2026 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL EMMY®RECIPIENTS
#101- OVERALL EXCELLENCE
“CBS Philadelphia”- CBS Philadelphia
Kelly Frank, General Manager
#102- NEWS EXCELLENCE
“CBS News Philadelphia”– CBS News Philadelphia
Kathleen Gerrow, Vice President
“KDKA-TV News”- KDKA-TV
Cathy Noschese, News Director
#103- SPORTS EXCELLENCE
“Princeton University Athletics”- Princeton University Athletics
Cody Chrusciel, Executive Producer
#104- COMMUNITY SERVICE
“Stand for Hope Telethon”- CBS News Philadelphia
Monica Avery, Coordinating Producer
#201- EVENING NEWSCAST – LARGER MARKETS (1-38)
“CBS News Philadelphia At 11”- CBS News Philadelphia
Andrea Warner, Producer; Nikki DeMentri, Reporter; Ryan Hughes, Reporter; Laura Duzen, Director; Jim McHugh, Photojournalist; Eva Andersen, Reporter; Robert Henderson, Writer
#202- EVENING NEWSCAST – SMALLER MARKETS (39 AND SMALLER)
“Funeral for Three Fallen Officers”- WHP CBS21
Candace Scalese, Anchor; Joel D Smith, Anchor; Michael Collins, Photojournalist; Alex Thill, Reporter; Maxine Rose, Reporter; Jonathan Gutekunst, Photojournalist; Grace Rufalo, Reporter; Sarah Burns, Reporter; Daniel Kilderry, Director; Austin Winkler, Content Producer; Megan Carpenter, Director; Ashley Crowther, Photojournalist
#203- MORNING NEWSCAST – LARGER MARKETS (1-38)
“Preparing for Major Blizzard”- CBS News Philadelphia
Ainsley Vetter, Producer; Jan Carabeo, Anchor; Tammie Souza, Weather Anchor; Caroline Karlen, Director
#204- MORNING NEWSCAST – SMALLER MARKETS (39 AND SMALLER)
“News 8 Today “- WGAL-TV
Matt Barcaro, Anchor; Katelyn Smith, Anchor; Regina Ahn, Traffic Reporter; Michael Zabkowski, Producer; Curtis Seaman, Director; Gabriel Thomas, Reporter
#205- DAYTIME NEWSCAST – LARGER MARKETS (1-38)
“NBC 10 News at 4pm”- NBC 10
Scott Zeenkov, Supervising Producer; Danielle Soyka, Producer; Kathryn Reilly, Segment Producer; Justin Ziolkowski, Director; Bob McCone, Supervising Producer; John Small, Producer/Writer; Jacqueline London, Anchor; Robert Johnson, Weather Anchor; Lakisha Collins, Director; Fred Shropshire, Anchor; Elizabeth Flores, Executive Producer
#206- DAYTIME NEWSCAST – SMALLER MARKETS (39 AND SMALLER)
“News 8 at 4pm”- WGAL-TV
Lucy Davis, Producer; Tasmin Mahfuz, Anchor; Michael Fuller, Anchor; Mike Susko, Weather Anchor
#207- NEWS SPECIAL
“In the Crosshairs”- KDKA-TV
Chris Sichi, Producer; Corey Martin, Producer; Tory Wegerski, Producer; Sean Patrick Seaman, Photographer; Colin Wiles, Photographer; Jacob Mahaffey, Editor; Livia Rappaport, Editor; Drew Field, Graphics Producer; Jennifer Borrasso, Reporter; Jon Delano, Reporter; Lauren Linder, Reporter
#208- ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT – NEWS
“Mister Rogers’ Legacy Lives On”- KDKA-TV
Christopher DeRose, Reporter; Ian Smith, Photographer/Editor
#209- BREAKING NEWS
“Clairton Coke Works Explosion”- WPXI-TV
Lisa Sylvester, Anchor; Andrew Lashinsky, Producer; John Klocko, Executive Producer; Elisa Schwartzmiller, Content Producer; Jessica Shannon, Content Producer
#210- BUSINESS/CONSUMER/TECHNOLOGY – NEWS
“Pool Drain Dangers”- KDKA-TV
Meghan Schiller, Writer; Bryan Orr, Photographer/Editor
#211- CRIME/JUSTICE – NEWS
“Getting Away with Murder”- WPXI-TV
Jatara McGee, Reporter; Ryan Minutello, Photographer/Editor; Alex Popichak, Producer
#212- CONTINUING COVERAGE
“Nursing Home Explosion”- NBC 10
Bob McCone, Supervising Producer; Scott Zeenkov, Supervising Producer; Jennifer Lee, Producer; Scott Tryon, Director; Jessica Wainwright, Director; Siobhan McGirl, Reporter; David Palmer, Photojournalist; Kelsey Kushner, Anchor; Samantha Dunne, Photojournalist; Justin Ziolkowski, Director; Ali Ingersoll, Producer; Alexandra Nowlen, Producer; Brian Sheehan, Reporter
