PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA – May 2026 - The Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission (FTC) proudly announces multiple honors earned at the prestigious 47th Annual Telly Awards, recognizing original programming that highlights the people, wildlife, culture, cuisine, and experiences of The Palm Beaches.

The nationally recognized productions featured on The Palm Beaches TV (PBTV) continue to elevate the destination’s growing presence in travel, lifestyle, outdoor adventure, culinary, and entertainment storytelling. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and are judged by leaders from top television networks, streaming platforms, production companies, and digital media organizations worldwide.

"Video has never been more contested, more creative, or more consequential than it is right now,” shares Amanda Needham, Managing Director of The Telly Awards. “The Telly Awards has had a front-row seat to this industry for 47 years, and today’s entertainment is happening in multiple formats, across every screen, and at every budget level."

This year’s recognition places productions from The Palm Beaches alongside globally respected names in media, entertainment, education, sports, and nonprofit storytelling.

“It is an incredible honor to see productions from The Palm Beaches recognized alongside globally respected brands and organizations including Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery, FOX Entertainment, Museum of Modern Art, Sony Music Entertainment, TED, Variety, PETA, United Talent Agency, Olympic Channel, ABC News, Washington Commanders, and Harvard Business School,” said Michelle Hillery, Film Commissioner of The Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission. “These honors reflect the growing impact of storytelling coming out of The Palm Beaches and the talented producers, hosts, editors, tourism partners, and creative teams helping share our destination with audiences around the world.”

THE PALM BEACHES TV RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING HONORS:

• Wild Palm Beaches: Unseen Coast – Behind the Scenes with Paul Dabill – Behind the Scenes (BTS) Category, AA Video Services
• On the Town in the Palm Beaches with Frank Licari: Play in the Palm Beaches – Travel & Tourism Category, South Florida PBS

• Wild Palm Beaches: Magical Migration – Nature & Wildlife Category, AA Video Services
• Wild Palm Beaches: Source to Sea– Outdoor & Adventure Category, AA Video Services
• Let's Eat! (The Palm Beaches) – Food & Beverage Category, Amazing America TV, AMP Travel
• Kids Quest in The Palm Beaches: Science, Nature & Sports – Children Category, AA Video Services

• What's Poppin' PBC?: My Pet & Me in PBC – Pets & Animals Category, Pop Star Productions
• On the Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari - Series, Travel & Tourism Category, South Florida PBS
• Hooked on The Palm Beaches: Silver Sailfish Derby – History Category, AA Video Services

Many of the honored productions are distributed nationally across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, introducing millions of viewers to the destinations, wildlife, culinary scene, arts and culture, and outdoor experiences found throughout The Palm Beaches.

With more than 13,000 entries submitted across the globe, winners were selected by The Telly Awards Judging Council, comprised of more than 250 industry experts representing the video and television industry. This year’s judges included executives and creative leaders from companies such as Google, HBO, Women's National Basketball Association, and Netflix.

“These awards reflect the incredible collaboration between producers, hosts, editors, photographers, local businesses, tourism partners, and creative teams who help bring these stories to life,” added Hillery. “The momentum surrounding content production in The Palm Beaches has never been stronger.”