Awards
WheelsTV is the recipient of numerous awards for our continued success and media excellence.
Telly Awards
The Telly Awards is a national competition that was founded in 1980 to showcase and give recognition to outstanding work in the area of non-network, film, video and cable television programming and commercials.
Silver Telly Award, 2009: Top Honor. “Indianapolis 500 Museum” Story, part of the WheelsTV Automotive Lifestyle Programming Lineup. Aired on The WheelsTV Network, The Discovery Network and on The Speedvision Network.
Bronze Telly Award, 2004: Dirt Rider Adventures Episode 2 for Outdoor Life Network.
Bronze Telly Award, 2004: Dirt Rider Adventures Episode 4 for Outdoor Life Network.
Bronze Telly Award, 2001: Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 50th Anniversary Special.
Bronze Telly Award, 2001: Show #18, Motor Trend Television, Annual Death Valley Adventure with SUVs.
Silver Telly Award, 1999: Top Honor presented for Show #2, Motor Trend Television, includes Top Ten Sport-utes, Saleen Mustangs and Motortrend Yearbook, 1959.
Bronze Telly Award, 1999: WHEELS, “Lost Racetracks” Documentary history of racetracks of three legendary racing venues, Watkins Glen’s original street course, Riverside International Raceway and Ascot Speedway.
Bronze Telly Award, 1998: WHEELS, “Corvette, Reflections of the Stylemakers” Documentary history of the Chevrolet Corvette.
Bronze Telly Award, 1996: WHEELS, “The Lovable Beetle” Documentary history of the Volkswagen Beetle. Aired on PBS and on the Speedvision Network.
Bronze Telly Award, 1992: Wild About Wheels Episode 33: Low Riders, Terry Bennett: Country Doctor, 22 Milliseconds That Can Save Your Life, Pike’s Peak.
IAMC Moto Awards
Moto Awards are presented by The International Automotive Media Conference. The Moto Award recognizes excellence in automotive media, including print, television and web-based applications.
Moto Award, 1999: Volvo S/V-40 Launch. Profile of how Volvo brings the Swedish touch to the consumer launch of their newest models.
Moto Award, 1999: Motor Trend Television Special, 50th Anniversary of Motor Trend: One hour profile of the history of Motor Trend Magazine.
Moto Award, History/Single Marque, 1998: Wheels, “Viper, the Snake Strikes Twice” Documentary history of the development of the Dodge Viper.
Moto Award, History/Single Marque, 1998: Wheels, “Mustang Memories” Documentary history of the Ford Mustang aired on Speedvision Network.
Moto Award, Home Video/Television Feature/Current Events, 1998: The Meguiar’s Award Television Special.
Moto Award, Regularly Scheduled Show, 1998: Wild About Wheels
Moto Award, 1997: America’s Sports Car feature story within Wild About Wheels Episode # 46.
Moto Award, 1997: The Subaru Challenge, a side-by-side comparison video produced for Subaru’s dealer network.
Moto Award, 1997: The Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance, a television program produced for the Speedvision Network as a part of its Speedvision’s Auto Shows series.
IAMC Silver Medallion, 1999: Flowmaster Pro Street Invitational. Television special of drag racing event. Aired on the Speedvision Network.
IAMC Silver Medallion, 1998: Wild About Wheels TV
IAMC Silver Medallion, 1997: The Turbine Car, a feature story within Wild About Wheels episode # 45.
IAMA Awards
In 1998, The International Automotive Media Association instituted the International Automotive Media Awards (IAMAs). IAMAs replace the Moto Awards and recognize excellence in automotive media, including print, television and web-based applications. The principals of WheelsTV entered three programs, winning awards for all three:
IAMA Silver Medallion of Excellence, 1997: The Turbine Car, a feature story within Wild About Wheels episode # 45.
IAMA Silver Medallion of Excellence, 1998: Wild About Wheels Television Series.
IAMA Gold Medallion of Excellence, 2000: Motor Trend Television, Episode 18, Death Valley Sport Utility Tests.
IAMA Silver Medallion of Excellence, 2000: The 2000 Meguiar’s Award Television Special.
IAMA Silver Medallion of Excellence, 2000: Automotive History. Ten stories for Internet website Three Minute Network.
IAMA Gold Medallion of Excellence, 2001: Motor Trend Television Series.
IAMA Gold Medallion of Excellence, 2001: Porsche C4 North Rim Adventure.
IAMA Bronze Medallion of Excellence, 2001: The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 50th Anniversary Special.
IAMC Best of Conference Award
In 1998, The International Automotive Media Conference instituted “Best of Division” awards and a single “Best of Conference” award. The television series, Wild About Wheels took top honors in its division and was named “Best of Conference” in the first year.
IAMC Best of Conference, 1998: Wild About Wheels Television Series.
IAMC Best of Division, Video and Radio, 1998: Wild About Wheels Television Series.
In 2001, the television series, Motor Trend Television, which was written and produced by the principals of WheelsTV, took top honors in its division and was named IAMA BEST OF CONFERENCE, topping a field of three hundred, seventy-four entries.
IAMC Best of Conference, 2001: Motor Trend Television Series.
IAMC Best of Division, Video and Radio, 2001: Motor Trend Television Series.
Recognizing the Power of Web Creativity
Silver W3 Award, 2007: 1:00 on One Vehicle Profiles. Consumer shopping product. Quick overviews of 100% of the light vehicle lineup.
Silver W3 Award, 2007: Top 200 Video Test Drives. Consumer shopping product. First-hand accounts of test of the 200 most popular light vehicles in North America.
