TOM McHUGH
AWARD WINNING PRODUCTIONS
Over the years I have been involved with many talented people in the production of some excellent programs. These are of few of the award winning programs in which I have acted as Executive Producer or Producer and have personally been recognized by the award granting organization.
YEAR: 2018
GREATER CARBONDALE AREA YMCA
DESCRIPTION:
WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GREATER CARBONDALE AREA YMCA, THIS MINI DOCUMENTARY WAS DESIGNED TO CHRONICLE THE IMPORTANT ROLE THAT THE "Y" PLAYS IN THE COMMUNITY, ITS IMPORTANCE AS A VAULABLE ASSET TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA, AND ITS TRMENDEOUS GROWTH. THE GREATER CARBONDALE YMCA IS RATED ONE OF THE TOP 20 YMCAs IN THE COUNTY, ACCORDING TO A 2017 SEER ANALYTICS SURVEY
AWARDS: TELLY Award (Bronze)
AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
YEAR: 2014
COOKING CLASSIC
DESCRIPTION:
AN LCCC PRODUCED WEEKLY, HALF-HOUR, COOKING SHOW THAT HIGHLIGHTS AREA CHEFS AND LCCC CULINARY FACULTY PREPARING DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS DISHES. THE PROGRAM AFFORDS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY AND VIDEO PROFESSIONALS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY IN PRODUCING A HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION SHOW THAT AIRS ON LOCAL COMMERCIAL TELEVISION AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON CABLE AND THE WEB.
AWARDS: TELLY Award (Bronze)
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
YEAR: 2011
MUSIC LESSON: Treat Music Like It Really Matters
DESCRIPTION:
A DOCUMENTARY THAT CHRONICLES THE IMPORTANT ROLE THAT MUSIC PLAYS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WELL ROUNDED INDIVIDUAL. THE PROGRAM ALSO ACTS AS AN ADVOCACY TOOL TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF ARTS EDUCATION IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
AWARDS: TELLY Award (Bronze)
EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTARY
YEAR: 2009
PENN'S SYLVANIA
DESCRIPTION: AN EDUCATION PROJECT, DEVELOPED WITH A GROUP OF 3RD AND 4TH GRADE STUDENTS, THAT EXPLAINS THE HISTORY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SO THAT ELEMENTARY STUDENTS MIGHT HAVE AN AWARENESS OF REGIONAL HISTORY.
AWARDS: TELLY Award (Bronze)
EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTARY
YEAR: 2006
TRACKS IN TIME: THE STORY OF SCRANTON'S ELECTRIC TROLLEY
DESCRIPTION: A PROGRAM THAT DOCUMENTS THE FIRST COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSSFUL ELECTRIC TROLLEY SYSTEM IN THE NATION.
AWARDS: TELLY Award (Bronze)
TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY
YEAR: 2006
A LIFE, A FAMILY, THE JOURNEY TO A MIRACLE
DESCRIPTION: A PROGRAM THAT CHRONICLES THE LIFE OF A YOUNG MAN WHO RECEIVED A RARE DOUBLE LUNG / HEART TRANSPLANT, AND THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTED HIM.
AWARDS: TELLY Award (Bronze)
TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY
YEAR: 2002
CANCER SURVIVORS PARK: Anatomy of A Community Project
DESCRIPTION: A PROGRAM THAT DOCUMENTS THE BUILDING OF A CANCER SURVIVORS MEMORIAL AT McDADE PARK IN SCRANTON, PA AND THE COMMUNITY EFFORT THAT WAS UNDERTAKEN TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.
AWARDS: TELLY Award (Bronze)
TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY
YEAR: 1996/97
SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
DESCRIPTION: RECORDED AT THE WEBER CHAPEL AUDITORIUM ON THE CAMPUS OF SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY OF SELINSGROVE, THIS ANNUAL EVENT IS A GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATION OF THE HOLIDAY.
AWARDS: MID ATLANTIC EMMY (NOMINATION)
EXCELLENCE IN ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
YEAR: 1995/96
BUCKNELL CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
DESCRIPTION: A PERFORMANCE OF THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS HELD AT THE ROOKE CHAPEL OF BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY IN LEWISBURG. THE ROOKE CHAPEL CHOIR AND BELL RINGERS ACCOMPANIED BY HARP AND ORGAN ARE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DR. WILLIAM PAYNE.
AWARDS: MID-ATLANTIC EMMY (NOMINATION)
EXCELLENCE IN ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
YEAR1993/94
BECAUSE KIDS ARE SPECIAL
DESCRIPTION: A SERIES OF PUBLIC SERVICE SPOTS PROVIDING TIPS ON PARENTING. CAROL GUILD, THE HOST OF A 1970'S CHILDREN SHOW ON WVIA, "MAGIC WINDOW," RETURNED TO HOST THESE SPOTS ON HOW TO BE A GOOD PARENT. THE TARGET AUDIENCE IS THE GROUP OF CHILDREN (NOW PARENTS) WHO GREW UP WATCHING HER SHOW.
AWARDS: PA ASSOC. OF BROADCASTERS - BEST PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CAMPAIGN
THE KINGSTON TRIO IN CONCERT
DESCRIPTION: A ONE-HOUR MUSICAL PROGRAM THAT PRESENTS THE MUSIC AND MEMORIES OF ONE OF THE FOLK ERA'S MOST POPULAR GROUPS. THE CONCERT FEATURES THE GROUP PERFORMING A COLLECTION OF SONGS DATING BACK TO THEIR FORMATION IN SAN FRANCISCO IN 1957.
AWARDS: MID-ATLANTIC EMMY (NOMINATION)
EXCELLENCE IN ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
YEAR:1992/93
CARS
DESCRIPTION: A PROGRAM THAT EXAMINED, FROM A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE, PEOPLES FASCINATION WITH AUTOMOBILES OF ALL KINDS, RACING EVENTS AND CAR COLLECTORS.
AWARDS: PA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS - BEST DOCUMENTARY
YEAR: 1991/1992
LOCAL TV: THE EARLY YEARS
DESCRIPTION: A HISTORICAL AND SOMETIMES HYSTERICAL VIEW OF THE DAYS WHEN TELEVISION WAS IN ITS INFANCY. THIS DOCUMENTARY TAKES A LOOK AT LOCAL TELEVISION STATIONS WHEN THEY FIRST HIT THE AIRWAVES WITH THEIR "LIVE" STUDIO PROGRAMS AND ALL THE PROGRAMS THAT CAME ALONG WITH THEM.
AWARDS: CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING "SILVER" AWARD
BEST LOCAL PROGRAM - INFORMATIONAL CATEGORY
PA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS - BEST DOCUMENTARY
NORTHEASTERN PA'S LARGEST CLASSROOM
DESCRIPTION: INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN BUILDING ON WVIA'S EDUCATIONAL HERITAGE AND ITS COMMITMENT TO LIFE-LONG LEARNING
AWARDS: PA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS -BEST TV PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT
BOTH SIDES NOW
DESCRIPTION: A MONTHLY PROGRAM THAT DEALS WITH BOTH SIDES OF AN ISSUE OF REGIONAL IMPORTANCE. GUESTS ARE JOINED BY A STUDIO AUDIENCE AND VIEWER PHONE CALLS ARE INVITED.
AWARDS: PA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS - BEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS SERIES.