This awards program is for the entry of individual publications and electronic media productions. Awards are earned according to type of publication or electronic media entry. Each entry is judged against the criteria and other entries. Judges will select up to five Awards of Excellence and five Awards of Merit per category for each enrollment group.
Professionals in communications and public relations outside the Colorado and Wyoming area will serve as judges. Criteria are based on industry standards and professional judgment.
A member of the COSPRA Executive Board will present Golden Achievement Awards, Medallion Awards and Awards of Excellence in Publications and Electronic Media at a Board of Education meeting in the winning entries’ districts.
About
COSPRA stands for Colorado School Public Relations Association. It’s an organization of school PR professionals who support student achievement in Colorado. Membership in COSPRA includes professional development, networking, and free resources. COSPRA also recognizes outstanding communications and public relations work by schools and school districts through its annual Communications Excellence Awards Program.
Highlighting Boulder’s Workforce: A Michael Conti Video Production
Award-winning Michael Conti Video Production was tremendously successful and received significant recognition within the industry. It was a great honor for the company to be awarded a prestigious REELBiz contract with Workforce Boulder County in August 2009. The project involved the production and editing of more than 18 exceptional videos that aimed to showcase and emphasize the notable contributions of Boulder County’s prominent employers. This accomplishment not only highlighted the company’s expertise and professionalism but also demonstrated their commitment to delivering high-quality visual content that truly captured the essence of each employer.
The Importance of STEM in the Modern Workforce
The United States is falling dangerously behind other nations in developing its future workforce of scientists, engineers, and technology experts. It is crucial for the country to address this issue and take proactive measures to bridge the gap. By investing in education, research, and innovation, the United States can ensure that it remains at the forefront of technological advancements and maintains its global competitiveness.
Find out what it takes to have the skills needed to be a successful job candidate at these various companies in Boulder, where opportunities abound for those who possess the knowledge and expertise required for the evolving job market. Stay ahead of the curve and be ready to contribute to the advancements that will shape our future.
The Colorado BETR Project: A STEM Collaboration
The focus of these ten minute videos is supporting the Colorado BETR Project a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer, Math) Business and Education collaboration effort created to facilitate the promotion of STEM education and practices into meeting Colorado’s need for homegrown applicants to workforce careers. Additional support for this project comes from Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Their intended audience is K-12 along with current job seekers to the Colorado BETR Project website.
The Video Production Process: A Deep Dive
Generally using a two hour window at each company, A Michael Conti Video Production would arrive to setup and light a location for conducting the 3-4 interviews that would commence over the first hour. The second hour would involve capturing additional B-Roll footage which was used in editing to help create a flow between the interviews and establish material for the opening scene.
Capturing Insightful Interviews and B-Roll Footage
Each video contains insightful interviews and captivating location footage that provide a glimpse into employees’ perspectives on their job. Additionally, these videos shed light on how skills in science, technology, engineering, and math profoundly shape their workdays. Furthermore, they explore the factors that have motivated individuals to push boundaries and achieve remarkable success in their fields. Finally, they offer a detailed portrayal of what a typical day consists of in their respective roles.
Boulder’s work force in action
Showcasing the Impact of STEM in the Workplace
Here is the list of companies involved in Boulder County. The links were active on the Colorado BETR Project website as well as the Workforce Boulder website. For higher quality presentation of these same videos, visit WFBC on Vimeo.
Celebrating the Success of Boulder County’s Companies
In conclusion, Boulder County has some absolutely astonishing companies that are achieving remarkable feats, all thanks to a team of truly exceptional individuals who dedicate their talents and skills to these organizations. The remarkable achievements produced by these companies are a testament to the incredible work being done and the remarkable individuals who make it all happen.
A Michael Conti Video Productions completed 5 video profiles on the Boulder Valley School Educators nominated for the Impact Awards and awarded at the Glenn Miller Ballroom on the University of Colorado Campus on Thursday, April 17 2008. At the end of the evening, there was not a dry eye in the house.
The videotaping of each nominate required an intimate interview with educator at their school. Our goal was to capture the affirming story behind why the educator was nominated, and who inspired them to their path. These interviews were supplemented with additional footage of students at work and play, supporting interviews from parents, staff and students. The end result was about an hour of content for each nominee which was then edited down to a four minute piece that was shown at the awards ceremony prior to each acceptance speech.
A Michael Conti Video Productions is honored to be part of the event and to have the opportunity to spend time with each of the nominees in the process of making this video.
Now its 17th year, Impact on Education, a community partnership with Boulder Valley Schools recognizes educational excellence by providing a visible forum and awards to individuals who make extraordinary contributions to public education. The 2008 Impact on Education award recipients are: Leticia deLozano, Spanish Teacher, Boulder High School; Michele Hibl, Fifth-Grade Teacher, Coal Creek Elementary School; Larry Orobona, Principal, Heatherwood Elementary School; Al Real, Science Teacher, Nederland Middle/Senior High School; Barb Steiner, Fifth-Grade Teacher, Bear Creek Elementary School.
The videos will be combined together into a longer format program including additional material shot and edited by Alan O’Hashi of Boulder Community Media (BCM) is a non-profit organization with which the City of Boulder has contracted to provide public and educational access television services. In 2007, BCM launched Boulder Valley Educational Television channel 22 (BVET channel 22).
The voice-over on the opening video was provided by Katharyn Grant, a Denver-based Actress and voice-over talent.
Impact on Education supports students in Boulder Valley public schools with supplemental funding and resources in order to address critical needs.
