2013 EMMY® NOMINEES
1- NEWSCAST EVENING- LARGER MARKETS (MARKETS #1-38)
“CBS 3 Eyewitness News At 11:00”- CBS3
Susan Schiller, VP & New Director
“11pm Newscast”- WTAE-TV
Jamie Bittner, News Producer
“Eyewitness News At 10 On The CW Philly: Sandy’s Aftermath”- CBS3
Jason Rothman, Producer
Dawn Noonan, Director
“WPXI Evening Newscast: April 24, 2012”- WPXI-TV
Mike Oliveira, Managing Editor
Kelly Eschberger, Producer
Debora Gaita, Executive Producer
Steve Colwell, 6pm News Producer
Mike Goldrick, News Director
“WPXI Evening Newscast: February 13, 2013”- WPXI-TV
Mike Oliveira, News Director
Kelly Eschberger, Producer
Renee Kaminski, Reporter
Courtney Sivewright, Director
Debora Gaita, Executive Producer
Robin Taylor, Consumer Reporter
Julie Fine, Reporter
2- NEWSCAST EVENING- MEDIUM MARKETS (MARKETS 39 & SMALLER)
“Eyewitness News At 11:00PM”- WBRE-TV
Drew Speier, Anchor
Candice Kelly, Anchor
Joshua Hodell, Chief Meteorologist
Phil Schoener, Sports Director
Monica Madeja, Reporter
Leo Wentline, Director
Anthony Dorunda, Producer
“abc27 News At 11: K9 Officer Shot”- WHTM-TV
David Jones, News Director
“News 8 @ 6”- WGAL-TV
Daniel O’Donnell, News Director
Kim Lemon, News Anchor
Ron Martin, News Anchor
Ronda Keiser, News Producer
Eric Nazarenus, Assistant News Director
John Mason, Executive Producer
“Sandusky: The Day After”- WHP CBS21
Jesse Knutson, Producer
Pamela Kemp, Director
Robb Hanrahan, Anchor
Christina Butler, Reporter
Chris Papst, Reporter
Ewa Dworakowski, Reporter
Kirk Clyatt, Meteorologist
3- NEWSCAST- MORNING
“6am Newscast”-WTAE
Jennifer Sloan, Executive Producer
Nicolas Matoney, News Producer
“Abc27 News Saturday Morning”- WHTM abc27
James Crummel, Anchor
NBC10 News Today: Kidnapped Girl Found Safe”- NBC Philadelphia
Michael Pecker, Producer
Keith Jones, Morning News Anchor
Lori Wilson, Anchor
Chuck McDade, Assignment Editor
JR Smith, Photojournalist
“WPXI Morning Newscast: Channel 11 Morning News From March 6, 2013”- WPXI-TV
Mike Oliveira, News Director
Maureen Feltz, Producer
Jennifer Fitzgerald, Director
Dirk Verbaarschott, Director
4- GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT WITHIN 24 HOURS
“In The Eye Of Superstorm Sandy: Landfall Atlantic City”- CBS3
Walt Hunter, Reporter
Kevin Kinkead, Producer
Jim McHugh, Photographer
“Sandusky Verdict”- FOX29
Mark LaValla, Photographer/Editor
Bruce Gordon, Reporter
David Eitzen, Photographer
Joel Sanders, Photographer
Gregory Gilroy, Photographer
5- TEAM COVERAGE
“Hurricane Sandy Team”- WTAJ –TV
John Mecham, News Director
“Lehigh Valley Hospital Murder-Suicide”- WFMZ-TV
John Craven, Reporter
Jaccii Farris, Reporter
April Chunko, Photojournalist
Jonathan Valentin, Photojournalist
“Snowstorm Team Coverage”- WTAE-TV
Michael LaFlesh, Executive Producer
Alejandro Marcelewski, Digital Media Manager
“Stolen Cruiser Chase”- CBS3
Susan Schiller, VP & News Director
Al Nugent, Helicopter Photographer
Ray Oechslin, Helicopter Pilot
“WPXI Team Coverage: Armored Truck Heist”- WPXI-TV
Mike Oliveira, Managing Editor
Mike Goldrick, News Director
6- SPOT NEWS
“Downtown Pittsburgh High-Rise Hostage Situation”- WTAE-TV
Jennifer Sloan, Executive Producer
Paige Harrison, Assistant News Director
Michael LaFlesh, Executive Producer
“Gateway Hostage Situation”- KDKA-TV
Anne Linaberger, News Director
“Magee Baby Abduction”- KDKA-TV
Anne Linaberger, News Director
“WPXI Spot News: Armored Truck”-WPXI-TV
Mike Oliveira, Managing Editor
7- CONTINUING COVERAGE- NO TIME LIMIT
“Jerry Sandusky Trial”- KDKA-TV
Anne Linaberger, News Director
“5 Year Old Abduction”- NBC Philadelphia
Daralene Jones, Reporter
“Choosing The Pope”-WTAE-TV
Mike Clark, News Anchor
Brian Caldwell, News Photojournalist
Connie Stewart, News Producer
Alex Marcelewski, Digital Media Manager
“Superstorm Sandy”- CBS3
Susan Schiller, VP & News Director
Al Nugent, Helicopter Photographer
Ray Oechslin, Helicopter Pilot
“The Trial And Sentencing Of Jerry Sandusky”- WHTM abc27
David Jones, News Director
“WPXI Continuing Coverage: Jerry Sandusky Case”- WPXI-TV
Mike Oliveira, Managing Editor
Courtney Brennan, Reporter
Jennifer Fitzgerald, Director
Dirk Verbaarschott, Director
Courtney Sivewright, Director
8- INVESTIGATIVE REPORT- SINGLE STORY OR SERIES
“Deals For Meals: How Local Universities Profit At The Expense Of Students”- WTAE-TV
