ACC Awards Past Winners
President's Award
The President's Award honors individuals who have developed and implemented public affairs initiatives, not only within their own company, but throughout the cable industry.2008
Patrick Esser, Cox Communications, Inc.Meredith Wagner, Lifetime Networks
2007
David L. Cohen, Comcast Corp.Abbe Raven, A&E Television Networks
2006
Thomas M. Rutledge, Cablevision Systems Corporation Debora Wilson, The Weather Channel Companies, Inc.
2005
Char Beales, Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM)William J. Bresnan, Bresnan Communications
Paul FitzPatrick, Crown Media Holdings
2004
Glenn Britt, Time Warner CableAnne Sweeney, ABC Cable Networks Group and Disney Channel Worldwide
2003
Henry Schleiff, Court TVMichael S. Willner, Insight Communications
2002
James L. Dolan, Cablevision Systems CorporationJohn Sykes, VH1 and CMT: Country Music Television
2001
Carole Black, Lifetime Entertainment ServicesSteve Burke, Comcast Cable Communications
2000
Tom Johnson, CNNJim Robbins, Cox Communications
Rob Stoddard, AT&T Broadband
1999
Megan Hookey, Cable in the ClassroomSteve Effros, Cable Telecommunications Association
Brian Lamb, C-SPAN
1998
Leo J. Hindery, Tele-Communications Inc.Tom Freston, MTV Networks
1997
Brian Roberts, Comcast CorporationJoshua Sapan, Rainbow Programming
Lynn Yaeger, Time Warner Cable
1996
Nickolas Davatzes, A&E NetworksJoseph J. Collins, Time Warner Cable
1995
Robert Miron, Newhouse BroadcastingJohn Hendricks, Discovery Communications, Inc.
Douglas McCormick, Lifetime Television
Dr. John Malone, Tele-Communications, Inc.
1994
Winston H. "Tony" Cox, Showtime Networks, Inc.Decker Anstrom, National Cable Television Association
1993
Jim Robbins, Cox Cable CommunicationsJack Clifford, Colony Communications
Steve Effros, Cable Telecommunications Association
1992
Amos Hostetter , Continental Cablevision1991
R.E. "Ted" Turner, Turner Broadcasting Systems1990
Glenn Jones, Jones Intercable1989
Brian Lamb, C-SPANGolden Beacon Award
Annually, ACC presents the Golden Beacon Award, the association's highest honor, to a public affairs initiative that has made an impact within the cable industry, while enhancing cable's image nationwide.2008
DiscoveryPlanet Earth
2007
Cox Communications, Take Charge! Takes on Internet Safety2006
Court TV, Unexpected Heroes2005
Lifetime Television, Our Lifetime Commitment: Stop Violence Against Women2004
Comcast and C-SPAN, Students & Leaders2003
C-SPAN, C-SPAN's Presidential Timeline Giveaway2002
Comcast Corporation, Comcast Cares Day 20012001
VH1, Save the Music2000
Court TV, Choices & Consequences1999
Lifetime Television, Fighting Breast Cancer: Our Lifetime Commitment1998
Turner Network Television, The Wall That Heals1997
Continental Cablevision, View Smart To Vote Smart1996
UVTV, Find Yourself In a Book1995
Lifetime Television, Picture What Women DoESPN Good Sports Award
ESPN Good Sports Award is given to the system project that generates outstanding community involvement through education and athletics. As a sponsor, ESPN hopes this award encourages the cable industry to promote teamwork, sportsmanship and education in its community affairs programs.2008
Time Warner CableTriple Play Championship Tournament
2007
Time Warner Cable Nebraska, High School Football On Demand2006
Cox Communications, Baton Rouge, Football, Food and Families2005
Time Warner Cable New England, TOP POP, Maine's Best Dad Contest2004
Cox Communications, Everyday Heroes2003
Cox Communications New England, Celebrating Champions2002
Cablevision Systems Corporation, School to Career Initiative2001
Time Warner Communications of Columbus, Ohio, Adult Literacy Campaign2000
Time Warner Cable of Waco, Texas, X Games1999
Jones Intercable of Albuquerque, NM, Jones Intercable Celebrity Golf Extravaganza1998
Time Warner Communications of Columbus, Ohio, Adult Literacy Campaign1997
Time Warner Cable of Bakersfield, ACE Awards1996
Time Warner Cable, Urbana, Ohio, TWC D.A.R.E.S. To Keep Kids Off DrugsJoel A. Berger Award
The Joel A. Berger Award, named after former publisher of Cablevision Magazine Joel Berger, is presented to a cable industry public affairs campaign that achieves exceptional results in the area of AIDS awareness.2008
BETBET's Rap It Up Teen Forums
2007
Cable Positive, Join the Fight: Weapons of Mass Instruction2006
VH1, VH1 and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria - A Partnership2005
Atlanta Chapter of Cable Positive, Positively Aiding the Fight Against AIDS2004
MTV News, MTV News Now: Sex, School & Scandal2003
MTV, Fight For Your Rights: Protect Yourself2002
BET, Rap-It-Up Campaign2001
Cable Positive, National HIV Testing Day 2000 Campaign2000
Cablevision of Connecticut, A Breath of Hope, A Positive Alternative Center1999
MTV, MTV/Kaiser Family Foundation Sexual Health Campaign1998
Comcast Communications of Broward, Comcast Cable Positive World AIDS Day Telethon1997
Jones Intercable, Positively Cable '96: A Broadband Satirical Revue1996
Tele-Communications Inc., Portsmouth, RI, What About AIDS?ACC Community Bridges Award
The ACC Community Bridges Award recognizes outstanding, non-cable industry partner organizations and individuals taking part in cable communications and public affairs initiatives. The cable industry is committed to improving the communities in which it serves, and partner organizations or individuals are often instrumental to the success of cable's efforts.2008
Habitat for Humanity International2007
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA)2006
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America2004
Boys & Girls Clubs of America