# 213- DAILY NEWS REPORT – (SINGLE SHIFT)
“FBI Raid: NYC Mayor’s Mansion IEDs”- CBS News Philadelphia
Eva Andersen, Editor; Atheer Hussein, Photojournalist
“ICE Breaks Down Door in Dramatic Raid”- Telemundo 62
Crishtbel Mora, Producer; Reece Rosario, Photographer/Editor
#214- DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – NEWS
“Beyond the Wall: Girard College”- CBS Philadelphia
Wakisha Bailey, Reporter; Danielle Dolan-Hartnett, Editor
#215- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – NEWS
“Bad Drivers, Dangerous School Zones”- KDKA-TV
Tory Wegerski, Producer/Writer; Bryan Orr, Photographer/Editor
#216- ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – NEWS
“Philadelphia’s Putrid Problem”- CBS News Philadelphia
Brandon Goldner, Reporter; Tom Gardiner, Photographer/Editor
“Trump Admin Ends Flood Mitigation Grants”- The Philadelphia Inquirer
Jenna Miller, Photographer/Editor
#217- HEALTH/MEDICAL – NEWS
“Heart Bonds”- CBS News Philadelphia
Stephanie Stahl, Reporter; Damian Tracy, Editor
#218- HISTORICAL/CULTURAL – NEWS
“MOVE Bombing at 40: Pilot Warning”- WHYY
Kimberly Paynter, Photojournalist; Tom MacDonald, Reporter; Sarah Glover, Executive Producer
#219- HUMAN INTEREST – NEWS
“The Double Dutch Jump Rope Tradition”- The Philadelphia Inquirer
Gabriel Coffey, Photographer/Editor
#220- INVESTIGATIVE – (SINGLE OR MULTIPLE REPORTS)
“Tragedia en el Aire: Un Ano Despues”- WUVP Univision 65
Geisha Torres, Reporter
#221- NEWS FEATURE – LIGHT FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
“The 76: Celebrating Philly’s Food Scene”- The Philadelphia Inquirer
Ariane Datil, Producer/Host/Editor; Gabe Coffey, Motion Graphic Artist
#222- NEWS FEATURE – SERIOUS FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
“Christy, Stay With Me”- WPXI-TV
Jatara McGee, Producer; Ryan Minutello, Photographer/Editor;
#223- NEWS FEATURE – (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
“Answering the Call”- WGAL-TV
Tasmin Mahfuz, Reporter; Daniel Maddox, Photographer/Editor
#224- POLITICS/GOVERNMENT- NEWS
There are no nominees in this category.
#225- SOCIETAL CONCERNS – NEWS
“When Fake Looks Real: The New AI Threat”- Telemundo 62
Evelisse De Jesús Ortiz, Producer
#226- TEAM COVERAGE
“Winter’s Fury: Philadelphia Buried”- Telemundo 62
Severo Riestra, Producer; Evelisse De Jesús Ortiz, Content Producer; Crishtbel Mora, Reporter; Paula Agatone, Director
#301- SPORTS REPORT – NEWS
“Philly Curling”- WGAL-TV
Andrew Manifold, Photographer/Editor; Susan Shapiro, Writer
#302- SPORTS REPORT – NEWS FEATURE
“John Woodruff’s Olympic Oak”- KDKA-TV
Christopher DeRose, Reporter; Ian Smith, Photographer/Editor
#303- SPORTS STORY – SHORT FORM CONTENT
“Beyond the Stripes- Chad Palumbo”- Princeton University Athletics
Drew Miller, Producer/Director
#304- SPORTS PROGRAM – LIVE – SINGLE PROGRAM
“Bucs BP”- SportsNet Pittsburgh
Fred Rihn, Producer; Drew Brown, Associate Producer; Jason Steele, Director
#305- SPORTS PROGRAM – POST-PRODUCED OR EDITED – SINGLE PROGRAM
“The Flyers Way: The 2025 NHL Offseason”- Philadelphia Flyers
Maxwell Farrara, Producer; Ryan Haagen, Editor; Brian Born, Producer/Writer; Brendan Dever, Photographer/Editor; Sean Spencer, Senior Producer; Christine Mina, Senior Producer; Emily Malmstrom, Senior Producer; Joe Siville, Producer; Lindsay Eastwood, Producer; Noelle Teodoro, Associate Producer
#306 SPORTS – ONE-TIME SPECIAL
“Jimmy Rollins – My Way”- Philadelphia Phillies
Michael Licisyn, Director; Dan Stephenson, Producer/Writer; Sean Rainey, Producer; David Cattai, Producer; Mark DiNardo, Senior Producer; Nicholas Klein, Content Producer; Sydney Worek, Graphics Producer; Jasmine Hoagland, Graphics Producer; Emily Rutzen, Segment Producer; Michael Johnston, Segment Producer