Jim Parsons, Investigative Reporter
Kendall Cross, News Photographer
TJ Haught, Chief Photographer
Michael Lazorko, Editor
“Former Mayor Investigated”- WHP CBS21
Chris Papst, Reporter
Lewis Tingler, Photographer/Editor
“Used Mattress Investigation”- FOX29
Gary Scurka, Producer
Jeff Cole, Reporter
Mark LaValla, Photographer/Editor
“Candy Drop Box Scam”- NBC Philadelphia
Harry Hairston, Researcher/Writer/Reporter
Edward Dress, Researcher/Undercover Photographer
Steven Gresham, Photographer
Jason Ryan, Photographer
“Food Safety Series”- FOX29
Gary Scurka, Senior Producer
Mark LaValla, Photographer/Editor
“Underage Tanning”- FOX29
Gary Scurka, Senior Producer
Mark LaValla, Photographer/Editor
Mackenzie Scurka, Undercover
9- FEATURE NEWS REPORT
“Jaleel’s Story”- FOX29
Bill Rohrer, Photographer/Editor
Thomas Drayton, Reporter
“Susan’s Hands”- WTAE-TV
Wendy Bell, Reporter
Brian Caldwell, Photographer/Editor
“The ‘New’ Gulf Tower”- KDKA-TV
David Highfield, Reporter
Ian Smith, Photographer/Editor
10- FEATURE NEWS REPORT -SERIOUS FEATURE
“It Happened So Quickly”- WHTM abc27
Kendra Nichols, Reporter
Kyle Cooper, Photojournalist
“Haunted Library”- WTAE-TV
Wendy Bell, Reporter
John Hoffman, Photojournalist
Brian Caldwell, Editor
“Busy Signal For Jobless Workers”- WNEP-TV
Dave Bohman, Reporter
“Dangerous School Crossing”- FOX29
Gary Scurka, Senior Producer
Jeff Cole, Reporter
Mark LaValla, Photographer/Editor
11- FEATURE NEWS REPORT- SERIES
“Rebuilding Pittsburgh”- WTAE-TV
Wendy Bell, Reporter
Andrew Cunningham, Photojournalist
Michael Lazorko, Editor
“Breaking, Breaking Amish”- WHP CBS21
Chris Papst, Reporter
Lewis Tingler, Photographer/Editor
12- ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT
“American Repertory Ballet’s- Rite Of Spring”- PCK Media
Eric Schultz, Producer & Director
Joseph Conlon, Director Of Photography
“Dennis Beach”- WHYY
Michael O’Reilly, Producer
“Guitarist, Composer & Philosopher Stephane Wrembel”- PCK Media
Christopher Benincasa, Producer
Joseph Conlon, Director Of Photography
“Mary Ellen Mark Goes To Prom”- WHYY
Karen Smyles, Producer
Eric Sennhenn, Videographer
“Shea Hembrey Illuminates Dark Matter”- PCK Media
Christopher Benincasa, Producer
Joseph Conlon, Director Of Photography
13-ARTS PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“2012 Freddy Awards”- WFMZ-TV
Barry Fisher, General Manager
Shelley Brown, Executive Producer/Co-Host
Jamie Balliet, Producer
Ed Hanna, Co-Host
Joel Keeler, Producer
Andrew Schaeffer, Producer
“Duquesne University Tamburitzans”- WQED Multimedia
Rebecca Jean Born, Producer
Frank Caloiero, Director Of Photography/Editor
“Friday Arts: Open Air/Music Composer/Heirloom Seeds”- WHYY
Trudi Brown, Executive Producer
MICHAEL OREILLY, Producer
Karen Smyles, Producer
Monica Rogozinski, Producer
Eric Sennhenn, Principal Photographer
Patrick Warner, Editor
“PostSecret”- WQED Multimedia
Dave Forstate, Producer/Photographer/Editor
Dave Crawley, Writer/Narrator
“State Of The Arts #3105”- PCK Media
Christopher Benincasa, Producer
Susan Wallner, Producer
Eric Schultz, Producer
Joseph Conlon, Director Of Photography
14- BUSINESS/CONSUMER – NEWS FEATURE OR SERIES
“Sheriff’s Sale”- KDKA-TV
David Highfield, Reporter
Ian Smith, Editor
“Talking Smoke Alarm That Saves Lives”- WHP CBS21
Ewa Dworakowski, Reporter
“Kitchen Fires”- KDKA-TV
Susan Koeppen, Reporter
Ian Smith, Photographer
David Colabine, Photojournalist
15- CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN (19 AND UNDER)- PROGRAM OR SPECIAL
“My Friend Ryan”- eMediaWorks
Brandon Pousley, Editor
Scott Paul, Director
Teri Haddad, Producer
“Stop, Drop, Roll”- eMediaWorks
Brandon Pousley, Editor
Scott Paul, Director
Teri Haddad, Producer
16- CRIME NEWS- SINGLE STORY OR SERIES
“Dangerous Deals”- CBS 3
Stephanie Stahl, Writer, Producer
Ellen Czajkowski, Producer
Joan Sill, Producer
Andrea Korff, Photographer
Mike Teiper, Photographer
“Exclusive: Downtown High-Rise Hostage Inteview, Parts 1 & 2”- WTAE-TV
Mike Clark, News Anchor
John Hoffman, News Photojournalist
Dave Carulli, News Photojournalist
“Midstate Mysteries: Examining Cold Cases In Central PA”- WHTM abc27
Ali Lanyon, Reporter
“Pittsburgh Vice Squad”- KDKA-TV
Heather Abraham, Reporter
Christopher Kunicki, Photographer/Editor
17- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – NEWS SINGLE STORY OR SERIES
