There may not be much HDTV to watch yet, but that hasn't stopped the PR machine at the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) from backing a DTV awards show through its annual HDTV Summit.
Last week in Washington, D.C., the 2002 Academy of Digital Television Pioneers Awards were announced. The recipients are:
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Best DTV Broadcast Network - CBS
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Best Local DTV Broadcaster - WETA, PBS affiliate in Washington, D.C.
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Best DTV Cable System - Time Warner
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Best DTV Satellite Provider - DirecTV
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Best DTV Satellite Programmer - HDNet
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Best DTV Sporting Event - NBC 2002 Winter Olympics
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Best Original DTV Material - NBC 2002 Winter Olympics
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DTV Industry Leadership Award - Gary Shapiro, CEA
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DTV Government Leadership Award - FCC Chairman Michael Powell
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DTV Retailer Leadership Award - Three-way tie: Best Buy, Circuit City, Tweeter
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DTV Press Leadership Award - HDTV Magazine
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The People's Choice Award - The Soprano's, HBO
For more information visit www.ce.org
