Politics & Government
'Heroin Highway' Video Wins Telly Award for Sen. Murphy
The video was recorded during an event Sen. Murphy held in September 2012 called "Heroin Highway," which aimed to raise awareness about the dangers heroin is presenting to the suburbs, particularly along highway I-290.
State Sen. Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) announced that a video highlighting the threat of heroin in the Chicago suburbs has won a bronze Telly Award in the Non-Broadcast Government Relations category. Bronze is considered second place.
The video was recorded during an event Sen. Murphy held in September 2012 called “Heroin Highway,” which aimed to raise awareness about the dangers heroin is presenting to the suburbs, particularly along highway I-290.
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“I’m pleased to hear that our message to keep people off of this deadly drug has received recognition by the Telly Awards,” Sen. Murphy said. “This is a real problem in the suburbs and as much exposure as this message can receive, the better. We must emphasize to our kids and loved ones that there are a lot of mistakes you can get a second chance with, but heroin is not one of them.”
“I’d like to thank Tony Gnau with T60 Productions for producing this video and submitting it to the Telly Awards” Sen. Murphy said. “This video enabled us to reach a larger audience and to continue to spread the message.”
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Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and web commercials, videos and films. Annually, they showcases the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.
The Telly Awards are a widely known and highly respected national and international competition and receives over 12,000 entries annually from all 50 states and many foreign countries.
Murphy represents the 27th Senate District which includes the communities of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Des Plaines, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Mt. Prospect, Palatine, Prospect Heights, and Rolling Meadows.
Information provided by State Senator Matt Murphy's office.
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