“iPad Ingenuity”- Blue Ridge Communications
Vita McHale, Reporter
Adam Willier, Videographer
“Philadelphia School Closures”- NBC Philadelphia
Rosemary Connors, Reporter
Brad Berner, Photographer/Editor
Jason Ryan, Photographer/Editor
18- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS PROGRAM FEATURE OR SEGMENT
“Bullying Bill Of Rights”- Rutgers, The State University of NJ
Sandra King, Reporter/Producer
Dr. Raphael Caprio, Executive Producer
Dean John Farmer, Executive Producer
Tania Ivanova, Associate Producer
Joseph Conlon, Videographer
Kirk Sohr, Editor
“Classroom Close-up, NJ: Interactive Herbarium”- NJEA
Adam Bauser, Segment Producer
Wanda Swanson, Executive Producer
Ed Waters, Director Of Photography
“Drawn To Water”- Comcast SportsNet
Brad Nau, Producer, Photographer, Editor, Writer
Brian Dashefsky, Producer/Media Manager
“The Fatherhood Initiative”- WLVT PBS39
Laura McHugh, Reporter/Producer
Lisa Robinson, Editor
19- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“Classroom Close-up, NJ: Show #15”- NJEA
Richard Renner, Series Producer
Wanda Swanson, Executive Producer
Kevin Ronan, Segment Producer
Adam Bauser, Segment Producer
Kate Megargee, Segment Producer
Ed Waters, Director Of Photography
“Harrisburg School District Case Studies”- eMediaWorks
Brandon Pousley, Editor
Scott Paul, Director
Teri Haddad, Producer
“Kinney Center For Autism Education & Support”- CBR Productions
Courtney Brinkerhoff, Producer/Writer
“The Cask Of Amontillado”- DijitMedia, LLC/Orionvega
Thad Ciechanowski, Director/Producer
Journey To Medicine, WQED Multimedia
Iris Samson, Producer
Amy Grove, Editor
“Teaching Success”- WQED Multimedia
Minette Seate, Producer/Writer
20- ENTERTAINMENT- PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“Pittsburgh From The Air: Seasons Of Change”- WQED Multimedia
Frank Caloiero, Producer/Editor
David Solomon, Supervising Producer/Writer
Darryl Ford Williams, Vice President Of Content
Alisyn Blackwell, Production Assistant
“PromoWest Live”- PromoWest Digital Media
Jason Corron, Owner
“Tower Of Power @ Grand Opera House”- WHYY
Trudi Brown, Executive Producer
Steve Kwasnik, Producer
Lisa Gray, Associate Producer
Pete Scaffidi, Technical Director
Gary Lindstrom, Additional Camera
“Music Theatre Spotlight 2012”- Penn State Public Media
Jeffrey A. Hughes, Producer/Director
Whitney Chirdon, Associate Producer
Michael Klein, Audio Mixer
21- ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – NEWS SINGLE STORY OR SERIES
“A Family’s Genes”- WGAL-TV
Susan Shapiro, Reporter
“Natural Gas Car”- KDKA-TV
David Highfield, Reporter
David Colabine, Photographer
“No Warning: No Signs At Toxic Dump Sites”- WTAE-TV
Jim Parsons, Investigative Reporter
Michael Lazorko, Editor
Kendall Cross, News Photographer
Andrew Cunningham, Photojournalist
22- HEALTH- NEWS SINGLE STORY OR SERIES
“Brain On Fire”- CBS3
Stephanie Stahl, Writer, Producer
“Digital Detox”- WBRE
Laurie Monteforte, Reporter
“Prescription For Disaster”- WHTM abc27
Eric Heisler, Photojournalist
Dennis Owens, Reporter
Kyrie George, Photojournalist
“The Kanzius Legacy”- KDKA-TV
David Highfield, Reporter
23- HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT
“Fire Water: Gas Well Drilling’s Impact on a Family Farm- WTAE-TV
Jim Parsons, Reporter
Kendall Cross, Photographer
Michael Lazorko, Editor
“Orphan Wells”- WQED Multimedia
Pierina Morelli, Producer
24- HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“Beyond Baby Blues”- WQED Multimedia
Alicia Schisler, Producer
“Health Smart: In The Wake Of Trauma”- WITF-TV
Keira McGuire, Producer/Host
Mitchell Mathias, Editor
Cara Williams Fry, Executive Producer
“Project Not Me: Social Cues”- Hodder.
Deneen Vojta, Executive Producer
Tom Beauregard, Executive Producer
Mark Coblitz, Executive Producer
Deb Sundal, Executive Producer
Regina Pitstick, Executive Producer
Kristi Norton, Executive Producer
“Project Not Me: Take Charge”- Hodder.
Deneen Vojta, Executive Producer
Tom Beauregard, Executive Producer
Mark Coblitz, Executive Producer
Deb Sundal, Executive Producer
Regina Pitstick, Executive Producer
Kristi Norton, Executive Producer
“Tempo InDepth Health Initiative: Heart Disease”- WLVT PBS39
Laura McHugh, Producer/Reporter
Amy Burkett, Host/Executive Producer
“Project Not Me: Activity Plan”- Hodder.
