Awards
TrueTube's trophy cabinet is a sight to behold and a nightmare to dust. Here's a list of all the awards we have won and the nominations we have received. Many thanks to the judges who voted for us - it is always an honour to accept any kind of accolade.
Sandford St Martin Trust Awards 2019
NOMINATED
The UK’s most prestigious broadcast awards for radio and TV programmes that reflect religious, spiritual or ethical themes.
Nominated - Children's Broadcasting
For What Do You Mean I Can't Change the World?
Learning On Screen Awards 2019
WINNER
The only UK awards celebrating and rewarding excellence in the use of moving image and related media in learning, teaching and research.
Winner - Educational Film Award (from other organisation or individual)
For Reply With A Full Stop If You Get This
The Demon's Head and What Do You Mean I Can't Change the World? were also nominated in the same category.
BAFTA Children's Awards 2018
WINNER
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public.
What Do You Mean I Can't Change the World? - Winner of a new category for 2018 Content for Change
BAFTA Children's Awards 2018
NOMINATED
TrueTube - Nominated for Channel
This is the third year in a row that TrueTube has been nominated in this category (and we won it in 2017!).
BAFTA Children's Awards 2018
NOMINATED
Adam Tyler - Nominated in the Director category for his excellent work on What Do You Mean I Can't Change the World?
BAFTA Children's Awards 2018
NOMINATED
Reply With A Full Stop If You Get This - Nominated for Content For Change
Jerusalem Awards 2018
WINNER
Promoting Christian and religious broadcasting in the UK.
Winner - Digital Video
For Church History in Ten Minutes, which the judges described as: "Brilliant - I certainly learnt a few things! Entertaining, good humoured, well presented and engaging".
Sandford St Martin Trust Awards 2018
WINNER
The UK’s most prestigious broadcast awards for radio and TV programmes that reflect religious, spiritual or ethical themes.
Winner - Children's
For Screwball!
Like Me and Church History in Ten Minutes were also nominated in the same category.
Broadcast Digital Awards 2018
FINALIST
Celebrating the most creative and innovative digital content from across the UK.
Shortlisted - Best Original Web Channel
Shortlisted - Best Short Form Documentary
For What Do Do Mean I Can't Change The World?
Shortlisted - Best Short Form Drama
For Screwball!
Learning On Screen Awards 2018
WINNER
The only UK awards celebrating and rewarding excellence in the use of moving image and related media in learning, teaching and research.
Winner - Educational Film Award (arts organisations, charities, museums)
For Screwball!
and Like Me and Church History in Ten Minutes were also nominated in the same category.
ERA 2018
FINALIST
The Education Resources Awards highlight and reward the quality and diversity of educational products, resources, services, schools and the most dedicated teachers. The ERAs aim to encourage the raising of educational services and product standards throughout the industry and is recognised as an accolade of excellence.
Finalist - Secondary Resource or Equipment (Including ICT)
For TrueTube
BETT Awards 2018
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Providing a showcase of resources and companies that seek to provide educators with the information, ideas and inspiration that are fundamental to the learning process, the BETT Awards are a celebration of the inspiring creativity and innovation that can be found throughout technology for education.
TrueTube was Highly Commended in the Free Digital Content/Open Educational Resources category.
BAFTA Children's Awards 2017
WINNER
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public.
In 2016, TrueTube made headlines for being the first ever online platform to be nominated for Channel of the Year, and in 2017 we became the first ever online platform to win the award. Wow.
TrueTube - Winner of Channel of the Year
BAFTA Children's Awards 2017
WINNER
Adam Tyler, who wrote (and directed) Screwball! - Winner of Writer
BAFTA Children's Awards 2017
WINNER
Alhaji Fofana, who plays Ryan in Screwball! - Winner of Performer
BAFTA Children's Awards 2017
NOMINATED
Savannah Baker, who plays Natalie in Screwball! - Nominated for Performer
Broadcast Digital Awards 2017
WINNER
Celebrating the most creative and innovative digital content in the UK.
Winner - Best Scripted Online Short
For Refugee which the judges said was, “beautifully executed” and “gripping and impactful, and designed for maximum engagement” with a specific audience in mind.
Broadcast Digital Awards 2017
SHORTLISTED
Celebrating the most creative and innovative digital content in the UK.
Shortlisted - Best Scripted Online Short
For Like Me
Shortlisted - Best Original Web Channel
The judges described TrueTube as, "One of the very best exponents of online documentary for young people."
