Kelly Clarkson Receives Excellence in Performance Trophy Designed by Bennett Awards
In a partnership that began in 2012, Bennett Awards has worked with the non-profit organization, NATPE every year to honor entertainment innovators and business leaders with custom sculpture and customized crystal awards. This year Kelly Clarkson is one of the honored recipients who will receive an award for Excellence in Performance.
The NATPE Foundation promotes educational activities on behalf of National Association of Television Program Executives. The Foundation facilitates an exchange of ideas, talent and innovation. Their unique programs draw instructors, students and content professionals together to prepare them for their future and to shape the future of the medium.
Trophy Maker for the 2021 Iris Awards
This year, the Iris Awards ceremony took place virtually on January 21, 2021, during NATPE Virtual Miami.
According to VideoAgeInternational.com, JP Bommel, president and CEO, NATPE, commented, “I am thrilled to announce that the iconic IRIS Awards are back for the 2nd year during NATPE Virtual Miami 2021. In these extraordinary times, this year’s recipients represent the best in Television locally, nationally and globally with franchises that expand around the globe.”
NATPE selected circular jade crystal awards to present to recipients. This choice provided plenty of space for award engraving.
2021 Honorees included:
Kelly Clarkson, Award for Excellence in Performance;
Hearst Television’s Jordan Wertlieb, Lew Klein Award for Leadership;
Kevin Frazier, host of Entertainment Tonight, Award for Career Achievement;
Entertainment Tonight, Award for Excellence in Programming.