Zurich Radio and Television Awards go to Susanne Eberhart and Pino Aschwanden
The 2008 Zurich Radio Award goes to Susanne Eberhart, editor-in-chief at Swiss Radio DRS, and her team for «Pirando – Kids Make DRS1.» The Zurich Television Award goes to documentary filmmaker Pino Aschwanden.
The 2008 Zurich Radio Prize goes to Susanne Eberhart, editorial director of Swiss Radio DRS, and her team for the children's program "Pirando - Kinder machen DRS1". The Zurich Television Prize goes to documentary filmmaker Pino Aschwanden, who works for Swiss television SF. The prizes, each worth 25,000 Swiss francs, are awarded by the Zurich Radio Foundation, chaired by its president Wolfgang Larese.
In the jury's opinion, Eberhart's radio show stood out for its contemporary multimedia approach and addresses the radio audience of the future with an informative and entertaining offering. Pino Aschwanden's documentary was convincing due to his clever choice of topics, the differentiated design and the respectful treatment of his protagonists.
The Zurich Radio and Television Prize has been awarded for over 35 years. The foundation board wants to use it to honor exceptional broadcasts and outstanding radio and television personalities. This year, the jury has judged over 60 radio and television productions. The festive award ceremony will take place on November 24, 2008, at the Zunfthaus zur Meisen in Zurich. The guest speaker will be Uwe Kammann, Director of the Adolf Grimme Institute.
In the jury's opinion, Eberhart's radio show stood out for its contemporary multimedia approach and addresses the radio audience of the future with an informative and entertaining offering. Pino Aschwanden's documentary was convincing due to his clever choice of topics, the differentiated design and the respectful treatment of his protagonists.
The Zurich Radio and Television Prize has been awarded for over 35 years. The foundation board wants to use it to honor exceptional broadcasts and outstanding radio and television personalities. This year, the jury has judged over 60 radio and television productions. The festive award ceremony will take place on November 24, 2008, at the Zunfthaus zur Meisen in Zurich. The guest speaker will be Uwe Kammann, Director of the Adolf Grimme Institute.
