Kansas City PBS is proud to announce it has earned four nominations and one award at the 57th annual Public Media Awards, presented by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). The station was recognized for its excellence in community engagement and content creation during the virtual awards ceremony earlier this month on Monday, September 15, 2025.
The “We Are Latinos III” Film Screening received the award for Community Engagement: Local Project. The event, which included a powerful screening and discussion, was celebrated for its success in fostering dialogue and connection within the community.
“We Are Latinos” is a documentary series that celebrates the vibrant Latinx community of Kansas City. Each episode spotlights three remarkable individuals whose lives and work continue to make a lasting impact on the city’s cultural and social landscape. The fourth installment of the series premieres Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. accompanied by a screening on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Boulevard Drive-In Theatre. More details can be found at events.kansascitypbs.org/
In addition to the award, Kansas City PBS received three other nominations:
Community Engagement, Local Project: Reel Black Film Fest Presented by Kansas City PBS
Content, News & Public Affairs: Kansas City Week in Review - "On the Ballot" Special
Content, Military Chronicles: “Winning the War: Harry, Ike & the Fight for Democracy”
"These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team," said Kliff Kuehl, President and CEO of Kansas City PBS. "We are honored to be recognized by our peers at NETA for our ongoing efforts to produce meaningful content and create impactful connections within our community. From celebrating diverse stories to exploring critical historical events, we strive to serve Kansas City with excellence."
The Public Media Awards celebrate the most innovative and impactful work from public media stations across the country. Awards are judged by a panel of public media professionals and industry experts. More details about the 57th Public Media Awards can be found at annualnetaconference.org/57th-public-media-award-honorees
About NETA
The National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) is a professional association representing 304 member stations in 49 states, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. NETA provides leadership, content, educational services, professional development, and financial management services to public media licensees.
About Kansas City PBS
Located in the heart of Kansas City, MO, Kansas City PBS is a non-profit multimedia organization serving the community since 1961. The PBS member station airs diverse content focused on civic affairs, science, food, drink, arts and culture on four television channels, including Channel 19.1, 19.2, 19.3 (Create) and 19.4, the 24-hour PBS kids channel. Channels 19.1 and 19.4 are also available to live stream online, with programming available on-demand in the PBS App and Kansas City PBS Passport, a member-benefit streaming service. Kansas City PBS serves students, caregivers and the local education community through free online resources, workshops for parents and teachers, and annual conferences and events. It also owns and operates the local NPR music station, 90.9 The Bridge, providing nonprofit radio in a AAA format to listeners over the air and online streaming. Kansas City PBS’ nonprofit source for local journalism, Flatland (flatlandkc.org), produces multimedia reporting focused on civic affairs, arts and culture, food and drink, and education. For more information on Kansas City PBS or its wide variety of local and national content, visit kansascitypbs.org.
