Hey Westminster! is thrilled to announce their biggest collaboration with the Kahlert Foundation, yet! $10,000 went to local business owners to help McDaniel College welcome over 550 new students from all over the world to our town. Enjoy this video of the Westminster Welcome, featuring appearances from local partners, including Mayor Becker, JeannieBird Baking Company, President Jasken of McDaniel College, and more!
Westminster (and Carroll County) mountain bikers and hikers have something to cheer about – the August Hey Westminster grant recipients are MTBMD! This AWESOME group of volunteer trail caretakers works hard to keep the trails at Hashawa Environmental Center in great shape to for all to enjoy and we are thrilled to support their work.
This month’s grant recipient is the Westminster Community of Shalom Community Center. In collaboration with the Kahlert Foundation + Hey Westminster! we partnered to give away $5,000 to the Community Center on Union St. Not only that, but we were joined in the initiative by the incredible team at https://jfjandsons.com, who donated a whole day of skilled labor to help demo a floor worn out by over a decade of heavy use from community events. Click the video below to learn more and be sure to check out https://westminstercommunityofshalom.com.
This month’s Hey Westminster grant recipient is the Lily Opera by Garth Baxter.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GLBAL media’s Hey Westminster Video Series NAMED BEST Online Documentary Series IN THE 43rd ANNUAL TELLY AWARDS
Westminster, MD
05-24-22
GLBAL media announced today that it’s Hey Westminster Video Series has been named Best Online Documentary Series in the 43rd Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, production companies and including Adobe, Netflix, Dow Jones, Duplass Brothers Productions, Complex Networks, Jennifer Garner, A&E Networks, Hearst Media, Nickelodeon, ESPN Films, RYOT, Partizan and Vimeo.
The Telly Awards, the world’s largest honor for video and television content across all screens, announced this year’s winners, such as ViacomCBS, Warner Bros. Worldwide TV Marketing, Sony Music Entertainment, Microsoft, ESPN, PBS Digital Studios, Mytonomy, Freethink, Nice Shoes, CTRL5, Feed the Children, Square, Crunchyroll and Fast Company.
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“Now, more than ever, it is necessary to celebrate video work that reflects the top tier of our industry, such as GLBAL media,” says Telly Awards Executive Director Sabrina Dridje. “This year’s submissions reflect an industry that has returned to the important work of storytelling, one that has returned with a new perspective that values innovation, agility, equity, and tenacious creativity.”
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“We are honored to receive this award and can’t think of a better series to represent who we are as a company. As a story first creative agency we love sharing the heart and mission behind other brands, companies and entrepreneurs and the Hey Westminster series captures all of that.” – Justin Willet, Owner
[ABOUT GLBAL MEDIA ]
GLBAL media is a story first creative agency located in Westminster, MD for nonprofits, churches, and entertainment companies. Our company offers Digital Media, Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography, Videography, Aerial Photo/Video, and SEO. Our team has a combined experience of over 40 years and is comprised of creatives, designers, storytellers, photographers, videographers, musicians, and travelers. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver high-quality results quickly. What started out of a passion to share stories of hope from around the world has now grown into a full-service creative agency serving Grammy award-winning artists, White House Officials, and some of the largest nonprofits in the world.
Please contact Justin Willet, GLBAL media for inquiries: justin@glbalmedia.com or call 443-789-9229.
[ABOUT THE TELLY AWARDS]
Last year, The Telly Awards attracted more than 12,000 entries from top video content producers including Netflix, Jennifer Garner, HBO Latin America, Microsoft, RadicalMedia, Condé Nast, Adobe, Nickelodeon, and Partizan.
The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Council—an industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry The Telly Awards celebrates. Partners of The Telly Awards include Video Consortium, Ghetto Film School, We Are Parable, Future of Film, IFP, LAPPG, NAB, Stash, NYWIFT, Production Hub, IFP, with support from The Commercial Director’s Diversity Program.
The full list of the 43rd Annual Telly Awards winners can be found at www.tellyawards.com/winners.
This month’s Hey Westminster grant recipient is the Infinite Love Project, creators of the Be Kind Signs. Their mission is “spreading kindness one heart, one sign at a time.”
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
This month’s Hey Westminster blog is very different from the others because we share it with both joy and sadness. We filmed and photographed the Soni Sunshine Snow 5-0 event in Westminster, MD as part of the December 2021 Hey Westminster grant. This event was for Sonia Davis’ 50th birthday and brought out nearly 1,000 people to show their love for her and her family. She battled cancer for several years and recently passed after her birthday and community celebration.