Deneen Vojta, Executive Producer
Tom Beauregard, Executive Producer
Mark Coblitz, Executive Producer
Deb Sundal, Executive Producer
Regina Pitstick, Executive Producer
Kristi Norton, Executive Producer
25-HISTORIC/CULTURAL PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT
“Historic Lewes, Delaware”- Lewes Historical Society
Mike DiPaolo, Producer
Errol Webber, Producer
“Pioneer Of Gold”- Comcast SportsNet
Brad Nau, Producer, Photographer, Writer, Editor
Ron Burke, Reporter
The Allegheny Arsenal Explosion”- WQED Multimedia
Tonia Caruso, Producer/Reporter
Frank Caloiero, Editor/Photographer
26- HISTORIC/CULTURAL PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“25 Things I Like About Pittsburgh”- WQED Multimedia
Rick Sebak, Producer / Host
Kevin Conrad, Editor
Matt Conrad, Editor
Bob Lubomski, Videographer
“Pennsylvania: Keystone Of The Civil War”- Commonwealth Media Services
Adam Schmidt, Editor
Katherine Prickett, Producer
Mark Dubravec, Audio Engineer
Angela Senft, Motion Graphics
Scott Pitts, Motion Graphics
Raymond Bressler, Engineer
“Squirrel Hill In A Nutshell”- WQED Multimedia
Iris Samson, Producer
“The Capital City”- History Making Productions
Sam Katz, Executive Producer
27- HUMAN INTEREST – NEWS FEATURE
“Anonymous Angel”- WHTM abc27
Eric Heisler, Photojournalist
Megan Healey, Reporter
“Kay’s Dream”- FOX29
Joyce Evans, Anchor/Reporter/Producer
“Miracle Baby”- FOX 29
Joyce Evans, Anchor/Reporter/Producer
“The Ironman Of The Big Apple”- Comcast SportsNet
Rob Rabena, Producer/Editor
Jeremiah Hines, Producer/Shooter
28- HUMAN INTEREST PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT
“Band Of Artists”-WHYY
Michael O’Reilly, Producer
“Jeremy Maclin Life Story”- Eagles Television Network
Douglas Interrante, Producer/Photographer
Chris Johnson, Producer
Eric Long, Writer
Kiel Leggere, Editor
“Laughing At My Nightmare”- FireRock Productions
Julia Urich, Director
Rocky Urich, Director Of Photography/Editor
Ashley Russo, Executive Producer
Kenneth Szydlow, Executive Producer
Shane Burcaw, Producer
“Maddie Loves the Phillies”- The Comcast Network
Kevin Donahue, Supervising Producer
William Pizzie, Producer/Editor
Maureen Quilter, Associate Producer
29- HUMAN INTEREST PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“Armed Guards In NEPA’s Schools?” WVIA-TV
Kathryn Davies, Producer
- William Kelly, Executive Producer
Tom Curra, Executive Producer
Ben Payavis, Director
“Rose’s Garden: Surviving My Mother’s Mental Illness”- WQED Multimedia Beth Dolinar, Producer/Reporter
David Cohen, Editor
Walter Francis, Videographer
“We The People: The Constitution’s 225th”- CBS3
Evan Hirsch, Producer
Andrea Korff, Photographer
Dawn Noonan, Director
Joan Sill, Producer
Erika Von Tiehl, Contributor
30- POLITICS/GOVERNMENT- NEWS SINGLE STORY OR SERIES
“Buckin’ The System”- WHTM abc27
Dennis Owens, Political Reporter
“Sick Time Pay Days”- WGAL-TV
Matt Belanger, Reporter
Thomas Knier, Photojournalist/Editor
“WPXI Political: Is This Why We’re Broke?”- WPXI-TV
Rick Earle, Reporter
Tim Holoman, Special Projects Photographer/Editor
31- WEATHER – NEWS SINGLE STORY OR SERIES
“On The Road: Hurricane Sandy”- KDKA-TV
Andy Sheehan, Reporter
Christopher Kunicki, Photographer/Editor
“WPXI Weather Coverage: Superstorm Sandy”-WPXI-TV
Mike Oliveira, Managing Editor
Julie Fine, Reporter
Jason Gonzales, Photographer
“Hurricane Sandy Damages LBI”- NBC Philadelphia
Rosemary Connors, Reporter
Jason Ryan, Photographer/Editor
32- SPORTS- NEWS SINGLE STORY OR SERIES
“Herb Douglas- More Than An Olympian”- Comcast SportsNet
Danny Pommells, Reporter
Jay Passarella, Editing
Kevin Flatley, Photographer
“It’s Metro, Not Picasso”- WHP CBS 21
Jason Bristol, Reporter
“Overcoming Obstacles”- Comcast SportsNet
Ryan Woldoff, Editor, Associate Producer
Lisa Hillary, Reporter, Writer, Producer
Brian Spielman, Chief Photographer
“Philadelphia Olympians”- NBC Philadelphia
Colin Macaulay, Producer
Matthew Maiorano, Photographer/Editor
Dan Stamm, Producer
“The Healing Game”- Comcast SportsNet
Brad Nau, Photographer/Producer/Writer/Editor
John Boruk, Reporter
33- SPORTS- PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT
“Cowboy Monkey Rodeo Night”- Comcast SportsNet
Thomas Kretschmer, Producer, Photographer, Editor
Brian Dashefsky, Media Manager
“Still J-Rolling: Jimmy Rollins’ Legacy”- Comcast SportsNet
Kevin Feeney, Producer
Jay Passarella, Editor
“Workhorse”- Comcast SportsNet
Brad Nau, Photographer, Producer, Writer, Editor
34- SPORTS- DAILY PROGRAM OR SPORTSCAST
“SportsNite”- Comcast SportsNet
Michael Gatti, Senior Supervising Producer
