The Unicorn Award is the first award in the voiceover industry created to honor kindness, generosity, and strong character. Unlike other awards, it focuses on voice actors who give back to their community without looking for attention or praise.

Each year, the award highlights people who quietly make a big difference by helping others. In 2025, award-winning voice actor Patrick Kirchner was honored to be nominated for this special recognition. He stood alongside Emma O’Neill and the winner, Christy Harst.

Although Patrick did not take home the award, being nominated shows how much his support means to the voiceover community. Congratulations to Christy on receiving this well-earned honor!

Since 1979, the Telly Awards have celebrated the very best work in video and television across all types of screens. They recognize high-quality content in areas such as broadcast, digital media, and branded video.

Each year, the competition becomes even more impressive, with over 13,000 entries submitted from all 50 U.S. states and six continents. Because of this, winning a Telly Award means standing out among some of the top production companies, advertising agencies, and broadcasters in the world.

In 2024, award-winning voice actor Patrick Kirchner proudly earned the Telly Gold Award in the Automotive – Local TV category. This recognition was given for his outstanding voiceover performance in a local automotive commercial.

Thanks to his strong delivery, clear tone, and professional presence, Patrick’s work made a lasting impression. More importantly, it showed just how effective great voice talent can be in local television advertising—both in capturing attention and delivering results.

Since 1979, the Telly Awards have celebrated outstanding work in video and television across all platforms. They consistently honor both creative and professional excellence, recognizing content in everything from traditional broadcast to cutting-edge digital media.

Among the many honors presented, one of the most meaningful is the People’s Telly Award. Unlike other categories, this award is chosen entirely by public vote. As a result, it highlights the work that truly resonates with audiences around the world.

In 2024, voice actor Patrick Kirchner was proud to receive the People’s Telly Silver Award in the Local TV – People’s Telly category. His engaging and relatable voiceover performance in a local broadcast ad stood out for how powerfully it connected with viewers.

Moreover, with more than 13,000 entries submitted each year from all 50 states and six continents, earning this recognition is a major accomplishment. It clearly reflects Patrick’s ongoing excellence and strong impact as a trusted voice in today’s broadcast media landscape.

Every year, the One Voice Inspiration Award is given to a voice actor who is chosen by the voiceover community. To begin with, people from all parts of the industry write short messages explaining why someone deserves to be recognized. These messages often highlight individuals who give support, offer encouragement, and show kindness—usually without asking for credit or attention.

Instead of focusing on popularity or large followings, this award shines a light on those who quietly make a big difference. In other words, it honors the unsung heroes—people who inspire others through their generosity, thoughtfulness, and genuine care.

As a result of his ongoing support and positive influence, Patrick Kirchner was honored to receive the very first One Voice USA Inspiration Award in 2020. His nomination and win reflect the deep appreciation his peers have for the quiet leadership he brings to the voiceover community.

Overall, this recognition highlights how small acts of kindness and dedication can have a lasting impact on an entire industry.