Entries accepted into this category demonstrate the power of audio (in the form of audio plays, music, and audio-documentaries) created and recorded as an audio presentation only, to tell fictional or non-fictional story that has meaning to the audience.

Entries accepted into this category demonstrate the power of audio (in the form of interviews, talk shows, monologues, podcasts, and sports events) created and recorded as audio presentation only.

Presentation designed to amuse or entertain; variety or comedy programming.

Presentation of a spiritual or motivational nature. Not limited to religious programming.

Highlighting a poignant or outstanding moment of an access program. Entry must be less than five minutes in length and include background information of less than 100 words putting the “moment” into context. Include ONLY what you wish to be judged. This is an OPEN category and all entries will be judged together.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

  Meetings, programs, conferences and events that were held virtually. This can include Hybrid (virtual and in-person) events.

Demonstrations of the power of cable access and its impact on the community. This may include submission of a single program or clips from several programs created during the contest period. Producers are encouraged to provide additional documentation for their submission. Include ONLY what you wish to be judged. This is an OPEN category and all entries will be judged together.

Programming covering a sporting event or athletic activity.

Programming by students. Any adult participation or professional assistance MUST be noted on the entry form. Equipment used should be similar to that available to other access producers at the access center which this program aired. This category is open ONLY to YOUTH producers.

Presentation of an event which has not been created specifically for television (i.e., parades, festival coverage, community meetings, etc.).

Still graphics and/or motion animations or logos created and aired as a part of an access program, program promotion or video text bulletin board. This entry should demonstrate the producer’s creativity. Pre-produced media (i.e. Digital Juice backgrounds) should be ONLY a limited component of the entry. Include ONLY what element you wish to be judged.

Programs that teach or demonstrate (i.e. “how to” videos).

Presentation of a musical performance (i.e. music videos, concerts, in-studio music performance).

Presentation three (3) minutes in length and under promoting an event, program, cause or organization including PSAs, intros, etc.

Programming relating to sports or athletics, but NOT directly to the coverage of an event.

Programming that highlights and/or celebrates who and what we are and how we got here.

Discussions about any subject presented in a program formatted as a “talking heads” or “host/guest” show.

First cablecast LIVE from a venue off-site from an access center’s facility.

Access program presenting a religious service.

Programming presenting political, social or historical subject matter in a factual and informative manner (actual news films, interview accompanied by narration, etc.).

First cablecast LIVE from any area within, or connected to, an access center’s facility.

Presentation of cultural events or performances; original dramas, plays, dances, concerts, etc.

Presentation no longer than ten minutes (10) and no less than three minutes (3)  in length of a subject, including promos, informative videos, or any other topic.

Programming by students. Any adult participation or professional assistance MUST be noted on the entry form. Equipment used should be similar to that available to other access producers at the access center which this program aired. This category is open ONLY to YOUTH producers.