During her time battling cancer, Sonia shared her experiences and resources for others battling cancer through Soni Sunshine. She and her husband Casey also began a nonprofit to financially assist those battling cancer called “Help On The Way!”
The Hey Westminster board decided to give this month’s grant to Soni Sunshine. Sonia and Casey immediately let the board know that they would be giving those funds to their nonprofit, “Help On The Way!” so that the money can help others. This is just one example of their generosity and heart for helping others.
We have been friends with Casey and Sonia for awhile and have worked on several projects together, so we are deeply feeling the loss for their family and our community. It was an honor to be a part of videoing and photographing this event for them.
They had fundraisers for their nonprofit, food trucks for guests to enjoy, a place to leave notes for Sonia, and characters from all of Sonia’s favorite Christmas movies. They even surprised her with a genuine “Griswold” house-lighting moment and snow machine. The kids absolutely loved the “snow”!
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
We filmed the Wisdom Court and Find Your Purpose Video in Westminster, MD as part of the November 2021 Hey Westminster Grant. The nonprofit “Find Your Purpose” aspires to elevate and empower individuals of all ages through mentorship, experiential learning, and entrepreneurship opportunities”. And Wisdom Court specializes in all forms of Music Entertainment, Consulting, Bookings, Media, Marketing & Promotional opportunities. Both are owned and operated by Billy Lyve out of Westminster, MD.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
We filmed the Barrier-Free video in Westminster, MD as part of the October 2021 Hey Westminster Grant. Barrier-Free is a non-profit, disability service organization that provides inclusive art, self-advocacy, and social programming to the community for adults with disabilities.
Barrier-Free started to meet a need for more inclusive theater programming in Carroll County, MD. They offer a two week free trial for new members. Barrier-Free’s trial is so successful that they have over a 96% retention rate. The Hey Westminster grant will provide Barrier-Free with a budget for costumes and props that membership tuition struggles to cover.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
We filmed the Fiddlers Green Farm video outside of Westminster, MD on an organic hemp farm as part of the 2021 Hey Westminster Grant. Their CBD is cared for from seed to bottle with great intention to offer the most beneficial plant products possible. The Fiddlers Green Farm team is fully committed to restorative agriculture, social and environmental justice, and being stewards of the land.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
Rudolph Girls Books is a new small business in downtown Westminster, Maryland. Named in honor of the co-founders and sisters’ mother and their shared maiden name, Rudolph Girls Books opens this weekend, August 13 2021 in the Winchester Exchange building. Alison & Nikki are a book-loving pair passionate about bringing a cozy book shopping experience to Carroll County.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
TryVent is the August 2021 Hey Westminster and Kalhert Foundation grant recipient. TryVent is an initiative that introduces community members to different forms of physical activity in a one-day celebration of wellness. They will be partnering with the City of Westminster Recreation & Parks Department and other Downtown Westminster, Maryland health and fitness providers to have a grand re-opening of our city. Participants of ALL ages will be able to gather in a fun, unique setting to “Try” different sports and recreational activities, as well as win health/fitness related prizes and giveaways.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
For consideration for a future Hey Westminster!/Kahlert Foundation funding opportunity, applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and submit through https://heywestminster.com/apply/. Projects should focus on doing new and exciting work in Westminster; education, healthcare, youth programs, veteran support, and human services are prioritized.
Learn more about GLBAL media’s graphic design & brand identity’s services: https://glbalmedia.com/services/
Founded in July 1994, the Downtown Westminster Farmers’ Market has become a staple in Carroll County during the spring, summer, and fall. Featuring vendors from the county and surrounding areas, the Farmers’ Market provides the perfect opportunity to support local businesses. The Farmers’ Market is currently managed by Brooke Hagerty, owner of The Food Chick.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
Learn more about GLBAL media’s graphic design & brand identity’s services: https://glbalmedia.com/services/
The Westminster Pride Festival Fund exists to assure the success of a yearly festival that includes information, support, music, art, food and overall acceptance and solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community, their allies and the Carroll County community. The Westminster Pride Festival will create a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to express themselves, increase visibility and foster respect for those who want to express their own sexual and gender identity.
This grant will start the yearly tradition of awarding a scholarship to help support a graduating LGBTQ+ high school student with their academic future.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
Learn more about GLBAL media’s graphic design & brand identity’s services: https://glbalmedia.com/services/
Hey Westminster! is proud to announce a new partnership with the Kahlert Foundation. A highly-respected philanthropic organization with deep local roots, the Kahlert Foundation will award grants to nonprofit applicants selected by the Hey Westminster! trustees over the coming year.
