Giuliano EQAZ Speech on 9/24/11
Neil G. Giuliano accepts Equality Arizona Barry Goldwater Human Rights Individual Award
(Speech made 9/24/11 at the AZ Biltmore Resort and Spa)
2011 Barry Goldwater Human Rights Individual Award: Neil G. Giuliano
Neil G. Giuliano is not literally a homegrown hero, but Tempe, AZ has been his true home for more than 30 years, and almost all of that time has involved public service in one form or another. He moved here initially as a transfer student, and though his career has taken him to New York City, Los Angeles and now San Francisco, he has never stayed away for very long. Here’s a snapshot of just why is such a deserving recipient of the 2011 Barry Goldwater Human Rights Individual Award.
In 1994, Giuliano became the youngest person ever elected mayor of Tempe, Arizona, a post he held for a decade. For six of those years, Tempe (pop 175,000) was the largest city in America with an openly gay mayor. He served on the board of directors of the National League of Cities, and in 2003, Tempe earned the “All-American City” award, a coveted honor bestowed on local governments demonstrating exceptional success in problem solving. Concurrent to his work as a public official, he held numerous senior roles at Arizona State University, including director of federal relations and co-chair of the final presidential debate of the 2004 election.
He left ASU in 2005 to serve as president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and executive producer of GLAAD Media Awards. At GLAAD, he expanded the organization’s media advocacy and anti-defamation work to include religious and faith-based communities, sports and advertising media. Under his leadership, the GLAAD Media Awards appeared for the first time on BRAVO, VH-1 and Logo television networks.
In December, 2010 Neil was appointed CEO of San Francisco AIDS Foundation where he is now applying his three decades of executive leadership experience to one of the oldest and largest AIDS organizations in the world. Established in 1982, San Francisco AIDS Foundation confronts HIV in communities most vulnerable to the disease every day through education, advocacy and direct services for prevention and care.
Giuliano has received numerous awards and honors for his work in public policy and community activism. He was named to the “Out 100” by Out Magazine in 2005 and was invited as a distinguished lecturer to the William J. Clinton School of Public Service at the Clinton Presidential Library in 2009. He recently completed a memoir, “The Campaign Within,” to be published in 2012.
For more on the award visit – http://www.equalityarizona.org/award-winners/
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Sonoran Studios Shines Spotlight on Child Crisis Center
(May 12, 2009 — Phoenix, Ariz.) – Sonoran Studios and Child Crisis Center recently teamed up to create a compelling media campaign highlighting the non-profit’s valuable service in the community.
As part of the campaign, Sonoran Studios produced a video profiling former Child Crisis Center (CCC) resident Tymes Marsh, who lived at the center when he was eight years old. Today, at 18, his outlook on life is bright; he serves on his high school’s student council, plays sports and has won numerous awards. The video reflects his gratitude toward Child Crisis Center for helping him and his family through a rough period.
“This video tells our story,” said Jodi Stoken, Development Director for Child Crisis Center. “It tells people who we are, what we do and how we work in people’s lives.”
“We were honored to profile Tymes for the Child Crisis Center and show the effects of their work on people like him,” said Sonoran Studios president and CEO Neil Schneider. “We also firmly believe it will boost fundraising for CCC.”
Sonoran Studios also sponsored a full-page ad for the Child Crisis Center in the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2009 Giving Guide, which will be distributed at the Non-Profit Summit May 14 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel.
Sonoran Studios is committed to assisting Phoenix-area non-profits. Other groups it has supported include Chrysalis, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, 1in10, Maggie’s Place, Special Olympics, Phoenix Rescue Mission, PFLAG and the FFA Organization, among others.
Sonoran Studios is a full-service audiovisual and video production company. It specializes in human, corporate and nonprofit video storytelling through the Web, DVD and broadcast. Sonoran Studios also makes live events stand apart with professional sound, lighting, projection, staging and high-quality visual imagery. They can be reached at (602) 283-4440, neil@sonoranstudios.com.
Sonoran Visual Media is now Sonoran Studios
Sonoran Studios debuts in Valley
Local video and audiovisual production company Sonoran Visual Media has changed its name to Sonoran Studios. The company will still provide top quality video production and audiovisual services to businesses, organizations and political firms.
“We evaluated our company and services and decided that Sonoran Studios was a more fitting name for what we offer our clientele here in the valley and statewide,” said Neil A. Schneider, Sonoran President and CEO.
A new bright blue logo has been unveiled.
Sonoran Studios is a full service video production company specializing in corporate, Web, non-profit, and tribute videos as well as commercials for television. In addition, the company provides a full range of audiovisual equipment for meetings, galas, conferences and events.
“We have the capability to produce high quality video and motion graphics and also play that content at live shows for our clients. Sonoran also helps clients get their videos onto the Web. We are the only company we know doing all of that in this market,” Schneider added.
“People spend eight hours a day in front of their computer. The Web is the place to reach consumers and businesses with your marketing strategy,” he said.
The company’s clients includes the Phoenix Business Journal, Microchip, AZ Business Magazine, Viad, The Arizona Capitol Times, The Scottsdale and Phoenix Chamber’s of Commerce, The National Speakers Association, NFIB, JDA Software, The Tempe CVB, Crescent Crown Distributing and more.
AV Give Away for non-profits
Sonoran Studios is excited to announce that we will be giving away an entire audio-visual production to a lucky non-profit organization in Arizona for 2011. Up to $10,000 in value.
It’s simple to enter the drawing:
Any organization registered in the state of Arizona as a non-profit, that has signed a contract or will be signing a contract with Sonoran Studios for
audiovisual production for your event, meeting or gala in 2010 (Jan. 1-Dec. 31), is eligible.
The maximum value of the free AV production is $10,000.
The drawing will be held on Dec. 31, 2010. TO QUALIFY, the CEO or executive director of the organization must enter and have a member of their staff take our online AV assessment -
http://www.sonoranstudios.com/avassessment/
The attached PDF has ALL of the info and process to participate.
Sonoran Studios is a locally owned and operated company. Please pass this on to your favorite non profit organization.
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