“Camino Al Trofeo”- Telemundo 62
Severo Riestra, Producer; Reece Rosario, Photographer/Editor; Nicolé Combs, Director
#307- LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
“El Dia de Roberto Clemente”- SportsNet Pittsburgh
Fred Rihn, Producer
#308- SPORTS OPEN/TEASE
“RMU 25-26 Men’s Basketball Promo”- Adwell
Cayce McCabe, Director
#401- ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
“Ancient Egypt and Nubia”- Penn Museum and Maestro Filmworks
Kris Mendoza, Producer; Lexi Morrison, Post Production Supervisor; Belinda Fitzpatrick, Director; Jill DiSanto, Executive Producer; Rylee Meyer, Associate Producer; Jo Tiongson-Perez, Executive Producer; Christina Jones, Executive Producer; Maria Cantu, Editor
#402- DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
“Black Intellectual History”- WHYY
Karen Smyles, Producer; Bill Horace, Producer And Editor; Theron Louis, Photographer
#403- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
“Quilson’s Big Eagle Adventure”- Commonwealth Charter Academy
James Rohrbaugh, Producer
#404- HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
“Double Hand Transplant: Luka’s Story”- Penn Medicine
James O’Brien, Director; Josh Oshinsky, Editor; Tyler Caton, Producer; Matt Curran, Supervising Producer; Dan Abel, Cinematographer; Carla Salas, Production Manager; Debra Lucatuorto, Production Manager; Carol Berman, Associate Producer; Steven Silvestro, Production Assistant; Paul Burke, Production Assistant
#405- HISTORICAL/CULTURAL – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
“VIA Short Takes: The Day Carbondale”- WVIA-TV
Alexander Monelli, Director; Kat Bolus, Reporter
“VIA Short Takes: The Lattimer Massacre”- WVIA-TV
Timothy Novotney, Producer/Director
#406- HUMAN INTEREST – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
“You Oughta Know: WeCanRow Philadelphia”- WHYY
Monica Rogozinski, Producer
#407- LIFESTYLE – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
“Order Up: Visiting Deer Creek Diner”- KDKA-TV
David Highfield, Reporter; Maria DeBone, Producer; Teddy Stevenson, Producer; Heather Abraham, Producer
#408- SOCIETAL CONCERNS – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
“Camp Erin”- Penn Medicine and Maestro Filmworks
Kris Mendoza, Producer; Lexi Morrison, Post Production Supervisor
#409- CONTENT SHORTS
“Penn Medicine Pop Quiz”- Penn Medicine
Tyler Caton, Director; James O’Brien, Director; Jon Cheifet, Editor; Paul Burke, Associate Producer; Carla Salas, Coordinating Producer; Matt Curran, Supervising Producer
#501- ARTS – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“The Heartbeat: The Philadelphia Orchestra”- CBS Philadelphia
Matt Maiorano, Producer; Ashley Harder, Host; Michele Schulmeister, Coordinating Producer; Travis Wurges, Photographer/Editor
#502- DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“Heroes of Red Bank”- WHYY
Steven Dixon, Producer/Writer
#503- DOCUMENTARY
“The Ocean – Five Years”- Flying Scooter Productions
Jennifer Schlieper, Director; Brett McCutcheon, Executive Producer
“Pursuing Light: The Bill Strickland Story”- Wayfarer Productions
Karen Somers, Director
#504- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“The Hands That Shape Tomorrow”- JTWO
Justin Jarrett, Producer; Conor Hare, Producer; Kyra Knox, Director; Jeremy McCool, Senior Producer; Laquana Cooke, Senior Producer; Travis Capacete, Producer; Kevin Krutz, Editor
#505- ENTERTAINMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“Albie’s Elevator: Pepperoni Sam/The Toast”- WHYY
