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OTTAWA, Ontario, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is thrilled to announce that the Hinterland Who\u2019s Who (HWW) video on the Round-leaved Sundew, produced by SandBay Entertainment, has won a 2025 Telly Award in the Branded Content \u2013 Nature & Wildlife category.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition places HWW in the company of some of the world\u2019s most respected content creators,\u201d said Sean Southey, CEO of the CWF, which co-sponsors the HWW program with Environment and Climate Change Canada. \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly gratifying to see our commitment to celebrating Canada\u2019s biodiversity reflected on a global stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Telly Awards is an international competition celebrating excellence in video and television. This year, the program received over 13,000 entries from six continents, making this win a significant honour for the iconic Canadian wildlife series. The Public Service Announcement (PSA) explores the Round-leaved sundew, a carnivorous plant native to Canadian wetlands, highlighting its unique adaptations and vital ecological role.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Hinterland Who\u2019s Who series has long been a cherished part of Canada\u2019s conservation story,\u201d said The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. \u201cThis PSA is a beautiful reminder of the importance of protecting Canada\u2019s wetlands and the extraordinary life they sustain. I applaud the Canadian Wildlife Federation and SandBay Entertainment for their dedication to inspiring environmental awareness through storytelling.\u201d<\/p>\n

With vivid visuals and engaging narration, the PSA continues Hinterland Who\u2019s Who\u2019s tradition of making wildlife education accessible, compelling, and deeply Canadian, said Annie Langlois, Hinterland Who\u2019s Who co-ordinator.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re proud to shine a spotlight on plants like the Round-leaved Sundew, which are just as important to wetland ecosystems as the wildlife we more often notice. This little-known species is a fascinating example of Canada\u2019s natural diversity. Awards like this help amplify their story and their value.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Round-leaved Sundew is usually found in and around peatlands and wet meadows. The sundew has adapted to live in this nutrient-poor environment by consuming tiny creatures to supplement its diet. The video was filmed in the Ottawa area.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so proud of this award,\u201d said Amanda Barakat, Producer at SandBay Entertainment. \u201cThe Round-leaved Sundew may be small, but it\u2019s mighty and this story really resonated with audiences. We\u2019re honoured the Telly Awards jury recognized the beauty, mystery and value of Canada\u2019s lesser-known species.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Canadian Wildlife Federation encourages broadcasters, educators, and the public to visit hww.ca<\/strong><\/a> to access the videos, download fact sheets, and explore other educational resources. The newest HWW vignettes will feature the Pileated Woodpecker and the Saw-whet Owl, two iconic species of Canada\u2019s ecosystems. With breathtaking footage and accessible storytelling, these PSAs continue the series\u2019 mission to inspire awareness, understanding, and conservation action. This summer, HWW will be filming on the west coast in British Columbia. Featured species will be the Western Red Cedar, the Bald Eagle and the Green Banana Slug.<\/p>\n

For more information:<\/strong>
media@cwf-fcf.org
or
Annie Langlois, Hinterland Who\u2019s Who<\/em> Co-ordinator
AnnieL@cwf-fcf.org<\/p>\n

Backgrounder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Round-Leaved Sundew<\/strong><\/p>\n

Found in bogs and wet meadows, the Round-leaved Sundew is an incredible wildflower which thrives in nutrient-poor environments by consuming small invertebrates it attracts using a sweet secretion on its leaves.<\/p>\n

Did You Know?<\/p>\n