Press Releases
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APTS Presents 2023 National Advocacy Award to Jack Williams of Alabama Public Television
02/28/23
Jack Williams is a tireless advocate for public broadcasting. -
America’s Public Television Stations Present 2023 David J. Brugger Lay Leadership Award to Diana Enzi of WyomingPBS
02/28/23
Diana Enzi has been a quiet but extraordinarily effective advocate for public broadcasting for decades. -
APTS Presents 2023 Excellence in Innovation Award to Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS in Miami, Florida
02/28/23
Dolores Fernandez Alonso's groundbreaking leadership led to the creation and ongoing success of the Health Channel. -
APTS Presents 2023 Pillar of Public Service Award to Jonathan C. Abbott, President Emeritus of GBH in Boston, Massachusetts
02/28/23
Jon is recognized for his pioneering work in creating innovative educational programming and content. -
APTS Presents Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Domenic Ruscio
02/27/23
Ruscio’s unwavering engagement has significantly strengthened the public media system. -
APTS President and CEO Patrick Butler Gives Annual Address at 2023 Public Media Summit
02/27/23
The future of local public television stations is “a public service enterprise reaching far beyond the confines of the television screen,” America’s Public Television Stations president and CEO Patrick Butler said today in his annual address. -
America’s Public Television Stations Elect Gaddi Vasquez to APTS Board of Trustees
02/27/23
Ambassador Vasquez will bring a particularly helpful perspective to our work planning the future of public television stations and creating innovative ways to be of greater service to our communities. -
America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees
02/01/23
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members. -
America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Passing of Lloyd Morrisett
01/24/23
Lloyd Morrisett was a true pioneer in applying the power of television to the joy of learning for America’s youngest children. -
APTS Commends Senate for Approving Record Funding for Public Broadcasting
12/22/22
The U.S. Senate today approved a record $682 million federal investment in public media in the fiscal year (FY) 2023 omnibus appropriations package. -
APTS Congratulates CPB Board Nominees on their Senate Confirmation
12/21/22
“America’s Public Television Stations congratulate Kathy Im and Diane Kaplan on their confirmation by the Senate, and Ruby Calvert on her reconfirmation by the Senate, to serve on the Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. -
America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Passing of Bruce Christensen
11/20/22
Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), made the following statement today on the passing of Bruce Christensen. -
America’s Public Television Stations Statement on Judy Woodruff of the PBS NewsHour
11/11/22
Patrick Butler, president and chief executive officer of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), made the following statement today on the announcement that Judy Woodruff, anchor and managing editor of the PBS NewsHour, is leaving the anchor chair. -
America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Death of Honey Alexander
10/31/22
America’s Public Television Stations mourn the loss of Honey Alexander, a former vice chair of the board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and a staunch supporter of our public service mission for decades. -
America's Public Television Stations Elect Franz Joachim as Professional Vice Chair of the APTS Board of Trustees
09/07/22
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of Franz Joachim, General Manager and CEO of New Mexico PBS, as the new Professional Vice Chair of the APTS board of trustees.