National Medal of Arts winner Craig Noel...

...was saluted by audience and critics...

...and tweaked by Kristianne Kurner

The critics gave a surprise salute to Anne Marie Welsh, retiring from the Union-Tribune

Bridget Brigitte (from left), Marianne McDonald,
Lisa Giacomini

Darlene Shiley (left),
 KPBS producer Tami Rogers

Crystal Verdon

KPBS taped the ceremony for later telecast

Martin Morawski, filmmaker for the Jack O'Brien tribute, with his girlfriend, Holly Campanozzi

Hollace Jones (from left), Darlene Davies, Craig Noel, Welton Jones, Jane Cowgill