2023 MID-ATLANTIC EMMY® AWARDS RECIPIENTS
101- OVERALL EXCELLENCE
“CBS Philadelphia”- CBS Philadelphia
Kelly Frank, President & General Manager
102- NEWS EXCELLENCE
“KDKA News”- KDKA-TV
Shawn Hoder, Vice President & News Director
103- SPORTS EXCELLENCE
“Philadelphia Union”- Philadelphia Union
Tyler Beaumont, Producer
104- COMMUNITY SERVICE
“Autism: Aging Out”- WQED Multimedia
Gina Catanzarite, Producer
105- INTERACTIVE MEDIA
“Interactive Weather & Science”- FOX29
Drew Anderson, Meteorologist/Reporter
201- NEWSCAST EVENING- LARGER MARKETS (38 & LARGER)
“Deadly Explosion Levels Chocolate Factory”- FOX29
Abigail Miller, Senior Executive Producer
Pierce Roberson, Producer
Dawn Timmeney, Anchor
Jacqueline Jewell, Assignment Editor
Mike Cantor, Associate Producer
Chris O’Connell, Reporter
202- NEWSCAST EVENING- SMALLER MARKETS (39 & SMALLER)
“WGAL News 8 at 6”- WGAL-TV
Ronda Keiser, Producer
John Mason, Executive Producer
Kimberly Eller, Assistant News Director
Janelle Stelson, Anchor
Brian Roche, Anchor
203- NEWSCAST- MORNING- LARGER MARKETS (38 & LARGER)
“Phillies World Series Run”- NBC 10
Lakisha Terrell, Technical Director
Sheila Watko, Traffic Anchor
Matt DeLucia, Reporter
Keith Jones, Anchor
Tina Stoklosa, Field Producer
Lucy Bustamante, Anchor
Erin Coleman, Anchor
Ayanna Clark, Producer
204- NEWSCAST- MORNING- SMALLER MARKETS (39 & SMALLER)
“WGAL News 8 Today”- WGAL-TV
Matt Barcaro, Anchor
Katelyn Smith, Anchor
Paola Tristan Arruda, Traffic Anchor
Jacob Sovine, Producer
205- NEWS SPECIAL
“Puerto Rico: Paraíso Devastado”- Telemundo62
Evelisse De Jesús Ortiz, Producer
Ana Hernandez, News Director
Emmanuel López-Capó, Executive Producer
Paula Lopez Gil, Director
Alberto Rullan, Anchor
Valeria Aponte Feliciano, Reporter
Miguel Pomales Brown, Photographer/Editor
Brian Mendoza, Weather Anchor
“Miracle at Quecreek: 9 for 9”- WPXI-TV
Ryan Minutello, Photographer/Editor
Amy Hudak, Reporter
Amy Moore, Director
206- ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT – NEWS (SINGLE STORY)
“Adele’s Piano Man”- NBC 10
Jacqueline London, Reporter
Ernie Isgro, Photojournalist
207- BREAKING NEWS
“East Palestine Train Derailment”- KDKA-TV
Chris DeRose, Reporter
John Fauss, Producer
Olga George, Assignment Editor
Tom Koontz, Assignment Editor
Lauren Linder, Reporter
Erica Mokay, Anchor
Allison Oskin, Producer
Ray Petelin, Meteorologist
Ken Rice, Anchor
Ian Smith, Photographer
Lisa Smith, Executive Producer
Steve Willing, Photographer
208- BUSINESS/CONSUMER/TECHNOLOGY – NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
“Telemundo 62 Responde: Carro Limón”- Telemundo62
Valeria Aponte Feliciano, Consumer Investigative Reporter
Reece Rosario, Photographer/Editor
“Homeowners Blindsided: Real Estate Money Trap”- WPXI-TV
Angie Moreschi, Reporter/Producer
Ryan Minutello, Videographer/Editor
209- CRIME – NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
“El Dolor de Una Madre”- Telemundo62
Isabel Sanchez, Reporter
Miguel Pomales Brown, Photographer/Editor
“Romance Scams”- NBC 10
Tracy Davidson, Reporter
Augie Conte, Photojournalist
Jim O’Donnell, Producer
210- CONTINUING COVERAGE
“East Palestine Train Derailment”- WPXI-TV
Susan Koeppen, Anchor
Pete DeLuca, Reporter
Nicole Ford, Reporter
Amy Hudak, Reporter
