38th ANNUAL NASHVILLE / MIDSOUTH
CEREMONY
February 17, 2024
NOMINATIONS
December 7, 2023
7:00PM CST
2023 NOMINEES & WINNERS
CATEGORY #01
NEWS EXCELLENCE
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Queen City News
WJZY
• Casey Clark, News Director
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WSOC-TV: We Serve Our Community
WSOC-TV
• Mike Oliveira, News Director
• Cedric Thomas, Vice President & General Manager
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
WSMV
WSMV
• Dan Fabrizio, News Director
• Erin Newnam, Assistant News Director
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WRAL News Excellence
WRAL
• Rick Gall, News Director
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The NewsChannel 5 Network
WTVF
• Sandy Boonstra, News Director
• Michelle Bonnett, Asst. News Director
CATEGORY #02
MORNING NEWSCAST
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WRAL News this Morning
WRAL
• Brian Thomas, Director
• David Emke, Producer
• Lauren Thomson, Executive Producer
• Samuel Edward "Buck" Hinman, Senior Producer
• Renee Chou, Anchor
• Jeff Hogan, Anchor
• Michelle Mackonochie, Live Center Anchor
• Elizabeth Gardner, Meteorologist
• Laura Leslie, Reporter
• Lora Lavigne, Reporter
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Wake Up Charlotte 6am NEWSCAST
WCNC-TV
• Jack Norcross, Supervising Producer
• Reems Landreth, Producer
• Sarah French, Anchor
• Ben Thompson, Anchor
• Cody Love, Director
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
NewsChannel 5 This Morning: The Covenant School Shooting
WTVF
• Bethany Davison, Executive Producer
• Felesha Lee, Producer
• Amy Watson, Anchor
• Ben Hill, Anchor
• Andrew Diemer, Director
• Kevin Sherrill, Director
• Amelia Young, Reporter
• Cole Johnson, Reporter
• Rebecca Schleicher, Traffic Anchor
• Lelan A. Statom, Meteorologist
• Brady Headington, Photographer
• Claire Kopsky, Reporter
CATEGORY #03
EVENING NEWSCAST
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The 25th Hour: After the Hedingham Shooting
WRAL
• Stephanie Beck, Newscast Producer
• Mark Boyle, Live Center Anchor
• Debra Morgan, Anchor
• Gerald Owens, Anchor
• Adam Owens, Reporter
• Diana Alston, Graphics Technician
• Alison King, Audio Engineer
• Keely Arthur, Reporter
• Monica Casey, Reporter
• Aaron Thomas, Reporter
• Sean Richards, Graphic Artist
• Sarah Krueger, Reporter
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Eyewitness News at 6PM: SouthPark Fire
WSOC-TV
• Erica Bryant, Anchor
• Amanda Valmassoi, Producer
• Jennifer Prater, Executive Producer
• Hunter Sáenz, Reporter
• Joe Bruno, Reporter
• Devan Mello, Photographer
• Bryan Ruderman, Photographer
• Andy Holt, Helicopter Pilot Reporter
• Hannah Goetz, Reporter
• Sarah Hill, Editor
• Glenn Counts, Reporter
• Whit Whitaker, Content Coordinator
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
NewsChannel 5 at 6: The Covenant School Shooting
WTVF
• Anastasia Tcherepova, Producer
• Carrie Sharp, Anchor
• Emily Luxen, Reporter
• Nick Beres, Reporter
• Kelsey Gibbs, Reporter
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
NewsChannel 5 at 6: The Day After The Covenant Shooting - Honoring the Victims
WTVF
• Anastasia Tcherepova, Producer
• Rhori Johnston, Anchor
• Aaron Cantrell, Reporter
• Olivia Michael, Reporter
• Alexandra Koehn, Reporter
• Nick Beres, Reporter
• Hannah McDonald, Reporter
• Chris Davis, Reporter
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MASS SHOOTING HEDINGHAM - COVERAGE ON-SITE
Univision Communications
• Daniel Lopez Sanchez, Anchor/News Producer
• Krellys Verdejo-Febus, Journalist
• Hector Heredia, Technical Director
CATEGORY #04
WEEKEND NEWSCAST
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Eyewitness News at 6AM: Hurricane Ian Aftermath
WSOC-TV
• Deneige Broom, Anchor
• Lawrence Bergin, Photographer
• Jonathan Lowe, Reporter
• Keith Monday, Meteorologist
• Anthony Kustura, Reporter
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Deadly Storms in Midsouth
WZTV
• JOSHUA CLOTHIER, Producer
• Bailey Cordes, Executive Producer
• Kelly Avellino, Anchor
• Brett Luna, Meteorologist
• Payton Muse, Reporter
• Maggie LaMere, Reporter
• Jason Wilson, Photographer
• Ryan Brooker, Photographer
• Anthony Glover, Assignment Editor
• Daniel Slattery, Director
• Jeremy Briant, Editor
CATEGORY #05
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS - SINGLE REPORT
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Plane in the Catawba River
WJZY
• Robin Kanady, Reporter
• BRIAN CHRISTIANSEN, Photojournalist
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The Covenant School Shooting
WTVF
• Carrie Sharp, Anchor
• Jason Lamb, Reporter
• Olivia Michael, Reporter
• Ben Hall, Reporter
• Emily Luxen, Reporter
• Nick Beres, Reporter
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Blown Away
WTVF
• Chris Davis, Reporter
• Jordan Powell, Photojournalist
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The Expulsion of the Tennessee Three
WTVF
• Thomas Crouse, Executive Producer
• Chelsey Moran, Producer
CATEGORY #06
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS - MULTIPLE REPORTS
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Shooter on the Raleigh Greenway: Tragedy at Hedingham
WRAL
• Rick Gall, News Director
• Kara Lysle, Assignment Desk Editor
• Mary Alice Boliek, Assignment Editor
• Mark Boyle, Live Center Anchor
• James A. Ford, Jr., Director
• Jodi Leese Glusco, Director Of Digital Content
• Chad Flowers, Photojournalist
• Edward Wilson, Sky 5 Photojournalist
• Stephanie Beck, Senior Producer
• Noah Klein, Producer
• Kathleen Del Hoyo, Producer
• Dan Haggerty, Anchor
• Lena Tillett, Anchor
• Chris Lovingood, Anchor/Reporter
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
SouthPark 5 Alarm Fire
WJZY
• SAMUEL BERGER, Producer
• Mark Grzybowski, Executive Producer
• Timothy Mullican, Photojournalist
• Robin Kanady, Reporter
• Corey Epps, Photojournalist
• Stewart Pittman, Photojournalist
• Will Lewis, Reporter
• Taylor Young, Reporter
• Daniel Pierce, Reporter
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Police Chase and Crime Spree
WSOC-TV
• Whit Whitaker, Content Coordinator
• Jordan E. Morgan, Producer
• Melissa Martin, Manager Of Coverage And Content
• Becca Scadden, Producer
• Rachel Langlitz, Producer
• Jessica Allen, Digital Content Producer
• Lauren Miceli, Director
• Kim Holt, Managing Editor
• Joe Bruno, Reporter
• Andy Holt, Helicopter Pilot Reporter
• Shakira Warren, Content Coordinator
• John Paul Lohrstorfer, Anchor
• Allison Latos, Anchor
• Carly Thomas, Digital Content Producer
CATEGORY #07
DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
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"I Might Have Read That"
WTVF
• Phil Williams, Chief Investigative Reporter
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I Don't Want People to Die Anymore
WTVF
• Kelsey Gibbs, Reporter
• Devin Crawford, Photojournalist
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The Walk
WTVF
• Jason Lamb, Reporter
• Dan Blommel, Photojournalist
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Where is Linda Little
WSOC
• Genevieve Curtis, Reporter
CATEGORY #08
HARD NEWS REPORT (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Covenant 911 Calls
WZTV
• Amanda Chin, Reporter
• Ryan Thornburg, Photographer
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Exclusive Covenant Mom Shares Hearbreaking Story After Mass Shooting
WZTV
• Amanda Chin, Reporter
• Ryan Thornburg, Photographer
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Broken Blue
WJZY
• Emma Withrow, Reporter
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Measuring Progress
WTVF
• Jason Lamb, Reporter
• Catherine Steward, Photojournalist
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Is the Bond System Broken?
WBTV
• Alex Giles, Reporter
• Kevin Marlow, Photographer
• Gregory Simpson, Photographer
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In Plain Sight
WSMV
• Courtney Allen, Reporter
CATEGORY #09
NEWS LIGHT FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
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The Ghosts of Albemarle
WJZY
• Maureen Wurtz, Reporter
• Jack Anderson, Photojournalist
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We're the Tree People
WTVF
• Chris Davis, Reporter
• Jordan Powell, Photojournalist
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The Mighty, Mighty Tigers!
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Writer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor
CATEGORY #10
NEWS LIGHT FEATURE (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Hometown Stories
WJZY
• Maureen Wurtz, Reporter
• Jack Anderson, Photojournalist
• Jenna Kurtz, Photojournalist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Ziggy Stardust and the Outsider Spider
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Writer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor
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The Tar Heel Traveler
WRAL
• Scott Mason, Reporter
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Chad's Favorite Folks
WGHP
• Chad Tucker, Reporter/Producer
CATEGORY #11
NEWS SERIOUS FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Missing Matthew
WVLT
• Amanda Hara, Reporter/Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Who should trans athletes compete against
WJZY
• Julian Sadur, Reporter
• Jenna Kurtz, Photojournalist
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Toy Box Tribute
WTVF
• Rebecca Schleicher, Reporter
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I'm Still Here
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Writer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor
CATEGORY #12
NEWS SERIOUS FEATURE (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Behind Closed Doors: The Dangers of Domestic Violence
WZTV
• Meagan O'Halloran, Reporter
• Jeremy Briant, Editor
• Ryan Thornburg, Photographer
• Kyle Benton, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Protecting Our Power Grid
WSOC-TV
• Madison Carter, Investigative Reporter
• Genevieve Curtis, Investigative Reporter
• Jason Stoogenke, Consumer Reporter
• Bryan Ruderman, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
In Black and White
WGHP
• Jordan Brown, Reporter
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Caitlin Can Remember
WGHP-TV
• Bob Buckley, Reporter
• Chris Weaver, Photojournalist
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Fugitive Finders
WSOC
• Bryan Ruderman, Photojournalist
• Genevieve Curtis, Reporter
CATEGORY #13
TEAM COVERAGE
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
SouthPark Fire
WSOC-TV
• Joe Bruno, Reporter
• Glenn Counts, Reporter
• Hannah Goetz, Reporter
• Hunter Sáenz, Reporter
• Erika Jackson, Reporter
• Genevieve Curtis, Reporter
• Bryan Ruderman, Photographer
• Erica Bryant, Anchor
• Whit Whitaker, Content Coordinator
• Jordan E. Morgan, Producer
• Rachel Langlitz, Producer
• Andrew McMillan, Digital Content Manager
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Spree Shooter Shuts Down Memphis
WMC
• Joy Redmond, Anchor
• Joyce Peterson, Reporter
• Bria Bolden, Reporter
• Jeremy Jones, Exec Producer
• Hannah Wallsmith, Assignment Manager
• Melissa Daves, Executive Producer
• Meg Green, Executive Producer
• Daren Baldwin, Photographer
• Brandon Genes, Photographer
• Stephanie Douglas, Reporter
• Sydney Gray, Reporter
• Walter Murphy, Reporter
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The Expulsion of the Tennessee Three
WTVF
• Chelsey Moran, Producer
• Annie Villarreal, Editor
CATEGORY #14
CONTINUING COVERAGE
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From Vietnam to North Carolina: Vinfast to make historic splash in Chatham County
WRAL
• Matt Talhelm, Reporter
• Lauren DesArmo, Photojournalist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
WSMV4 Investigates: Exposing the Ticket Fixers
WSMV
• Jeremy Finley, Investigative Reporter
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Sheriff Jody Greene Investigation
WECT
• Brad Myers, News Director
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Mystery in Mexico
WJZY
• Morgan Frances, Reporter
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The Covenant School Shooting
WTVF
• Hannah McDonald, Reporter
• Annie Villarreal, Editor
• Chelsey Moran, Producer
• Ben Hill, Anchor
• Ben Hall, Reporter
• Bethany Davison, Producer
• Alexandra Koehn, Reporter
• Hunter Hoagland, Reporter
CATEGORY #15
INVESTIGATIVE - SINGLE REPORT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Chasing Down the Scammers
WSMV
• Jeremy Finley, Investigative Reporter
• Jeffery Bishop, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Evidence Tested Too Late
WREG TV
• Jessica Gertler, Reporter
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IN PURSUIT
WCNC-TV
• Nathan Morabito, Reporter
• Ken Shermer, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #16
INVESTIGATIVE - MULTIPLE REPORTS
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NewsChannel 5 Investigates: Andy Ogles
WTVF
• Phil Williams, Chief Investigative Reporter
• Bryan Staples, Photojournalist
• Mike Rose, Photojournalist
• Bob Stinnett, Photojournalist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
NewsChannel Investigates - The DA's Deals
WTVF
• Phil Williams, Chief Investigative Reporter
• Bryan Staples, Photojournalist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
WSMV4 Investigates: The Thin Blurred Line
WSMV
• Meredith Whittemore, Executive Producer
• Jeremy Finley, Investigative Reporter
• Jeffery Bishop, Photographer
• Jason Finley, Photographer
CATEGORY #17
BUSINESS/CONSUMER
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
WSMV4 Investigates: Not Recalled But Still Burning
WSMV
• Jeremy Finley, Investigative Reporter
• Jeffery Bishop, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
5 On Your Side: EV Road Trip
WRAL
• Keely Arthur, Reporter
• Richard Adkins, Photographer/Editor
• Pritchard Strong, Producer
• Chanel Wang, Graphics Artist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Trashed or Transformed? The Secret Life of Plastic Recycling
WSOC
• Joe Bruno, Reporter
• Michael Winn, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
License Plate Troubles: Just Give Me My Tags
WSMV TV
• Lindsay Bramson, Investigative Reporter
CATEGORY #18
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Election RV Express
Spectrum News
• Tim Boyum, Reporter
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The adventures Mo, Jack, and Jenna
WJZY
• Maureen Wurtz, Reporter
• Jack Anderson, Photojournalist
• Jenna Kurtz, Photojournalist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Ben Hall Enterprises: An Agency in Collapse
WTVF
• Ben Hall, Reporter
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Leave it to Levi
WTVF
• Levi Ismail, Reporter
CATEGORY #19
NEWS SPECIAL
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Aftermath: North Carolina hurricane victims left behind
WRAL
• Cristin Severance, Documentary Investigative Reporter
• Jay Jennings, Documentary Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Monster Coming Out
WSMV
• Jeremy Finley, Investigative Reporter
• Meredith Whittemore, Executive Producer
• Jason Finley, Photographer
• Jeffery Bishop, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Manner of Death
WJZY
• Jody Barr, Reporter
CATEGORY #20
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE
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Good Friday 2023
Hope Presbyterian Church
• Bevin Baddorf, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash
WTVF
• Erin Zeigler, Producer
• Ben Hill, Anchor
• Henry Rothenberg, Meteorologist
• Nick Beres, Reporter
• Michelle Bonnett, Asst. News Director
• Rhori Johnston, Anchor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Comeback Track: Return to North Wilkesboro
WGHP-TV
• Clara Goodwin, Anchor
• DANNY HARNDEN, Anchor
• Kevin Connolly, Anchor
• Tim Hawks, Sports Manager
• Chris Weaver, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #21
SPORTSCAST
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Surely this can't be a sportscast? Yes it is and don't call me Shirley
WNCN CBS 17
• Chris Clark, Sports Anchor / Producer / Editor / Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Who's Number 1?
