2004 Brad Wojcoski Award Winners: Debbie Barackman, Regional VP for Affiliate Relations and National Accounts, iN DEMAND; Zelda Martens, Director of Marketing, Adelphia Communications and Erica Stull, Director of External Communications, Adelphia Communications

Cable Positive has named Debbie Barackman, Regional VP for Affiliate Relations and National Accounts, iN DEMAND; Zelda Martens, Director of Marketing, Adelphia Communications and Erica Stull, Director of External Communications, Adelphia Communications as the 2004 Brad Wojcoski Memorial Award recipients for outstanding contribution to the fight against HIV and AIDS by a cable industry employee in their local community. As part of the honor, Cable Positive will grant $2,500 to an AIDS service organization of the group’s choice in their names.

“Debbie Barackman, Zelda Martens, and Erica Stull are shining examples of how to utilize the power of cable to fight HIV and AIDS in the local community,” said Steve Villano, President & CEO, Cable Positive. “It is through their leadership, dedication and vision that the Denver chapter of Cable Positive has made such an impact in the Denver community and in the lives of hundreds of children affected by HIV and AIDS. I salute them for their great work on behalf of the industry, and for the population in the Denver community affected by HIV/AIDS.”

Over the past decade, Barackman, Martens and Stull have helped to raise almost $600,000, built a new playground and infant center at the Volunteers of America Rainbow House and improved the lives of hundreds of children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Denver. They have worked tirelessly since 1995 to accomplish these goals through the Denver chapter of Cable Positive. Side by side – and as a team with Paul Braun of Time Warner, a previous Brad Wojcoski Memorial Award recipient -- they have been the driving force behind the annual fundraising event that has staged an original musical revue for the past 10 years. Under their brilliant leadership, the proceeds from the annual Cable Positive event have grown from $10,000 in 1995 to more than $125,000 this year.

Each year, significant portion of funds go to Rainbow House in Denver, which cares for the unique needs of families living with HIV/AIDS, specifically those with young children. The Denver chapter of Cable Positive was instrumental in expanding space for infants and housing a half-day Head Start program and a half-day extended pre-school program.