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74 th 2022 Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award Garry W. Hood Stage Manager Garry W. Hood will become the 31st recipient of the Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award, which will be presented at the DGA Awards ceremony in March. The Schaffner Award is given to an Associate Director or Stage Manager in recognition of their service to the industry and the Guild. photo by Dustin Snipes Past Recipients of the Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award 2021 Joyce Thomas 2020 Arthur E. Lewis 2019 Mimi Deaton 2018 Jim Tanker 2016 Tom McDermott 2015 Julie E. Gelfand 2014 Vincent M. DeDario 2013 Dency Nelson 2012 Dennis W. Mazzocco 2010 Maria Jimenez Henley 2009 Scott Berger 2008 Barbara Roche 2007 Terry Benson 2006 Donald E. Jacob 2005 Stanley Faer 2004 Peery Forbis 2003 Esperanza "Candy" Martinez 2002 Anita Cooper-Avrick 2001 Robert Van Ry 2000 Scott L. Rindenow 1999 Robert Caminiti 1998 C.J. Rapp-Pittman 1997 Joseph L. Dicso 1996 Don Lewis Barnhart 1995 Larry Carl 1994 James E. Wall 1993 James "Woody" Woodworth 1992 Marilyn Jacobs-Furey 1991 Chester O'Brien, Mortimer O'Brien 1 2 I D G A M O N T H L Y With more than 500 credits on his resume and 40 years in the business as a Stage Manager, Garry Hood got his start on the Nashville television production of the musical-variety show, Hee-Haw. He would go on to work on award shows such as the Academy Awards, the Grammys, Emmys and Tony's; live specials like the DGA Award-nominated productions of Grease Live! and Hairspray Live!; variety programs ranging from the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics to Presidential Inaugurals; and series work including Dancing with the Stars and American Idol. He has worked on eleven DGA Award-winning productions including The 1997 Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts and The 60th Annual Grammy Awards directed by Louis J. Horvitz; The 61st, 64th, 66th, 67th, 68th and 70th Annual Tony Awards directed by Glenn Weiss; The 52nd Annual Tony Awards directed by Paul Miller; Great Performances "Centennial Olympic Games: Opening Ceremonies" directed by Don Mischer; and Barbra: The Concert directed by Dwight Hemion. He has also worked alongside such legendary Directors as Walter Miller, Marty Pasetta, George Stevens Jr., Delbert Mann, and Gilbert Cates. After joining the DGA in 1978, Hood was fi rst elected as a member of the Eastern AD/SM/PA Council in 2001 and would go on to serve eight terms on the Council, including being elected to the offi ces of Secretary/Treasurer; Vice Chairperson and 2nd Vice Chairperson. Hood has served on fi ve DGA Negotiations Committees from 2002-2020, and currently serves on the Eastern AD/SM/PA Council's Waiver Committee, Bi-Coastal Committee and Title Change Committee; and more recently as a member of the DGA's COVID-19 Return to Work Committee. Asked how he feels about being chosen by his peers to receive such a prestigious acknowledgement for his years of service and professional accomplishments, Hood replied, "What an unbelievable honor to be included in the long list of previous recipients of the Franklin J. Schaffner Award. It's always been important to me to give back to the Guild to help continue and build on the fi ne traditions of this amazing institution that does so much for its members and the industry."