WFMY
• Amanda Ferguson, Sports Anchor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
One of these teams will win the NCAA title
WRAL
• Louis Fernandez Jr, Anchor/Producer
CATEGORY #22
SPORTS STORY - NEWS FEATURE
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
50 Years After Olympic Massacre Exclusive
Spectrum News
• Tim Boyum, Reporter
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
One Step at a Time
WZTV
• Jill Jelnick, Sports Director
• Ryan Brooker, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Carolina Impact / Racetrack Revival
WTVI PBS Charlotte
• Jeff Sonier, Producer
• Doug Stacker, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Dereck Lively II: No Excuses
Duke Men's Basketball
• Nolan Elingburg, Director, Producer, Editor, Camera
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Defying Gravity and Tradition
WTVF
• Olivia Michael, Reporter
• Devin Crawford, Photojournalist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Defying the Odds: An ALS Hero's Return Home
Spectrum News
• Caroline Blair, Anchor, Reporter, Producer
CATEGORY #23
SPORTS PROGRAM
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Empowering Athletes - The Next Generation
Bally Sports South & Southeast
• Christina Atkins, Coordinating Producer
• Connor DelPrete, Producer/Editor
• Gregg Therieau, Chief Photographer
• Steve Welsh, Producer/Editor
• Jade Allen, Producer/Editor
• Sean Farnam, Producer/Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Charlotte Sports Live
WJZY
• Christian Audesirk, Executive Producer
• Gabe McDonald, Producer
• Grace Grill, Producer
• Joey Rogers, Producer
• CARLA GEBHART, Anchor
• Mike LaDolcetta, Talent
• Nicholas Klos, Associate Producer
• Will Kunkel, Anchor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Panthers Blueprint
Carolina Panthers
• Jack Chapman, Producer
• Kelly Bright, Producer
• Kyle Toot, Producer
• Dan Nettles, Producer
CATEGORY #24
SPORTS - ONE TIME SPECIAL
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Back on Track: Racing Returns to North Wilkesboro
WXII 12 News
• Lisa Fulk, News Director
• Laura Watson, Producer
• Cory McRae, Editor
• Shelley Bohning, Editor
• John Johnson, Anchor
• Lanie Pope, Reporter
• Taresh Moore, Photographer
• Lauren Walsh, Anchor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Around the Track: Charlotte
WJZY
• Joe Murano, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
NC State Football Pro Day
North Carolina State University Football
• Maurice Moses, Editor / Photographer
• Hailey Parker, Editor
CATEGORY #25
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Mark Williams Mic'd Up
Bally Sports South & Southeast
• Erik Kendall, Producer
• Stephen Daily, Director
• Eric Collins, PxP Announcer
• Dell Curry, Analyst
• Ashley ShahAhmadi, Reporter
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Cam Ward Hall of Fame Night
Bally Sports South & Southeast
• Jim Mallia, Producer
• Kevin Santos, Director
• Mike Maniscalco, PxP Announcer
• Tripp Tracy, Analyst
• Hanna Yates, Reporter
CATEGORY #26
WEATHERCAST
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
But My Weather App Said
WZTV
• Katy Morgan, Meteorologist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Forecasting the Extreme Wind Event in Middle TN on March 3, 2023
WKRN-TV News 2
• Danielle Breezy, Chief Meteorologist
CATEGORY #27
WEATHER
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Microburst and Storm Surge
WRAL
• Kat Campbell, Meteorologist
• Shan Zhong, Weather Project Designer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Weather IQ - Feel the Difference
WCNC
• Chris Mulcahy, Meteorologist/Editor
• Matt Hammond, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #28
DOCUMENTARY CULTURAL
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Essential: The Making of The Light We Share
WTCI
• Emily Compton, Producer
• Shaun Townley, Executive Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Holocaust: Carolina Stories of Remembrance
WTVI
• Jason Terzis, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
BHM: Sharing Our Stories
WJZY
• Janet Parker, Executive Producer
• Julian Sadur, Host
CATEGORY #29
DOCUMENTARY TOPICAL
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Greater Chattanooga: Before and After
WTCI
• Emily Compton, Producer
• Shaun Townley, Executive Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Crisis Next Door
WRAL
• Cristin Severance, Documentary Investigative Reporter
• Jay Jennings, Documentary Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
State of Change: Natural Solutions
PBS North Carolina
• Michelle Lotker, Senior Prodcer
• Dan McCord, Graphics Design & Integration
• Joshua Sicard, Editor
• Rob Nelson, Director Of Photography/Videographer
CATEGORY #30
DOCUMENTARY HISTORICAL
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Uprooted
Nashville Public Television
