Navigation Summit video wins Accolade award

Posted July 15, 2010
By Norfolk District Public Affairs

07/15/2010 - NORFOLK — The Hampton Roads Navigation Summit video "Full Potential" has won a prestigious Award of Merit in the public service programming category from The Accolade Competition.

Written, shot and edited by Patrick Bloodgood, a Norfolk District public affairs specialist, "Full Potential" was produced for the Hampton Roads Navigation Summit to raise awareness about the initiatives that will keep the Port of Hampton Roads viable and economically competitive in the future.

"Most people do not know that one out of every 10 jobs in Virginia is tied to the Port," said David White, vice president of the Virginia Maritime Association. "This video does a very good job of telling the story of how the Port of Hampton Roads can contribute even more to the regional and national economies and what will be needed to achieve our full potential."

The Accolade Competition is an international video award competition honoring those who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity and recognizes those who produce "standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change."

"The Accolade is not an easy award to win, entries are received from around the world," said Thomas Baker, Ph.D., who chairs The Accolade Competition. "The goal of 'The Accolade' is to help winners achieve the recognition they deserve."

Film and television industry professionals judged "Full Potential," which competed against other videos from around the world.

According to Bloodgood, the entire production was done using in-house equipment and workforce, and used volunteer voice talent as well as subject matter experts in the compilation of the video.

"It is a big honor to know something I created won on an international competition level," said Bloodgood. Bloodgood also praised U.S. Navy Cmdr. Cornelius Reed, who performed the voice over work for the project.

"Commander Reed was great; his voice fit perfectly with the project, and I can't say enough how appreciative I am that he came in voluntarily to help us out," said Bloodgood.

The video can be viewed on both the Norfolk District's YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-wmsiVEm60 or on the Vimeo Channel at http://www.vimeo.com/10578804.