Seattle Channel wins eight national awards
Seattle Channel had a big night at this year’s NATOA awards, walking away with eight Government Programming Awards — including the top honor a government TV station can earn. The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors named Seattle Channel the winner of its Overall Excellence Award for stations with budgets over $1 million. It’s the 12th time the station has claimed that title in just 17 years.
To earn it, Seattle Channel stood out among strong competition from Austin, San Francisco, San Diego County, and Fairfax County, Virginia. Not bad company to beat.
“Seattle Channel remains steadfast in its commitment to government transparency, community engagement, and creativity,” said Acting Chief Technology Officer Shannon Smith. “Every story they tell and every program they produce is guided by the belief that an informed and inspired public strengthens our City and region. I’m proud the team upholds these values as they continue delivering meaningful and accessible content that reflects and serves the people of Seattle.”
Seattle Channel walked away with eight Government Programming Awards this year. Two were top-level Awards of Excellence: one for Overall Excellence and one for its news and magazine series, CityStream.
Here are a few standout stories the judges loved:
- Orquesta Northwest. Producer Randy Eng and longtime contributor Enrique Cerna were recognized for their feature on this youth orchestra rooted in Latino culture. The win came in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility category.
- Fire Recruit School. Videographer Ian Devier earned praise for his immersive look at the Seattle Fire Department’s nationally recognized Recruit School.
- The U-Men. Videographer Chris Barnes took a deeper look at the iconic 1980s Seattle rock band. His editing made it one of the station’s most popular videos of the year.
- Seahawks Celebration. Staff captured the spirit of the Super Bowl champions and their fans in a lively digital short.
- Pipes and Drums. Ian Devier picked up a second award for his inspiring story on the Seattle Firefighters Pipes and Drums. Watch the winners on Seattle Channel’s Take 21 blog.
“To be recognized by our NATOA peers who serve their communities through public information and civic storytelling is both extremely meaningful and validating,” said General Manager Shannon Gee. “Congratulations to the whole Seattle Channel team for this acknowledgment of their talent, hard work, and public service.”
Seattle Information Technology congratulates the whole crew. Your work keeps Seattle informed, connected, and proud!
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