The BIA will recognize the important role and work of New Hampshire Public Television at its 101st Annual Dinner, Lifetime Achievement and New Hampshire Advantage Awards Celebration presented by Public Service of New Hampshire.CONCORD, N.H. – Oct. 8, 2014 – At its 101st Annual Dinner, Lifetime Achievement and New Hampshire Advantage Awards Celebration presented by Public Service of New Hampshire to be held Oct. 29 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel/Center of New Hampshire in Manchester, the Business and Industry Association will recognize and honor New Hampshire Public Television with the 2014 New Hampshire Advantage Award presented by Citizens Bank.Established in 2006, the New Hampshire Advantage Award honors businesses, organizations or projects that enhance New Hampshire’s special character and quality of life in meaningful ways.New Hampshire Public Television is the Granite State's statewide, independent, locally owned public television network. Its four distinct television channels (NHPTV PRIME, NHPTV EXPLORE, WORLD AND CREATE) engage minds, connect communities and celebrate New Hampshire with programs that entertain, educate and enrich.For 55 years, NHPTV has provided New Hampshire and Northern New England with award-winning PBS and local programs. Its television programs, along with education and community engagement services and online resources, serve the needs and interests of audiences of all ages, on all media platforms. NHPTV also provides vital technology that serves the state’s public safety communications infrastructure. NHPTV is a valued source for news and public affairs, arts, science, and entertainment. It also spotlights the Granite State in unique ways. Windows to the Wild, its award-winning outdoor adventure program, is in its 10th season of exploring New England’s wild places. The spirited high school academic quiz show Granite State Challenge recently celebrated its 30th season of showcasing the state’s brightest students. NHPTV also partners with other organizations to present in-depth specials on topics of importance to the state and region.Public television has its roots in education. NHPTV continues that tradition by offering resources that adhere to state education standards and teacher and family events and workshops on STEM, literacy, health and the arts. NHPTV also offers a vast scope of resources for teachers through PBS Learning Media and for teachers, parents and kids through the popular and trusted PBS KIDS programs.Past New Hampshire Advantage Award recipients include the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, New Hampshire Humanities Council, New Hampshire Food Bank, Easter Seals New Hampshire, the 2-1-1 New Hampshire Partnership, New Hampshire Political Library and a core group of supporters that worked to prevent closure of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard under the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process.About the BIA: The Business and Industry Association is New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate. The BIA represents more than 400 members in a variety of industries, including advanced manufacturing, high technology, professional services, financial services, health care, hospitality and tourism, public utilities, higher education and insurance.
About New Hampshire PBS: New Hampshire PBS inspires one million Granite Staters each month with engaging and trusted local and national programs and services on-air, online, via mobile, in classrooms and in communities. Beyond its award-winning television programs, New Hampshire PBS is a leader in education and community engagement. www.nhpbs.org
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