2008 Emmy® Recipients

2008 MID-ATLANTIC EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENTS

NEWSCAST- EVENING- LARGER MARKETS (1-38)

“Officer Shooting: 4pm 10-31-07”- CBS3 Karen Rariden, Executive Producer Christina Hagegeorge, Producer

NEWSCAST- EVENING- MEDIUM MARKETS (39 & SMALLER)

“News 8 At 6:00”- WGAL-TV
Dan O’Donnell, News Director
Eric Nazarenus, Assistant News Director Joel Schreiner, Producer

NEWSCAST- MORNING

“Good Day Philadelphia: Nov. 6th, 2007”- FOX29 Tom Louden, Producer
Pat O’Neill, Director

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT- NO TIME LIMIT

“Strippers on Golf Course”- NBC10 Harry Hairston, Reporter

SPOT NEWS

“City in Crisis: The Shooting of Officer Cassidy”- CBS3 Susan Schiller, Vice-President of News
Walt Hunter, Reporter

CONTINUING COVERAGE- NO TIME LIMIT

“The Shooting of Officer Cassidy”- CBS3 Susan Schiller, Vice-President of News

CRIME NEWS- SINGLE STORY OR SERIES

“Fast Food Predators”- CBS3
James Osman, Investigative Reporter Joan Sill, Producer
Rich Edwards, Executive Producer Mike Henry, Editor

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT- SINGLE STORY OR SERIES

“Soldiers of Misfortune”- CBS3 James Osman, Reporter
Andrea Korff, Photographer
Rich Edwards, Executive Producer Dani Dolan, Editor

Jim Barry, Producer

FEATURE NEWS REPORT

“Keeping Her Dream Alive”- CBS3 Larry Mendte, Reporter
Jonelle Fabian, Producer
Mike Henry, Editor

NEWS AND PROGRAMMING CATEGORIES

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FEATURE NEWS REPORT- SERIOUS FEATURE “Badge Of Shame”- CBS3
James Osman, Investigative Reporter
Mike Henry, Editor

Jim Barry, Producer

“Springfield Lemonade Stand”- CBS3 Larry Mendte, Reporter
Jonelle Fabian, Producer
Mike Henry, Editor

FEATURE NEWS REPORT- SERIES

“Back On My Feet”- NBC10 Colin Macaulay, Producer Brian Iacone, Photographer Matt Maiorano, Editor

Mike Hurst, Editor
Brian Wasilauski, Photographer

HUMAN INTEREST- NEWS FEATURE

“Pint-sized Blind Golfer”- FOX29 John Atwater, Reporter
Bill Rohrer, Photographer

BUSINESS/CONSUMER- NEWS FEATURE OR SERIES

“Coupon Mom”- CBS3
Jim Donovan, Consumer Reporter Lisa Santoro, Producer
Mike Henry, Editor

HEALTH/SCIENCE- NEWS SINGLE STORY OR SERIES

“Kara Mia”- CBS3
Larry Mendte, Reporter Mike Henry, Editor
Mike Teiper, Photographer

“Night in the Life of an On-Call Doctor”- KDKA-TV Dr. Maria Simbra, Medical Reporter

SPORTS- NEWS SINGLE STORY OR SERIES

“Game Changers”- NBC10 Colin Macaulay, Producer Jade McCarthy, Reporter Brian Iacone, Photographer Matt Maiorano, Editor Gretchen Krawczyk, Editor

SPORTS- PROGRAM FEATURE OR SEGMENT

“Playground Build”- Eagles Television Network Dana Heberling, Editor
Rob Alberino, VP of Broadcasting
Rich Gentile, Sr. Producer

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SPORTS- REGULARLY SCHEDULED DAILY OR WEEKLY PROGRAM

“Eagles Kids Club – Winter Pageant”- Eagles Television Network Rob Alberino, VP of Broadcasting
Dana Heberling, Editor
Ron Schindlinger, Photographer

