Sunday, May 19, 2013
Power players
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Radio DJ
Gold
Romiah Milner from The NEW Magic Morning Show with Goose and Romi
Magic KKMG-FM 98.9
59-MAGIC (596-2442)
989magicfm.com
Weekdays, 5:30-10 a.m.
Romiah Milner says fans approach her all the time (including once in the bathroom at a Bally Total Fitness), identifying her either by her looks or the sound of her voice. She says she loves the adoration. I wouldnt be here if it wasnt for the listeners, she says. I get paid because of them. PF
Silver
Ross Ford
KILO-FM 94.3
633-KILO (633-5456)
Weekdays, 5:30-10 a.m.
Bronze
Vicki Gregor
KRCC-FM 91.5
473-4801
Weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon
Radio Talk Show Host
Local Talk Radio Show
Gold
Tony D from Tony D & The Dawg Pound
The Sports Animal KKML-AM 1300
265-9661
Weekdays, 3-7 p.m.
Last year, Tony D earned himself golds in these same two categories. Hes back in the pole position again this year, and, this time, maybe its a little sweeter. Last year, his winnings came alongside co-host and local comedian Papi Sorrelis for the duos morning drive show. This year, D earns it for his own show, Tony D and The Dawg Pound, which airs during the afternoon drive on FOX Sports Animal. Our open-ended question to the guy who spends his afternoons speculating about sports: How many consecutive Best Of wins does it take to become a dynasty? PF
Radio Talk Show Host
Silver
Dr. Joseph Michelli from The Joseph Michelli Show
News Radio KVOR-AM 740
540-0740
Weekdays, 4-6 p.m.
Bronze
Bob and Tom from The Bob and Tom Show
Classic Rock KKFM-FM 98.1
532-9800
Monday-Saturday, 5-9 a.m.
Local Talk Radio Show
Silver
The Joseph Michelli Show
News Radio KVOR-AM 740
540-0740
Weekdays, 4-6 p.m.
Bronze
Western Skies
KRCC-FM 91.5
473-4801
Tuesday and Thursday 7-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 4-5 p.m.
Best AM Radio Station
Gold
News Radio KVOR-AM 740
540-0740
If youre tired of listening to the whining of the liberal media, or just want to keep tabs on the right-wing conservatives fueling Americas policies, KVOR has you covered. The station is home to the Rush Limbaugh, Michael Savage, Bill OReilly and Glenn Beck shows. At KVOR, they never quit talking. AB
Silver
The Sports Animal KKML-AM 1300
265-9661
Bronze
News Radio 850 KOA-AM
303/713-8585
850koa.com
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Best FM Radio Station
Gold
KRCC-FM 91.5
473-4801
This National Public Radio affiliate artfully marries in-depth, balanced news with juicy Euro-jungle beats, ethereal folk songs and ear-soothing jazz a delightful departure from the formulaic redundancy of commercial radio. Born out of Colorado College in the 1940s, KRCC offers a wealth of public service announcements for community events, too. AB
Silver
KILO-FM 94.3
633-KILO (633-5456)
Bronze
KVUU-FM 99.9
785-9999
Best Morning Talk Show
Gold
The Bob and Tom Morning Show
KKFM-FM 98.1
532-9800
Monday-Saturday, 5-9 a.m.
If youve over-saturated on the best selection of fist-pumping radio rawk in town, try tuning in to 98.1s totally crazy morning show with Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold. With regularly featured gag callers that include a guy with a girl in a pit, who knows what near-insanity this insatiable duo will come up with next? JTR
Silver
Ross & Mo
KILO-FM 94.3
633-KILO (633-5456)
Weekdays, 5:30-10 a.m.
Bronze
Morning Edition
KRCC-FM 91.5
473-4801
Weekdays, 5-9 a.m.
