Boynton Beach, FL — South Florida PBS (WPBT, WXEL, and Health Channel) is proud to announce that it has been named an Honoree in two categories at the 57th Annual Public Media Awards, presented by National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). The organization received recognition in Excellence in Community Engagement and Teacher Professional Learning.
The Public Media Awards honor the finest work in community engagement, content, education, and marketing across the public media system. They showcase a mosaic of creativity and diversity that paints rich stories of truth and consequence. Piece by piece, and member by member, public media professionals come together as choreographers of the public good—sparking more imagination and inspiration than ever possible alone.
“Being recognized by NETA in two important categories is a tremendous honor,” said Jeneissy Azcuy, Chief Marketing & Education Officer at South Florida PBS. “These awards highlight our dedication to serving the community with meaningful, hands-on experiences while also supporting educators with innovative, bilingual learning tools. This recognition is a testament to the creativity and passion of our team and the strong partnerships we’ve built throughout South Florida.”
Excellence in Community Engagement
Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, South Florida PBS hosted or participated in 97 community events, including 51 free, in-person gatherings that reached more than 14,375 attendees across South Florida.
These events brought together families, educators, and viewers for screenings of local productions such as Check, Please! South Florida, Changing Seas, On the Town in The Palm Beaches, KidVision Music Time, and KidVision Full STEAM Ahead. South Florida PBS also participated in large-scale community celebrations, including:
- South Florida Sun Sentinel PRIME Expo
- STEAM Day at the Miami Marlins Ballpark
- Boynton Beach Kinetic Art Festival
- Storytime at the Palm Beach Zoo
- StoryFest at Nova Southeastern University
- Be My Neighbor Day at the Miami Book Fair
- NAMIWalks in Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and Broward Counties
These outreach efforts have fostered growth in social media followers and newsletter subscribers, strengthening the organization’s connection with the community.
Teacher Professional Learning – KidVision PreK
South Florida PBS’s acclaimed KidVision PreK program earned distinction in the Teacher Professional Learning category. This innovative professional development initiative equips preschool educators with accessible, standards-aligned, and bilingual (English and Spanish) resources that make teaching more engaging and impactful.
- 31,503 educators have enrolled in KidVision PreK
- 52,799 users have accessed free resources
- 1.3 million+ users have visited the site for educational content
By also offering free YouTube field trips, KidVision PreK extends its reach to families and caregivers, making them active partners in early childhood education.
Celebrating Excellence in Public Media
Entries for the Public Media Awards are judged by a distinguished panel of experts from within the public media system and by respected professionals from other industries.
Winners will be announced during the NETA Conference on September 15, 2025.
For more information about South Florida PBS events, visit southfloridapbs.org/events.
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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