Hall of Fame

Since 2008, Wisconsin Community Media has been recognizing the dedication of community television professionals who provide access television services to their communities.  Those the Wisconsin Community Media Board of Directors nominate for this honor have devoted countless hours to the mission of access far above what is required in their work.  They have been valued leaders on the state level and we will always remember their contribution.

Inductees

"Empowering people to create media for human purposes."

2026 Hall of Fame Inductee

Denise Rolfe

This year, Wisconsin Community Media is honored to posthumously present the Friend of Access award to Denise Rolfe, who passed away on March 7, 2026.

 As the National Sales Director for Community Broadcasting at TelVue Corporation, Denise was far more than a vendor; she was a tireless collaborator and a cherished friend to the PEG community. A career broadcasting professional, Denise brought a wealth of experience to our industry, having held key roles at Richland Towers, Pegasus Communications, Warner Bros. Domestic Television, and Philadelphia’s WCAU-TV and WTXF-TV.

Denise’s technical expertise was matched only by her dedication to the people she served. She possessed a rare ability to bridge the gap between complex broadcast solutions and the human element of community media. Denise was a cornerstone of our professional family. Her presence, her expertise, and her unwavering support for local access will be deeply missed by all of us at WCM. We are privileged to celebrate her life and her lasting impact on our community this year.

Previous Inductees

2025 Deb Brunett, Merill Community Media & Wisconsin Community Media
2024 Mary Cardona, Wisconsin Community Media
2023 Dennis Geraghty, Milwaukee City Channel
2022 Vel Wiley, MATA Community Media, Milwaukee
2021 Mike Ryan, West Bend Community Television
2020 Jim Walsh, River Cities Community Access
2019 Dawn Wills, River Falls Community Television
2018     Liz Harlow, Oregon Cable Access Media (OCA Media)
2017     Bonnie Lundy, Fitchburg FACTv
2016     Dan Kummer, Marshfield Community Television
2015     Mick Givens, Rice Lake Television
2014     Connie Darling, Fitchburg - FACT
2013     Mary Shanahan-Spanic, West Allis Community Media Center
2012     John Jordan, Wausau Area Access Channels
2011     Pam Steitz, Sun Prairie Kids-4   
2010     Jon Urben, Oshkosh Community Media
2009     Judi Kneece, Janesville Access Television - JATV
2008     Wade Britzius, Trempealeau County Community Television

The names of the Inductees are on a traveling plaque.  During the year of induction, the recipient's access center displays the plaque.