Article about my NASA Videographer of the Year award

April 23 , 2008 Marshall TV’s James Bilbrey Garners Coveted 2007 NASA Videographer of the Year Award Marshall Television Services videographer James Bilbrey garnered one of the most coveted awards among his peers across the agency. During ceremonies at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas on April 15th, Bilbrey was named the 2007 NASA Videographer of the Year in the documentation category. Although Bilbrey knew he had won something in the competition, it wasn’t until the very last moment that the 10 year vet of Marshall TV learned that he had secured a first place trophy. “I just want to say how proud, happy and thrilled I am to receive this award,” remarked Bilbrey. “I couldn't have done it without my co-workers, Anthony Orton, Carver Myhand and Sarah Milligan because shooting great video is a team effort.” “We started this award as a way to recognize the talent behind the camera, the men and women whose work becomes a part of the history of the Agency,” Said Rodney Grubbs, NASA DTV Program Manager. “Our judges always comment how difficult it is for them to choose just one entry and are always impressed by the quality work they review. Winners should be very proud of their accomplishment--the competition is always close!” “Marshall TV has placed in this competition since it started, and James has previously won third and second place awards, but I knew that it was just a matter of time before our team brought home the first place trophy,” said Marshall TV Manager George Baker. Bilbrey works for Honeywell Technical Services, Inc., which operates Marshall TV under NASA’s UNITeS contract at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.