Murfreesboroâs CityTV was again recognized nationally for quality government television programming from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). Murfreesboroâs government-oriented television station received 19 national awards during the 35th annual Government Programming Awards presented by NATOA (https://www.natoa.org/). The winners were announced in September.
âThe CityTV team is an amazing and award-winning group of professionals who daily strives to communicate and promote the many positive aspects of the City of Murfreesboro,â said Communications Director Alan Bozeman. âYearly recognition from NATOA is a reflection of that professionalism.â
- Awards of Excellence:
- Category 14: Library âLibrary Promotion Videoâ Michael Nevills
- Category 33: Promotion of a City/County âMurfreesboro City Servicesâ Michael Nevills, Mike Browning
- Awards of Distinction:
- Category 1:Â Public/Community Meetings âMurfreesboro City Councilâ Jan. 9, 2020 Entire Staff
- Category 11:Â Instruction/Training âEmployee Termination: Difficult Conversationsâ John Padgett
- Category 17:Â Special Audience âMiracle League Opening Day 2019â Newsbreak Steve Burris
- Category 22:Â Arts and Entertainment âThe Wizâ Michael Linn White
- Category 31:Â Public Safety âBehind the Badge-RCTSTF Operationâ Traffic Safety News Storyâ Michael Nevills, Larry Flowers
- Category 43:Â Use of Social Media Platforms Alan Bozeman, Mike Browning
- Category 45:Â Innovative Use of Video âPhone Distractionâ Michael Nevills
- Category 49:Â Magazine Format Series âIn the Cityâ Steve Burris, Michael Linn White
- Category 55:Â Public Service Announcement (2) âPhone Distractionâ and âS.T.O.P. Bus Safetyâ Michael Nevills
- Awards of Honor:
- Category 9:  Children/Young Adults âAdventures in Murphryâs Burrowâ John Padgett, Nancy Phillips
- Category 11:Â Instruction/Training âClick Smartâ John Padgett and âEmergency Action Planâ Michael Nevills
- Category 14:Â Library âLinebaugh Libraryâ Michael Nevills
- Category 26: Profile of a City Department: (2) âMED/MTEMC: Better Togetherâ and âTour of the New MFRD Station 4â Michael Linn White, Steve Burris, Larry Flowers
- Category 44:Â Best Use of Video on Social Media âGet Involved with Miracle Leagueâ Steve Burris
NATOA received more than 550 entries submitted by local governments across the country. The awards program honors excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia and electronic programming produced by local government agencies. A national trade association based in Alexandria, Virginia, NATOA represents local government jurisdictions and consortiums, including elected and appointed officials and staff, who oversee communications and cable television franchising.
CityTV can be viewed on Comcast cable channel 3 and 1094, AT&Tâs U-Verse channel 99, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV via Cablecast Screenweave, www.youtube.com/cityofmurfreesboro, and www.murfreesborotn.gov/citytv.
For a full list of 2020 NATOA Government Programming Awards, visit https://www.natoa.org/documents/2020%20GPA%20Winners%20HM%20in%20Order.pdf.
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