From the Founder of TAFT club in 1982 Comes the 2017 Platinum PIAs: Rodger Taylor

The 2017 Platinum PIAs is dedicated in loving memory to our dear friend Rodger Taylor, writer and librarian, who impacted in a positive way the lives of so many.

And our three wonderful judges this year include:

Tina Casula Gross
Ali Baynes
Rodger Taylor

The Platinum Pias nominees include:

PLATINUM PIA FOR “ACTOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE”

Danny Hicks
Lin Manuel Miranda
Victor Verhaughe

WINNER: Lin Manuel Miranda

PLATINUM PIA FOR “TEACHING ARTIST MAKING A DIFFERENCE”

Alina Bloomgarden
Bruce Payne
Mamedjarra Diop

WINNER: Alina Bloomgarden

PLATINUM PIA FOR “MUSICIAN MAKING A DIFFERENCE”

Chi-Y
Justin A.G.
Thrillumentary International Band

WINNER: Justin A.G.

PLATINUM PIA FOR “POP ICON MAKING A DIFFERENCE”

Bobby Hart
Karolyn Grimes
Tony D. Fields

WINNER: Karolyn Grimes