Rob Kuestner, Assistant News Director
Sean Kane, Producer
Andrew Greth, Associate Producer
Danny Pommells, Anchor
Mark Leonard, Studio Camera
Jeffrey Wechsler, Video Producer
35- SPORTS- PROGRAM SERIES
“Inside The Season” Eagles Television Network
Douglas Interrante, Producer
Kiel Leggere, Editor/Desinger
Trey Dillen, Associate Producer
Eric Long, Writer
Chris Johnson, Executive Producer
“Pirates Pregame – Tribute To Little League”- ROOT Sports TV
Douglas Johnson, Executive Producer
Fred Rihn, Producer
Mat Williams, Director
Craig McConnell, Coordinating Producer
Roger Lenhart, Jr, Coordinating Producer
“Penn State Basketball: In The Paint”- Penn State Public Media
Bill Amin, Executive Producer
Don Hampton, Producer
Folashade Olasimbo, Associate Producer/Editor
Judson Mantz, Editor
Jordan Huffman, Editor
Jorge Jovel, Graphic Design
Jennifer Bortz, Audio Mix
“Temple Basketball: Above The Rim”- 20/20 Visual Media
Eric Tanner Smith, Producer
Robert Czyzewicz, Producer
Patrick Rosenbaum, Producer
“Courtside With Coquese: One Step Closer”- Penn State Public Media
Bill Amin, Executive Producer
Topher Yorks, Producer
Cody Yoder, Editor
Matt Stephens, Videographer
Michael Klein, Audio Mix
Christopher Younken, Field Audio
“Penguins Pregame – Playoff Edition”- ROOT Sports TV
Douglas Johnson, Executive Producer
Roger Lenhart, Jr, Coordinating Producer
Fred Rihn, Producer
Mat Williams, Director
“Temple TUFF: Behind The Scenes With Temple Football”- 20/20 Visual Media
Patrick Rosenbaum, Producer
Robert Czyzewicz, Producer
Eric Tanner Smith, Producer
36- SPORTS- PROGRAM ONE-TIME SPECIAL
“Brian Dawkins Retires”- Comcast SportsNet
Neil Hartman, Host/Producer
Justin Krapf, Editor
Brian Spielman, Photographer
Thomas Kretschmer, Photographer
Jerry Hines, Photographer
“CSN 15 Year Special”- Comcast SportsNet
Rob Kuestner, Producer/writer
Jay Passarella, Editor
Rachel Appel-Vazquez, Booking Producer
Brian Dashefsky, Video Producer
Justin Krapf, Editor/producer
Christopher Smith, Photographer
Jeremiah Hines, Photojournalist
“Inside Pirates Baseball – 10 Great Blowups”- ROOT Sports TV
Jack Becker, Producer
Ryan Wood, Editor
“Pittsburgh Goes For The Gold”- WPXI-TV
Debora Gaita, Executive Producer
37- SPORTS – INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
“Barkley At 50”- Comcast SportsNet
Neil Hartman, Host/Producer
Justin Krapf, Editor
Kevin Flatley, Photographer
“Eagles Unscripted”-Eagles Television Network
Joseph Helder, Producer/Photographer
Mike O’Connor, Editor
Chris Johnson, Executive Producer
Scott Graham, Host
38- SPORTING EVENT/GAME LIVE/UNEDITED PROGRAM/SPECIAL/SERIES
“Flyers Hockey”- Comcast SportsNet
Shawn Oleksiak, Senior Executive Producer
Bryan Cooper, Producer
Carl Graber, Graphics Producer
David Hagen, Director
“Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey – Pens Vs. Flyers”- ROOT Sports TV
Douglas Johnson, Executive Producer
Lowell MacDonald, Producer
Rebecca Hawranko, Associate Producer
“Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball – “Tribute To Little League”- ROOT Sports TV Douglas Johnson, Executive Producer
Adam Elmore, Producer
Pete Toma, Director
Jason Steele, Associate Producer
Craig McConnell, Coordinating Producer
39- DOCUMENTARY
“Fever: 1793”- History Making Productions
Sam Katz, Director
“Thailand Untapped: The Global Reach Of Engineers Without Borders”- Rutgers University: Mason Gross Center for Digital Filmmaking
Dena Seidel, Producer, Editor & Director
Chantal Eyong, Producer
“Why We Dance: The Story Of THON”- Penn State Public Media
Jeffrey A. Hughes, Executive Producer
Cole Cullen, Producer/Director
Lindsey Whissel, Associate Producer
“Barnes: A Stroke Of Genius”- NBC Philadelphia
Lauren Bacigalupi, Executive Producer
Eileen Matthews, Writer, Producer
Brendan McCullough, Editor
Derek Robinson, Graphic Design
Charlie Wellock, Crew / Camera
Lori Wilson, Host
Keith Jones, Host
40- INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“After Newtown”- Rutgers, The State University of NJ
Sandra King, Producer/Host
Dr. Raphael Caprio, Executive Producer
Dean John Farmer, Executive Producer
Tania Ivanova, Associate Producer
Pete Troost, Studio Manager
Raymond Brown, Host
Patricia Scannella, Floor Manager
“Eagles Unscripted- Cooper”- Eagles Television Network
Joseph Helder, Producer
Mike O’Connor, Editor
Scott Graham, Host
Chris Johnson, Executive Producer
41- INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION SERIES
“Due Process”- Rutgers, The State University of NJ
Sandra King, Producer/Host
Dr. Raphael Caprio, Executive Producer
Dean John Farmer, Executive Producer
