(VOXtra) - It was the final presentation, saved to the Sunday closing ceremony of this past weekend's One Voice Conference USA 2021 - a hybrid virtual and Dallas in-person event.

The Inspiration Award.

Leading to the announcement, emcee J. Michael Collins said the recipient "From day one has made an effort to give back, and has made a difference in careers and people's lives."

And that's voice actor Brad Hyland (pictured, receiving award).

Called to the stage amid applause, and at first with an emotionally choked voice, Hyland related how voice over "was all I ever wanted to do," and that after leaving a 35-year career in another industry, he's "never looked back."

"It's true," he said. "You can have a great career and love every minute of it."

Hyland's award capped a session-packed VO career weekend at the Hyatt DFW Airport Hotel, the industry's first major in-person conference in the U.S. since the COVID shutdowns.

It followed the prior weekend's One Voice Conference UK 2021 in London - both presented by the voice over training company Gravy for the Brain - and both featuring ceremonies to announce and celebrate winners of the annual One Voice Awards. (See all One Voice Award UK nominees and winners.)

"We want to award excellence and perpetuate brilliant work, whether it's going on in front of the mic or behind it," Collins said of the USA awards, which along with winners, honored a large field of nominees in 34 award categories. (See all One Voice Award USA nominees.)

Among the USA/Canada winners, Andia Winslow (pictured) was named Female Voiceover Artist of the Year, and Marc Graue, Male Voiceover Artist of the Year.

Bill Farmer was honored as Voiceover Legend of the Year 2021.

The award for Best International Voiceover Performance - Male, went to Mario Rafael Saavedra. And Estelle Hubert won the Best International Voiceover Performance - Female award.

There was even an award for Voiceover Newcomer of the Year. Congratulations, Mike Regan.

Linsay Rousseau

Paul Cartwright

Dennis Kleinman

Audiobooks - Best Performance - Fiction (USA/Canada Voices Only*)

Marc Graue

Chris McCloy

Best Children's Voiceover Performance (Under 18) (USA/Canada Voices Only*)

Rinah Ho

Best International Voiceover Performance - Male (International Voices Only*)

Mario Rafael Saavedra

Estelle Hubert

Mike Regan

Cheryl Hines

Corporate/Explainer - Best Overall Performance (USA/Canada Voices Only*)

Mike Cooper

Brad Hyland

Demo Reels - Best Performance - Female (USA/Canada Voices Only*)

Carman Wilson

Demo Reels - Best Performance - Male (USA/Canada Voices Only*)

Den Johnson

Brad Hyland

E-learning - Best Overall Performance (USA/Canada Voices Only*)

Brigid Reale

Andia Winslow

Ian Russell

Matt Dratva

Jenn Henry

Amy Selma

Jenn Henry

Mike Regan

Radio - Commercials Best Performance - Female (USA/Canada Voices Only*)

Emma O'Neill

John Malone

Xavier Cadeau

Jessica Trinidad

Sam Albertsen

Television/Web - Commercials Best Performance - Female (USA/Canada Voices Only*)

Deborah Reeves

Rob Edwards

Michelle Sundholm

Matt Cowlrick

Andia Winslow

Voiceover Artist Of The Year - Male (USA/Canada Voices Only*)

Marc Graue

Bill Farmer

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