Sandford St Martin Trust Awards 2017
WINNER
The UK’s most prestigious broadcast awards for radio and TV programmes that reflect religious, spiritual or ethical themes.
Winner - Children's
For Refugee
and Shia // Sunni was also nominated in the same category.
Learning On Screen Awards 2017
WINNER
The only UK awards celebrating and rewarding excellence in the use of moving image and related media in learning, teaching and research.
Winner - General Education Non-Broadcast
For Refugee
The presenter said, "A production that the judges felt tackled some difficult subject matter in an engaging and thought-provoking way for its young audience.This documentary-style fictional production targeted Key Stage 3 and 4 students to help them understand what it means to be a refugee, and empathise with the dangers they face. The judges praised the use of the reverse timeline to tell the story as a slow reveal and the use of an ordinary setting, relatable to the target audience."
Learning On Screen Awards 2017
SPECIAL COMMENDATION
The only UK awards celebrating and rewarding excellence in the use of moving image and related media in learning, teaching and research.
Special Commendation - Courseware & Curriculum Non-Broadcast
For Shia // Sunni
The presenter said, "The judges praised the acting, use of humour and beautifully recorded sound, commenting that the film would be useful in prompting debate in an education setting."
BAFTA Children's Awards 2016
WINNER
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is an independent charity that supports, develops and promotes the art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public.
Winner of Drama
For Refugee
Jerusalem Awards 2016
WINNER
Promoting Christian and religious broadcasting in the UK.
Winner - Digital Video
For Katie, which the judges described as a "very moving portrayal of the humanity that lies behind the theological debate... beautifully shot, with vulnerability yet strength."
Broadcast Digital Awards 2016
SHORTLISTED
Celebrating the most creative and innovative digital content in the UK.
Shortlisted - Best Original Web Channel
Shortlisted - Best Scripted Online Short
For Extremists
Sandford St Martin Trust Awards 2016
SHORTLISTED
The UK’s most prestigious broadcast awards for radio and TV programmes that reflect religious, spiritual or ethical themes.
Shortlisted - Children's Broadcasting
For Katie, Extremists, 7/7, and For the Sake of the Child
Jerusalem Awards 2015
FINALIST
Promoting Christian and religious broadcasting in the UK.
Finalist - Digital Video
For In the Beginning
Sandford St Martin Trust Awards 2015
SHORTLISTED
The UK’s most prestigious broadcast awards for radio and TV programmes that reflect religious, spiritual or ethical themes.
Shortlisted - Children's Broadcasting
For The Crucifixion, I Am Pagan and What is Jihad?
Learning On Screen Awards 2015
NOMINATED
The only UK awards celebrating and rewarding excellence in the use of moving image and related media in learning, teaching and research.
Nomination - General Education/Non Broadcast
For Forced Marriage
ERA 2015
FINALIST
Highlighting quality and diversity in educational products, resources, establishments and staff.
Finalist - Secondary Resource - Including ICT
For Doorways
BETT Awards 2015
FINALIST
The most prestigious and sought-after accolade for educational technology suppliers.
Finalist - Free Digital Content/Open Educational Resources
For Doorways
Sandford St Martin Trust Awards 2014
SHORTLISTED
The UK’s most prestigious broadcast awards for radio and TV programmes that reflect religious, spiritual or ethical themes.
Shortlisted - Online Film & Video
For How Islam Began – In Ten Minutes, The Magdalenes and Passover: Read All About It
Learning On Screen Awards 2014
WINNER
The only UK awards celebrating and rewarding excellence in the use of moving image and related media in learning, teaching and research.
Winner - Courseware & Curriculum Non-Broadcast/In-House
Nominated - General Education Non-Broadcast
For The Magdalenes
Jerusalem Awards 2013
FINALIST
Promoting Christian and religious broadcasting in the UK.
Finalist - Short Form
For It’s a Miracle!
Jerusalem Awards 2012
WINNER
Promoting Christian and religious broadcasting in the UK.
Winner - Under 25s
Shortlisted - Short Form
For Holy Cribs: The Anglican Church
Jerusalem Awards 2011
FINALIST
Promoting Christian and religious broadcasting in the UK.
Finalist - Short Form
Shortlisted – IPTV
For Take It
Jerusalem Awards 2009
WINNER
Promoting Christian and religious broadcasting in the UK.
Winner - IPTV
For Religion Unified
