Discovery Communications : and Discovery Education Win Association of Cable Communicators (ACC) 2016 Beacon Awards

'My Brother's Keeper Initiative' Wins for Best Community Relations Program

Discovery Education's Science Techbook™ Wins for Best Education Materials

SILVER SPRING, MD. (June 22, 2016)- During a dinner ceremony on Tuesday, the Association of Cable Communicators (ACC) announced Discovery Communications and Discovery Education winners of the 2016 Beacon Awards®, honoring excellence in cable communications and public affairs. Discovery Communications won for Best Community Relations Program and Discovery Education won for Best Education Materials. Discovery Education was also named a finalist for the Golden Beacon Award, the ACC's highest honor, as well as a finalist for both Education Comprehensive Campaign and Website categories.

Discovery Communications' winning entry in the 'Community Relations' category is for its support of the My Brother's Keeper Initiative, a White House program that seeks to improve the expected life outcomes of boys and men of color. Using the power of media to change the perception of young men of color, Discovery Communications committed more than $1 million to produce and air a one-hour TV special - RISE: THE PROMISE OF MY BROTHER'S KEEPER - and to host local town hall meetings and screenings of the TV special in partnership with minority non-profits to discuss stories of intervention and ways that communities can get involved.

Discovery Education, the global leader in standards-based digital content for K-12, won the 'Educational Materials' category for its Science Techbook™, a breakthrough digital textbook that offers rich, standards-aligned content. Science Techbook includes video clips, hands-on activities, virtual labs, and an interactive glossary, along with features that adapt text to students' reading level and enable text to be read aloud. The series can work on any device and updates regularly, allowing educators to incorporate cutting-edge advancements and current issues into classroom instruction. Science Techbook was also named one of three finalists for the Golden Beacon, the ACC's highest honor that spans all 44 categories.

Additionally, Discovery Education, in partnership with EA SPORTS and the NFL Players Association, was named a finalist in the 'Education Comprehensive Campaign' category for its Madden NFL: Football by the Numbers initiative. This program offers a first-of-its-kind digital interactive game that teaches students key math and science concepts through real-world football scenarios seen in Madden NFL highlights, as well as introduces students to career paths available in the video game industry.

In partnership with the Alcoa Foundation, Discovery Education was also named a finalist in the 'Website' category for its Manufacture Your Future online portal. Designed to spark students' interest in advanced manufacturing careers, Manufacture Your Future offers students, educators, and families digital resources around opportunities in this growing field.

ACC members chose the 2016 Beacon Award winners during an extensive two-round judging process. The high-quality Beacon Award entries submitted this year continue to demonstrate the cable industry's commitment to communications and public affairs and represent company initiatives implemented over the past year in areas such as events and observances, integrated communications and Web sites.

About The Association of Cable Communicators (ACC)

The Association of Cable Communicators (ACC) is the only national, professional organization specifically addressing the issues, needs and interests of the cable industry's communications and public affairs professionals. Its mission is to develop and promote cable communications excellence through professional development to help achieve industry and corporate goals. ACC works to enhance each member's status and influence through skill building and professional development. For more information on ACC, go to www.cablecommunicators.org.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the leader in global entertainment reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories. Discovery satisfies curiosity, entertains and inspires viewers with high-quality content through global brands, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as U.S. joint venture network OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, and through the Discovery Digital Networks portfolio, including Seeker and SourceFed. Discovery owns Eurosport, the leading pan-regional sports entertainment destination across Europe and Asia-Pacific. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, including an award-winning series of K-12 digital textbooks, through Discovery Education. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.

About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital content for K-12, transforming teaching and learning with award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, professional development, and the largest professional learning community of its kind. Serving 3 million educators and over 30 million students, Discovery Education's services are in half of U.S. classrooms, 50 percent of all primary schools in the UK, and more than 50 countries. Discovery Education partners with districts, states and like-minded organizations to captivate students, empower teachers, and transform classrooms with customized solutions that increase academic achievement. Discovery Education is powered by Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the number one nonfiction media company in the world. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.