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The 2010 Vollies Awards Ceremony



On Friday, March 26th, over 100 people filled the Scott Auditorium at Carroll Community College for the 2010 Vollie Awards presentation. Since 1991, this event has recognized the efforts of Carroll County's community television producers as well as their counterparts at the Board of Education, Carroll County Government, local colleges and municipalities.

Before live cameras, Vollie awards were presented to producers of exceptional television programming that aired between January 2008 and December 2009 on Carroll's public, education and government (PEG) cable channels 18, 19, 21, 23, and 24. The following winners were chosen by a panel of independent judges.

Best Arts & Entertainment Program
"Rust"
Kevin Carmack

Best Programming For or By Youth
"Destiny Morning"
James Meerdter

Best Documentary Program
"Dishibem: Dancing With Peace"
Susan Thornton

Best Informational or Instructional Program
"The Carroll Connection"
Goodwill Industries of the Monocacy Valley

Best Religious Program
"Winfield VBS 'Son Force'"
Tina Richardson

Best Public Service Announcement
"CATS: Carroll Area Transit System"
Dan Russell

Best PEG Program
"Reaching Up Reaching Out"
CETV – Channel 21

Best PEG Produced Series
"What's Cooking in Carroll County: Episode 1"
CCG – Channel 24

Best PEG PSA
"ARC: I Am an Athlete"
The ARC of Carroll County

Best Municipal Program
"Union Bridge Train Museum"
Town of Union Bridge

Special recognition plaques were presented to the CMC's "Volunteer of the Year," Dan Russell, "History Project Volunteer of the Year," John Foertschbeck, "Board Member of the Year," Pat Flaherty, and to Tina Richardson for "Lifetime Achievement."

Certificates of Appreciation were presented for the "Best Staff Assistance" to Chris Bradford, "Best Event Coverage" to George Shearer, "Best History Project Organizational Volunteer" to Carroll Lutheran Village and "Best History Project Media Coverage" to Bob Allen. A "Best Municipal Program Runner Up" certificate was awarded to the City of Westminster for "Water: A Fragile Resource."

Winning programs will be rebroadcast throughout the next month on the Carroll's Channel 19 and at streaming address. The Community Media Center is pleased to provide this valuable programming to the residents of Carroll County. Airtimes and additional information can be found at Channel 19 Schedule.

Vollies Entries
Winners are chosen by a panel of independent judges from among the following categories:
(Click the links to view the submitted videos, see the winners and read the judges' comments.)

Comments:
From award winner John Foertschbeck
I was truly surprised and totally overwhelmed last night at the CMC's 17th annual Vollie Awards Ceremony when I received an award for "History Project Volunteer of the Year". I must admit that I never heard of the Vollie’s before this year. I was very impressed with the entire program and to receive an award for having fun doesn’t seem quite right. I am truly humbled with this great honor.

The real heroes in this award are my partners, Ann Horvath, Cindy Hirschberg, and Sally Adams. Ann, Cindy and Sally did all the hard work. They contacted individuals and scheduled most of the interviews I was privileged to record.

My awareness and involvement with the CMC began as I was researching my book, Woodbine on the B & O. I signed up for one of the certification classes because I enjoy video taping family and community events. Having access to professional equipment and especially professional, expert staff was a real bonus.

The history project is a natural follow-up to my interest in genealogy and local history. Working with Ann Horvath and her work with the Carroll County Genealogical Society was an added bonus and opportunity to further these interests. Cindy and Sally opened my eyes to the Carroll Lutheran Village and many of the wonderful people who live and work there.

Everyone I met and worked with at the CMC has been most supporting and cooperative. I've learned a lot and have much more to learn. I am looking forward to working with all of you on the history project as well as some community events, e.g., the Carroll County 4H Fair's Demolition Derby and Harrison Mule Days.

My sincere thanks to all of you!
Sincerely,
John
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From Nicky Ratliff - Director of the Carroll County Humane Society (from OurCarroll.com)
What a great Celebration of the achievements of Carrolls citizens who utilize the Community Media Centers terrific staff, equipment, ongoing specialized training, modern studio and facility. Citizens who over the last 2 years have made and contributed programs, short movies, covered events around the county and then broadcast them over our very own local television channels enlightening and entertaining all of us.

Viewing our community through our very own local media is something only a handful of communities get to enjoy. In Carroll County everyone who wants to produce a television program of their choice has the opportunity to do it. Can you imagine that? Who wold have ever thought I as a citizen could decide what I wanted to see on TV and be able to go 20 minutes down the road and have a bunch of friendly people right there with the sole purpose to help me do it? They are right there to teach me how to be a producer, camera person and editor AND then let me borrow a camera or book studio time and bring it all together, go home, invite all my friends over or tell them to tune in on their cable channel and watch my program? Is this a great country or what???? And are we a lucky community or what????

I just had a great time last night celebrating a lot of dedicated and talented members of our community and woke up this morning wanting to tell someone about that. So I find myself here in my dining room, still in my bathrobe, coffee brewing and I'm writing a blog that folks I may never meet in my lifetime are going to read as soon as I push a button. All because we are fortunate enough to have a multi faceted Community Media Center like ours available to us. Is this a great opportunity or what???

Nicky Ratliff