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MAURY PHILLIPS/SAG-AFTRAX4 18 12 in the lives of its members, being a part of helping make it better has been a special honor," Krebs said. McGuire, who started with Screen Actors Guild in 1969, said he was honored to receive the award. "This is something I never expected to receive, but I couldn't be happier to get this recognition for my work on behalf of the members," he said. Fishman logged 15 years of service for SAG-AFTRA at the local and national levels. "I have always believed that all locals regardless of their size deserve the same expertise and level of service," she said. "I've been proud to be a part of SAG-AFTRA — this is just icing on the cake." The gala was also an opportunity to honor employers in entertainment, news and music who hire diverse talent. This year's American Scene Awards went to 20th Century Fox Television for the series This Is Us, KPBS San Diego, and Atlantic Music Group for Hamilton and The Hamilton Mixtape. On Sunday, President Gabrielle Carteris made the special announcement that she was bestowing the inaugural President's Award to Mike Hodge, who passed away in September while serving as New York Local president. As an award meant to celebrate meritorious service to the union and its members, Carteris said that Hodge was a worthy recipient. "It only feels right that it should go to someone who worked so hard for the union. He will be sorely missed but we continue to feel his presence in the indelible mark he made on this union and all who came in contact with him," she said. Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon accepted the award on his behalf. "Mike Hodge would have been thrilled and humbled by this honor," she said. "He was an inspiration to not only the New York membership but to all of us in this union." 18. Delegates could pose for photos with celebrity impersonators, like "Lucy," during the gala cocktail party; 19. Current and former George Heller Memorial Award recipients — Ned Vaughn and Dave Corey; 20. Members of the San Francisco-Northern California delegation pose on the red carpet; 21. Current and former George Heller Memorial Award recipients — Joe Krebs and David Hartley- Margolin. 19 20 21 MAURY PHILLIPS/SAG-AFTRA X4 78 SAG-AFTRA | Fall/Winter 2017 | SAGAFTRA.org "Our union is so special and influential in the lives of its members, being a part of helping make it better has been a special honor." — Joe Krebs, National Board member