• Ed Jones, Producer/Writer/Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Lucy's Boys: Letters from Vietnam
WTVI
• Jeff Sonier, Producer
• Doug Stacker, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
A Tennessee Waltz: Ray Blanton's Last Dance
WVLT
• Brittany Tarwater, Anchor
• Cole Ryg, Producer
• Scott Wilk, Photographer
• Kelly Krueger, Producer
• Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey, Producer
• William Puckett, Producer
CATEGORY #31
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
NC ICONS
Our State Magazine
• Jeremiah McLamb, Director
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
My Home, NC
PBS North Carolina
• Heather Burgiss, Executive Producer/Host
• Brooks Bennett, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Miriam McSpadden, Producer/Videographer
• Rossie Izlar, Producer/Director/Editor
• Donald Bittinger, Editor
• Jonathan Steve Duran Arriola, Producer/Director
• Emily Frachtling, Producer/Director
• Rebecca Ward, Producer/Director
• Michael O'Connell, Producer/Director/Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
North Carolina Weekend: Bucket List Ideas
PBS North Carolina
• David Hardy, Excutive Producer
• Deborah Holt Noel, Producer/Host
• Robert Gunter, Videographer
• Brooks Bennett, Producer/Director
• Rebecca Ward, Producer/Editor
• Chelsea Goodnight, Producer/Host
• Heather Burgiss, Director
• Meredith Browne, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Anthony Sozio, Sound Mixer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Ole Blue & Small Towns
WGHP
• Chad Tucker, Producer
• Keith Hale, Producer
CATEGORY #32
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
On the Record: Securing our Schools
WRAL
• Noah Klein, Producer
• Dan Haggerty, Anchor
• Justin Arner, Promotions Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Our Stories Too: A Black History Month Special
WSMV
• Meredith Whittemore, Executive Producer
• Marius Payton, Anchor
• Jerry Shannon, Reporter
• Jeffery Bishop, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Carolinas Get Real: Priced Out of Charlotte
WSOC-TV
• Erica Bryant, Anchor
• Becca Scadden, Producer
• Jason Stoogenke, Reporter
• Erika Jackson, Reporter
• Genevieve Curtis, Reporter
• Madison Carter, Reporter
• Michael Winn, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #33
SOCIETAL CONCERNS
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Critical Term: Why are Black mothers and babies dying?
WRAL
• Cristin Severance, Documentary Investigative Reporter
• Julian Grace, Reporter
• Jay Jennings, Documentary Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Greater Chattanooga: Unsheltered
WTCI
• David Balch, Producer
• Shaun Townley, Executive Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Life as Robert Lee
Spectrum News 1
• Tim Boyum, Reporter
• John Stampf, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Conversation with Black Officers
WSOC-TV
• Ken Lemon, Executive Producer/Anchor
• Kim Holt, Managing Editor
• Sarah Hill, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
No place to call home.
WBTV
• Sarah Blake Morgan, Reporter
• Kathryn Reilly, Producer
• Gregory Simpson, Photographer
CATEGORY #34
HEALTH/MEDICAL
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Charlotte’s Hidden Crisis: Mental Health & Our Kids
WSOC-TV
• Jordan E. Morgan, Producer
• Carly Thomas, Digital Content Producer
• Laura Beggs, Executive Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Medical Miracles
WKRN
• Alex Denis, Anchor
• Zebonique Petties, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
ALS
WCNC-TV
• Ken Shermer, Photographer/Editor
• Michelle Boudin, Reporter
CATEGORY #35
LIFESTYLE
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Leap Into Sheep
North Carolina Farm Bureau
• Lynda Loveland, Reporter
• Mark Stebnicki, Photographer
• Jamie Thomas, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Ten to Try: State Parks
PBS North Carolina
• Jeremiah McLamb, Director/Producer
• Nicholas Long, Camera Operator
• James Mieczkowski, Producer
• Laura Kieler, Producer
• Heather Burgiss, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle: The Nice Thing About Rice
PBS North Carolina
• Heather Burgiss, Executive Producer/Director
• Sheri Castle, Producer/Host
• Jake Camp, Producer/Director
• Abigail Derethik, Culinary Producer
• Donald Bittinger, Editor
• Laura Kieler, Producer
• Dan Powers, Director Of Photography
• Drew Stevens, Videographer
• Robert Gunter, Videographer
• Junius Campbell, Videographer
• Anthony Sozio, Sound Mixer
• Elliot Blumberg, Videographer
CATEGORY #36
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Exposing Cyber Threats
Nashville Public Television
• Shawn Anfinson, Producer/Writer/Videographer
• John Boland, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Role of Land Conservation in a Growing State
Spectrum News 1
• Tim Boyum, Reporter
• John Stampf, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Sci NC: Sharks!
