Awards
CTN has been honored with more than 90 awards since 2001. There are two national competitions we have entered our work in: the Hometown Media Awards through the Alliance for Community Media, and the Government Programming Awards (GPA) through the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). We've also received two regional Emmy awards and several Emmy nominations!
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
2022
NATOA - "Live Prep Football: Rogers at Coon Rapids", 1st Place, Live Sport Events
NATOA - "Know the Rules Code Enforcement Campaign", 1st Place, PSA Campaign
NATOA - "CTN Original Programming", 2nd Place, Overall Excellence
NATOA - "CTN Animation and Visual Effects", 2nd Place, Visual Effects
NATOA - "The CTN Sports Team: Joe Yund and Howie Shapiro," 2nd Place, Talent
NATOA - "Sportsnight", Honorable Mention, Sports Programming
NATOA - "Parking Lot Bingo", Honorable Mention, Seniors
NATOA - "Civic Center Tour Video", Honorable Mention, Profile of a City/County Dept. or Employee
2021
NATOA - "Live Prep Football: St. Thomas at Coon Rapids", Award of Excellence, Live Sport Events
NATOA - "Sportsnight Promo", Award of Excellence, Municipal Channel Promotion
NATOA - "CTN Graphics Composite", Award of Honor, Visual Arts
NATOA - "CTN Original Programming", Award of Distinction, Overall Excellence
2020
NATOA - "Coon Rapids 4th of July Parade", Award of Excellence, Live Community Event
NATOA - "CTN Journal: Life Coins", Award of Excellence, Public Safety
NATOA - "Stay Connected with Coon Rapids", Award of Excellence, Best Use of Video on Social Media
NATOA - "CTN Motion Graphics Video Composite", Award of Excellence, Visual Arts
NATOA - "Police Week Memorial Service", Award of Distinction, Edited Community Event
NATOA - "Live State Football Playoffs: Coon Rapids vs. Chaska, Award of Distinction, Live Sports
NATOA - "Sportsnight", Award of Distinction, Sports Programming
NATOA - "Veterans Fishing Day", Award of Distinction, Military
NATOA - "Out & About: Kayaking on the Mississippi River, Award of Distinction, Parks & Recreation
NATOA - "CRFD Fire Special 2019", Award of Distinction, Profile of City/County Dept. or Employee
NATOA - "Community Update", Award of Distinction, News Series
NATOA - "2019 Was A Great Year", Award of Distinction, Municipal Channel Promotion
NATOA - "CTN Regular Programming", Award of Distinction, Overall Excellence
NATOA - "Finding Good: Library Volunteers", Award of Honor, Library
NATOA - "CTN Journal: An Education and a Dream", Award of Honor, Ethnic Experience
NATOA - "The Mix", Award of Honor, Magazine Format Series
2019
NATOA - "Coon Rapids 4th of July Parade", Award of Excellence, Live Community Event Coverage
NATOA - "Prep Football: Coon Rapids at Park Center", Award of Excellence, Live Sports Event
NATOA - "Sportsnight", Award of Distinction, Sports Programming
NATOA - "Local Authors Showcased at Anoka County Library", Award of Honor, Library
NATOA - "CRHS Holiday Concert", Award of Honor, Arts and Entertainment
NATOA - "Behind the Opioid Epidemic", Award of Distinction, Public Health
NATOA - "Free Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling", Award of Honor, Public Education
NATOA - "CTN Multimedia Journalist", Award of Honor, Video Journalism
NATOA - "CTN Promotional Campaign", Award of Excellence, Public Service Announcement Campaign
NATOA - "CTN Graphics Artist Composite," Award of Distinction, Visual Arts
2018
NATOA - "CTN Original Programming", Honorable Mention, Programming Excellence
NATOA - "CTN Scrabble Promo", 2nd Place, Municipal Channel Promotion
NATOA - "Sportsnight", 1st Place, Sports Programming
NATOA - "CTN Journal", 1st Place, Military
NATOA - "Prep Football: Coon Rapids at Spring Lake Park", Honorable Mention, Live Sports Event
NATOA - "CTN Multimedia Journalist", Honorable Mention, Video Journalism
2017
NATOA - "CTN Coon Rapids", Honorable Mention, Overall Excellence in Government Programming
NATOA - "Sportsnight", 1st Place, Sports Programming
NATOA - "Boys Basketball Playoffs", 2nd Place, Live Sports Event
NATOA - "CTN Live Election Coverage", Honorable Mention, Election Coverage
2016
NATOA - "CTN Coon Rapids", 3rd Place, Overall Excellence in Government Programming
NATOA - "Sportsnight", 3rd Place, Sports Programming
NATOA - "St. Paul Saints", 2nd Place, Live Sports Event
NATOA - "Ice Center Promo", 3rd Place, Event/Program Promotion
2015
Hometown - "Sportsnight", Entertainment & Arts, Access Center Professional
Hometown Honorable Mention - Overall Excellence in Government Programming
NATOA - "Cardinal Football", 1st Place, Live Sports Event
NATOA - "CTN Coon Rapids", 3rd Place, Overall Excellence in Government Programming
2014
Hometown - "Sportsnight", Entertainment & Arts, Access Center Professional
