Over 40 years of pushing the boundaries of educational media, TVO’s programs and resources have been recognized around the world and here at home with hundreds of awards and honours. Here is a sampling of the recognition we have received over the last two years:

2010-11 Year-to date Highlights

  • Genie Award for Best Feature Length Documentary: A Hard Name
  • Masterworks award for culturally significant works: The Polka Dot Door, 2010 Gemini Awards
  • 27 Gemini Award nominations including:
  • Best Host in a Preschool, Children’s or youth program/series: Mary Sykes
  • Best Children’s or Youth Non-fiction program/series: Mark’s Moments
  • 11 nominations for TVO children’s programs created with Ontario independent producers
  • Best Documentary Series: TVO’s The View from Here
  • Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary: Broke AND Water on the Table
  • Best Canadian Feature Film at Planet in Focus International Festival: Water on the Table
  • Finalist in 2010 Digital Media Awards to be announced December 2010: Inside Disaster Documentary AND Experience the Haiti Earthquake online game
  • 6 Promax/BDA awards including Gold awards for Best Live Action kids spot and Best Male Voice Over
  • Outstanding achievement award from the Interactive Media Council: ILC.org

2009-10 Highlights

  • Alliance for Children and Television Awards: Outstanding Achievement Award to Pat Ellingson, Creative Head of Children’s Media
  • Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series Gemini Award: TVOKids’ Mark’s Moments. (9 Gemini nominations for TVO in total)
  • Best Family TV Station by readers of City Parent Magazines (7th straight year)
  • American Public Library Association Exceptional Websites for Children: TVOKids.com
  • Best Canadian Feature at Hot Docs International Documentary Festival: Invisible City
  • 2 Promax/BDA awards for content promotion including Melvin Behind the Scenes and Docs at 10