Tania Ivanova, Associate Producer
Pete Troost, Studio Manager
Raymond Brown, Host
Kirk Sohr, Editor
“Smart Talk”- WITF-TV
Nell McCormack Abom, Host
Heather Woolridge, Producer
Mitchell Mathias, Editor
Cara Williams Fry, Executive Producer
42- MAGAZINE PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“Foodies – 13th Street”- NBC Philadelphia
Shay Mendes, Co-Executive Producer, Writer, Producer
Lauren Bacigalupi, Co-Executive Producer
Tim Strong, Graphic Design
“Friday Arts: Diner En Blanc/Basilica/Tics & Twitches”- WHYY
Trudi Brown, Executive Producer
Monica Rogozinski, Producer
Karen Smyles, Producer
Michael Oreilly, Producer
Eric Sennhenn, Principal Photographer
Patrick Warner, Editor
“Talk Philly”- CBS3
Monica Avery, Producer
Pat Ciarrocchi, Host
Ukee Washington, Host
Paul Zucker, Director
Paul Hicks, Camera Operator
Robert Kane, Camera Operator
Randall Scott, Video Editor
“The Scene – Laurel Hill Cemetery”- NBC Philadelphia
Eileen Matthews, Writer, Producer
Derek Robinson, Graphic Designer
Vince Lattanzio, Host
Charlie Wellock, Camera / Crew
“Woodworkers Of Western Pennsylvania”- WQED Multimedia
Nathalie Berry, Producer/Writer
Michael Bartley, Reporter
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor
43- PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FEATURE/SEGMENT
“Arise Academy”- Eagles Television Network
Joseph Helder, Producer/Photographer
Mike O’Connor, Editor
Trey Dillen, Photographer
“Art Of Food: Diner En Blanc Philadelphia”- WHYY
Monica Rogozinski, Producer
“Miracle Field”- Comcast SportsNet
Brad Nau, Photographer, Writer, Editor, Producer
“The Clairton Bears”- WQED Multimedia
Michael Bartley, Producer/Reporter
Frank Caloiero, Photographer
Paul Ruggieri, Editor
“Main Street Matters”- WGAL-TV
Matt Barcaro, Reporter
Scott Wilson, Photographer
44- PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PROGRAM/SPECIAL
“Black On Black: The Conversation Continues”- FOX29
Berlinda Garnett, Producer
Michael Jerrick, Host
“Friday Arts: Metro Bakery/Black Ballerina/High Flying”- WHYY
Trudi Brown, Executive Producer
Monica Rogozinski, Producer
Karen Smyles, Producer
Michael Oreilly, Producer
Eric Sennhenn, Principal Photographer
Patrick Warner, Editor
“Pittsburgh 360: The Hunger Episode”- WQED Multimedia
Jill Neely, Producer
Gina Catanzarite, Producer
Nathalie Berry, Producer
Pierina Morelli, Producer
Michael Bartley, Host/Reporter
Tonia Caruso, Host
“Global Leaders: The Next Generation”- WQED Multimedia
Gina Catanzarite, Producer/Writer
Glenn Syska, Editor/Videographer
Alisyn Blackwell, Production Assistant
45- SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE- LIVE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS) “RACE FOR THE CURE LIVE 2012″- CBS3
Monica Avery, Producer
Pat Ciarrocchi, Anchor
Lisa Shiner, Director
Carol Erickson, Anchor
Christopher Brady, News Operations Supervisor
Jim Spering, Chief Photographer
46- PROMOTION- NEWS AND PROGRAM AND PSA- SINGLE SPOT
“Harry Hairston Investigators Image – Step Up”- NBC Philadelphia
Henry Vazquez, Writer, Producer
Lauren Bacigalupi, Executive Producer
Tim Strong, Graphics Designer
Charlie Wellock, Camera / Crew
“Learn CPR: Susan’s Story”- KDKA-TV
Tina Veon, Writer/Producer
“Declaration Of Progress”- The Media Factory, Inc.
Stephen Thorne, Writer / Producer
Lawrence Thorne, Producer
Josette Hammerstone, Co-Producer
Gerri Trooskin, Co-Producer
Beth Scheraga, Co-Producer
Frederic Bertley, Executive Producer
“Where Do You See Yourself”- WQED Multimedia
Michele Huber, Producer
Glenn Syska, Editor
47- PROMOTION- NEWS AND PROGRAM AND PSA- CAMPAIGN
“Harry Hairston Investigators Image Spots 2012”- NBC Philadelphia
Henry Vazquez, Writer, Producer
Lauren Bacigalupi, Executive Producer
Mathew Mezer, Director Of Photography
Tim Strong, Graphics Designer
Charlie Wellock, Crew / Camera
“KYW On Your Side Campaign”- CBS3
Sara Visomirski, Producer
Mark Olson, Producer
Wilfredo Manzano, Producer
“NBC10 Summer Image 2012 – “We Are For..”- NBC Philadelphia
Henry Vazquez, Writer, Producer
Lauren Bacigalupi, Writer, Executive Producer
Derek Robinson, Graphics Designer
Mathew Mezer, Director Of Photography
48- COMMERCIAL – SINGLE SPOT
“Men’s Health Magazine: The Man With No Problems”- Liquid Interactive
Kelly Planer, Producer
“Pep Boys Zombie Booster Pack Commercial”- Pep Boys Auto
Chad Reverdito, Producer/Post-Production
Anthony Handlon, Executive Producer
Benjamin Webb, Director Of Photography
Erica Maxwell, Associate Producer/Writer
Patrick Blake, Production/Wardrobe
Nichole DuBan, Makeup Artist
“The Philadelphia Science Festival”- The Media Factory, Inc.
