UPTV Wins Regional Awards
Submitted by JasonL on May 20, 2020 - 8:45am
The City of Urbana is pleased to announce Urbana Public Television will receive six awards at the 8th Annual Best of the Midwest Media Fest and Awards Banquet. The banquet recognizes the best community access television programs in the Midwest.
UPTV Producer Andrew Scolari will be recognized for his work on WPGU’s Rollin’ Illini. Scolari produces a video version of the popular radio program centered on athletes with impairments. He works with University of Illinois students Josh Joines, Miles Hill, and Avery Schaefer who serve as hosts of the show. Rollin’ Illini can be heard on WPGU 107.1FM Friday evenings at 6:00 p.m. during the school year. The video is broadcast Wednesday evenings on UPTV.