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Telly Awards
The innovative “2009 State of the City” live video address has earned two national Telly Awards.
Mayor Lyn Truitt’s video tour and message won two Bronze Telly Awards in the categories of “TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces – Editing” and “TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces - Political/Commentary.”
The 2009 State of the City address was unique on several fronts. It was city’s first State of the City address, and it was the first to be broadcast live from a local television studio. The prime time broadcast on Surprise 11 and on www.surpriseaz.com gave Surprise residents unprecedented access to this important address.
“We wanted to do something unique, that captured the spirit of creativity and innovation that is defining Surprise,” Mayor Lyn Truitt said. “I also wanted to make it a live evening broadcast on Surprise 11 and the Web site so our residents who work all day would have a chance to see it.”
The program featured Mayor Truitt broadcasting from the Surprise 11 studios, introducing viewers to a variety of pre-produced video segments that took them on a tour of the city. Viewers saw the new City Hall and neighboring Communiversity, Surprise Stadium and the new Interfaith Community Care Campus as Mayor Truitt reviewed the challenges and opportunities facing the city in 2009. The mayor also appeared in the video clips, speaking about the tough economy from his backyard, and tossing peanuts at Surprise Stadium.
“It was a team effort, and I am pleased the Telly Award acknowledges the great work our Communications team did on the State of the City,” Truitt added.
The city’s “City of Surprise Tourism Spot” received a Bronze Telly Award, earlier this month for Outstanding Achievement under the Travel/Tourism category.
The city Web site and Surprise 11 are operated by the Surprise Communications Department.
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