MIAMI, FL — South Florida PBS (WPBT & WXEL) is proud to announce it has received three Gold Telly Awards and one Bronze Telly Award at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, which recognize excellence in television and video across all screens. This year’s awards celebrated creators, producers, and brands that “Capture the Original” through innovative storytelling and impactful content.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by the Telly Awards,” said Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS. “These awards reflect the creativity and dedication of our talented production teams and our ongoing commitment to telling meaningful stories that celebrate the unique people, places, and culture of South Florida.”
The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and platforms in today’s evolving media landscape. Receiving more than 13,000 entries globally from six continents and all 50 states, the awards recognize outstanding work from some of the world’s most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies, and publishers.
Below is a list of the winning entries:
GENERAL – TRAVEL & TOURISM – GOLD WINNER
On The Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari: Playing in The Palm Beaches
Sally Lewis Heims, Frank Licari, Nicole Malanga, Melissa Harmon, Yoandy Vidal, David Diez, Osmani Tellez, Paul Jefferys, Joyce Belloise
On The Town in The Palm Beaches: Playing in The Palm Beaches takes viewers on an exciting journey through Palm Beach County, highlighting the region’s vibrant attractions, entertainment, culture, and adventure. Hosted by Frank Licari, the episode features destinations and experiences including the Palm Beach International Boat Show, TGL golf at the SoFi Center, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Boca Ice, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Craft Food Tours in Delray Beach, THRōW Social Delray Beach, and more.
SERIES – TRAVEL & TOURISM – BRONZE WINNER
On the Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari
Joyce Belloise, Melissa Harmon, Nicole Malanga, Sally Lewis Heims, Frank Licari, Yoandy Vidal, David Diez-Ortiz, Evan Flores, Matt Grand
This entry was submitted by the Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission.
Film and television personality Frank Licari goes On the Town in the Palm Beaches with high-spirited and entertaining journeys that provide a unique view of South Florida living. Encounter the people and places that create Palm Beach County’s vibrant culture while putting the best food, entertainment, and attractions on your must-visit list. Viewers discover more about the vibrant communities and neighborhoods of the Palm Beaches, get tips on famous tourist attractions, and uncover hidden gems right in their own backyard.
GENERAL – NATURE & WILDLIFE – GOLD WINNER
The Everglades: A Symphony of Life
Chris Slater
Journey deep into the Florida Everglades in this visually stunning and musically rich documentary featuring an extraordinary score by Miami’s New World Symphony and GRAMMY-nominated composer Valerie Coleman. Through breathtaking imagery, iconic wildlife, and expert insight, the program explores how human intervention has disrupted this fragile ecosystem and how restoration efforts offer hope for its future.
GENERAL – MUSIC – GOLD WINNER
Four Seasons for the Five Senses
Chris Slater, Sadah Espii Proctor
Nu Deco Ensemble’s electrifying reimagining of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons infuses fresh energy into one of the most beloved works in classical music, featuring two-time GRAMMY Award nominee violinist Jennifer Frautschi. Produced in collaboration with the Miami Beach Bandshell, this immersive live performance surrounds audiences with music, light, and motion. Through breathtaking nature visuals and immersive soundscapes, the film captures the beauty, drama, and renewal of nature’s changing seasons, inviting audiences to see, hear, and feel Vivaldi’s masterpiece like never before.
ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA PBS:
South Florida PBS is Florida’s largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. South Florida PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history. Leading the way in this global society, South Florida PBS is committed to creating and presenting award-winning programs focused on kids, education, arts and culture, health, environment, science, and civic engagement.
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