Dennis Woytek, assistant professor in the Journalism and Multimedia Arts Department at Duquesne University, has a received Telly Award for his outstanding work in documentary film.

Woytek served as producer, videographer, writer and editor for his award-winning documentary, A Journey of Faith. The documentary follows a group of Pittsburghers on pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a town in Bosnia-Herzegovina where the Blessed Virgin Mary reportedly appeared to six children and has been appearing to them on a regular basis ever since, giving them messages for the world. The documentary lets the viewer experience what pilgrims see and do when they visit Medjugorje.

This accolade is Woytek’s second Telly. He was first recognized for his travel program Pennsylvania Adventures in 1991.

The Telly Awards, founded in 1979, are a prestigious distinction honoring outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs, video and film productions. Woytek was among more than 13,000 other entries from all 50 states and five continents.

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Monday, July 16th, 2007 at 2:36 pm and is filed under Appointments & Awards.