John Klocko, Manager of Coverage & Content
Taylor Spirito, Content Center Producer
211- DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
“Greene County 911 Under Fire”- KDKA-TV
Jennifer Borrasso, Reporter
212- DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION- NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
“The Superhero in You”- NBC 10
Jason Ryan, Photojournalist
Leah Uko, Reporter
“Hispanic Representation: How Did We Get Here? Why Did We Stay?”- WFMZ-TV
Jose Martinez, Reporter
Yeuris Martinez, Photojournalist
213- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – NEWS (SINGLE STORY)
“Stomping Grounds”- NBC 10
Jason Ryan, Photojournalist
Aunyea Lachelle, Reporter
214- ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
“Missing Solar Panels”- NBC 10
Claudia Vargas, Investigative Reporter
Jim O’Donnell, Producer
Reece Rosario, Photojournalist
Ednold Noel, Editor
215- HEALTH/MEDICAL – NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
“A Patient’s ‘Hail Mary’”- WPXI-TV
Katherine Amenta, Reporter
Christopher Kunicki, Photographer/Editor
Ashley Bishop/Arick, Producer
JC Smith, Graphic Design
216- HISTORICAL/CULTURAL – NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
“A Different Picture”- CBS Philadelphia
Brad Nau, Producer
217- HUMAN INTEREST – NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
“Teen’s Operating Steam Engine Draws Attention Wherever It Goes”- WPMT Fox43
Nick Waldner, Photojournalist
“Peligrosa Ruta al Sueño Americano”- Telemundo62
Isabel Sanchez, Reporter
Miguel Pomales Brown, Photographer/Editor
218- INVESTIGATIVE (SINGLE REPORT)
“Plotting Crimes”- NBC 10
Dan Lee, Photojournalist
Jim O’Donnell, Producer
Danny Freeman, Reporter
219- NEWS FEATURE, LIGHT (SINGLE REPORT)
“A look inside Liberty Bell Diner in Northeast Philadelphia: One of the Area’s Last 24-Hour Diners”- The Philadelphia Inquirer
Jenna Miller, Videographer
220- NEWS FEATURE, SERIOUS (SINGLE REPORT)
“Two Guns Two Gloves”- CBS Philadelphia
Brad Nau, Producer
221- NEWS FEATURE, MULTIPLE REPORTS
“The Science of Justice”- WFMZ-TV
Jaccii Farris, Reporter
Stephen Dean, Photographer
222- POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
“Tracking the Money”- NBC 10
Jim O’Donnell, Producer
Dan Lee, Photojournalist
Danny Freeman, Reporter
223- SOCIETAL CONCERNS- NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
“Housing Loophole”- NBC 10
Claudia Vargas, Investigative Reporter
Jim O’Donnell, Producer
Ednold Noel, Photographer
“Derailment Aftermath: Personal Impact”- WTAE
Nicolas Matoney, Executive Producer
Brian Caldwell, Photojournalist
Sheldon Ingram, Reporter
224- TEAM COVERAGE
“Marea Esmeralda en el Super Bowl LVII”- Telemundo62
Severo Riestra, Producer
Alberto Rullan, Anchor
María Belén Smole, Anchor
Emmanuel López-Capó, Executive Producer
Ana Hernandez, News Director
Paula Lopez Gil, Director
Jaime Becerril Alba, Reporter
Isabel Sanchez, Reporter
Miguel Martinez-Valle, Reporter
Shaira Arias, Reporter
Miguel Pomales Brown, Photographer
Jose Calderon, Photographer/Editor
301- ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT – SHORT FORM CONTENT (SINGLE REPORT)
“My Heroes Actually Have Real Super Powers”- ASR Media Productions
Ashley Russo, Executive Producer
Kenneth Szydlow, Executive Producer
