NATOA Programming Awards
The National Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors (NATOA) recognizes excellence in Government programming.
2025 Distinction in Government Programming Award
Award of Honor, Special Audience for "The ADA Survey"
Award of Excellence, Profile of a Resident, Business or Organization for "Sunshine Committee"
Award of Distinction, Community Awareness for "Aurora's SAVE Program"
Award of Excellence, News Series for "Aurora Now"
Award of Excellence, Magazine Format Series for "Aurora Now"
Award of Excellence, Videography
Award of Distinction, Overall Excellence
2024 Distinction in Government Programming Award
Brian Wilson Award, Excellence in Government Programming: Station Manager Randy Simpson
Award of Honor, Children/Young Adults for "Water Conservation Service"
Award of Distinction, Interview/Talk Show for "Studio A: Global Fest"
Award of Excellence, Election Coverage
Award of Honor, Historical for "Charles Burrell - Music Legend"
Award of Honor, Historical for "Stanley Marketplace"
Award of Honor, Special Audience for "Opening the Outdoors through Action Trackchairs"
Award of Excellence, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion for "Rebels in the Garden"
Award of Distinction, Animal Services for "Prescription Pet Program"
Award of Distinction, Profile of City/County Dept. or Employee for "Monkey Paw Toys"
Award of Distinction, Community Awareness for "A-1 Boxing"
Award of Excellence, News Series for "Aurora Now"
Award of Honor, Public Service Announcement for "Finn the Shark"
Award of Distinction, Videography
Award of Honor, Storytelling
Award of Distinction, Overall Excellence
2023 Distinction in Government Programming Award
Award of Excellence, Library for "Aurora Public Library Rolls out New Bookmobile"
Award of Distinction, Ethnic Experience for "Sandre De Mexico"
Award of Excellence, Seniors for "Forever Young: Adult Prom"
Award of Honor, Environmental Issues for "Aurora Public Schools Goes Green"
Award of Distinction, Parks and Recreation for "Going to New Heights: A Day in the Life of a Tree Trimmer"
Award of Excellence, Performing Arts Programming for "Celebrating Black History Through the Arts"
Award of Distinction, Performing Arts Programming for "Studio A"
Award of Excellence, Arts and Entertainment for "Jude's Story"
Award of Distinction, Public Health for "Nurse Navigation"
Award of Distinction, Profile of City/County Dept. or Employee "Going to New Heights"
Award of Excellence, Profile of a Resident, Business or Organization for "Corey Claus" Award of Honor, Profile of a Resident, Business or Organization for "Meet the Robot Server"
Award of Honor, Community Awareness for "Judi's House"
Award of Excellence, News Series for "Aurora Now"
Award of Distinction, Magazine Format Series for "Aurora Now"
Award of Distinction, Event/Program Promotion for "Aurora Skate Park"
Award of Excellence, Videography
Award of Excellence, Storytelling
Award of Excellence, Overall Excellence
2022 Distinction in Government Programming Award
Award of Distinction, Live Community Event Coverage
Award of Distinction, Election Coverage
Award of Distinction, Military for “Light Their Way Home”
Award of Excellence, Parks & Recreation for "Train Like A Ninja Warrior"
Award of Excellence, Profile of a Person, Business or Organization for "Blending Culture at Jade Mountain"
Award of Distinction, Profile of a City/County Dept. or Employee for “New Nose Joins APD” Award of Distinction, Profile of a City/County Dept. or Employee for “Un-fore-gettable Athlete”
Award of Excellence, Community Awareness for "Youth Violence Prevention"
Award of Excellence, News Series for "Aurora Now"
Award of Honor, Storytelling for “Un-fore-gettable Athlete”
Award of Distinction, Overall Excellence
2021 Distinction in Government Programming Award
Award of Distinction, Edited Community Event Coverage for "Honoring a Hero”
Award of Distinction, Performing Arts Program (Long Form) for “Aurora Holiday Sparkle”
Award of Excellence, Public Health (Non-COVID) for "Victory for Victoria”
Award of Excellence, News Series for "Aurora Now"
Award of Honor, Public Service Announcement Campaign (Non-COVID) for “#StopAsianHate”
Award of Distinction, Video Journalism
Award of Excellence, Overall Excellence
2019 Distinction in Government Programming Award
Award of Distinction, Edited Community Event Coverage (Short) for “7/20 Memorial Dedication”
Award of Distinction, Edited Community Event Coverage (Long) for “A Tribute to Mayor Hogan”
Award of Honor, Student/Intern for “Miette et Chocolat”
Award of Distinction, Profile of a City/County/ Dept. for “Behind the Badge – Beakers and Handcuffs”
Award of Distinction, Profile of a Person, Business or Organization for “Food with Soul – CoraFayes Café”
Award of Distinction, Community Awareness for “Revisiting Stanley Marketplace”
Award of Excellence, News Series for "Aurora Now"
Award of Excellence, Magazine Format Series for "Aurora Now"
Award of Distinction, Video Journalism
Award of Distinction, Public Service Announcement Campaign for “Code Enforcement Weed Control” Award of Distinction, Public Service Announcement Campaign for “Ride the R Line”
2018 Excellence in Government Programming Award
1st Place, Profile of a City Dept.
1st Place, Community Awareness
1st Place, Public Info Series
1st Place, Documentary
1st Place, Seniors
2nd Place, Excellence in Videography
2nd Place, Election Coverage
2nd Place, Arts and Entertainment
3rd Place, Promotion of a City
3rd Place, Sports Programming
