The Platinum PIAs awards recognize outstanding achievement in the art and science of building communication in areas including community, beauty, entertainment and education. Each PIA is associated with one of the Media Space NYC’s network of over 70 community and neighborhood oriented blogs and publications.
The Lights Camera Read PIA for Best Short Story –
The journey over the course of the year in the build to awarding this PIA includes Justin Tuck of the New York Giants giving participants entering the Lights Camera Read contest tips on how to win (as featured in an exclusive Lights Camera Read video magazine interview). And the nominees for Best Lights Camera Read Short Story are – TBA. And the NYC AIM PIA goes to…?
The DigiComArts PIA for Best Workshop Project –
The journey over the course of the year in the build to awarding this PIA includes Shacara Mclaurn (bullying survivor and “American Idol” contestant) speaking to DigiComArts workshop participants. And the Best DigiComArts Workshop Project nominees are – TBA. And the DigiComArts PIA goes to…?
The NYC AIM PIA for Best Emerging Media Maker –
The journey over the course of the year in the build to awarding this PIA includes New York Apprentice Institute of Media participants working on the Emiliani Beauty Expo video hosted by Alex Corrado (“Hannibal”) plus featuring reality stars Jaqueline Laurita (“The Real Housewives of New Jersey”) and Tracy DiMarco (“Jerseylicious”). And the Best Emerging Media Maker nominees are – TBA. And the NYC AIM PIA goes to…?
The Magic Neighbors PIA for Best Community Outreach –
The journey over the course of the year in the build to awarding this PIA includes the Magic Neighbors troupe performing the Lights Camera Read finalists’ stories for an audience of children of shelters at the Morrisania Branch of the New York Public Library. And the Best Magic Neighbors Community Outreach nominees are – TBA. And the Magic Neighbors PIA goes to…?
Other community oriented Platinum PIA Awards include: