Celebrate Cable's Finest Leaders

One reason cable remains worlds ahead? Leadership. That's why the annual NCTA Vanguard Awards Ceremony, the industry's highest honor, continues to be a signature component of The Cable Show. And it's also why we're inviting you to help us identify deserving nominees.

Now in their 48th year, the prestigious NCTA Vanguard Awards honor the cable industry's outstanding performers in leadership, operations, programming, technology, government relations and marketing whose accomplishments benefit the entire industry.

The 2013 NCTA Vanguard Awards Winners

This year's winners are:

DISTINGUISHED VANGUARD AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP (MAN)
Patrick Esser
President
Cox Communications

DISTINGUISHED VANGUARD AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP (WOMAN)
Nancy Dubuc
President, Entertainment & Media
A+E Networks

VANGUARD AWARD FOR CABLE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
William Goetz
Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer
Residential Services
Time Warner Cable

and

William Stemper
President, Comcast Business Services
Comcast Cable

VANGUARD AWARD FOR PROGRAMMERS
Ed Carroll
Chief Operating Officer
AMC Networks

VANGUARD AWARD FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
John Schanz
Executive VP & Chief Network Officer
Comcast Cable

VANGUARD AWARD FOR GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Ellen East
Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer
Time Warner Cable

VANGUARD AWARD FOR MARKETING
Henry Ahn
Executive VP, Content Distribution & Marketing
Scripps Networks Interactive

VANGUARD AWARD FOR ASSOCIATES & AFFILIATES
Tim Baxter
President
Samsung Electronics America

VANGUARD AWARD FOR YOUNG LEADERSHIP
David Preschlack
Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing
Disney & ESPN Media Networks

About The NCTA Vanguard Awards

The NCTA Vanguard Awards are the industry's most prestigious awards, which are presented by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA). The awards recognize individuals who have made the cable and telecommunications industry what it is today. They set the example for all of us in their commitment to human rights, employee development and encouragement of minority involvement in all aspects of the industry.

Save the Date - NCTA Vanguard Awards Reception & Ceremony
Wednesday, June 12
Time: 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington DC

Separate ticket purchase is required. Tickets may be purchased during the online registration process or via the PDF purchasing form.

Questions

For further information regarding the 2013 NCTA Vanguard Awards, contact NCTA's Industry Affairs Department at (202) 222-2430 or email us at vanguardawards@ncta.com.