WVPB Production Team Receives 13 Communicator Awards

[CHARLESTON, WV] – West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) announced today that they have received 13 awards in the 31st 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 honored to be recognized for another national level award. “I am proud to be part of such a talented crew,” said Barnhart.  “I am especially proud of the range of our winning submissions, covering the diverse facets of West Virginia culture; Wrestling, children’s television, train robberies and the supernatural. Their dedication to West Virginia’s Story can be seen in the quality of the final products they produce as well as the awards they receive.” 

31^st Annual Communicator Awards For WVPB:

TITLE                                     CATEGORY                                                  AWARD CLASS

Dark Folklore                        Craft Categories-Use of Animation                       Excellence

Dark Folklore                        General-History & Biography                                 Distinction

Dark Folklore                        General-Documentary                                             Distinction

Grappalachia                        General-Arts & Culture                                            Excellence

Grappalachia                        General-Documentary                                             Distinction

Grappalachia                        General-Sports                                                        Distinction

Hey Cartooners!                  General-History & Biography                                Distinction

Hey Cartooners!                    Craft Categories-Use of Music                              Distinction

Hey Cartooners!                    General-Documentary                                             Distinction

Last Train to Glen Alum                  Craft-Original Music                                     Excellence

Last Train to Glen Alum                  General-Program                                         Distinction

Last Train to Glen Alum                  Craft-Writing                                                  Distinction

Last Train to Glen Alum                  Craft-Editing                                                  Distinction

About the Communicator Awards:

The Communicator Awards recognizes excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication. For 31 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 31st 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 http://www.wvpublic.org or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT:

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