Transit Unplugged TV Wins Second World Wide Web (w3) Gold Award for Travel Video Excellence
New York, NY (September 30, 2025) — Transit Unplugged TV has been honored with the w3 Gold Award for Outstanding Travel Video for its special episode, “Ultimate Guide to Exploring Washington, DC via Public Transit.” This is the second year in a row that Transit Unplugged TV won gold in this category.
The award-winning episode takes viewers on an immersive journey through Washington, DC, showing how to experience the sights and sounds of the nation’s capital by using public transportation. Host Paul Comfort guides audiences to monuments, museums, restaurants, and entertainment spots, with insights from Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) CEO Randy Clarke on navigating the Metro system.
“We really enjoyed creating this special “How Do I Get There?” episode of the show,” said Producer and Host Paul Comfort. “We wanted to show everyone who loves to travel how public transit is an easy, enjoyable, and affordable way to navigate cities around the globe. It’s the best way to travel.”
The production team behind the award-winning episode includes Producer and Host Paul Comfort, Director of Photography Jaime Cuadra, Cinematographer Sophie Cuadra, Associate Producer Cyndi Raskin, Production Assistant Taylor Klocke, and Executive Producer Julie Gates.
“Congratulations to the entire production team on a job well done,” said Transit Unplugged TV Executive Producer Julie Gates. “We are passionate about telling the stories about the value of public transportation. Transit is the lifeblood to our communities, driving commerce, economic development, and opportunity for all.”
Now in its 20th year, the w3 Awards, presented by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA), celebrate digital creativity across Social Media, Websites, Online Marketing & Advertising, Mobile Sites & Apps, Online Video, Podcasts, and Emerging Tech. The recognition places Transit Unplugged TV among the best in global travel media.
“I want to congratulate the 2025 w3 Award winners. This year’s honorees represent the very best of creativity, innovation and storytelling in the digital space and we’re so proud to recognize their work as part of the 20-year legacy of the w3 Awards,” said AIVA Managing Director Lauren Angeloni.
Transit Unplugged is presented by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world’s people. To watch the award-winning Washington DC episode, click here.
About Transit Unplugged TV
Transit Unplugged TV is a travel program that showcases the best in people transportation around the globe. Host Paul Comfort talks to the leaders who make the big decisions on how to best move people around our communities, and he also dives into the food, culture, and music, that make these communities thrive. Transit Unplugged TV can be viewed on YouTube @TransitUnplugged. More information can be found at TransitUnplugged.com.
About the w3 Awards
Since 2005, the w3 Awards has honored excellence in digital content, design and experiences, recognizing brands, agencies, institutions and independent creators who set trends, break boundaries and shape the digital landscape. The w3 Awards is evaluated by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an assembly of industry leaders from acclaimed brands, agencies and institutions like Walt Disney Studios, Groove Jones, PepsiCo, The National Gallery of Art, McCann, Netflix, IBM, Deloitte Digital, LG and WONGDOODY among many others. For more information about the w3 Awards, please visit www.w3award.com, email the w3 Awards at customerservice@w3award.com or call (212) 675-4890. For a list of this year’s w3 Award winners, click here.
