Local television station wins awards, honors

Avon Lake Community Television won big in awards honoring excellence in local community media.

On Aug. 27, the Alliance for Community Media Central States Region announced the 2020 Philo Media Award winners.

Out of 200 entries, ALCTV won five awards and received nominations for “Best in Show,” “Excellence in Editing” and “Best Series Program.”

These and other shows are available for viewing at www.AvonLake.org/Digital-Media.

Barb Cagley, director of the city of Avon Lake’s digital media department, recognized her team in producing top notch content that serves the Avon Lake community.

“I am lucky to work with such a talented team,” Cagley said. “It is great to see that talent recognized by peers in our profession.”

Lucas Hricko, production assistant for ALCTV, was named a winner in “Sports Entertainment/Talk” for Jackie Tomco’s “The Jackie-O Show: Ohio Village Muffins vs. Avon Lake” and a finalist in “Community Event General - Parades/ Festivals” for his work on “The Jackie-O Show at the Fourth of July Jubilee.”

Kathryn Eyring’s “Aging Gracefully with Guest Glenn Blair” was a finalist in “Interview/Talk Show” with editing from Brian Bowles, production assistant.

Bowles also was named a finalist in “Sports Entertainment/Talk” for his work on “Avon Lake State Champions Nikki and Christine Chiricosta.”

Avon Lake resident Chris Quinlan’s “Community Connection with Guest David Kos” was named a finalist in “Underserved Voices” with editing from Stephanie Biggers, production coordinator.

Hricko’s “Boo by the Woods 2019” was nominated for “Excellence in Editing” as well as “Best in Show,” which is the overall most amazing media of the year.

Ms. Eyring’s “Aging Gracefully with Guest Glenn Blair” was nominated for “Best Series Programs.”

The Philo T. Farnsworth Excellence Award Winners will be announced during the Philo Festival of Media Arts Award virtual ceremony in October.

Each year, the Alliance For Community Media Central States Region salutes the best community programming with a regional video contest, the “Philo Festival Of Media Arts Video Competition.”

Named after Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of the first receiving tube for television transmissions, the Philos recognize efforts of modern day pioneers who work to promote local media.