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For Release: May 5, 2004
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Mesa Channel 11 receives Telly Award
The Mesa Channel 11 production of "On the Beat" - K9 Unit" received a bronze Telly Award in the Broadcast Category at the 27th Annual Telly Award competition. The series of programs features host Sergeant Charles Trapani and focuses on programs and services within the Mesa Police Department.
Submitted to the Broadcast Category, this is Channel 11's fifth Telly Award. The station won four awards in 2003 for its I am Mesa campaign & Covering Mesa show.
The Telly Awards honor outstanding local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. Since 1978, their mission has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity. Last year's Annual Telly Awards received over 12,000 entries from all 50 states, and 5 continents.