Caitlin Corkery, Senior Producer; Tristan Horan, Producer; Dre Reed, Associate Producer; Gary Lindstrom, Photographer/Editor; Theron Louis, Photographer/Editor; Dan Rosenthal, Photographer/Editor; Benjamin Kall, Photographer/Editor; Charles St. John Smith, Producer; Paul Triggiani, Producer; Kevin J. Kelly, Producer
#506- HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“Finding Hidden Cures”- Penn Medicine
Matt Curran, Supervising Producer; Scott Whitham, Director; Vic Carreno, Editor; Steven Silvestro, Production Assistant; George Magyarits, Production Assistant
#507- HISTORICAL/CULTURAL – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“Letters From Jumonville”- TribLIVE.com
Sean Stipp, Producer
#508- HUMAN INTEREST – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“A Stand for Hope: 25 Years of Hope”- CBS News Philadelphia
Monica Avery, Producer; Michael Henry, Producer; NATASHA BROWN, Host; Siafa Lewis, Reporter; Stephanie Stahl, Reporter
“Adam Hartswick: Honoring the Fallen”- WPSU
Topher Yorks, Segment Producer; Cole Cullen, Senior Producer; Chris Kugler, Editor; Mickey Klein, Associate Producer; Adam Hartswick, Host
#509 INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“Breaking Barriers: Justice And Work”- Working Nation
Joan Lynch, Producer; Ramona Schindelheim, Producer; Melissa Panzer, Producer; Art Bilger, Producer; Michelle Armstrong, Producer
#510- LIFESTYLE – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“Turning Moments Into Memories”- Flying Scooter Productions
Jennifer Schlieper, Director; Steve Turner, Supervising Producer
#511- MAGAZINE PROGRAM – SINGLE PROGRAM
“THE 215”- FOX29
Dave Eitzen, Producer
#512- POLITICS/GOVERNMENT- LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
There are no nominees in this category.
#513- PUBLIC AFFAIRS- SINGLE PROGRAM
There are no nominees in this category.
#514- SOCIETAL CONCERNS – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“Expanding Sanctuary”- Sotomayor Productions
Kristal Sotomayor, Producer/Director
#515- TALK PROGRAM – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
“Pittsburgh Today Live”- KDKA-TV
Teddy Stevenson, Producer; Maria DeBone, Associate Producer; Heather Abraham, Host; David Highfield, Host; Krista Kelley, Executive Producer; Boaz Frankel, Reporter; Paige Newcomb, Editor; Kristen Kudla, Director; Anne Cole, Director; Mikey Hood, Host; Daisy Jade, Reporter
#601- COMMERCIAL – SINGLE SPOT
“Bully Max: The Gift of Power”- Bully Max
Brian Marczewski, Producer
#602- NEWS/PROGRAM PROMOTION/PSA – SINGLE SPOT
“The Power of Investing in Science”- Penn Medicine
Matt Curran, Director; Jonathan Cheifet, Editor
#603- NEWS/PROGRAM PROMOTION/PSA – CAMPAIGN
There are no nominees in this category.
#604- BRANDED CONTENT
“Secrets Resorts: Be More Connected”- Forge Apollo LLC
Evan McIntyre, Technical Director/ Editor
#701- EDITOR – CONTENT
Maria Cantu, Maestro Filmworks
#702 EDITOR – NEWS/SPORTS
Reece Rosario, Telemundo 62
#703- EDITOR – SPOT ANNOUNCEMENT
Carlos Robles, Robert Morris University
#704- PHOTOGRAPHER
Tim Oxenreiter- Composite, Ox Productions
#705- VIDEO ESSAY
There are no nominees in this category.
#706- MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
Crishtbel Mora, Telemundo 62
#707- SOLO STORYTELLER
Dave Eitzen, FOX29
#708- WRITER
Monica Avery, CBS News Philadelphia
#709- ANCHOR – NEWS
Joel D Smith, WHP CBS21
#710- ANCHOR – WEATHER
Robert Johnson, NBC10
Eric Finkenbinder, WHTM abc27
#711- PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR/CORRESPONDENT
David Highfield, KDKA-TV
#712- REPORTER – DAILY NEWS
Nikki DeMentri, CBS News Philadelphia
Matt DeLucia, NBC 10
#713- REPORTER – FEATURES/HUMAN INTEREST
Matt DeLucia, NBC 10
#714- REPORTER – SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT
Jatara McGee, WPXI-TV
#715- TALENT – SPORTS
Josh Getzoff, SportsNet Pittsburgh