The inaugural recipient of the partnership is Expanding Boundaries International, an educational nonprofit focused on connecting future leaders through technology and international education. Watch the video below to learn more about Expanding Boundaries and discover how they will use their $5,000 grant to link Carroll County, Maryland students with opportunities around the world!
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
For consideration for a future Hey Westminster!/Kahlert Foundation funding opportunity, applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and submit through https://heywestminster.com/apply/. Projects should focus on doing new and exciting work in Westminster; education, healthcare, youth programs, veteran support, and human services are prioritized.
Learn more about GLBAL media’s graphic design & brand identity’s services: https://glbalmedia.com/services/
Rhythmic Rehab, owned by Occupational Therapist Brandon Falk, is a program utilizes the many therapeutic benefits of boxing and drumming in order to help individuals struggling with movement disorders and other disabilities to improve control of their minds and bodies. Rhythmic Rehab operates out of the ARC of Carroll County.
Watch the video that we filmed and produced for Hey Westminster for the May 2021 grant recipient, Rhythmic Rehab.
Check out some behind the scenes of GLBAL media’s owner, Justin Willet, filming for the Hey Westminster video in downtown Westminster.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
Learn more about GLBAL media’s graphic design & brand identity’s services: https://glbalmedia.com/services/
As a company we believe in the power of storytelling and how it inspires others to take action. Each month we have the honor of producing the videos of Hey Westminster‘s grant recipients and sharing the story behind their company. In January we were introduced to Katie Kirby the Executive director of Together We Own It and the first grant recipient from Hey Westminster.
Katie has been working hard for years to build an amazing nonprofit based out of Westminster, MD that serves the youth in Carroll County. Together We Own It serves over 700 children across the state of Maryland; primarily in Carroll and Wicomico County. They strive to foster a sense of connection between youth and their community by connecting people and resources, mentoring, providing educational enrichment, and recreational empowerment.
Their recognition by Hey Westminster and the video we produced for them gained the attention of a local individual who wanted to learn more.
Good morning! I just wanted to share the ripple effect that we’ve had after being the first Hey Westminster recipient. Someone saw the video that GLBAL media put together about us after we received the award. This person followed up and met with us, intrigued by how we got started and how far we’ve come, and ended up making a $10,000 individual donation. As a small but thriving organization, those dollars go so far here and we are excited to be able to continue to expand our work in Westminster. The impact your contribution has made in allowing us to provide 2 stipend positions for high school students to work with our team and lead youth programming has been incredible. I can’t thank you guys enough for what you are doing and the support you’ve given us as an organization! It means the world to us.Best,
Katie Kirby
While we can’t guarantee that every video we produce will result in a $10,000 gift, we do believe that your story will help inspire others and allow people to learn more about your company. To learn more about GLBAL media’s video production, graphic design, & brand identity’s services visit https://glbalmedia.com/services/
Check out Together We Own It’s Hey Westminster video:
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
5×7 Underground is a small community of dedicated artists based in Westminster, Maryland. Right now 5×7 Underground is working on their Draw 5×7 initiative that was funded through the April 2021 Hey Westminster grant.
Check out some behind the scenes of GLBAL media’s owner, Justin Willet, filming for the Hey Westminster video in downtown Westminster.
Some of the 5×7 Underground group gathered for our video shoot to tell their story and draw the Sprouts sculpture located on Main Street Westminster. One of their members, Thomas Sterner (pictured below), was the artist who designed this sculpture.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
Learn more about GLBAL media’s graphic design & brand identity’s services: https://glbalmedia.com/services/
Gateway School in Westminster, Maryland is an alternative educational setting designed to assist high school students to have successful school experiences. Gateway submitted their project of a remembrance garden to honor students they have lost and support the mental health of their students.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
Learn more about GLBAL media’s graphic design & brand identity’s services: https://glbalmedia.com/services/
Owned by Durell Paige, AYO Boutique is an urban clothing brand and store that also hosts a variety of other entrepreneurs’ products. Originating in Baltimore City, AYO Boutique recently expanded to Westminster, Maryland. Durell and his team are passionate about creating solutions that serve the needs of the Westminster community.
AYO Boutique was awarded the Hey Westminster grant for February 2021.
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
Learn more about GLBAL media’s graphic design & brand identity’s services: https://glbalmedia.com/services/
We also had the honor of designing the logo and custom photo frame for Hey, Westminster!
Learn more about Hey, Westminster! and apply for one of their monthly grants here: https://heywestminster.com/
Learn more about GLBAL media’s graphic design & brand identity’s services: https://glbalmedia.com/services/