Toronto, Ontario, October 31, 2024 – TVO Podcasts is thrilled to announce an extraordinary achievement at the 2024 Signal Awards, where it captured silver awards for Extradition and The Ultimate Choice podcasts. This landmark recognition spotlights TVO’s unwavering commitment to storytelling that matters.
“Winning these awards not only recognizes the incredible storytelling and dedication of our team but also highlights the profound impact our podcasts have on the community,” said Laurie Few, Executive Producer, Digital at TVO. “Our podcasts strive to tackle pressing issues and amplify the voices that often go unheard. These accolades inspire us to continue pushing boundaries and producing content that informs, engages, and sparks meaningful conversation across Ontario and beyond.”
The Signal Awards recognize the most potent, meaningful, and unprecedented audio projects being made today. The international award includes some of the biggest shows in podcasting. Now in its third year, winners of this prestigious distinction are selected by the Signal Awards Judging Academy which includes notable on-mic talent such as On Purpose host Jay Shetty, host of The Dream Jane Marie and Dan Taberski host of Hysterical as well as industry leadership including Jonathan Hirsch, VP Global Podcasts at Sony Music, Chris Bannon the SVP, Head of Global Audio at Condé Nast and Jessica Cordova Kramer the CEO & Founder of Lemonada Media.
TVO wins the 2024 Signal Awards:
Best host, limited series and specials – Silver award
Extradition: The Search for Huseyin Celil host Yusuf Zine
Individual episodes, documentary – Silver award
The Ultimate Choice – Episode 3: Let’s call it a day
The full list of winners can be found on the Signal Awards website.
Listeners can enjoy TVO Podcasts via Apple Podcasts, TVO Today YouTube channel, or wherever you get your podcasts.
For more information visit our website, www.tvo.org/podcasts.
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ABOUT EXTRADITION
Extradition: The Search for Huseyin Celil is a six-part investigative series follows the disappearance of Canadian citizen and Uyghur refugee Huseyin Celil who was arrested under false pretenses while abroad and sent to prison in China. Almost two decades later, his fate remains unknown despite his family’s desperate pleas for answers. With relentless pursuit of the truth, Extradition brings in-depth insight from experts on China, uncovers new information brought to light through the team’s reporting and explores how China’s harsh crackdowns on its Uyghur population are reaching far beyond the country’s borders and encroaching on the safety and security of Canadian citizens.
ABOUT THE ULTIMATE CHOICE
Meanwhile, The Ultimate Choice is an original podcast series that explores the state of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada, developed in partnership with the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB) and the Toronto Star. The podcast follows Michael Fraser as he details the difficult circumstances that motivated his decision to voluntarily end his life. Debilitated by daily pain and suffering, he elected a medically assisted death after an exhaustive journey to manage the worst impacts of his illness. Through extensive research from the IJB and powerful conversations and interviews, the series, hosted by award-winning Toronto Star investigative journalist Rob Cribb, captures the political and social realities of the MAID debate and how it affects the everyday lives of Canadians.
ABOUT TVO MEDIA EDUCATION GROUP
TVO Media Education Group inspires learning that changes lives and enriches communities. Founded in 1970, we are a globally recognized digital learning organization that engages Ontarians of all ages with inclusive experiences and diverse perspectives. Through our brands TVO Today, TVO Docs, TVO Learn, TVO ILC and TVOkids, we’re investing in the transformative potential of education for everyone. TVO is a registered charity funded in part by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Visit TVO.me for more information. Stream TVO on your favourite device.
Media: Genevieve Grant | ggrant@tvo.org