20th Annual Georgia Video Festival Another Outstanding Success 20th Annual Georgia Video Festival Another Outstanding Success The Atlanta Chapter of the International Television Association (ITVA) celebrated its 20th anniversary on November 14, in combination with the 1998 Georgia Video Festival. The celebration was a sold out event, and everything was bigger and better, including the elegant setting at the new Georgia Public Broadcasting Building, the plated dinner, and of course, the always entertaining awards ceremony. Sixty-two entrants received awards in nineteen categories: 17 gold, 15 silver, and 30 merit awards. Nineteen generous sponsors helped to make this event possible including the gold level sponsors of Digital Solutions, iXL, Quantegy, Inc., Sony Electronics, Tech Rentals, Vaughn Communications, and Video Copy Services.
The anniversary celebration was dedicated to Abbie Roals, a longtime member of ITVA, who struggled to improve his skills in every category, but never won an award for his efforts. The video segments were crafted to develop the theme were created by local producers, directors, talent, and crew for an evening filled with laughter and pride.