ATLANTA, June 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Sports Video Group (SVG) announced the winners of the First Annual Global Media Awards for College Sports yesterday. The awards celebrate excellence across the entire spectrum of college sports video production, including work by colleges and universities, national and regional sports networks, and technology innovators.
"This year's winners are proof positive that college sports is an important part of the fan experience and the Global Media Awards is a perfect way to honor that contribution," said Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director.
Paul Pillitteri, Director, NATAS added, "We have now enlarged our Global Media brand to encompass a growing and vibrant college community that competes with professional sports broadcasting in local markets across the country."
A special presentation of was also made to Fox Sports, Cinedigm, 3ality Digital, Game Creek, and Sony for their innovations in 3D production and broadcast of the 2009 FedEx BCS National Championship Game.
The winners are:
Best Live Game or Event: Colleges, Conferences or Governing Bodies Husky Productions St. Cloud State University Best Live Game or Event: Production Media or Production Companies Big East Championship Quarter-Final: Syracuse vs. Connecticut ESPN College Football - #1 Texas vs #7 Texas Tech ESPN Special Feature: Colleges, Conferences or Governing Bodies The Climb University of Miami (FL) Special Feature: Media or Production Companies Big East Championship Semi-Finals 7 EST Tease ESPN Outstanding Highlight Package: Colleges, Conferences or Governing Bodies 2008-2009 All-Sport Highlight Package Baylor University Outstanding Highlight Package: Media or Production Companies One Shining Moment CBS Sports Outstanding Promotional Video or Campaign: Colleges, Conferences or Governing Bodies 2008-09 Season Ticket Campaign, Baylor University Outstanding Promotional Video: Media or Production Companies URI and PC Promotionals Cox Communications Technological Innovation CBS Sports NCAA March Madness On Demand, powered by MobiTV College Sports Video of the Year 2008 - 2009 Men's Basketball Open Baylor University