Michael Hilliger of Whitewater recognized by Best of the Midwest Media Fest for “The Gems of Whitewater”

Michael Hilliger at the Whitewater Community Television station, 2018 (Courtesy of Michael Hilliger)

Michael Hilliger of Whitewater was recognized by Best of the Midwest Media Fest, for his work on the series “The Gems of Whitewater.”

He won one of the top prizes for “Best Program Produced by a College Student.”  Last year he got an Achievement Award, and won a Series Excellence Award this year.

Michael works for the Whitewater Television Station during the summer and attends the Wisconsin University at Stout, the rest of the year.

Full Story found on the Janesville Gazette site.  You can view the full series at https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=53 or by clicking on the episodes below:

Episode 1: The Artesian Well

Episode 2: The Birge Fountain

Episode 3: The Train Depot

Episode 4: The Bur Oak Tree

Episode 5: War Memorials

Episode 6: The Water Tower

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