TV Tacoma, the City’s 24-hour government information channel, took home four national programming awards recently at the 22nd annual National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) video awards in Portland, Ore. NATOA is a national association that represents the communications needs and interests of local governments, and those who advise local governments.
The following programs received awards:
— First place, community awareness: Baykeeper produced by Lane Ficke; This story highlights the efforts of the non-profit organization Citizens for a Healthy Bay in helping Commencement Bay businesses maintain the environment.
— Second place, magazine format series: “CityScape”; this program has been a part of the TV Tacoma program schedule for over a decade and features notable people, places and activities in Tacoma.
— Third place, profile of a City/County department: “Josh Newman, CLICK! Network Community Volunteer,” produced by John Phillips
— Third place, documentary profile: “The Castle on the Hill,” produced by John N. Miller; This documentary told the architectural history of Stadium High School, the story of a century of student life and the impact of this unique school on the city.
TV Tacoma is broadcast on cable Channel 12 within Tacoma and on Channel 21 in parts of Pierce County. For more information about TV Tacoma, or to view the winning videos online, visit http://www.tvtacoma.com .