Aron Kennedy, Audio Engineer

SPORTS- PROGRAM SERIES

“Courtside with Coquese”- WPSU-TV William Amin, Coordinating Producer

SPORTS- ONE-TIME SPECIAL

“Football Night in Philly”- NBC10 Colin Macaulay, Producer
Jade McCarthy, Reporter
Brian Iacone, Photographer Matt Maiorano, Editor

Mike Hurst, Editor

SPORTING GAME- LIVE/UNEDITED- PROGRAM OR SPECIAL

“CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament” CN8, The Comcast Network Jon Gurevitch, Executive Producer
Ken Henderson, Producer
Tony Smith, Producer

John Anderson, Director Gregg Murphy, Host

SPORTING GAME- LIVE/UNEDITED- SERIES

“2007 Eagles Preseason Games”- Eagles Television Network Rob Alberino, VP of Broadcasting
Rich Gentile, Sr. Producer
Dana Heberling, Editor

Ron Schindlinger, Photographer

ARTS PROGRAM OR SPECIAL

“20th Century Limited”- NJN Public Television Susan Wallner, Series Producer
Nila Aronow, Executive Producer
Eric Schultz, Producer

Amber Edwards, Sr. Producer Christopher Benincasa, Producer

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM- FEATURE OR SEGMENT

“OnQ: Calendar Girls”- WQED Multimedia David Solomon, Writer/Producer
Frank Caloiero, Photographer/Editor
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer

“OnQ: Almost Human”- WQED Multimedia Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer/Editor

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM OR SPECIAL

“Renewing New Orleans: A Backstage with Barry Nolan Special”- CN8, The Comcast Network Tom Gregory, Producer/Editor/Reporter

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CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAM OR SPECIAL

“The Adventures of Young Thomas Edison”- NJN Public Television Randall R. Rossilli, Jr., Producer

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS PROGRAM FEATURE OR SEGMENT

“OnQ: Alicia’s Lesson Plan”- WQED Multimedia David Solomon, Writer/Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

HEALTH/SCIENCE- PROGRAM FEATURE OR SEGMENT

“The Alex Scott Legacy Continues”- CBS3 Larry Mendte, Writer and Director
Jonelle Fabian, Producer
Mike Henry, Editor

HEALTH/SCIENCE- PROGRAM OR SPECIAL

“Fit & Happy”- CN8, The Comcast Network Janet Zappala, Reporter/Producer

HISTORIC/CULTURAL- PROGRAM FEATURE OR SEGMENT

“OnQ: Uncle Leo’s Legacy”- WQED Multimedia David Solomon, Writer/Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

HISTORIC/CULTURAL- PROGRAM OR SPECIAL

“Terror in Tulsa”- CN8, The Comcast Network Arthur Fennell, Host/Producer

HUMAN INTEREST- PROGRAM FEATURE OR SEGMENT

“Tara’s Miracle Story”- CN8, The Comcast Network Tara Stout, Director
Patrick McManus, Producer
Robin Valentino, Producer

Stephen St. Romain, Editor
Melissa Kennedy, Executive Producer

DOCUMENTARY

“A Moment to Remember”- CBS3 Larry Mendte, Writer and Director Stephanie Carson, Producer Mike Henry, Editor

Mike Teiper, Photographer Will Kenworthy, Photographer

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM FEATURE OR SEGMENT

“Germ Warfare”- CN8, The Comcast Network Janet Zappala, Reporter/Producer
Cara Grimm, Producer
Shane Hartzell, Photographer

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION- PROGRAM OR SPECIAL

“On Q: Tutu Visits Pittsburgh”- WQED Multimedia Michael Bartley, Producer/Reporter
Frank Caloiero, Photographer/Editor
Pierina Morelli, Producer/Photographer

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INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION- SERIES

“Due Process”- NJN Public Television
Sandra King, Executive Producer-Managing Editor Kristine Ekman, Associate Producer
Henrietta Parker, Coordinating Producer Raymond Brown, Host
Laurel Spira, Director