Stephanie Mettler, Producer
Abigail Mutschler, Editor
Ethan Arner, Camera
302- DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION- SHORT FORM CONTENT (SINGLE REPORT)
“VIA Short Takes: It’s More Than Hair”- WVIA-TV
Kelly Dessoye, Director/Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
Aimee Dilger, Producer
303- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – SHORT FORM CONTENT (SINGLE REPORT)
“A Life-Changing Experience”- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Brian F. Henry, Producer/Editor
William Hamilton, Videographer
Emily Smith, Videographer
304- HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – SHORT FORM CONTENT (SINGLE REPORT)
“Beer to Biogas”- Dickinson College
Joe O’Neill, Producer/Director
305- HISTORICAL/CULTURAL – SHORT FORM CONTENT (SINGLE REPORT)
“The African American Heritage Museum of Southern, NJ”- WHYY
Karen Smyles, Producer
Pete Scaffidi, Editor
Theron Louis, Photographer
Gary Lindstrom, Photographer
Paul Parmelee, Photographer
Dan Rosenthal, Photographer
306- HUMAN INTEREST – SHORT FORM CONTENT (SINGLE REPORT)
“Building a Village, Becoming Family”- ASR Media Productions
Ashley Russo, Executive Producer
Kenneth Szydlow, Executive Producer
Stephanie Mettler, Producer
Abigail Mutschler, Editor
307- LIFESTYLE – SHORT FORM CONTENT (SINGLE REPORT)
“Inclusive Vintage on Philly’s Historic Fabric Row “- WHYY
Anne Ishii, Host
Naomi Brito, Producer
Pete Scaffidi, Editor
Theron Louis, Photographer
Gary Lindstrom, Photographer
Dan Rosenthal, Audio Engineer
Gene Ashley, Audio Engineer
Kyle Bressler, Photographer
“Lehigh Valley Rising: Warner Art Glass”- WLVT PBS39
Jeff Frederick, Videographer
Eric Werner, Videographer
Samantha Bode, Editor/Producer
Melody Bradford, Producer
Andy Hicks, Producer
“Truelove Seeds”- FOX29
Dave Eitzen, Photojournalist/Producer
308- SOCIETAL CONCERNS – SHORT FORM CONTENT (SINGLE REPORT)
“Your Democracy: How do Cases Reach the Supreme Court? “- WHYY
Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Host/Writer
Sarah Moses, Producer
401- ARTS – LONG FORM CONTENT (SINGLE PROGRAM)
“Art Is Essential: New Jersey Symphony”- Purple Critter Media
Andrew Bove, Director
Toni Dolce, Producer
402- DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION- LONG FORM CONTENT (SINGLE REPORT OR PROGRAM)
“A Fresh Cut Conversation: A Closer Look at Gun Violence in Philadelphia”- CBS Philadelphia
Ashley Johnson, Executive Producer Impact on Communities
Brad Nau, Photographer
Tammy Ryan, Managing Editor
Mike Henry, Editor
403- DOCUMENTARY (SINGLE PROGRAM)
“Agnes 50: Life After the Flood “- WVIA
Ben Payavis, Executive Producer
Alexander Monelli, Director
404- EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – LONG FORM CONTENT (SINGLE STORY OR PROGRAM)
“Cartoon Academy: Dinosaurs!”- WQED Multimedia
Joe Wos, Creator
Ash Warren, Producer/Editor
Annette Banks, Producer/Editor
Cassidy Fischer, Producer/Photographer/Editor
David Solomon, Executive Producer
405- ENTERTAINMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT (SINGLE STORY OR PROGRAM)
“The Phillie Phanatic Saves the 4th”- Philadelphia Phillies
Sean Rainey, Producer
Michael Licisyn, Director/Writer/Editor
Tom Burgoyne, Phillie Phanatic/Story/Associate Producer
David Akers, Post-Production Graphics Supervisor