Stephen Thorne, Director / Cinematographer
Lawrence Thorne, Producer
Josette Hammerstone, Producer
Gerri Trooskin, Producer
“Visit PA”- Commonwealth Media Services
Joanne Alexis, Producer
Chuck Greenholt, Editor
Max Zug, Videographer
49- STATION EXCELLENCE
“CBS 3”- Jon Hitchcock, President And General Manager
“Comcast SportsNet”- Brian Monihan, Network President
“KDKA-TV”- Chris Pike, General Manager
“WPXI-TV”- Raymond Carter, VP And General Manager
“WQED Multimedia”- Deborah Acklin, President & CEO
50- NEWS EXCELLENCE
“WHTM abc27 News”- David Jones, News Director
“CBS 3 Eyewitness News”- Susan Schiller, News Director
“KDKA-TV News”- Anne Linaberger, News Director
“WPXI-TV”- Mike Oliveira/Mike Goldrick, News Director
51- COMMUNITY SERVICE
“CBS 3 & Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation: Standing For Hope”- CBS3 Monica Avery, Producer
Pat Ciarrocchi, News Anchor/Host
Chris May, News Anchor/Host
Jonelle Fabian, Producer
“CBS 3 & Komen for the Cure Philadelphia: Fighting for a Cure”- CBS3 Monica Avery, Producer
Pat Ciarrocchi, News Anchor/Host
Carol Erickson, News Anchor/Host
Joanne Calabria, Vice President, Public Affairs
Shelley Hoffman, Public Affairs Manager
Lisa Shiner, Director
“Hunger: Our Hidden Crisis”- WQED Multimedia
David Solomon, Producer
Jill Neely, Producer
Gina Catanzarite, Producer
Nathalie Berry, Producer
Pierina Morelli, Producer
Maria Kakay, Producer
Beth Dolinar, Producer
52- MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT
“Fever:1793”, Patrick de Caumette, Deca Studios
Jamie Peck, WQED Multimedia
“Promise for a Better City”, Patrick de Caumette, Deca Studios
53- DIRECTOR – LIVE OR LIVE-TO-TAPE
Ben Payavis, WVIA-TV
Rebecca Jean Born, WQED Multimedia
54- EDITOR- PROGRAM
Justin Krapf, Comcast SportsNet
Rocky Urich- Laughing at My Nightmare, FireRock Productions
Cole Cullen, Penn State Public Media
Michael O’Connor, Eagles Television Network
55- EDITOR- SHORT FORM
Jeff Dougherty, Comcast SportsNet
Dana Heberling, Eagles Television Network
Eric Heisler, WHTM abc27
Stephen Thorne, The Media Factory, Inc
56- EDITOR- NEWS
Brian Caldwell, WTAE-TV
Dani Dolan-Hartnett, CBS3
Eric Heisler, WHTM abc27
Martin Rodgers, KDKA-TV
57- GRAPHIC ARTS/ANIMATION
Ayhan Cebe, Ebru TV
“Declaration Of Progress”- The Media Factory, Inc.
Stephen Thorne
Lawrence Thorne
“IBEW 98 Happy Holiday’s”- Noir Worldwide LLC
Jeffrey Baxter
David Van Allen
Kiel Leggere, Eagles Television Network
Michael Canella, Pittsburgh Penguins
58- ON-CAMERA TALENT – ANCHOR – NEWS
Mike Clark, WTAE-TV
Wendy Bell, WTAE-TV
Rob Vaughn, WFMZ-TV
Tracy Davidson, NBC Philadelphia
59- ON-CAMERA TALENT – ANCHOR – WEATHER
Kirk Clyatt, WHP CBS 21
Mike Harvey, WTAE-TV
Stephen Cropper, WPXI-TV
Tom Russell, WHP CBS21
60- ON-CAMERA TALENT – ANCHOR- SPORTS
Amy Fadool, Comcast SportsNet
Brian Unangst – Blue Ridge Communications
Andrew Stockey, WTAE-TV
Jason Bristol, WHP CBS 21
61- ON-CAMERA TALENT- PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR
Nell McCormack-Abom, WITF-TV
Jaime Karpovich, Post Sputnik Video Production
Scott Graham, Eagles Television Network
Mike Clark, WTAE-TV
Kimberly Gill, KDKA-TV
Michael Bartley, WQED Multimedia
62- ON-CAMERA TALENT- REPORTER- FEATURES/HUMAN INTEREST
Colleen Wolfe, Fox 29
Kendra Nichols, WHTM abc27
Kimberly Davidow, WFMZ-TV
Kirk Clyatt, WHP CBS 21
John Craven, WFMZ-TV
Wendy Bell, WTAE-TV
63- ON-CAMERA TALENT- REPORTER- GENERAL ASSIGNMENT
James Crummel – WHTM abc27
Katelyn Smith, Independent
Walt Hunter, CBS3
64- ON-CAMERA TALENT- REPORTER- SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT
Mike Clark, WTAE-TV
Stephanie Stahl, CBS3
Robin Taylor, WPXI-TV
65- ON-CAMERA TALENT- REPORTER- SPORTS
Barbara Barr, WGAL-TV
Jason Bristol, WHP CBS21
John Boruk, Comcast SportsNet
66- ON-CAMERA TALENT- SPORTS ANALYST/PLAY-BY-PLAY
Marc Zumoff – Comcast SportsNet
Mick Moninghoff, Sports Traditions Network
Mike Zambelli, Service Electric Cable TV
67- PHOTOGRAPHER- NEWS
Kyle Cooper, WHTM abc27
Brett Miller, WFMZ-TV
April Chunko, WFMZ-TV
Eric Heisler, WHTM abc27
Jon Hershey, Blue Ridge Communications
Scott Danka, KDKA-TV
Scott Wilson, WGAL-TV
68- PHOTOGRAPHER- PROGRAM
Brad Nau, Comcast SportsNet
Douglas Interrante, Eagles Television Network
Rocky Urich- St. Luke’s Commitment to Education, FireRock Productions
Rocky Urich- Gift of Music, FireRock Productions
Tom Kretschmer, Comcast SportsNet
69- PHOTOGRAPHER – SPORTS
Douglas Interrante, Eagles Television Network
Matt Maiorano, NBC Philadelphia
“Pittsburgh Penguins – In The Room”- Pittsburgh Penguins
Jon Otte
Michael Davenport
70- VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)
“Believe, Dream Come True”, Robert Ross – Blue Ridge Communications
“Spreading the Love”, Eric Heisler – WHTM abc27
“No Ordinary Walk”, Brad Nau – Comcast SportsNet
71- VIDEO JOURNALIST
There are no nominees in this category.
