Press Release
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has been recognized with five prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. The announcement was made during the annual STAR Awards hosted on August 12th at the Hilton Columbia Center.
The network received three STAR Awards, including Victoria Hansen's win for Radio Reporter of the Year— her fifth win in this category from the SCBA. The network also received two Awards of Merit, which recognizes the second-place winner in each category.
SCETV’s award-winning entries include:
STAR Award
SC Public Radio and the ETV Endowment of South Carolina hosted a live taping of the SC Lede podcast in 2022. To promote the community engagement event, on-air promotional spots were broadcast on SC Public Radio.
STAR Award
Comprehensive coverage of Hurricane Ian in 2022 exhibited SCETV's commitment to delivering accurate and timely weather updates to viewers across multiple platforms including broadcast television and online.
STAR Award
Having received the award for the past four years, SC Public Radio's Victoria Hansen has received the esteemed title of Radio Reporter of the Year for a fifth year. This award acknowledges her outstanding journalistic skills and dedication to delivering insightful and thought-provoking coverage, both locally and nationally.
Award of Merit
The Best Use of Digital Platforms award recognizes innovative approaches to utilizing digital platforms to engage and inform listeners. This award showcases SC Public Radio's ability to adapt to the changing media landscape and connect with audiences through its various digital channels.
Award of Merit
This award recognizes SCETV’s outstanding production of a television public service announcement as part of the SCETV Safe Space campaign.
The SCBA serves as the voice for South Carolina radio and television stations by providing educational resources for members, communicating essential information to the public and lobbying for legislation that supports broadcasters' commitment to serving their communities.
Each year, the SCBA honors Palmetto State broadcasters at the STAR Awards. The STAR Awards recognize the exceptional accomplishments of South Carolina stations and their broadcast professionals. SCETV's five awards serve as recognition for its exceptional contributions in various categories, highlighting the network's commitment to excellence in public broadcasting and media production.
For more information on the STAR Awards, visit the SCBA website.
