West Virginia Public Broadcasting Production Team Receives 5 Communicator Awards

[CHARLESTON, WV] – West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s (WVPB) Grappalachia and Moutainthology programs have been recognized as winners in the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards.

With thousands of entries received from across the United States and around the globe, The Communicator Awards remains one of the largest and most competitive programs honoring excellence in marketing, communication and creative work. The awards are judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), an invitation-only body of over 500 industry leaders from top brands and agencies. This year’s Jury included professionals from Google, Accenture Song, Smithsonian, Microsoft, Digitas, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Publicis, Spotify, Johns Hopkins, Critical Mass, Amazon, The Andy Warhol Museum and many more.

WVPB Director of Video Production Chris Barnhart says the team is once again honored to be recognized for national level awards. “Our team works hard to bring recognition to the culture and story of West Virginia”, said Barnhart. “This is an example of the excellent work our team does as stewards of West Virginia’s story. These productions are evidence that the story of West Virginia is diverse, complicated, and engaging.”

32^nd Annual Communicator Awards For WVPB:

TITLE                                                   CATEGORY                                                                      AWARD CLASS

Grappalachia                                General-Documentary                                             Excellence

Grappalachia                                General-Sports & Entertainment                      Distinction

Grappalachia                                General-Documentary                                             Distinction

Mountainthology                         Series-Arts & Culture                                                Distinction

Mountainthology                         Series-Documentary                                                 Distinction

About the Communicator Awards:

The Communicator Awards recognizes excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication. For 32 years, the platform has provided an equal chance for companies, agencies, organizations and individuals worldwide to be honored, regardless of size or project budget. The 32nd Annual Communicator Awards received over 3,000 entries from ad agencies, digital agencies, production firms, in-house creative & communications professionals, graphic designers, design firms, and public relations firms. Learn more at https://www.communicatorawards.com

About West Virginia Public Broadcasting:

The mission of West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is to educate, inform, and inspire people by telling West Virginia’s story. WVPB is an indispensable resource for education, news and public affairs, emergency services and economic development. Learn more at https://www.wvpublic.org or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Amanda Rogers
Marketing Manager
304-556-4911
arogers@wvpublic.org