Best Local TV Newscast
Gold
KOAA-TV NBC 5/30
632-5030
Behind the scenes and on the air, the people who make up the News First Team have been active in the community for many years. News director Cindy Aubrey says KOAA takes viewer feedback seriously. Weve gotten to know our viewers. We listen to them. Without them, wed be out of business. KB
Silver
KRDO-TV ABC 13
632-1515
Bronze
KKTV-TV CBS 11
634-2844
Best Local TV News Anchor
Gold
Lisa Lyden
KOAA-TV NBC 5/30
632-5030
Indy readers just adore polished, poof-haired Lisa Lyden. Maybe its her amiable, between-the-headlines banter with co-anchor Rob Quirk. Or maybe our readers know Lyden is more than just another news hound. She gets involved with numerous good causes in the community every year. MdY
Silver
Georgiann Lymberopoulos
KOAA-TV NBC 5/30
632-5030
Bronze
Stephanie Pytlinsky
KXRM-TV FOX 21
596-2100
Best TV Weatherperson
Gold
Mike Daniels
KOAA-TV NBC 5/30
632-5030
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Mike Daniels has been on air longer than any other weatherman in Colorado Springs. How does he maintain those boyish good looks? When I am not scanning the skies for weather patterns, I can be found jogging or riding a stationary bike, says Daniels. Exercise is almost as important to me as southern Colorado weather. There you have it. FG
Silver
Mike Madson
KOAA-TV NBC 5/30
632-5030
Bronze
Matt Meister
KRDO-TV ABC 13
632-1515
Best TV Reporter
Gold
Tak Landrock
KRDO-TV ABC 13
632-1515
He has the best name in the biz, and now Takeshi Tak Landrock is officially the Best Reporter, too. As a consumer watchdog at Channel 13, Landrock gets to the bottom of customer complaints, warns viewers about scams and helps buyers get what they paid for. They know Im on their side, he says. JET
Silver
Laurie Martin
KKTV-TV CBS 11
634-2844
Bronze
Katie Moore
KOAA-TV NBC 5/30
632-5030
Best TV Sportscaster
Gold
Jesse Kurtz
KKTV-TV CBS 11
634-2844
Sure, we knew our athletes names and spent many a weekend begging for a Yankees loss. But until Jesse Kurtz came on the air in 2002, the stats didnt fit together as pretty, and we werent as confident in fantasy football. Hes become the anchor that sports fans quote verbatim when we want to sound like we know more than we really do. SK
Silver
John Owens
KKTV-TV CBS 11
634-2844
Bronze
Lee Douglas
KOAA-TV NBC 5/30
632-5030
Best Print Journalist
Gold
Cara DeGette
Colorado Springs Independent
Its always rewarding when you all honor someone at the Indy, especially when its someone who ruffles (ravages?) some serious feathers. For 13 years, five of which she spent as editor, Cara DeGette has searched out corruption, controversy and comedy and shes usually found what shes looking for. Look for her not only in the paper she helped launch, but also on coloradoconfidential.com. KW
Silver
Kathryn Eastburn
Colorado Springs Independent
Bronze
Rich Tosches
Denver Post
Local Celebrity Youd Like to Have Lunch With
Activist
Gold
Mary Lou Makepeace
Former Colorado Springs mayor and current executive director of Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, Mary Lou Makepeace is known for making waves in a city known best for its stagnant water. Her organization largely funded the Born Different campaign that decorated Colorado Springs lamp poles this summer. A number of locals still believe that America the Beautiful Park shouldve been named Makepeace Park, to honor Makepeaces efforts into making that jewel a reality. A lunchtime conversation with this longtime activist would provide no shortage of local insight into what makes Colorado Springs tick. NZ
Local Celebrity Youd Like to Have Lunch With
Silver
Richard Skorman, regional director for U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar
Bronze
Goose Gossage, Major League Baseball legend
Activist
Silver
Richard Skorman, regional director for U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar
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Bronze
Ann Oatman-Gardner
Best Reason to Vote this November
Gold
Get Republicans Out of Office
