Previous recipients of the Industry Icon Award include:
- Al Schlesinger, Music Attorney & Past President of the Recording Academy (2016)
- Bruce Swedien, Grammy Award-Winning Engineer/Producer (2016)
- Don Wershba, Senior Vice President, Solid State Logic Inc. (2017)
- Clair Global, Production Company for Global Events (2018)
- John Couch, Apple’s First Vice President of Education (2019)
- Dr. Pat Bishop, Director of Graduate Studies, Full Sail University, Retired (2022)
- Dana Roun, Director of Audio Programs, Full Sail University, Retired (2023)
About Full Sail University
Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies. Founded in 1979, Full Sail has received numerous accolades throughout its 45-year history, including most recently being named a 2024 “Top Game Design School” by The Princeton Review, and recognized as the 2022-2023 “School of the Year” by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. Full Sail University is a graduate and undergraduate degree-granting institution offering on-campus and online degree programs in areas related to Art & Design, Business, Film & Television, Games, Media & Communications, Music & Recording, Sports, and Technology. With over 98,377 graduates worldwide, Full Sail alumni have worked on countless award-winning projects with individual recognition including Oscar®, Emmy®, Grammy®, Addy® and The Game Award honors.
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