GBU Wins Silver and Bronze for the 45th Annual Telly Awards

PITTSBURGH – GBU Life (GBU) announced today that seven of their commercials have won silver or bronze in the Local TV Category in the record-breaking 45th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, production companies. This year’s winners include Adobe, Calvin Klein, ESPN, LinkedIn, Mother Jones, MTV Entertainment Studios, NASA, the LA Clippers (NBA), PlayStation Studios, Sawhorse Productions, TelevisaUnivison and more.

GBU Silver Awards

• Big Checks, Corporate Image (Local TV Category)
• Show and Tell, People’s Telly (Local TV Category)

GBU Bronze Awards

• Big Checks, Sound & Design (Local TV Category)
• Set Yourself Up for Success, People’s Telly (Local TV Category)
• Set Yourself Up for Success, Branding (Local TV Category)
• Show and Tell, Insurance (Local TV Category)
• Unexpectedly Great Part 3, Directing (Local TV Category)

The commercials were directed by Pittsburgh based filmmaker PJ Gaynard with Goat Milk Fudge Productions.

“These awards are not just a testament to our team’s creativity and dedication, but also evidence of our commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry,” said GBU Senior Vice President/CMO Lesley Mann.

“The caliber of the work this season truly has reflected the theme of going beyond the frame. Our industry is experimenting with new technologies like never before, crafting truly compelling stories to draw attention to some of the world’s most pressing issues,” shares Telly Awards Managing Director Amanda Needham. “The Telly Awards is uniquely positioned to meet the industry where it’s actually making work, be that on television or TikTok.”

This was a record-breaking year with nearly 13,000 entries from across the globe and top video and television content producers. The full list of the 45th Annual Telly Awards winners can be found at www.tellyawards.com/winners.

Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, GBU is a member-owned, fraternal benefit society founded in 1892 to help members secure their futures, build their legacies and impact their communities. Today, GBU members still share the same goals–financial protection and giving back to people and causes that matter most to them. As a member-owned company, GBU keeps its operating costs low. That translates into competitively priced life insurance, generous annuity rates and stable investment returns members can count on. Day-to-day and long-term, GBU’s focus remains squarely on maintaining the exceptional financial health that inspires trust and confidence among its members.

The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry The Telly Awards celebrates. Partners of The Telly Awards include the Gotham Institute, NAB, Stash, NYWIFT, LAPPG, Production Hub, Green the Bid, Video Consortium, and Series Fest. New Partners include FWD- Doc, AI Film Festival, Reel Abilities Film Festival, and Film Fatales.