And the Emmy goes to ... TCU. The Office of Marketing & Communication was awarded a Lone Star Emmy Award for its from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The video, used during TCU’s Sesquicentennial as a promotional spot on TV and at multiple events, features students, faculty and staff, promoting the university’s world-class academic and campus experience.
“It was a tall order, but I believe our team captured the boldness of TCU and the diversity of our campus, along with our academics and student life, so I am particularly delighted for it to receive this kind of recognition,” said Tracy Syler-Jones, vice chancellor for marketing and communication. “We were able to creatively and successfully connect our 'Lead On; rallying cry with our 150th anniversary, which is something we’ve worked hard to do all year. As we bring this celebration to a close, we are proud to top it off with this award.”
TCU also received a Lone Star Emmy nomination for the highlighting the alumni in TCU’s nationwide mural campaign, which featured Horned Frogs leading on in numerous ways.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was founded in 1957 and is dedicated
to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative
leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television
industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the distinguished EMMY® Award. The Lone Star Chapter is one of the largest in the country, serving all 19
television markets in ӣƵAPP and including members from TV-related fields, such as
news and non-news broadcasting; production; post production; education; advertising;
and public relations.
TCU Brand Anthem: Lead On 150 has also received awards from the University Photographers’ Association of American and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.