We’re proud to share that AAON has been recognized with two Silver Telly Awards—a prestigious honor that celebrates excellence in video production across all screens. Our “Prison Break” video and our AAON Kansas City Facility Tour were both recognized in the 45th Annual Telly Awards, standing out among over 13,000 entries from around the globe.
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Our Silver Telly-winning video Prison Break combines storytelling, suspense, and technical accuracy to highlight AAON’s HVAC expertise in high-security correctional environments. Styled like a short action film, the video brings attention to the real-world applications of our systems—ensuring performance and reliability in even the most demanding conditions.
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From script to screen, Prison Break was created to break the mold of traditional B2B storytelling—capturing attention while showcasing the strength and durability of AAON systems in a critical setting.
Our Kansas City facility tour also earned Silver for its compelling look at our people, technology, and commitment to quality manufacturing. This video takes viewers behind the scenes at one of AAON’s most advanced locations, providing a closer look at how innovation and teamwork power every product we build.
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"This kind of recognition is a testament to the creativity and collaboration within the organization. It also spotlights the empowerment we have to take calculated risks and try new things. Our team is placing a huge bet on storytelling and humanization as a differentiator within the industry and winning awards like these helps reaffirm we're on the right track. We're proud to share these honors with all of AAON teams and departments who are pushing boundaries and moving the needle."
- Jeremy Cavness, Executive Director, Marketing
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