Salt Lake City, UT, 9/16/25 - PBS Utah is thrilled to announce that the station was recognized with two awards at the 57th Annual Public Media Awards, presented by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). These honors celebrate the station’s exceptional contributions in visual arts and engaging content.
"We are honored to receive these peer recognition awards, but the true honorees are the local military personnel and community artists who shared their experiences and stories with us," said Director of Content Lisa Olken.
The following two episodes of PBS Utah's own This Is Utah were awarded:
Military Chronicles:
Inside the Military's Language Olympics
Produced and hosted by Liz Adeola
Visual Arts:
The Neon Comeback: Local Artists Transform Salt Lake City's Sate Street
Produced by J.R. Hardman, Hosted by Liz Adeola
“In a time when connection and community matter more than ever, stations are bringing public media’s mission to life in powerful ways, reflecting the values and vision of the system by serving communities with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to storytelling that matters,” said NETA President Eric Hyyppa. “Congratulations to all the Public Media Award winners. Their work is truly impactful.”
This Is Utah celebrates diverse people and communities that call Utah home. Each episode features stories about the arts, culture, food, and events, told through the voices of the individuals who make Utah unique.
About PBS Utah
PBS Utah is committed to providing Utahns with access to exceptional content that entertains, informs, and enriches viewers. PBS Utah airs national programming plus award-winning, locally produced documentaries, and series. PBS Utah provides viewers with access to quality educational, arts, and entertainment programs 24 hours a day, online and over four broadcast channels: PBS Utah, WORLD, PBS Kids 24/7, and Create.
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