MAGAZINE PROGRAM OR SPECIAL

“Saving Our Kids: A Tempo Special Report”- WLVT PBS39
Amy Burkett, Senior Vice President of Production/Executive Producer Tyler Glenn, Director

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS- FEATURE OR SEGMENT

“Voices for Liberty 2008 Liberty Medal Award – Bono & DATA”- Center City Film & Video Glen Zeigler, Account Executive/Producer

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS- PROGRAM OR SPECIAL

“Alicia’s Message: I’m Here To Save Your Life”- WQED Multimedia David Solomon, Writer/Producer
Paul Ruggieri, Photographer/Editor

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE- LIVE

“Bring in the Holidays at Longwood Gardens”- NBC10 Lawana Scales, Executive Producer
Paul Gluck, Producer
Leigh Ingram, Director

Phil Carroll, Editor
J.R. Smith, Photographer

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAs)

“Black History Month: African American Philadelphia Firsts”- The CW Philly 57 Shelley Hoffman, Producer
Rachel Ferguson, Associate Producer
Tim Filler, Videographer

Dan DelPrato, Editor
Jeff McCloskey, Graphics

PROMOTION- NEWS & PROGRAM- SINGLE SPOT

“Long-Range Phenomenon”- NBC10
Henry Vazquez, Promotions Manager, News & On-Air Derek Robinson, Animation Design Manager

PROMOTION- NEWS & PROGRAM- CAMPAIGN

“KDKA Your Home”- KDKA-TV
Greg Loscar, On-Air Promotion Manager

STATION EXCELLENCE

“CBS 3”
Michael Colleran, President and General Manager

NEWS EXCELLENCE

“CBS 3”
Susan Schiller, Vice President of News

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

“Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope”- CBS3
Michael Colleran, President and General Manager Perry Casciato, Program Director
Susan Schiller, Vice-President of News
Larry Mendte, Writer/Host
Monica Avery, Producer

MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT

Emmai Alaquiva, WQED Multimeda

DIRECTOR

Rob Alberino, Eagles Television Network

EDITOR- PROGRAM

Mike Henry- Moment to Remember, CBS3

EDITOR- SHORT FORM

Ronald Schindlinger, Eagles Television Network

EDITOR- NEWS

Mike Henry, CBS3

GRAPHIC ARTS-ANIMATION

Peter Brooke – Musical Mornings, PBS KIDS SPROUT

ANCHOR- NEWS

Tracy Davidson, NBC10

ANCHOR- WEATHER

Kathy Orr, CBS3

ANCHOR- SPORTS

Bill Vargus, FOX29

PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

Lynn Doyle, CN8, The Comcast Network

REPORTER- FEATURES/HUMAN INTEREST

Dave Crawley, KDKA-TV

REPORTER- GENERAL ASSIGNMENT

Ben Russell, WHP CBS21

REPORTER- SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT

James Osman, CBS3 Jim Donovan, CBS3

REPORTER- SPORTS

John Boruk, Comcast SportsNet

SPORTS ANALYST/PLAY-BY-PLAY

Bob Capasso, Blue Ridge Communications-TV13

CRAFT ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORIES

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PHOTOGRAPHER- PROGRAM

Joseph Helder – Composite, Eagles Television Network

PHOTOGRAPHER- NEWS

Brian Iacone, NBC10

PHOTOGRAPHER- SPORTS

Brad Nau, Comcast SportsNet

WRITER- PROGRAM

Larry Mendte, CBS3

WRITER- SHORT FORM

Henry Vazquez, NBC10

WRITER- NEWS/COMMENTARY/EDITORIAL

Neal Slotkin, Comcast SportsNet

ADVANCED MEDIA- BREAKING NEWS/CONTINUING COVERAGE

“Super Tuesday Live Video Web Chat”- CBS3 Jessica McWilliams, Producer
Monica Avery, Producer
Larry Mendte, Anchor

Vincent DeFruscio, Planning Editor Jamial Mumford, Director