Blue Chalk-supported projects received three honors at this year’s Telly Awards, bringing our total number of wins from the competition to 31.

Firebreak, an original Blue Chalk feature documentary, was awarded Gold in the Documentary category. The film follows Brandon and Royal, two men who met fighting wildfires while incarcerated and now lead a crew of formerly incarcerated firefighters, building a new model for reentry and climate resilience.

Game On, a USA Today and CICC production with Blue Chalk supporting all phases of production, earned Silver in the Sports category. The series takes viewers inside China’s “Village NBA” tournament, where basketball serves as a cultural bridge and source of pride across rural communities.

Sister Cities, also a USA Today and CICC production with Blue Chalk supporting all phases of production, won Bronze in the Travel/Tourism category. Premised on the pairing of Sister Cities, a long-running international program of people-to-people exchange, the series explores the rich histories, cultural perspectives, and colorful characters of Sister Cities in China and the US that make their respective residents proud.

The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens. Now in its 41st year, the competition receives more than 12,000 entries annually from all 50 states and five continents.

We’re proud to celebrate these wins alongside our partners and team.