| "HUMMERS
TO HARLEYS FOR HUNGER" was honored in the "Television News"
category for its outstanding production quality by a distinguished panel
of judges representing industry professionals from around the country.
This was
the third of the 2006 Aegis Awards for CouryGraph Productions. "HUMMERS
TO HARLEYS FOR HUNGER"
was recognized for its outstanding production quality in the categories of
"TELEVISION NEWS" videos by a distinguished panel of judges
representing industry professionals from around the country.
The
video was created to inform citizens of Glendale Arizona of the news, but
also to serve as a historical document that can be referred back to in
years to come.
Hummers to
Harleys for Hunger was a program State Representative Jerry Weiers (R-12)
spearheaded an effort to fight hunger here in the Valley this year. Hummers to Harleys for
Hunger took place Sunday, November 6th 2005 starting at Westside - Glendale Arena and Eastside - Tempe Public Library.
The
ride ended at Murphy Park Downtown Glendale Arizona. All
types and sizes of two and four wheeled vehicles, with strong support from
Hummer and Harley owners, participated in the First Annual Hummers to
Harleys for Hunger "Rally in the Valley". Sedona Patio
hosted the event to provide food to those in need.
Rep. Weiers became concerned when informed that hurricane relief was
depleting donations to local organizations. Other Valley business
leaders have joined him to provide groups like St. Vincent de Paul and St.
Mary's/Westside the support they need to feed the underprivileged here in
the Valley.
This video of Hummers to Harleys For Hunger
features an introduction by US Congressman Trent Franks, (R) 2nd
District of Arizona and background music by the Mark Thomas Band and
commentary and interviews with State Representative Jerry Weiers (R-12),
State Representative Pamela Gorman (R-6) and others.
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A copy of this video will be placed on file with the city of Glendale
Arizona and also the Glendale Historical Society. Glendale Daily Planet
distributes the program at no charge
24/7 over the internet at www.glendaledailyplanet.com
"We
knew that the finished video met all of our expectations, but winning an
Aegis Award just confirms it", said The Chief, editor of the GLENDALE
DAILY PLANET / KKAT-INTERNET STREAMING TV. "We've worked with
CouryGraph many times over the last few years and have always been
impressed with their creativity and professionalism." The video,
which was written and directed by Ed Sharpe, includes video of the entire
presentation, of the gift and receipt of
funds by the food banks , the awarding of prizes to participants.
"I'm thrilled with the award. It's wonderful the production has
received this recognition," said Ed Sharpe, Director of CouryGraph
Productions. "I think the award is reflective of our staff's
excellence.
Founded
in 2004, CouryGraph Productions specializes in video, film, and
interactive media, serving the needs of many Metro Valley-of-the-Sun
online news sources, cable channels, businesses and institutions.
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