America's Public Television Stations

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APTS was thrilled to present Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) with the 2025 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award, our highest honor, for his steadfast support of local public television, particularly in rural communities. We are grateful for his leadership in ensuring that public media remains a vital resource for education, emergency alerts, and local programming that brings communities together. Read more about his impact here: https://bit.ly/4kbAXaF

APTS has honored Becky Magura, President & CEO, Nashville Public Television, with the first-ever Patrick Butler National Advocacy Award for her outstanding work in elevating the impact of local public television stations nationwide. A steadfast champion for public media, Magura has powerfully showcased the essential role of local stations in education, public safety, and community connections across both rural and urban communities, emphasizing why continued federal investment is vital. https://bit.ly/4kdJSs3

APTS presented Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) with the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award for her steadfast leadership and strong advocacy for public media, recognizing its vital role in education, public safety and preserving local history, culture and storytelling across Michigan and the nation. "We greatly appreciate Congresswoman Dingell's keen understanding of the unique role of local public television statins in the media marketplace and our extraordinary public services, "APTS President & CEO Kate Riley Riley said in a statement. Learn more about Congresswoman Dingell's unwavering support of public television: https://bit.ly/3DcJDwA #APTStheSummit

Board President of the Friends of Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) Garrett King has been honored with the David J. Brugger Community Leader Award. A tireless advocate for public media, King’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening public media at both the state and national levels. From protecting the station's state funding to championing public television’s vital role in education and public safety, his dedication has made a lasting impact across all 77 counties OETA serves. Read his remarks in our press release: https://bit.ly/3QCr6wJ #APTStheSummit

Congratulations to Larry D. Unger, President & CEO of Maryland Public Television, on receiving the Pillar of Public Service Award for strengthening public media's impact across the state. Under his leadership, MPT has launched educational initiatives like Thinkport and the Maryland Center for Media Literacy, enhanced public safety communications and deepened community engagement through programs such as State Circle, Maryland Farm & Harvest and Chesapeake Bay Week. Read our press release to learn more: https://bit.ly/3F0OqBO #APTStheSummit

APTS President & CEO Kate Riley calls federal funding "essential" to stations' local services and the entire public media system. Cutting or eliminating funding would have a devastating impact on local public media services. 76% of Americans view it as a valuable investment. #APTStheSummit

"It is combined with on-the-ground station outreach and partnerships that ensure that all parents and caregivers in your community have the support they need to be their kids’ first teachers and to prepare their kids for success in school and life." – APTS President & CEO Kate Riley Local stations go beyond broadcasting, bringing PBS KIDS' proven educational programming and resources into communities to support children and families. Public media is a trusted partner in ensuring every child has the tools to succeed. #APTStheSummit

"We have seen time and time again how local stations are a lifeline of local information and resources during emergencies," said APTS President & CEO Kate Riley, highlighting stations' critical role in delivering trusted, real-time alerts and updates throughout crises – from the hurricanes in Florida last fall to the wildfires in Southern California earlier this year and the devastating floods in Kentucky just last week. #APTStheSummit

In her historic inaugural address at the Public Media Summit, APTS President & CEO Kate Riley underscored public media’s vital role in uniting communities, stating, "Public television is uniquely positioned to reflect and share the broad range of views and experiences in each of our communities in a way that helps foster greater understanding of our neighbors and fellow Americans." #APTStheSummit.