72- WRITER- PROGRAM
Beth Dolinar, WQED Multimedia
Brad Nau, Comcast SportsNet
Chronicle: From Pittsburgh to the Vatican”- WTAE-TV
Mike Clark
Connie Stewart
Pierina Morelli, WQED Multimedia
“Temple Basketball: Above The Rim”, 20/20 Visual Media
Robert Czyzewicz
Eric Tanner Smith
Patrick Rosenbaum
73- WRITER- NEWS/COMMENTARY/SHORT FORM
Jason Bristol, WHP CBS21
John Boruk, Comcast SportsNet
Walt Hunter Writer, CBS3
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY PRODUCTION CATEGORIES
C-01 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY NEWSCAST
“Temple Update, Show 7 Fall 2012”- TUTV/Temple University
Isabel Garcia, Volunteer Coordinator
Karina Cheung, Executive Producer
Kaitryn Wetzel, Executive Producer
Megan McNerney, Anchor
Marchelle Roberts, Anchor
Ankit Patel, Director
Peter Jaroff, Faculty Executive Producer
“The Centre County Report- November 2, 2012”- Penn State University/ComMedia
Eric Feinstein, Producer
Brittany Corl, Executive Producer
Erin Ryan, Director
Jeff Lowe, Anchor
Cat Janisko, Anchor
Jeremy Kahn, Sports Anchor
C-02 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY NEWS: GENERAL ASSIGNMENT
“Jerry Sandusky Sentenced”- Penn State University/ComMedia
Adrienne DiPiazza, Reporter/Producer
“Olympic Park”- TUTV/Temple University
Isabel Garcia, Reporter
“Sustainability Efforts in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games”- TUTV/Temple University
Isabel Garcia, Reporter
C-03 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY- ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
“Strasburg Railroad”- Kutztown University
Helen Beiber, Advisor
Andrew Skitko, Advisor
Timothy Gutherman, Producer/Videographer
Rossin Wood, Producer/Videographer
Emily Kilefner, Editor
“Eastern State Penitentiary”- Kutztown University
Helen Beiber, Advisor
Andrew Skitko, Advisor
Ryan Hedrick, Producer/Videographer
Andrew Donahue, Videographer
Shawn Petcaugh, Editor
“Roadside America”- Kutztown University
Helen Beiber, Advisor
Andrew Skitko, Advisor
Timothy Gutherman, Producer/Videographer
Matthew Gilmer, Producer/Videographer
Emily Kilefner, Editor
“Grims Greenhouse”- Kutztown University
Helen Beiber, Advisor
Andrew Skitko, Advisor
Megan Ziegler, Producer/Videographer
Gregory Phillips, Producer/Videographer
Kellen Cunningham, Editor
Emily Kilefner, Editor
C-04 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY- LONG FORM: FICTION
“Off Campus-Episode 4”- Drexel University
Arlynn Katz, Producer
Andrew Catania, Faculty/Supervising Producer/Director
Laurel Chadwick, Supervising Producer
Andrew Misialek, Director/Writer
Alex Igidbashian, Director/Writer
Megan Pollin, Editor
“One of the Guys- Twenty-Somethings”- Temple University
Jennifer Parmer, Producer/Director of Photography/Editor
Michael Busza, Director/Writer/Producer
Jaime Sweet, Producer
Kristine Weatherston, Faculty
C-05 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY- LONG FORM: NON-FICTION
“In the Game- Episode 201”- Penn State University/ComMedia
Sophia Perri, Producer
Matt Trabold, Producer
“Crossroads- Episode 4”- Temple University
Stephanie Klock, Producer
Francesca Viola, Advisor
“Grandma Never Texted: Changing Technology, Changing Relationships”- University of Delaware
Lydia Timmins, Advisor
Elizabeth Adams, Producer
Dave Beaver, Writer
Jamie Forwood, Videographer
Jillian Jablonski, Reporter
Dawn Sentner, Editor
Jill Farquhanson, Writer
C-06 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY- SPORTS
“The Future of Boxing in America”- Penn State University/ComMedia
Fernando Calderon, Producer
Pete Floyd, Prouducer
“The NCAA Experience, Behind the Scenes with a True Student- Athlete”- Temple University
Kevin Otte, Editor
Tanya Hubbard, Reporter
C-07 COLLEGE PRODUCTION PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
“You Decide 2012”- Community College of Philadelphia
Allan Kobernick, Advisor
Wali Goins, Producer
Zahara Farrar, Producer
Robert Garner, Producer
Christopher Perinchief, Producer
Jason Ramirez, Producer
“ROTC Ranger Challenge”- Shippensburg University
Stephanie Horvat, Reporter
“A Ministry of Presence”- Neumann University
Karen Thomas, Advisor
Laura Scott, Producer/Photographer
Ariel Box, Editor/Photographer
Tiffany Wilder, Writer
Nicole DiCrescenza, Writer