2024 MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL EMMY®RECIPIENTS
101- OVERALL EXCELLENCE
“CBS Philadelphia”- CBS Philadelphia
Kelly Frank, President & General Manager
102- NEWS EXCELLENCE
“KDKA-TV News”- KDKA-TV
Shawn Hoder, Vice President & News Director
103- SPORTS EXCELLENCE
“Philadelphia Union”- Philadelphia Union
Sumner Gilliam, Sr. Manager, Game Production and Motion Graphics
104- COMMUNITY SERVICE
“Our Town: Big Valley”- Penn State Public Media
Cole Cullen, Producer
105- INTERACTIVE VIDEO
“Trigger Goes Click”- NBC 10 Philadelphia
Hayden Mitman, Digital Producer
201- EVENING NEWSCAST (LARGER MARKETS)
“Fox 29 News at Five – Manhunt Ends”- FOX29
Aaron Inver, Senior Producer; Donald Yeager, Producer; Shiba Russell, Anchor; Chris OConnell, Reporter; Shaynah Ferreira, Reporter; Ryan Kim, Writer; Christie Walton, Assignment Editor
202- EVENING NEWSCAST (SMALLER MARKETS)
“WGAL News 8 at 6:00 – 7.10.2023”- WGAL-TV
Ronda Keiser, Producer
203- MORNING NEWSCAST (LARGER MARKETS)
“Tragedy In Dravosburg”- WTAE-TV
Mia Chiatto, Producer; Nicolas Matoney, Executive Producer; Elena LaQuatra, Anchor; Tori Yorgey, Reporter; Tom Garris, Reporter
204- MORNING NEWSCAST (SMALLER MARKETS)
“Abc27 News Daybreak”- WHTM abc27
James Crummel, Anchor; Ali Lanyon, Anchor; Brett Thackara, Meteorologist; Kayla Schmidt, Reporter; Justin Raub, Photojournalist; Erin English, Producer/Executive Producer
205-NEWS SPECIAL
“To Save the River Save the Mountain”- WVIA-TV
Kat Bolus, Field Producer; Kelly Dessoye, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Field Producer
206- ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
“Dust and Noise”- CBS News Philadelphia
Brad Nau, Producer
207- BREAKING NEWS
“Garfield SWAT Shootout”- WPXI-TV
Mike Fowler, Director; Amy Hudak, Reporter; Liz Kilmer, Anchor; Gordon Loesch, Anchor; John Klocko, Manager of Coverage & Content; Kate Hartke, Executive Producer; Lisa Sylvester, Anchor; Mike Lynch, Producer; Jordan Allen, Editor
208- BUSINESS/CONSUMER/TECHNOLOGY
“ALS Sufferer Gets AI-powered Voice”- WHTM abc27
Seth Kaplan, Reporter; Zackary Lang, Videographer/Editor
“Miles De Dólares Recuperados”- Telemundo62
Valeria Aponte Feliciano, Reporter; Reece Rosario, Photographer/Editor
209- CRIME/JUSTICE
“The Skinhead Murders Resentencing”- WFMZ-TV
Jaccii Farris, Reporter; Stephen Dean, Editor; Meghan Reese, Producer
210- CONTINUING COVERAGE
“Tracking An Escaped Murderer”- CBS News Philadelphia
Christine Mattson, Assignment Editor; Iman Jones, Assignment Editor; Ben Payne, Assignment Editor; Valerie Carr, Assignment Editor; Kim Hudson, Reporter
211- DAILY NEWS REPORT
“The Mullet Champion”- NBC 10 Philadelphia
Deanna Durante, Reporter
212- DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION- NEWS
“The World Through Morgan’s Lens”- WPMT Fox43
Marshall Keely, Multi-Skilled Journalist
“La Historia De Ximena Violante”- Telemundo62
Crishtbel Mora, Multi-Media Journalist
213- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS
“Do More with Less”- CBS News Philadelphia
Joe Holden, Reporter and Producer; Nate Sylves, Photographer & Editor; Ed Specht, Photographer
214- ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE- NEWS
“East Palestine: One Year Later”- KDKA-TV
Lauren Linder, Reporter; Ian Smith, Photographer
215- HEALTH/MEDICAL- News
“COVID Took Part of Her Limbs”- The Philadelphia Inquirer
Lauren Schneiderman, Videographer/Editor/Producer; Heather Khalifa, Producer
“El Rincón De La Salud: Cáncer De Mama”- Telemundo62
Julia Coltters, Producer; Valeria Aponte Feliciano, Anchor/Reporter; Reece Rosario, Photographer/Editor
216- HISTORICAL/CULTURAL- News
“March On Washington 60th Anniversary”- CBS News Philadelphia
