02/03/2022
Congratulations to our fearless leader and very own trailblazer! We’re so proud of all the hard work she has put into making this community more inclusive, telling important stories, and being a voice for the underrepresented. We are eternally grateful for her and for her vision, and can't wait to see what else she can accomplish. ✨
Congratulations to Annie Tonsiengsom for being this year’s recipient of the Service & Inspiration Award – awarded to someone who has made a substantial contribution to the betterment of the community. 🏆 We commend Annie for constantly seeking out ways to make the industry better and more inclusive. She inspires by the way she leads, listens, nurtures, and lifts up her peers.
A first-generation Thai-American, Annie loves to reach others through digital media. She’s an OMPA board member and Executive Producer/Co-founder of
Actual Industries, a woman of color-owned-and-operated agency and production company. Annie cares deeply about creating opportunities for BIPOC and other underrepresented communities who strive to tell and have their stories heard. Between her work with Actual Industries, OMPA’s DEI committee, and Board of Directors, Annie is committed to equitable and inclusive practices across the industry. Upon presenting Annie with her award, Director Dawn Jones Redstone said, “Beyond her commitment to OMPA as a volunteer, she is constantly seeking out ways to make the industry better and more inclusive.”
Thank you, Annie, for your dedication to your community, your craft, and for igniting the passion to create in all of us! Your presence in the industry is vital, and we can’t wait to see what you do next.
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