impressions
Michael Worthington, Classic Forms & Products
Best Company under 100 Employees Finalists
Preacher
Chocolate Milk & Donuts
Q1Media
Sherry Matthews Group
Third Ear
Best Company 100 or more Employees Finalists
T3
Proof
GSD&M
McGarrah Jessee
R/GA
Unsung Hero Finalists
Allison Smith, R/GA
Lindsey Wilson, McGarrah Jessee
Mary Ellen Bruno, GSD&M
Charles Dickey, T3
Michele Lozen, McGarrah Jessee
The Biggest Wig Finalists
Ly Tran, Proof
Janice Suter, GSD&M
Jill Runyon, T3
Michael Polley, McGarrah Jessee
Candice Hahn, R/GA
Britton Upham, McGarrah Jessee