Several individuals have come forward to take on key roles in the organization of the annual awards show. As you can imagine, the production and planning of this event requires significant effort, consuming a lot of time and often creating a lot of stress. The rewards of seeing the show take place are always worth the effort, as these individuals are about to experience.
Natalie Hinkley will take on a new role as Video Director. This role involves coordinating the entire video aspect of the awards show, which gets more complex each year. Natalie brings a ton of experience with her as the owner of her own business Hinckley Video and Design. Natalie also plays in the local band Damidol.
Donny Neufuss will continue as Video Producer. He is the man behind the award presentation segments and sequencing the show. Donny has held this post for the last several years. This is an extremely complex part of the overall production and Donny is a dedicated and talented creator and editor. The Madison music community owes him a debt of gratitude for his continued service to the MAMAs.
Sarah Berry, a new Board of Directors member, has taken the role of Music Director. This is another crucial role taking the performers from contract to award show performance to after-party appearance and can be quite demanding. Sarah takes over for Katy Tomlinson, who did a stellar job last year and earned the Meritorious Achivement Award.
Rick Tvedt also maintains his role as Executive Director fo the award show.