The Global Entertainment Media Arts Foundation

When You Diversify, Everyone Is Included......
The G.E.M.A. Golden Mic Honors Tribute
Award Series
The G.E.M.A. Golden Mic Honors Tribute
Award Series
Carol Williams - 2015 Honorable Chairwoman
Anita Ward -2015 Honorable Co-Chairwoman
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Chair
Carol Williams - 1st Female Vocalist signed to Disco label - SalSoul Records for "More" & "Love Is You"
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Co-Chair
Anita Ward- Educator/ R&B/Disco Singer -Ring My Bell #1 Hit Tune
Ladies of SKYY - 2015 G.E.M.A.
Music Ambassadors - Artist Performers & Educators
Norman Connors - 2015 G.E.M.A.
Music Ambassador-Jazz/R&B/Disco Musician/Producer/Publisher & Music Director
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Melba Moore-American R&B Singer/Actress & - 4 time Grammy Nominee Winner & the 1970 Tony Award Winner
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Sarah Dash - American R&B/Disco/Pop Singer/Producer/Educator and a former original member of "LaBelle"
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Jeanie Tracy-American Singer/Songwriter/Actress -3 time Grammy Award Winning Performer
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Don Gardner - American R&B/Jazz -Singer/Musician/Songwriter/Publisher and General Manager of The Philadelphia Clef Club of Performing Arts
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Scherrie Payne- American Singer/Songwriter/Publisher/Educator
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Debbie Jacobs - American R&B/Disco Singer - Educator & Humanitarian
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Jean Carne - American Gospel/Jazz/R&B/Disco Singer-Educator/Vocal Coach & Musician
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Joe Bataan- American Singer/Musician/Songwriter/Producer -formerly of Salsoul Records
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Joan Myers-Brown - American Dancer/ Choreorgrapher & Founder of PhilaDanco Dance Troop
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Sherri Wilson-Butler - American Jazz/R&B Singer/Songwriter & Vocal Coach
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Cynthia Biggs EL - American Grammy Winning & Hit Songwriter/Publisher
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Doug Henderson, Jr. - former WDAS Radio Personality & Clear Channel Advertising Manager/Music Marketing Blogger
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Al Magliano - American NYC Radio Personality/Disco D.J./Event MC
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Marilyn Marshall -Vocalist/Educator/Musician & Humanitarian
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Carl Helm-Radio Personality/Event Producer & Civil Rights Advocate
2015 G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Songwriter, Producer, Music Publisher & Author
2015
G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Councilman -At-Large
David OH
Councilman-At-Large David Oh - Philadelphia City Council
2015
G.E.M.A. Music Ambassador
Norman Connors
2015
G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Raye Jones Avery
2015
G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
Debi B. Jackson
2015
G.E.M.A. GMH Honoree
New Artist Mara Justine
The G.E.M.A.
Foundation Tribute Award
"The Golden Mic Honors"
Purpose:
The Golden Mic Honors was designed to illuminate and perpetuate the careers of "The GMH Honorees" for their creative works and leadership throughout the world.
All of these GMH Honorees have made history at one time or another. The GMH is here to acknowledge and recognize that history so it can be shared by future generations.
The Golden Mic Honors goal is to bridge the gap of the old and new so that there can be a greater appreciation and respect for the creative arts and the influence they provide to us all.
The GMH recognizes these creative Voices for their continuous stellar performances and leadership in Broadcasting, Music, Journalism, Sports, Multimedia Education, Publishing and Production as they have demonstrated a significant impact within the creative arts with one powerful tool, their Voices....
The GMH Awards Eligibility Selection Criteria
- The GMH Honoree must be in the creative/entertainment arts for a minimum of 15 years.
- The Artist/Personality must have released at least one record on a National Top 100 Chart.
- The Artist/Broadcasting Personality must have held an anchor position for at least five years.
- The Sport Personality must be a world class athlete or personality who has earned at least a national title which is listed on record.
- The Journalist/Publishing Personality must have at least ten published works on record.
- The Educator/Producer Personality must have at least 15 years in Entertainment Bus. Management, Music Ed. and/or Production as a Senior Dept. Head or Senior Lead Educator.
Governing Body
The Executive Advisory Board and the Executive Judging Committee will be the governing body who will select the GMH Honorees from the following professional categories:
- Broadcasting
- Music
- Journalism
- Sports
- Multimedia Education
- Publishing
- Production
- Dance
The GMH Executive Advisory Board will employ the services of a national accounting firm to maintain and keep account of all GMH ballots and expenditures pertaining to the annual Golden Mic Honors Tribute Award Series Ceremony.
- Home
- About Us
- Executive Summary
- GH Executive Advisory Board
- The Golden Mic Honors
- Events
- G.E.M.A. Newsletter
- Phila.Musical/Cultural History
- G.E.M.A. Blog
- Slide Show
- Photo Gallery
- Videos
- Videos II
- Membership
- G.E.M.A. Committees
- Community Service
- Music
- Virtual Concert Series
- Join Our Mailing List
- Guest Book
- Sponsors
- Contact Us
- Home
- About Us
- Executive Summary
- GH Executive Advisory Board
- The Golden Mic Honors
- Events
- G.E.M.A. Newsletter
- Phila.Musical/Cultural History
- G.E.M.A. Blog
- Slide Show
- Photo Gallery
- Videos
- Videos II
- Membership
- G.E.M.A. Committees
- Community Service
- Music
- Virtual Concert Series
- Join Our Mailing List
- Guest Book
- Sponsors
- Contact Us