Dynacor Wins Gold at the Telly Awards for Online Learning Excellence
Dynacor is proud to announce that we have earned a Gold Telly Award for our outstanding contributions to online learning. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to creating innovative and impactful learning experiences. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television content across various industries. Winning Gold places Dynacor among the best in digital education and online training development.
We are excited to share that this year, we achieved the rare honor of a Gold Telly Award for our work on an animated re-creation of a workplace fatality for the Energy Safety Canada Building Capacity to Manage Pressure course.
The Story Behind the Award-Winning Project
In August 2017, a worker conducted a pressure test on the coil tube connector. Positioned over the wellhead, the worker was struck in the face by the test pipe, sustaining fatal injuries. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) investigated the incident, leading to the prosecution and fining of the company involved.
Under Alberta’s OHS Act, the court has the authority to redirect fine funds to third parties that promote health and safety. As a result, Energy Safety Canada received funding to develop an educational online course focused on recognizing and managing pressure-related hazards. Energy Safety Canada partnered with Dynacor to create an engaging tool that educates members and industries about the significant dangers of working around pressure and the role of human and organizational performance in mitigating risks. The animation serves as the introduction to an interactive online course, offered at no charge by Energy Safety Canada.
Bringing the Narrative to Life
Dynacor’s General Manager Chad Friesen worked closely with Energy Safety Canada’s team of subject matter experts—Robert Waterhouse, Lisa Stephenson, and Gordon Walsh—to understand the fatal incident and gather highly detailed content for the narrative.
Authenticity was critical, both technically and artistically. Dynacor’s 3D artists—San Mathew, Cody Thomas, and Alejandro Welch—developed 3D assets and environments that immerse learners in the fatal moment. Using compelling storytelling techniques, the narrative takes learners back in time to reveal the root cause. The powerful narration by voice-over artist Dave Pettitt enhances engagement, guiding learners through a visually impactful journey of discovery.
Recognizing Excellence in Online Learning
Our award-winning project showcases our dedication to high-quality instructional design and engaging content. We strive to develop learning solutions that are both informative and interactive.
Winning this award reinforces our belief that online learning should be both effective and engaging. We continue to push boundaries, leveraging technology to enhance corporate training and educational content.
What This Means for Our Clients
Receiving a Telly Award confirms our ability to deliver best-in-class online learning solutions. It reflects our passion for crafting courses that help organizations train employees, improve engagement, and boost knowledge retention.
We are grateful to our dedicated team, partners, and clients for their support in making this achievement possible. Your trust in our expertise allows us to keep innovating and raising the bar for digital education.
Looking Ahead
We remain committed to advancing the online learning industry by embracing new technologies, enhancing interactivity, and creating impactful learning experiences. This award motivates us to continue delivering exceptional training programs that meet evolving learner needs.
Thank you for being part of our journey! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue shaping the future of digital learning.
About the Telly Awards
With 11,000 entries from across five continents, the Telly Awards celebrate international excellence. Founded in 1979 to honor commercials created for cable and local TV, the Telly Awards has continually evolved its categories to recognize the expanding and diverse range of video content—including branded content, social video, and animation. By collaborating with industry experts, it identifies emerging categories where new platforms play an increasingly vital role in storytelling.
Recognizing the industry’s rapid evolution, the Telly Awards continues to highlight innovative uses of video in today’s dynamic landscape. New award categories now include Workplace Culture, Education & Training, Recruitment, and Sustainability.