Meet a Scientologist Grills Up Gold Viddy Award for Japan's Gourmet Burger Pioneer Akio Kitaura
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LOS ANGELES - Californer -- Scientology Media Productions has won a Gold Award at the 2025 Viddy Awards for the Meet a Scientologist episode featuring gourmet burger restaurateur Akio Kitaura. The episode was honored in the TV Programs, Food and Beverage category.

The Viddy Awards is an international competition that celebrates outstanding achievement in video production and creativity. Judged by experienced industry professionals, the awards recognize exceptional artistry, innovation and impactful visual storytelling.

Akio Kitaura is the founder of Brozers', Japan's top-ranked gourmet burger chain. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and a philosophy of infusing "spirit" into everything he creates, Akio turned Brozers' into a nationwide favorite, spotlighted in nearly 100 media features. This Gold Viddy Award recognizes the excellence of the Meet a Scientologist episode in showcasing Akio's profound impact on both the culinary world and his community.

This Gold Award adds to the growing list of honors for Meet a Scientologist, bringing the series' total to 33 awards, while contributing to Scientology Media Productions' 11 wins at the 2025 Viddy Awards.

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View the award-winning episode at http://www.scientology.tv/akitaura.
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Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018, launched by David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. Since then, Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization and presenting its Social Betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by Independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network's innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM and AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.