The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), announced its Safe2Help Illinois Choose Kindness Video has been awarded a Silver Telly in the category of Social Video in the 43rd Annual Telly Awards. The award honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, production companies and includes partners like Adobe, Netflix, Dow Jones, Duplass Bothers Productions, Complex Networks, A&E Networks, Hearst Media, Nickelodeon, ESPN Films, ROYT, Partizan and Vimeo.
IEMA has a close partnership with the UIS Office of Electronic Media where the collaboration has produced numerous public service announcements for the Safe2Help Illinois Program. "Our partnership with IEMA on these important educational messages has been very fulfilling. We are honored to play a small part in helping make a positive change and look forward to continuing such projects in the future," said Cody Pope, Director of UIS Office of Electronic Media.
"Addressing our children with messages of kindness is impactful, "said Alicia Tate-Nadeau, Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. "IEMA and our trusted partners will always be ready to inspire and enhance the confidence of our youth."
Safe2Help Illinois is a free, information sharing platform that is available 24/7. In the absence of a trusted adult, students can use a free app, text/phone.
Categories: Illinois, General