BUNKER HILL – Smoky Hills Public Television received an award from the Kansas Department of Commerce at the Russell County Commission meeting on July 16. The award is part of the Commerce Department’s Business Appreciation Month.
Smoky Hills Public Television received the Northwest Kansas Regional Award in the category of Non-Profit. The station was nominated for the award by Russell County Economic Development and CVB.
A news release from Russell County Economic Development and CVB Executive Director Janae Talbott stated:
“Congratulations to Larry Calvery, interim general manager, and the entire team at Smoky Hill Public TV that provide a variety of public service(s) to our community and state. Smoky Hills Public TV offers services from children’s programming, local state news and sports, do it yourself shows, medical and legislative call in programs, and much more. Smoky Hills Public TV is housed in the heart of central Kansas and has always been committed to rural communities and families. Congratulations to the entire team at Smoky Hills Public TV and thank you for providing a unique and quality service to our community and state.”
“The staff at Smoky Hills Public Television is grateful to Janae Talbott at Russell County Economic Development for nominating us for this award and we are thankful to the Kansas Department of Commerce for recognizing Smoky Hills Public Television’s contribution to the State of Kansas,” said Calvery.