At last night’s Youth Media Alliance Awards, TVOKids took home four awards, recognizing the media organization’s creativity and excellence in children’s educational programming.
In addition to receiving two awards for co-produced programming, TVO was celebrated by the Youth Media Alliance with wins recognizing excellence for in-house content geared toward young learners and school-aged children. As the “most trusted” and “most educational” media brand for children in Canada, TVOKids was also honoured with the inaugural YMA Parents’ Award as chosen by parents across the country. TVOKids’ YMA awards include:
- Gisèle’s Big Backyard
Award of Excellence for Best Television Program, Interstitial, All Ages Category
Produced by TVO - TVOKids – Mark’s Moments
YMA Parents’ Award
Produced by TVO - Giver
Award of Excellence for Best Television Program, All Genres, Ages 6-8
A TVO co-production with Sinking Ship Entertainment - Jack
Award of Excellence for Best Television Program, Animation, Ages 6-8
A TVO co-production with Groupe PVP inc. and Sparky Animation
TVO also celebrated the Outstanding Achievement Award for Wild Kratts‘ Chris and Martin Kratt, longtime members of the TVOKids family.
“TVO is honoured to receive recognition for the work we do to help educate and inspire children,” says Patricia Ellingson, TVO’s Creative Head of Children & Parent’s Media. “TVOKids’ curriculum-based multiplatform content helps prepare children for success in a digital age both in and outside the classroom.”
