"We believe it was the first time the entire length of
the Upper Gauley was filmed in high definition,"
said Jim Underwood, producer for the Blue Ridge
Adventures series. "With a camera in a specially
designed, clear waterproof container lashed to the
front of a raft, and other cameras in strategic points
along the river, we recorded what it is like to go
rafting on Class III, IV, and V rapids. It was an
awesome experience and I think we captured that in the
video."
The VAB
award was presented June 26 during a ceremony at
Virginia Beach, Va. Earlier in June, "Blue Ridge
Adventures: Whitewater" won a 2009 Videographer Award of
Excellence, in the Travel category. The other winner in
this category was a submission from Walt Disney Parks &
Resorts in California. The Videographer Awards, one of
the oldest and most respected awards programs in the
broadcast industry, is an international competition
designed to recognize excellence in video productions,
TV commercials/ news/ programs and new media.
 The Blue Ridge PBS video was also awarded a
Bronze Telly. The Telly Awards honor the very best
local, regional, and cable television commercials and
programs, as well as the finest video and film
productions, and work created for the Web. The 29th
Annual Telly Awards received over 14,000 entries from
all 50 states and 5 continents.
This the second consecutive year Blue Ridge PBS has won
these three awards, adding to an impressive collection
of honors bestowed up the station's production team.
"This
award-winning video was among the first produced with
our new HD production equipment," said James Baum,
Blue Ridge PBS President and CEO. "We are extremely
pleased to be honored with these accolades, and we
will continue to offer top-quality local programs with
stories and topics that speak directly to our
viewers."
About the
Virginia Association of Broadcasters
The Virginia Association of Broadcasters has been
working to advance broadcasting since 1937. The
Association provides legal advice, holds sales, news and
production educational seminars, and provides government
relation services for its members. The VAB sponsors
scholarship and internship programs to help educate and
train future broadcasters, and the annual awards program
recognizes excellence in broadcasting among its member
stations. For more information on the VAB, please visit:
vabonline.com/membership/benefits.aspx.
About the Telly Awards
The Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional,
and cable television commercials and programs, as well
as the finest video and film productions, and work
created for the Web. Since 1978, our mission has been to
strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring,
promoting, and supporting creativity. The 29th Annual
Telly Awards received over 14,000 entries from all 50
states and 5 continents. The Telly statuette is designed
by the same firm that makes the Oscar and Emmy. Visit
www.tellyawards.com for more information.
About the Videographer Awards
The Videographer Awards is an international competition
designed to recognize excellence in Video Productions,
TV Commercials/ News/ Programs and New Media. The
mission of the Videographer Awards is to provide
meaningful recognition to hard-working, creative
companies, individuals and their clients. Entries are
judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication
Professionals (AMCP), an organization that consists of
several thousand marketing, communication and video
professionals. Visit www.amcpros.com
for more information.
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