Arianna Krizek, Graphics/VFX
Sydney Worek, Graphics/VFX
Valerie Bendas, Graphics Illustrations
Emily Rutzen, Phillies Productions
David Cattai, Phillies Productions
Dee Kelchner, Phillies Productions
406- HEALTH/ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – LONG FORM CONTENT (SINGLE STORY OR PROGRAM)
“Main Line Health – Trauma Care Mini-Doc”- Forge Apollo LLC
Ryan Holloway, CEO/Director
407- HISTORICAL/CULTURAL – LONG FORM CONTENT (SINGLE STORY OR PROGRAM)
“Freedom House Ambulance: The FIRST Responders”- WQED Multimedia
Annette Banks, Producer/Editor
David Forstate, Photographer
Ash Warren, Colorist/Sound Mixer
Minette Seate, Supervising Producer
David Solomon, Executive Producer
408- HUMAN INTEREST – LONG FORM CONTENT (SINGLE STORY OR PROGRAM)
“Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope 2022”- CBS Philadelphia
Monica Avery, Producer
Jessica Kartalija, Host
Mike Henry, Editor
“The Letters: A Plea for Help”- WQED Multimedia
Iris Samson, Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Editor
Matthew Ilas, Photographer
Ryne DeCaprio, Graphic Designer
409- INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION LONG FORM (SINGLE PROGRAM)
“Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms”- UPMC Digital Content
Tonia Caruso, Producer
Tom Fisher, Videographer
Marie-Luise Caster, Videographer
Jordan Beckham, Videographer
Chelsea Jones, Graphics Designer
Pete Horn, Director of Photography
Barry Hogue, Supervising Producer
Olivia Colosimo, Research/Guest Coordinator
Marco Giordani, Videographer
Ryan Dean Shazier, Host
Chris Ripper, Audio
410- LIFESTYLE – LONG FORM CONTENT (SINGLE PROGRAM)
“You Oughta Know: Philly Area Museums Educate, Entertain and Inspire”- WHYY
Andrea Gibbs, Producer
Shirley Min, Host/Segment Producer
Regina Mitchell, Host/Segment Producer
Brian Drouin, Director/Segment Producer
Lillian Paulmier, Segment Producer
Steve Kwasnik, Segment Producer
Theron Louis, Photographer
Dan Rosenthal, Photographer
Joann Colameco, Editor
Paul Parmelee, Photographer
Gary Lindstrom, Photographer
Gene Ashley, Photographer
411- MAGAZINE LONG FORM (SINGLE PROGRAM)
“VIA Short Takes #303”- WVIA
Ben Payavis, Executive Producer
Kris Hendrickson, Director
John Alaimo, Producer/Director
Alexander Monelli, Director
412- POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT (SINGLE PROGRAM)
“VOICES: Activism”- WQED Multimedia
Iris Samson, Producer
Amy Grove, Photographer/Editor
413- PUBLIC AFFAIRS LONG FORM (SINGLE PROGRAM)
“The Growing Field: Future Jobs in Agriculture”- WQED Multimedia
Beth Dolinar, Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Editor/Photographer
David Forstate, Photographer
414- SOCIETAL CONCERNS – LONG FORM CONTENT (SINGLE STORY OR PROGRAM)
“Give Me Shelter: Suicide”- EMediaWorks
Teri Haddad, Executive Producer/Director
Matthew Lewis, Producer/Editor
“Autism: Aging Out”- WQED Multimedia
Gina Catanzarite, Producer
Amy Grove, Editor
David Forstate, Photographer
Beth Dolinar, Narrator
415- BRANDED CONTENT
“West Shore for Warriors WWII Hero”- West Shore Home
Kirsten Page, Producer
John MacDonald, Editor
Neil Muro, Cinematographer
501- SPORTS STORY – NEWS (SINGLE STORY)
“The Biblical Big Game”- NBC 10
Matt DeLucia, Producer/Writer
Dan Lee, Photojournalist