Ashley Johnson, Executive Producer Impacting Communities; Natasha Brown, Anchor; Brad Nau, Photographer; Wakisha Bailey, Reporter
217- HUMAN INTEREST- news
“Postman Retires”- WGAL-TV
Andrew Manifold, Photographer; Anne Shannon, Writer
218- INVESTIGATIVE NEWS
“Kids For Cash: The New Crisis”- WNEP-TV
Corey Burns, Photojournalist/Editor; Melissa Steininger, Reporter
219- NEWS FEATURE- light
“Enchanted Water”- FOX29
Dave Eitzen, Photojournalist/Producer; Kaitlyn Hemsley, Segment Planner
220- NEWS FEATURE- SERIOUS
“Rose’s Ring”- WPXI-TV
Nicole Ford, Reporter; Ryan Minutello, Photographer/Editor; Chris Kunicki, Photographer
221- NEWS FEATURE- MULTIPLE REPORTS
“Xylazine Crisis Series”- WFMZ-TV
Jaccii Farris, Reporter; Stephen Dean, Photographer/Editor
“El Poder De La Bondad”- Telemundo62
Jaime Becerril Alba, Multi-Media Journalist; Crishtbel Mora, Multi-Media Journalist
222- POLITICS/GOVERNMENT- NEWS
“The Mayor’s Side Gig”- NBC 10 Philadelphia
Matt DeLucia, Reporter; Dan Lee, Photojournalist
223- SOCIETAL CONCERNS NEWS
“Xylazine Crisis”- WFMZ-TV
Jaccii Farris, Reporter; Stephen Dean, Photographer/Editor
224- TEAM COVERAGE
“Decisión 2023: Primarias En Filadelfia”- Telemundo62
Emmanuel López-Capó, Executive Producer; Ana Hernandez, News Director; Valeria Aponte Feliciano, Reporter; Alberto Rullan, Anchor; María Belén Smole, Anchor; Isabel Sanchez, Reporter; Nicole Combs-Tinsley, DGA Director; Paula Lopez Gil, Director; Reece Rosario, Photographer/Editor; Christine Abreu, Producer; Bob McCone, DOC Technician
301- ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT- SHORT FORM
“The Heartbeat”- CBS News Philadelphia
Matt Maiorano, Producer/Editor; Ashley Harder, Host/Content Creator
302- DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION- SHORT FORM
“Untapped Talent: Disability & Inclusion”- UPMC Digital Content
Gina Catanzarite, Producer; Zak Boyle, Photographer/Editor; Tom Fisher, Photographer
303- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS- SHORT FORM
“Cartoon Academy: The Everglades”- WQED Multimedia
Joe Wos, Host/Creator; Ash Warren, Producer/Photographer/Editor; Cassidy Fischer, Producer/Photographer/Editor
304- HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE- SHORT FORM
“Barcode of Life”- Thorne Media
Stephanie Thorne, Producer; Steve Thorne, Producer/Director; Larry Dubinski, Executive Producer; Darryl Williams, Co-Producer; Beth Scheraga, Co-Producer; John Rockovich, Lead Editor; Thomas Lynch, Executive Producer; Jayatri Das, Associate Producer
“How Plants Can Save the World”- Thorne Media
Stephanie Thorne, Producer; Steve Thorne, Director/Producer; Larry Dubinski, Executive Producer; Thomas Lynch, Executive Producer; John Rockovich, Lead Editor; Darryl Williams, Co-Producer; Beth Scheraga, Co-Producer; Jayatri Das, Associate Producer
305- HISTORICAL/CULTURAL- SHORT FORM
“Pittsburgh and the Great Migration”- WQED Multimedia
Nathalie Berry, Producer/Writer; Paul Ruggieri, Producer/Editor/Photographer; David Forstate, Photographer; Christopher Moore, Narrator; David Solomon, Executive Producer
306- HUMAN INTEREST- SHORT FORM
“Brenda Tate – Making a Difference”- WQED Multimedia
Annette Banks, Producer/Editor/Videographer; Ash Warren, Producer/Editor/Videographer
307- LIFESTYLE- SHORT FORM
“Now & Forever”- WHYY
Sarah Moses, Producer/Editor; Alejandro Miyashiro, Cinematographer; Thomas Grahsler, Executive Producer
“Authentic Lives: Business and Community”- WQED Multimedia
Patrick Weber, Editor; Lu Cooper, Producer; Ash Warren, Producer/Photographer
308- SOCIETAL CONCERNS- SHORT FORM
“Delaney’s Story – Mind Over Matter”- WVIA-TV
Tim Novotney, Producer/Director/Editor
401- ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT- long FORM
“The Heartbeat”- CBS News Philadelphia
Matt Maiorano, Producer/Editor; Ashley Harder, Host/Content Creator; Arielle Friscia, Editor
402- DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION- SHORT FORM
“Equity On Ice: The Willie O’Ree Academy”- WQED Multimedia
David Forstate, Producer/Photographer/Editor; Beth Dolinar, Writer/Producer; Brian Cook, Narrator/Photographer/Contributing Producer; Paul Ruggieri, Editor; David Solomon, Executive Producer
403- DOCUMENTARY
“A Hope That Lights the Way”- Big Picture Alliance
Kaloni Davis, Director; Gianna Brown, Producer
404- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS- LONG FORM
“Albie’s Elevator: Opera / Art Museum”- WHYY
Caitlin Corkery, Producer; Tristan Horan, Associate Producer; Dre Reed, Associate Producer; Liz Baill, Community Relations Coordinator; Dan Rosenthal, Photographer; Theron Louis, Photographer
405- ENTERTAINMENT- LONG FORM
“2023 StartUp Lehigh Valley”- WFMZ-TV
Joel Keeler, Producer/Director; Laura McHugh, Host; Bo Koltnow, Host; Jill Forrest, Producer; Tim Mattson, Associate Producer
406- HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE- LONG FORM
“City of Soil”- WHYY, Inc.
Monica Rogozinski, Producer/Director
407- HISTORICAL/CULTURAL- LONG FORM
“The Total Gift: A Katharine Drexel Story”- Joyful Films
Bill Rose, Producer; Augustus DeSimone, Producer
408- HUMAN INTEREST- LONG FORM
“Good Souls”- WHYY
Cherri Gregg, Host & Creator; Lillian Paulmier, Producer; Andrea Gibbs, Sr. Manager, Production & Planning; Pete Scaffidi, Editor; Gary Lindstrom, Photographer; Paul Parmelee, Photographer; Dan Rosenthal, Photographer; Theron Louis, Photographer
409- INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION- LONG FORM
“Holocaust Warnings: Antisemitism”- WVIA-TV
Julie Sidoni, Moderator/Producer; Ben Payavis, Executive Producer; Ron Andruscavage, Production Manager
410- LIFESTYLE- LONG FORM
“Pizza”- WVIA-TV
Ben Payavis, Executive Producer; Kelly Dessoye, Director/Field Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
411- MAGAZINE PROGRAM
“Guía para las Compras de Temporada”- Telemundo62
Valeria Aponte Feliciano, Anchor; Severo Riestra, Producer; Reece Rosario, Photographer/Editor
“Chronicle: Pittsburgh After Dark”- WTAE-TV
Nicolas Matoney, Executive Producer
412- POLITICS/GOVERNMENT- LONG FORM
“Elecciones Primarias En Filadelfia”- Telemundo62
Valeria Aponte Feliciano, Anchor; Severo Riestra, Producer
413- PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
“Angel Dose”- MiraFilms
Sami Khan, Director/Producer; Hunter Johnson, Producer; Derek Helwig, Producer
414- SOCIETAL CONCERNS
“Give Me Shelter: Teens In Crisis”- EMediaWorks
Teri Haddad, Executive Producer/Director; Matthew Lewis, Co-Producer/Editor; Christopher Tocchet, Cinematographer
501- SPORTS STORY- News
“A Philadelphia Legend Retires”- CBS News Philadelphia
Andrew Greth, Producer/Writer/Editor
502- SPORTS STORY- News feature
“Andy Jerpe: The Home Run Kid”- AT&T SportsNet
Ashley Liotus, Producer; John Becker, Senior Producer
503- SPORTS STORY- short form
“Flyers Hall of Fame: Mark Recchi Tribute”- Philadelphia Flyers
Maxwell Farrara, Executive Producer; Christine Mina, Producer; Ryan Haagen, Cinematographer/Editor
504- SPORTS PROGRAM – LIVE
“Celebrate 68: Jagr Retirement Ceremony”- Pittsburgh Penguins
Mark Cottington, Producer; Sydney Bauer, Producer; Giuseppe Esposito, Motion Graphics; Paul Steigerwald, Writer; Michael Davenport, Production Supervisor; Bill Wareham, Director; Rod Murray, Director; Jaromir Jagr, Producer/Writer; Leo McCafferty, Executive Producer; Jennifer Bullano-Ridgley, Executive Producer; Kevin Acklin, Executive Producer; James Santilli, Executive Producer
