MEET OUR JUDGES

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Kaedy Kiely

Kaedy Kiely has been rockin' Atlanta's drive-time radio audience for over 30 years -- as 96 Rock's Afternoon Host, then afternoons at Z93, and now at 97.1 The River. Best-known for her rock artist interviews and the comfortable rapport with her listeners, it's no surprise Kaedy was inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame!

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Julie Moran

Julie Moran is an American journalist, television host and sportscaster. She was the first female solo host for ABC’s Wide World of Sports and the weekend anchor and co-host for Entertainment Tonight from 1994 to 2001, and hosted the Academy Awards pre-show in 2001. A UGA grad and accomplished athlete, Moran has also hosted Grammy pre-shows, USA and Universe pageants.

Julie is married to actor and producer Rob Moran. He is popularly known for his appearance in Dumb And Dumber, Hall Pass, and You’re Next. They’ve been married for over 35 years and have two daughters.

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Stacey Leebern

Stacey Leebern is an Atlanta philanthropist and fitness enthusiast who enjoys giving back to her community. While serving on numerous boards ranging from the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter to SCAD’s Ruskin Society and Our House, Stacey has chaired several fundraisers. She also enjoyed writing an interview column for Southern Views Magazine and has been featured in several regional publications. In addition to giving back to her community, Stacey is passionate about health and fitness, holds several certifications in the field and enjoys teaching as a yoga instructor.

 

Monica Pearson

Monica Pearson is the first woman and first minority to anchor the daily evening news in Atlanta, Georgia, where she worked for 37 years at the leading station, WSB-TV. She has won over 33 Southern Regional and local Emmy Awards for reporting, anchoring and her Closeups celebrity interview show. When she retired, she was honored on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives be the bipartisan delegation of the State of Georgia for her years of service on and off the air to improve the lives of Georgia citizens.