Avista Video Histories takes great pride in helping community organizations honor individuals who have made significant contributions in their field. A Video Tribute can consist of an interview with the honoree discussing their achievements. Alternatively, the tribute can consist of third person tributes by colleagues of the honoree. Another option is to conduct an on-camera interview between a host and the honoree. All Tributes are illustrated by old photos and mementos. Over the years, Avista has had the honor of producing videos that are shown at such Tribute Events as: The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame, The New Mexico Trial Lawyers Amicus Awards, the Silver Horizons Senior Hall of Fame, the UNM School of Law Distinguished Alumni Event, Martin Luther King Cultural Center Event, among others. Please view some samples of these tributes below.

Governor's Award for Outstanding NM Women - Hannah Best

Avista produced this video to honor New Mexico attorney Hannah Best, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th Annual Governor's award for Outstanding NM Women. The event is hosted by the NM Commission on the Status of Women. Senator Tom Udall provides an introduction and then Avista interviews three Hannah Best colleagues (Deborah Seligman, Ray Hamilton and Ben Heyward) about Ms. Best's accomplishments.
Please click here to view the video on YouTube.

Senior Hall of Fame 2011 Tribute Videos

This is Avista's 14th year producing video tributes to the Silver Horizons New Mexico Senior Hall of Famers. These 3-minute vignettes are designed to provide the audience with an understanding of why these 65+ individuals are being honored for the significant contributions to the community.

• Julia Y, Seligman
• Eliseo Casillas
• Allene & Walter Kleweno
• Patricia & Frank Jerabek

Samaritan Counseling Center, Albuquerque, NM

This video was shown at the Samaritan Counseling Center’s New Mexico Business Ethics Awards banquet to educate the audience about Samaritan Counseling Center's healing work in the community.
Please click here to view the video on the Samaritan Counseling Center web site.

UNM Anderson School Golden Graduates

Learn about the Golden Graduates of the UNM Anderson School of Business. 50 years later, they share their life and business experiences and reflect on their education at the Anderson School.
Please click here to view the videos on the UNM Anderson School web site.

UNM Anderson School Hall of Fame

Avista Video was pleased to be a sponsor of the UNM Anderson School Hall of Fame event. Seven individuals were inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Please click here to view the videos on the UNM Anderson School web site.

Called Back to the Well

This video, produced for the Called Back to the Well Servant Leader 2010 Breakfast fundraiser, was designed to raise awareness of this Samaritan Counseling Center program that helps clergy and lay clergy to find spiritual renewal, become closer to God and revitalize their communities. For more information on producing such a video, please contact us.

"Avista Video is fabulous! Lisa and Steve listened carefully to our story and helped us find the best way to tell others about our program. They were supportive and made the process easy for us. They produced a video that is beautiful and inspiring! I highly recommend Avista Video!"
Sue Joiner, Executive Director
Called Back to the Well

Slates/Slides to Facilitate an Event

Avista Video works with non-profits to create slides/slates that are displayed as each Honoree is given their award. Simple, yet elegant, the slides add a sophisticated dimension to your Tribute event. In this tribute created for Called Back to the Well in 2009 the keynote honoree has multiple photos to display as her credentials are announced. Prior year honoree photos can also be combined to display as guests mingle before being seated at the event. Avista can also combine all three videos (promotional, past year honoree highlights and Honoree Slides) to produce a DVD Menu to easily toggle between these three types of videos. For more information on producing such a video, please contact us.

JFS Senior Transportation Project

FUNdraiser Version: This 5-minute video, shown at the JFS FUNdraiser on April 3, 2011, educated attendees about how JFS rides for seniors helps them stay independent, healthy and connected to their communities. The video was shown and then the live auction raised $26,000 to purchase an additional Don Chalmers Ford hybrid vehicle to replace a vehicle in the aging JFS fleet of cars.

Standard Version: This 4-minute video shows how JFS rides for seniors helps them stay independent, healthy and connected to their communities.

JFS Food Pantry

This video was produced for the Jewish Family Service fundraiser to raise awareness of and funds for the Community Food Pantry. For more information on producing such a video, please contact us.

"Avista video listened and learned about our Food Pantry program and created a video script that told our story in a compelling way. The video was shown at our annual fundraiser and set the emotional tone for our fundraising efforts. I recommend Avista Video to any non-profit that wants to convey their message in a clear and meaningful way. Lisa Witt and her team are outstanding. I highly recommend Avista Video!"
Michael Gemme, Executive Director
Jewish Family Service of New Mexico

JFS Aging Well at Home

This video was produced for the Jewish Family Service fundraiser to showcase programs to assist seniors to age well at home. For more information on producing such a video, please contact us.

YWCA Woman on the Move "The Woman to Be Reckoned With" Award

This 5-minute video tribute includes a 3-minute video interview with the honoree with two individuals providing testimonials about her. It was shown at the YWCA's 2011 Women on the Move event.

Albuquerque/New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Tributes

Avista Video has produced the Albuquerque New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame videos since 1997. The format is an interview by KOB 4 Sports Anchor J.P. Murietta with the honoree, illustrated with photos and sports footage of the honoree in action.

• Chainey Umphrey, Olympic Gymnast (8:17 minutes)
• Pervis Atkins, NMSU Aggies Football & NFL (4:38 minutes)

We also created an historical Photo History for Albuquerque/New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. Click here for more information and a sample.

Junior Achievement NM Business Hall of Fame Awards

The Junior Achievement New Mexico Business Hall of Fame event recognizes outstanding New Mexico business and civic leaders from past and present. Avista produced 5-minute videos on each of the 6 laureates. These vignettes include a voice-over narration outlining the laureate's achievements combined with brief statements by the laureates that provide the audience with a glimpse of why these individuals were selected for this honor.

• John & Kathleen Avila
• Norman Becker
• Chester French Stuart
• William Johnson
• Anna Muller
• John Robb

"A very enthusiastic thank you for producing six beautiful and inspiring vignettes. We have received extremely positive feedback on them....the length of the vignettes were just right! Thank you for coodinating the interviews and production of these videos on such short notice. We are grateful for your help!"
Krista Martinez, Executive Director
Junior Achievement

UNM School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award

Recognized for their contributions to the profession and the school, The UNM School of Law honors alumni each October. Avista produced video tributes of the three honorees in 2009 that consist of three colleagues paying tribute to each honoree through stories, illustrated with images of the honoree in action. Click here for the 2009 Award page that includes links to each of the honoree videos.

Silver Horizons New Mexico Promotional Videos

Avista produced a promotional video for Silver Horizons New Mexico (formerly the Senior Foundation) to announce its new name and mission.

A Senior Citizen I Know

For several years, Avista was a sponsor of “A Senior Citizen I Know” essay contest for children in grades 1 through 5. We taped each of the 30 child winners reading their winning essay in the presence of the subject of their essay -- their favorite senior.

American Heart Association (AHA) of New Mexico

To highlight the impact that AHA has on the people who receive its services, Avista produced a video for New Mexico’s annual fundraiser in 2002.

New Day Youth & Family Services

We produced a lively, 30-second TV PSA (Public Service Announcement) for New Day to promote their 16th Annual Valentine Charity Ball. The Charity Ball is a major fundraiser for this non-profit organization, which runs a shelter in Albuquerque for at-risk and runaway teenagers.

American Association of University Women - Albuquerque Chapter

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the chapter, Avista produced a history documenting the accomplishments the chapter has made to life in Albuquerque.