(DURHAM, October 28, 2011) — New Hampshire Public Television received one first place and four merit awards during the recent New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters (NHAB) annual Granite Mikes Awards ceremony in Manchester. NHPTV received the first place Public Affairs award for its program, NH OUTLOOK: CHRISTA’S LIVING LEGACY. In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the loss of the space shuttle Challenger, the documentary pays tribute to the crew and Concord high school teacher Christa McAuliffe. (Richard Ager, Producer/Host; Rebecca Reilly, Director/Editor; Steve Giordani, Videographer; Lauren Foxall, Associate Producer). www.nhptv.org/productions/streaming.asp?vid=19287.NH OUTLOOK also received the Public Affairs merit award for BRAIN INJURY AMONG OUR VETERANS. It focuses on the estimated 120,000 veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars returning to the United States with some degree of traumatic brain injury. (Richard Ager, Producer/Host; Rebecca Reilly, Director/Editor; Adam Frost, Steve Giordani, Videographers; Lauren Foxall, Associate Producer). www.nhptv.org/productions/streaming.asp?vid=17136.WINDOWS TO THE WILD received the Feature Story merit award for NIGHT IN THE CLOUDS. It features host Willem Lange riding the Cog Railway’s new biodiesel locomotive up Mt. Washington, hiking Mt. Monroe, treating the crew to a local ghost story, and settling into bed at the Lakes of the Clouds Hut. (Willem Lange/Host; Marc Diessner, Executive Producer; Steve Giordani, Videographer). www.nhptv.org/productions/streaming.asp?vid=27098.NHPTV PICKS & CLICKS, a monthly promotional feature that presents information about NHPTV’s programs and events, received the Promotional Announcement merit award. (Carla Gordon Russell, Producer/Host; Steve Giordani, Videographer) http://video.nhptv.org/program/1540861081/ And, NHPTV received the merit award for STATION OF THE YEAR.--------------------------------------WINDOWS TO THE WILD takes viewers all over New England to its most picturesque and scenic landscapes. Host and outdoor adventurer Willem Lange offers insights into the history, ecology and special character of each place visited and gives viewers quiet moments to reflect on the beauty and splendor of the natural world. Airs Thursdays at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. http://video.nhptv.org/program/1341055411/NH OUTLOOK was NHPTV's award-winning weekly public affairs program, focusing on state, regional and national issues. The program is on hiatus pending production funding. nhptv.org/outlook.
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