Communications Division Wins 8 State Video Awards

City Hall just got some new hardware! Bedford’s Communications Division recently won eight awards, including top honors, for City produced videos at the annual Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors (TATOA) conference in Austin. The City took home:

• First Place: Law Enforcement – Officer Tarango (Bedford Police Recruiting Series)
• First Place: Storytelling – The Paranormal Investigation of Old Bedford School
• Second Place: Editing – The Paranormal Investigation of Old Bedford School
• Third Place: Profile of an Individual – Officer Tarango (Bedford Police Recruiting Series)
• Third Place: Videography – Officer Brooks (Bedford Police Recruiting Series)
• Third Place: Best Use of Video for Social Media – Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
• Third Place: Best Use of Video for Social Media – “Home”

In addition, Bedford took home the top honor of the evening, receiving first place in “Overall Excellence” in video programming. This was the first time the City has received this honor! 

This is also the most recognitions the City has received by TATOA. This year alone, there were over 500 award entries, a record-breaking year for the organization.