From Christina Lucchesi, WAMI Board Member:
“The Wisconsin Area Music Industry is gathering today to celebrate members of the music
industry who stand outside the spotlight yet shape every moment we hear, feel, and remember in
live and recorded music. We’re here to honor the production professionals whose essential,
transformative work is the magic behind the music.
Production professionals carry a special kind of responsibility. They don’t just support the music,
they help create the environment in which artists can be their best, where creativity can flourish,
and where audiences can experience something unforgettable. Their dedication and diligence
elevate not only the music but the entire industry. Producers, engineers, designers, technicians,
and crew across studios and stages are entrusted to get it right under pressure, often without
recognition, while bringing precision to creativity and reliability to moments that only happen
once.
To all the production pros in the room and to everyone being honored today, the music would not
reach us the way it does without you. The industry runs on your judgments, your instincts, your
passion, your excellence, and your care.
Thank you and congratulations”
2026 Production Award Winners:
Studio Sound Engineer – Jeff Hamilton
Roadie/Tech – Leighton Thompson
Recording Studio – Rock Garden Studio
Producer – Jeff Hamilton
Live Sound Engineer – Trevor Powers
Live Sound Company – Clearwing Productions
Lighting Engineer – Glenn Ottenbacher
