Duet Digital Media CEO Tony Mottley was among 18 community leaders recognized during the first annual Silent Heroes Night Gala held April 25, 2009 at the Detroit Opera House. The honorees, who cut across race, age and gender, were serenaded with musical entertainment ranging from gospel and jazz to R&B and hip-hop. Born out of the idea that the biggest stories are not the ones that are written in mainstream media headlines, but rather the ones that are not being told – found behind the facade of news media, the Silent Heroes Night Awards is a different take on individuals and groups involved at the grassroots level. Tony Mottley was recognized for his role as a television producer and community advocate.