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Sorenson Communications Announces Winners of Second Annual "Express Yourself" Video Contest
Friday evening, Sorenson Communications announced the winners of its second annual "Express Yourself" Video Contest at an awards party, held at the California School for the Deaf. The announcement party, sponsored by Sorenson Communications, was held in connection with the DeafNation Expo Riverside, a two-day event that brought together hundreds of local deaf people.
The "Express Yourself" winner of the "Youth" category is Daniella, from Chicago. The winner in the "General" category is Melissa Malzkuhn, from Washington, D.C. Melissa was assisted in the creation of her video by Megan Erasmus and Amanda Sortwell, also from Washington, D.C. The winner in the "Sorenson Employee" category is Robert Giuntoli, from Austin, Texas. The winner in the "Youth" category received a check for $1,000, and the winners in the "General" and "Sorenson Employee" categories received checks for $1,500. All will have their videos shown through the Sorenson Communications Video Center.
Winning entries were selected from dozens submitted and were judged on:
The incorporation of the contest theme, "Express Yourself"
Originality
Creativity
Use of sign language and/or representations of deaf culture
Cinematography and editing
"Sorenson Communications was very pleased with the response to this year's Video Contest and with the quality of the submissions," notes Ron Burdett, Sorenson Communications Vice President of Community Relations. "As the leading provider of Video Relay Service (VRS), Sorenson also recognizes the importance of preserving the deaf cultural tradition of storytelling. Sorenson recognizes the power and beauty inherent in sign language. We are committed to preserving this magnificent language and documenting current deaf culture through video."
Those interested in participating in Sorenson events, including the "Express Yourself" Video Contest, can stay informed by visiting Sorenson VRS® often.
Friday evening, Sorenson Communications announced the winners of its second annual "Express Yourself" Video Contest at an awards party, held at the California School for the Deaf. The announcement party, sponsored by Sorenson Communications, was held in connection with the DeafNation Expo Riverside, a two-day event that brought together hundreds of local deaf people.
The "Express Yourself" winner of the "Youth" category is Daniella, from Chicago. The winner in the "General" category is Melissa Malzkuhn, from Washington, D.C. Melissa was assisted in the creation of her video by Megan Erasmus and Amanda Sortwell, also from Washington, D.C. The winner in the "Sorenson Employee" category is Robert Giuntoli, from Austin, Texas. The winner in the "Youth" category received a check for $1,000, and the winners in the "General" and "Sorenson Employee" categories received checks for $1,500. All will have their videos shown through the Sorenson Communications Video Center.
Winning entries were selected from dozens submitted and were judged on:
The incorporation of the contest theme, "Express Yourself"
Originality
Creativity
Use of sign language and/or representations of deaf culture
Cinematography and editing
"Sorenson Communications was very pleased with the response to this year's Video Contest and with the quality of the submissions," notes Ron Burdett, Sorenson Communications Vice President of Community Relations. "As the leading provider of Video Relay Service (VRS), Sorenson also recognizes the importance of preserving the deaf cultural tradition of storytelling. Sorenson recognizes the power and beauty inherent in sign language. We are committed to preserving this magnificent language and documenting current deaf culture through video."
Those interested in participating in Sorenson events, including the "Express Yourself" Video Contest, can stay informed by visiting Sorenson VRS® often.