502- SPORTS STORY – NEWS FEATURE (SINGLE STORY)
“Athletes’ Mental Health”- WPXI-TV
Ryan Minutello, Photographer/Editor
Jenna Harner, Reporter
503- SPORTS – SHORT FORM CONTENT (SINGLE STORY)
“LLWS: Josiah Porter “- Little League International
Hannah James, Producer/Director
505- SPORTS PROGRAM – LIVE (SINGLE PROGRAM)
“Welcome Home Phillies”- NBC 10
Leigh Ingram Pullekines, Director
Scott Zeenkov, Broadcast Technician
Bob McCone, Broadcast Technician
Erin Coleman, Host
Keith Jones, Host
Mike Hurst, Editor
506- SPORTS PROGRAM – POST-PRODUCED OR EDITED (SINGLE PROGRAM)
“In the Room- Feeling It”- Pittsburgh Penguins
Andrew McIntyre, Producer
Jon Otte, Producer
Giuseppe Esposito, Motion Graphics Producer
Sydney Bauer, Cinematographer
Evan Schall, Coordinating Producer
Jennifer Bullano-Ridgley, Coordinating Producer
Reilly Zimmerman, Cinematographer
Emma Kilmer, Coordinating Producer
Leo McCafferty, Writer
Ryan Mill, Narrator
507- SPORTS – ONE-TIME SPECIAL
“New Heights: Warriors”- Philadelphia Flyers
Maxwell Farrara, Executive Producer
Ryan Haagen, Director/Editor
Christine Mina, Producer
Lauren Tancredi, Producer
Angelo Tedesco, Cinematographer
508- SPORTING EVENT/GAME LIVE BROADCAST (SINGLE PROGRAM)
“76ers Basketball on NBC Sports Philadelphia”- NBC Sports Philadelphia
JR Aguila, Producer
Mike Harman, Director
Josh Schrager, Associate Producer
Shawn Oleksiak, Sr. Executive Producer
601- COMMERCIAL (SINGLE SPOT)
“Our Blood Runs Gold”- Philadelphia Union
Tyler Beaumont, Producer
Sumner Gilliam, Motion Graphics Designer
602- PROMOTION – NEWS/PROGRAM/PSA – SINGLE SPOT
“No Rah-Rah Speech- Eagles NFC Championship Hype Video”- Eagles Entertainment
Blaise Basile, Producer/Cinematographer
Eric Long, Executive Producer
Peter Kelly, Audio Engineer/Sound Design
Nahom Nega, Producer/Editor
Kira Mahoney, Audio Engineer/Sound Design
Ray Doyle, Executive Producer
Jen Kavanagh, Executive Producer
Wesley Lauria, Associate Producer
Brian Papson, Executive Producer
603- PROMOTION – NEWS/PROGRAM/PSA – CAMPAIGN
“PA Fights Dirty”- Red House Communications
Matt Blint, Executive Producer
Justin Clawson, Creative Director/Producer
Alicia Fasciano, Art Director
701- EDITOR – CONTENT
Greg Loscar, KDKA-TV
702- EDITOR – NEWS/SPORTS
Michael Henry, CBS Philadelphia
703- EDITOR – SPOT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Philadelphia Union
Tyler Beaumont, James Rudman
704- GRAPHIC ARTS/MOTION GRAPHICS
Troy Bauer, WPVI-TV
705- PHOTOGRAPHER – CONTENT
Andrew McIntyre, Pittsburgh Penguins
706- PHOTOGRAPHER – NEWS/SPORTS
Brad Nau, CBS Philadelphia
707- VIDEO ESSAY
“Lasting Legacy: The Art of a York County Taxidermist”- WPMT Fox43
Nick Waldner, Photojournalist
708- MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST
Ted Greenberg, NBC 10
709- WRITER
Fred Rihn, AT&T SportsNet
710- TALENT- ANCHOR- NEWS
Lisa Sylvester, WPXI-TV
711- TALENT – ANCHOR – WEATHER
Eric Finkenbinder, WHTM abc27
712- TALENT- PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR
Joe Wos, WQED Multimedia
713- TALENT – REPORTER – DAILY NEWS
Susan Shapiro, WGAL-TV
714- TALENT- REPORTER – FEATURES/HUMAN INTEREST
Katelyn Smith, WGAL-TV
715- TALENT- REPORTER– SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT
Angie Moreschi, WPXI-TV
716- TALENT- SPORTS
Dan Potash, AT&T SportsNet