Summary

The Consumer Electronics Association congratulates recipients of the 3rd Annual Academy of DTV Pioneers Awards, honoring 2002 achievements in HDTV advancement. CBS, WETA, DirecTV, HDNet, Best Buy, and NBC's Winter Olympics coverage were among the category winners, with Gary Shapiro and FCC Chairman Michael Powell receiving leadership awards.

Source document circa 2003 preserved as-is


 
Congratulations
 
The Consumer Electronics Association joins the Academy of Digital Television (DTV) Pioneers in congratulating recipients of the 3rd Annual Academy of DTV Pioneers Awards. These awards honor achievements made in the advancement of High Definition Television (HDTV) throughout 2002.
 
Best DTV Broadcast Network

CBS

Best Local DTV Broadcaster

WETA

Best DTV Cable System

Time Warner

Best DTV Satellite Provider

DirecTV

Best DTV Satellite Programmer

HDNet

Best DTV Sporting Event

NBC 2002 Winter Olympics

Best Original DTV Material

NBC 2002 Winter Olympics

DTV Industry Leadership Award

Gary Shapiro -- CEA

DTV Government Leadership Award

The Honorable Michael Powell, Chairman, FCC

DTV Retailer Leadership Award

Best Buy

DTV Retailer Leadership Award

Circuit City

DTV Retailer Leadership Award

Tweeter

DTV Press Leadership Award

HDTV Magazine

People's Choice Award

The Soprano's -- HBO