NATAS and SVG Announce Winners of the Global Media Awards for College Sports
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ATLANTA, June 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Sports Video Group (SVG) announced the winners
of the First Annual Global Media Awards for College Sports yesterday. The awards
celebrate excellence across the entire spectrum of college sports video
production, including work by colleges and universities, national and regional
sports networks, and technology innovators.
"This year's winners are proof positive that college sports is an important part
of the fan experience and the Global Media Awards is a perfect way to honor that
contribution," said Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director.
Paul Pillitteri, Director, NATAS added, "We have now enlarged our Global Media
brand to encompass a growing and vibrant college community that competes with
professional sports broadcasting in local markets across the country."
A special presentation of was also made to Fox Sports, Cinedigm, 3ality Digital,
Game Creek, and Sony for their innovations in 3D production and broadcast of the
2009 FedEx BCS National Championship Game.
The winners are:
Best Live Game or Event: Colleges, Conferences or Governing Bodies
Husky Productions
St. Cloud State University
Best Live Game or Event: Production Media or Production Companies
Big East Championship Quarter-Final: Syracuse vs. Connecticut
ESPN
College Football - #1 Texas vs #7 Texas Tech
ESPN
Special Feature: Colleges, Conferences or Governing Bodies
The Climb
University of Miami (FL)
Special Feature: Media or Production Companies
Big East Championship Semi-Finals 7 EST Tease
ESPN
Outstanding Highlight Package: Colleges, Conferences or Governing Bodies
2008-2009 All-Sport Highlight Package
Baylor University
Outstanding Highlight Package: Media or Production Companies
One Shining Moment
CBS Sports
Outstanding Promotional Video or Campaign: Colleges, Conferences or
Governing Bodies
2008-09 Season Ticket Campaign, Baylor University
Outstanding Promotional Video: Media or Production Companies
URI and PC Promotionals
Cox Communications
Technological Innovation
CBS Sports NCAA March Madness On Demand, powered by MobiTV
College Sports Video of the Year
2008 - 2009 Men's Basketball Open
Baylor University
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CONTACT: Sports Video Group
Ken Kerschbaumer
212-481-8140
KenK@sportsvideo.org
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