Two years ago, a strange thing happened in Colorado: The red state turned purple. Democrats took control of both houses of the state Legislature and, lo and behold, since then the focus has been on the sane. Heading into the November election, people even Republicans who never would have considered casting a vote for a D are appalled. Iraq? The economy? Foley? Hastert? Bush? Good God, its time for a change. CD
Silver
Its our duty / Because we can
Bronze
Change
Best Member of City Council
Gold
Jerry Heimlicher
Not afraid to speak his mind even if it raises some hackles Jerry Heimlicher has a commendable independent streak. He had the guts, for instance, to speak out against some naysayers in his own Republican Party in the wake of the passage of Referendum C a measure that business leaders, real estate brokers and developers viewed as critical to the Pikes Peak regions economy. MdY
Silver
None
Bronze
Margaret Radford
Best County Commissioner
Gold
Sallie Clark
This isnt the first time the red-haired Republican has won this honor. She got her start in politics as a west side neighborhood activist and was propelled beyond home and garden issues into the City Council. Given the contemptuousness of some commissioners past and present readers must be enthralled by Clarks graceful, friendly style as chairwoman of the board. MdY
Silver
Douglas Bruce
Bronze
None
Best Philanthropist
Gold
Gill Foundation / Tim Gill
888/530-4455
Since 1994, QuarkXPress founder Tim Gill has invested more than $81 million to support worthy efforts in Colorado and around the country from arts and culture interests to programs to keep families healthy to $2 million toward disaster relief after Hurricane Katrina. If everyone with money had such a commitment to social justice, this world would be a much kinder, and saner, place. CD
Silver
Kathy Loo
Bronze
El Pomar Foundation board
633-7733
Best Arts Advocate
Gold
Eve Tilley
Pikes Peak Arts Council
475-2465
Eve Tilley, president of the Pikes Peak Arts Council for the past 10 years, has been promoting the arts in Colorado Springs since the early 1980s. People need to recognize the value the arts have for the soul, she says. Tilley envisions a vibrant art community that matches the scale of growth in the city. KB
Silver
Michael DeMarsche
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
634-5581
Bronze
Mary Mashburn
Best Public Fool
Gold
Douglas Bruce, El Paso County commissioner
Year after year, Douglas Bruce is the gift that keeps on giving at least if you want to hear a middle-aged white man spouting angry anti-tax rhetoric. City government? Who needs it? County government? Get rid of it! State government? Buh-bye. Only in Colorado Springs could this politician use his taxpayer-subsidized salary to help pay for efforts to dismantle government. CD
Silver
Eric Christen,
School District 11 director
Bronze
James Dobson,
Focus on the Family founder
Best If They Left Town
Gold
Focus on the Family
Outside the Springs, James Dobson might best be known for his contention that cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants is advancing a pro-homosexual agenda. But in the past year alone, hes also chided the National Association of Evangelicals for taking a stand on global warming; said Satan uses university professors as a means of communication; and labeled Rep. Mark Foleys sexually inappropriate text messages as products of a joke by underage pages. MdY
Silver
Douglas Bruce,
El Paso County commissioner
Bronze
James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder
Contributing writers: Kerry A. Bennett (KB), Ashley Boudreaux (AB), Cara DeGette (CD), Michael de Yoanna (MdY), Travis Duncan (TD), Gavin Ehringer (GE), Pete Freedman (PF), Frances Gomeztagle (FG), J. Kelly (JK), Steve Kline (SK), Lindsay Patterson (LP), JT Rogstad (JTR), Matthew Schniper (MS), Carrie Simison-Bitz (CSB), Thea Skinner (TS), Bettina Swigger (BS), Jill Thomas (JET), David Torres-Rouff (DTR), Taylor Wiles (TW), Kirk Woundy (KW), Naomi Zeveloff (NZ).
