NCA’s ‘The Sweet Life: Season 2’ Wins 11 Telly Awards
New York, NY / May 23, 2024 -- Catalyst Creative Media LLC announced today that its collaboration with the National Confectioners Association titled "The Sweet Life: Season 2" was recognized in 11 categories at the 45th Telly Awards, making it one of the most-awarded single pieces of work in the entire contest. This number includes four People's Telly Awards, which are voted on by Telly Judges and the general public. A full list of awards is below:
Silver People's Telly: Best Micro-Budget (Under $10,000)
Silver People's Telly: Best Editing
Silver People's Telly: Online Series, Shows & Segments
Silver People's Telly: Non-Broadcast
Silver Telly Award: Food & Beverage - Online
Silver Telly Award: Corporate Image - Online
Silver Telly Award: Videography & Cinematography - Non-Broadcast
Bronze Telly Award: Reality - Online
Bronze Telly Award: Corporate Image - Non-Broadcast
Bronze Telly Award: Workplace Culture - Non-Broadcast
Bronze Telly Award: Public Relations - Non-Broadcast
John Downs, president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association, said: “The Sweet Life series is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the hard-working people who make chocolate, candy, gum, and mints throughout the United States. As we celebrate them, we are thrilled that The Telly Awards has done the same for our series. Our 11 awards – four of which are People’s Telly Awards, voted on by the general public – signal that chocolate and candy are as fun, unique, and relevant as ever.”
"This recognition is a reflection of the unique relationships we build with our partners," Zachary Hanover, Catalyst Creative Media's Co-Founder and Managing Partner, said: "The National Confectioners Association is our cornerstone client, and this sweet success is a testament to our longstanding and fruitful partnership."
The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by a panel leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, production companies and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry that The Telly Awards celebrates. Catalyst Creative Media's Zachary Hanover was invited to join the panel and participated as a Judge in this year's contest. This was a record breaking year with nearly 13,000 entries from across the globe and top video and television content producers. Other winners include Adobe, Calvin Klein, ESPN, LinkedIn, Mother Jones, MTV Entertainment Studios, NASA, the LA Clippers (NBA), PlayStation Studios, Delta Air Lines, and more from the industry's largest ad agencies.
“The caliber of the work this season truly has reflected the theme of going beyond the frame. Our industry is experimenting with new technologies like never before, crafting truly compelling stories to draw attention to some of the world’s most pressing issues,” shares Telly Awards Managing Director Amanda Needham. “The Telly Awards is uniquely positioned to meet the industry where it’s actually making work, be that on television or TikTok.”
The full list of the 45th Annual Telly Awards winners can be found at www.tellyawards.com/winners.
Contact: Suzanne Zide (866) 282-5978 hello@catalystcreativemedia.com
About the Catalyst Creative Media LLC: Catalyst Creative Media LLC is an award-winning boutique video production company servicing corporations, nonprofits, advocacy groups, and trade associations. Catalyst Creative Media now boasts a total of 31 industry awards.
About the National Confectioners Association (NCA): The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade organization for the $48 billion U.S. confectionery industry. NCA advocates for an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and works to ensure that chocolate, candy, gum and mints are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy. The industry employs nearly 58,000 workers in more than 1,600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states and supports an additional 635,000 jobs in related fields. The U.S. confectionery industry has made a commitment to increasing transparency, providing more portion guidance options and educating consumers about the role of confectionery in a happy, balanced lifestyle.
About The Telly Awards: The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry that The Telly Awards celebrates. Partners of The Telly Awards include the Gotham Institute, NAB, Stash, NYWIFT, LAPPG, Production Hub, Green the Bid, Video Consortium, and Series Fest. New Partners include FWD- Doc, AI Film Festival, Reel Abilities Film Festival, and Film Fatales.
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