PBS North Carolina
• Frank Graff, Senior Producer
• Michelle Lotker, Producer
• Rossie Izlar, Producer
• Peter Olafson, Editor
• Glenn Abbey, Audio
• Robert Gunter, Videographer
• Andrew Stevens, Videographer
• Daniel McCord, Creative Design/Graphics
• Shireen Rahimi, Videography
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
WEATHER IQ
WCNC-TV
• Chris Mulcahy, Reporter
• Brittany Van Voorhees, Reporter
• KJ Jacobs, Reporter
• James Brierton, Producer
CATEGORY #37
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Word on Words
Nashville Public Television
• Suzy Hence, Producer
• J.T. Ellison, Host
• Jeremy Finley, Host
• Matthew Emigh, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Life after Retirement: Tobacco Road Edition
WRAL
• Debra Morgan, Anchor/Reporter
• Gerald Owens, Reporter/Anchor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Remembering MLK
Bally Sports South & Southeast
• Connor DelPrete, Producer/Editor
• Gregg Therieau, Chief Photographer
• Christina Atkins, Coordinating Producer
• Pete Pranica, Host
CATEGORY #38
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
TikTok Dancer Viral Reunion
Spectrum News
• Tim Boyum, Reporter
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Mosaic House and Secret Monkey Weekend: My Home, NC
PBS North Carolina
• Rebecca Ward, Director/Producer
• Morgan Potts, Producer/Director/Editor
• Brooks Bennett, Videographer
• Dan Powers, Director Of Photography
• Heather Burgiss, Director
• Emily Frachtling, Camera Operator
CATEGORY #39
ENTERTAINMENT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Nashville Holiday Music Special
WKRN
• John M Best, Producer And Director
• Pamela Bolling, Producer
• Angela Bowles, Producer
• Sarah Griffith, Producer
• Chally Rowjohn, Producer
• Grace Machado, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Foggy Morning Breaking – Alison Brown (feat. Steve Martin) (Official Video)
Compass Records Group
• Joseph Spence, Producer
• Garry West, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Who Run It - Gameday Open
Tennessee Titans
• Surf Melendez, Executive Creative Director
• David Schindler, Executive Producer
• Brian Myers, Producer
• Steve Wisinski, Producer
• Kris Bazen, Art Director
• Gil Haslam, Creative Director
• Eric Rhee, Executive Producer
• Christian Winters, Director
CATEGORY #40
TECHNOLOGY
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Hidden Cameras
WSOC
• Erika Jackson, Reporter
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Eye in the Sky: Technology Propels a Safer Fire Response
WFMY
• Hunter Funk, Reporter
• Crosby Sensibaugh, Photographer
CATEGORY #41
BRANDED CONTENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Generation Caniac
Carolina Hurricanes
• Jon Morgan, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Stephen Hayes: Art is a Language
Duke University
• Leslie Gray Baker, Director / Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
St. Jude patient Allie - Perspective
ALSAC/ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Nick Kenney, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
2023 Titans Schedule Release
Tennessee Titans
• Surf Melendez, Executive Creative Director
• David Schindler, Executive Producer
• Spenser Fritz, Director
• Steve Wisinski, Producer
• Julia Perkins, Producer
• Brian Myers, Producer
• Tony Reyes, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #42
INTERACTIVE VIDEO
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Let Me Ask You A Question
WZTV
• JORDAN WHITTINGTON, Digital Media Manager
• Adrian Mojica, Digital Media Manager
• Sydney Keller, Digital Content Producer
• Ryan Thornburg, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
2023 Titans Schedule Release - Guess the Logo
Tennessee Titans
• Surf Melendez, Executive Creative Director
• Nate Bain, Producer
• Emily Starkey, Producer
• Katie Moseley, Producer
• Jeanette Morley, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