505- SPORTS PROGRAM – POST-PRODUCED OR EDITED
“In the Room – Consistency of Success”- Pittsburgh Penguins
Andrew McIntyre, Producer; Jon Otte, Producer; Cody Shuckhart, Producer; Leo McCafferty, Writer; Jennifer Bullano-Ridgley, Chief Communications Officer; Evan Schall, Senior Director, Communications; Emma Kilmer, Coordinating Producer; Michael Davenport, Senior Director, Production Operations; Jack Miller, Motion Graphics Producer; Giuseppe Esposito, Motion Graphics Producer; Ryan Mill, Narrator
506- SPORTS – ONE-TIME SPECIAL
“Phillies: La Fiebre Roja”- Telemundo62
Jaime Becerril Alba, Sports Anchor; Severo Riestra, Producer; Paula Lopez Gil, Director; Emmanuel López-Capó, Executive Producer; Miguel Martinez-Valle, Reporter; Brian Mendoza, Weather Anchor
“Eagles React: Wildest Mic’d Up Moments”- Eagles Entertainment
Chris Barletto, Lead Producer/Cinematographer; Ray Doyle, Executive Producer; Nahom Nega, Producer/Editor; Gino Tomac, Executive Producer
507- LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
“Steel City High School Football Showcase”- JRM Video Production
Jake Mysliwczyk, Producer; Ryan Milan, Director; Matt Farago, Director of Content Development
508- SPORTS OPEN/TEASE
“Pittsburgh Penguins – Sports Open”- AT&T SportsNet
Sharrieff Hall, Art Director/Designer; Robin Hobart, Designer; Rick Booth, Creative Director
601- COMMERCIAL
“A New Era of Orange- New Uniform Unveil”- Philadelphia Flyers
Maxwell Farrara, Executive Producer; Brian Born, Producer; Christine Mina, Producer; Ryan Thielen, Director; Ben Krych, Editor; Paul Winkels, Producer; Darren Streibig, Director of Photography
602- NEWS/PROGRAM PROMOTION/PSA- SINGLE SPOT
“Unapologetically Pittsburgh”- KDKA-TV
Sean Patrick Seaman, Producer; Greg Loscar, Editor
603- NEWS/PROGRAM PROMOTION/PSA- CAMPAIGN
“NJ Stillbirth”- Trailpack Media
Geoffrey Nichols, Executive Producer; Rachel Sophia Stewart, Editor; Dan Abel, Assistant Camera; Chiya Stonehill, Wardrobe Stylist; Jack Mehlbaum, Location Sound Mixer
“Youth Speak Up Lehigh Valley”- United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Laura McHugh, Producer; Teri Haddad, Producer/Director; Matthew Lewis, Associate Producer/Editor
604- BRANDED CONTENT
“Ready for the Fight”- Penn Medicine
Tyler Caton, Producer/Director; Matt Curran, Director; Vic Carreno, Editor; Jon Cheifet, Editor/Motion Graphics; Carmella Giaccio-Salas, Production Manager; Paul Burke, Production Assistant
701- EDITOR
Sydney Bauer, Pittsburgh Penguins
702- EDITOR- NEWS SPORTS
Reece Rosario, Telemundo 62
703- EDITOR- SPOT ANNOUNCEMENT
Kent Weaver, SportsNet Pittsburgh
704- GRAPHIC ARTS
Clara Lehmann, Coat of Arms
705- PHOTOGRAPHER- CONTENT
Alexander Monelli, WVIA-TV
706- PHOTOGRAPHER- news/sports
Brad Nau, CBS News Philadelphia
707- VIDEO ESSAYIST
“Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe”- Focus Journalism
Kelly Dessoye, Video Journalist/Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
708- MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
Brandon Goldner, CBS News Philadelphia
709- SOLO STORYTELLER
Dave Eitzen, FOX29
710- WRITER
Jaccii Farris- Xylazine Crisis, WFMZ-TV
711- ANCHOR
Gordon Loesch, WPXI-TV
712- ANCHOR- WEATHER
Drew Anderson, FOX29
713- PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR/CORRESPONDENT
Joe Wos, WQED Multimedia
714- REPORTER- DAILY NEWS
Ryan Hughes, CBS News Philadelphia
715- REPORTER- Features/human interest
Matt DeLucia, NBC 10 Philadelphia
716- REPORTER- SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT
Ashley Harder, CBS News Philadelphia
717- TALENT- SPORTS
Jenna Harner, WPXI-TV