South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce the network has won four Public Media Awards from the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). SCETV projects received 11 nominations across 10 categories for this year’s awards.
Each year, the Public Media Awards recognize NETA member stations’ work in the categories of community engagement, content, education, and marketing and communications. Entries must have been created, produced, published or broadcast between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026.
With the exception of the overall excellence categories, stations from across the U.S. compete within divisions based on station size. Awards were judged by expert panelists from within the public media system, as well as industry professionals working outside of public media.
Winners were revealed on Sept. 13 during the 2026 NETA Conference.
SCETV’s winning projects include:
- Educational Resources for the Community – When I See Myself, I See…
- Content: Education – History in a Nutshell
- Excellence in Community Engagement – Connecting South Carolina: Community Engagement Across the Palmetto State
- Excellence in Marketing & Communications – Connecting Communities: SCETV's Integrated Marketing Experience
Additional projects nominated this year include:
- Teacher Professional Learning – SCETV Asynchronous Professional Development
- Community Engagement, Kids & Family – CTRL + ALT + CREATE
- Marketing & Communications, Special Event – SC Public Radio's Sound Shift Launch
- Marketing & Communications, Promotion – IMPACT South Carolina: The Silver Tsunami
- Marketing & Communications, Promotion – Our Story, Too: Women, Native Americans and African Americans in the Revolutionary War
- Content, Podcast – The AUXdacity
- Overall Excellence in Education – ALL IN. ALL YEAR. – Overall Excellence in Education
A full list of Public Media Awards winners can be found on the NETA website.
QUOTES
“Earning four Public Media Awards from 11 nominations is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the breadth of work happening across SCETV. These recognitions highlight projects spanning education, content, community engagement, and marketing and communications. I’m proud of the creativity and dedication our team brings to connecting South Carolinians with resources, stories and experiences that have an impact across the state and beyond.” –SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell
"These awards and nominations recognize the creativity, collaboration and hard work of our team across many areas of SCETV. From educational resources and programming to community engagement and communications, each project represents thoughtful work designed to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. I’m proud of what our team has accomplished and grateful to everyone who contributed to these efforts." –SCETV Assistant General Manager/Deputy Director Dr. Stephanie Cook
FAST FACTS
- SCETV won four Public Media Awards, presented by NETA.
- SCETV projects received 11 nominations across 10 categories for this year’s awards.
- Winners were announced on Sept. 13 at the 2026 NETA Conference.
- The Public Media Awards honor NETA member stations’ work in the categories of community engagement, content, education, and marketing and communications.
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, Reel South and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.
Media Contact
Landon Masters
media@scetv.org
(803) 737-3337
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio nominated for 11 Public Media Awards (PDF)
