Chandler's cinematic take on municipal messaging has caught the eye of the Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards as the city's 2024 State of the City Video, titled "Struthio," snagged an Emmy for Graphic Arts, the video which stands out with its visual and interactive storytelling, featured Mayor Kevin Hartke navigating a gaming experience to kickoff the event with panache. According to the city's news release, Mayor Hartke expressed his commendations on the win, saying, "The Emmy award-winning Struthio production and Emmy nominated videos showcase the extraordinary media and communication professionals working to produce video, digital content and marketing materials for Chandler."
Chandler's "Struthio" won recognition, and the city's efforts to include high-quality video media in its State of the City events were praised. These productions highlight the community's people, history, culture, and achievements. Additionally, Chandler's other projects, like "Join Team Chandler" for recruiting professionals and "Go Blonde" for promoting water conservation, earned Emmy nominations in the commercial and public service announcement categories, as mentioned by the same news release.
Chandler’s first-ever nominations for the Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards highlight the city’s growing focus on high-quality and creative communications. The awards, part of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences, recognize outstanding media work across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and El Centro, California.
