Long Beach Television Wins Six STAR Awards for Government Programming

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PRESS RELEASE

Above: LBTV staff proudly hold one of three first place STAR Awards during an awards reception
held on Sept. 26, 2024, aboard the Queen Mary.

Long Beach, CA - At the 27th Annual SCAN BROADBAND Star Awards held on Sept. 26, 2024, Long Beach Television (LBTV), part of the City of Long Beach Technology and Innovation Department, won three first place and three second place Star Awards for best government programing from the States of California and Nevada (SCAN) Broadband Association, a sector of the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO).

"This recognition is a testament to the talent and dedication of our LBTV team, who are committed to bringing engaging and informative content to our community," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "We are proud to serve our community and will continue to strive for excellence in our video programming."

Spanning 46 categories, the STAR Awards recognize excellence in government video programming from cities and counties of all sizes throughout California. This is the first year that CAPIO and SCAN have partnered on the awards program.

LBTV's success at this year's awards is reflective of their commitment to excellence and innovation in providing informative and engaging content to the community. LBTV won first place in three categories for the following video productions:

• Documentary Historical - Flying Through History; 100 Years at Long Beach Airport
• Animal Services - Long Beach Pets Pet Safety, Starring Charlie the Pug
• Sports Programming, Edited - Sports Break; 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

The City also received three second place recognitions in the Economic Development, Magazine Format, and Overall Excellence in Government Programming categories for videos featuring the RMS Queen Mary, Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and LBTV Public, Education and Government Television Station. The complete list of winners is available here.

"LBTV's remarkable achievement at the SCAN Broadband Star Awards reflects our commitment to innovative, high-quality programming that connects our community," said Lea Eriksen, Director of Technology and Innovation. "I am incredibly proud of our talented team for their dedication and creativity in bringing Long Beach's rich history, events and services to life for our residents and viewers."

Long Beach Television fosters open and transparent communication by connecting the Long Beach community to news and happenings. Residents can watch LBTV to learn about key events, City Council meetings, press conferences, important updates and stories of interest. LBTV streams and broadcasts LIVE 24/7 on Charter Spectrum Channel 3, Frontier FiOS Channel 21, AT&T U-verse Channel 99 and anytime online at lbtv3.com or Apple and Roku TV.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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