Hometown - "Live Prep Football: Blaine at Coon Rapids", Sports Coverage, Access Center Professional
NATOA - "CTN Studios Original Programming", 2nd Place, Programming Excellence ($400,000 to $1,000,000) NATOA - "CTN Studios: Who we are", 2nd Place, Municipal Channel Promotion
NATOA - "Sportsnight", 2nd Place, Sports Programming
NATOA - "CTN News", 3rd Place, News Series
NATOA - "Live Prep Football: Blaine at Coon Rapids", 3rd Place, Live Sports Event
NATOA Honorable Mention - "City Connections", Community Awareness ($400,000 to $1,000,000) Emmy Nomination - "Prep Football: Blaine at Coon Rapids", Sporting Event/Game, Live/Unedited Program Special
2013
Hometown - "Prep Football: Andover at Coon Rapids", Sports Coverage
NATOA - "Sportsnight", 1st Place, Sports Programming
NATOA - "CTN Sports Prep Football: Andover vs Coon Rapids", 1st Place, Live Sports Event
NATOA - "Coon Rapids Summer Concert Featuring Rockie Lynne", 2nd Place, Community Event Coverage (Over $300,000)
NATOA - "CTN News", 3rd Place, News Series (Over $300,000)
NATOA Honorable Mention - "CTN Studios Original Programming", Excellence in Government Programming ($400,000 to 1,000,000)
NATOA Honorable Mention - "CTN News: 2012 Election Coverage", Election Coverage
2012
Hometown - "CTN News", News
Hometown - "Sportsnight", Sports Entertainment
Hometown - "Live Outdoor Hockey: Blaine vs. Coon Rapids", Live Format
NATOA - "CTN News", 2nd Place, News Series
NATOA - "Live Prep Football: Osseo at Coon Rapids", 2nd Place, Live Sports Event
NATOA - "CTN Studios Original Programming", 3rd Place, Excellence in Government Programming ($400,000 to $1,000,000)
Emmy Nomination - "CTN sports presents Live Prep Football", Sporting Event/Game, Live/Unedited, Series
2011
Hometown - "CTN News", News
Hometown - "Live Prep Football: Andover at Coon Rapids", Sports Coverage
Hometown - "Live Girls Hockey: Coon Rapids vs. Irondale, Live Format
NATOA - "Live Prep Football: Andover at Coon Rapids", 1st Place, Live Sports Event
NATOA - "CTN News", 2nd Place, News Series (Over $300,000)
NATOA - "CTN Studios Original Programming", 3rd Place, Excellence in Government Programming ($400,000 to $1,000,000)
2010
Hometown - "Saint Paul Saints Pro Baseball vs. El Paso, Live Format
Hometown Honorable Mention - "Prep Football: Osseo at Coon Rapids", Sports Coverage
NATOA - "CTN Studios Original Programming", 1st Place, Excellence in Government Programming ($400,000 to $1,000,000)
NATOA - "CTN News", 1st Place, News Series (Over $500,000)
NATOA - "Radiant Remodel", 1st Place, Community Awareness ($500,000 to $1,000,000)
NATOA - "Live Prep Football: Osseo High School at Coon Rapids High School", Live Sports Event
Emmy - "The Cardinal Way: Learning to Fly", Sports Program, Community/Cable/Public Access
Emmy - "Radiant Remodel",Government/Military, Community/Cable/Public Access
Emmy Nomination - "CTN News", Newscast, Live or Live-to-Tape, Community/Cable/Public Access
Emmy Nomination - "Pro Baseball: Lincoln Saltdogs vs. St. Paul Saints, Sporting Event/Game, Live or Live-to-Tape, Community/Cable/Public Access
2009
Hometown - "Prep Football: Coon Rapids at Osseo", Sports Coverage
Emmy Nomination - "Prep Football: Coon Rapids at Osseo", Sporting Event/Game, Live/Unedited, Program/Special
2008
Hometown - "Sportsnight", Sports Entertainment
Hometown - "Live Football: Centennial at Coon Rapids", Live Format
2007
Hometown - "Live Girls Hockey: Coon Rapids vs. Cloquet", Live Format
Hometown - "Talk of the Town", Magazine
Hometown - "Old School Promo", Access Program Promo
Hometown - "Baseball Tribute", Music Video
2006
Hometown - "Sportsnight", Sports Entertainment
Hometown - "Football Playoffs: Coon Rapids at Blaine", Sports Coverage
Hometown Honorable Mention - "Summer Concert at the Dam Featuring Monroe Crossing", Local Performances
2005
Hometown - "CTN News", News - Professional
Hometown - "Sportsnight", Sports Entertainment - Professional
Hometown - "Football Playoffs: Coon Rapids vs. Blaine", Sports Coverage - Professional
Hometown - "Summer Concert at the Dam Featuring One World", Local Performances - Professional
2003
Hometown - "Talk of the Town", Talk Show Entertainment - Professional
Hometown - "Football: Elk River at Coon Rapids", Sports Event - Professional
Hometown Honorable Mention - "Sportsnight", Sports Entertainment - Professional
2002
Hometown Honorable Mention - "CTN News", News
Hometown Honorable Mention - "Coon Rapids vs. Park Center Football", Sports Event
2001
Hometown - "CR News", News - Professional
Hometown Honorable Mention - "Sportsnight", Sports Entertainment - Professional
Hometown Honorable Mention - "Conversations", Magazine - Professional
Hometown Honorable Mention - "Stage Door Dancers: Fosse 2000", Local Performances - Professional