ORLANDO, Fla. — 9 Family Connection’s “Forever Family” series has won an Anthem Award, the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences said Tuesday.

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This is the organization’s first year of issuing the awards.

“Forever Family” won the category of best local awareness program.

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Channel 9 anchor Martha Sugalski hosts the series, which airs each Thursday during Channel 9 Eyewitness News at 4.

A virtual awards ceremony will be held Feb. 28.

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IADAS describes itself as “a diverse group of social impact leaders and experts who are all working to improve our world.”

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