NewsChannel 5 Digital Platform
WTVF
• Emily West, Digital Producer
• Kelly Broderick, Digital Producer
CATEGORY #43
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Now Is Your Moment
Forever Ready Productions
• Lauren Ready, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Vanderbilt University 2023 PSA: "Dare to Grow"
Vanderbilt University
• Randolph Infinger, Director & Editor
• Amon Kehr, Co-Director
• Zack Eagles, Producer
CATEGORY #44
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CCAMPAIGNN
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
UNC Charlotte Scholarship Stories and Appreciation
UNC Charlotte
• Harrison Hieb, Cinematographer
• Mark Nunn, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
St. Jude - Finding cures. Saving children. Everywhere
ALSAC/ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Michael Hamlet, Creative Director
CATEGORY #45
NEWS PROMOTION - TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
NewsChannel 5 - Organ Donor
WTVF
• Alan Adkins, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Winter Weather Outlook
WNCN
• Marc Morriston, Producer
• Bryce Sawyer, Producer, Director, Editor
• Tina Telep, Director, Videographer
• Wes Hohenstein, Chief Meteorologist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
VA Benefits Delayed
WCNC-TV
• Jon Schigoda, Producer
CATEGORY #46
NEWS PROMOTION - IMAGE (SINGLE SPOT)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Contaminated Community
WHBQ
• Emily Stricklin, Producer
• Nicholas Ross, Producer
• Brenae Inge-Morgan, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
We Love This City
WATN
• Alistair Clark, Writer
• Anthony Black, Graphic Design
• Kevin Barbee, Writer
• Christopher Franklin, Producer
• Craig Thompson, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
WRAL Super Bowl 2023
WRAL
• Glenn Dion, Producer
• Kyle LaCkore, Producer
• Merigrace Ramsey, Producer
• John Gilliam, Executive Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
A Tennessee Waltz Trailer
WVLT
• Cole Ryg, Director
• Brittany Tarwater, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Young Brad
WCNC-TV
• Matt Hammond, Producer
• Joseph Maggio III, Producer
• Jonathan Tressel, Producer
CATEGORY #47
PROGRAM PROMOTION - SINGLE SPOT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
No Place to Call Home
WBTV
• Jeremiah Banks, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Love is on the Air Frog Princess
WCCB
• Christopher Hoey, Writer/Producer/Director/Effects
• Aaron Rotan, Videographer
• Patrick Moran, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Scream For Hello ENC!
WNCT
• Nikki Oostra, Producer, Writer, Director, Co-Editor
• Bryce Sawyer, Producer, Writer, Co-editor, Actress
CATEGORY #48
IMAGE PROMOTION - SINGLE SPOT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Don't Pay
WBTV
• Jeremiah Banks, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Safety First
WBTV
• Jeremiah Banks, Editor
• Shevaun Bryan, Talent
• Noelle Frederickson, Writer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Our Story
WXII -TV
• Cory McRae, Creative Director
• Shelley Bohning, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Al Conklin 30 Years
WBTV
• Jonathan Sausedo, Producer
• Jeremiah Banks, Videographer
CATEGORY #49
SPORTS PROMOTION
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
From the Files of Sports Squad - Team Foolery
WNCN CBS 17
• Chris Clark, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
NewsChannel 5 Titan UP
WTVF
• Kevin Miller, Photographer/Editor/Designer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Fight For the Crown (Charlotte FC 2023 Show Open)
Triglass Productions
• Ryan Thielen, Creative Director
• Kyle Moe, Director Of Photography
• Paul Winkels, Producer
• Ben Krych, Editor
• Chris Schultz, Art Director
• Aaron Kotlan, Prop Master
• Noelle Anderson, Producer
• Kaleb Lechowski, Animator
• Kailey Schmitt, Costume Designer
• Max Mainwood, Production Designer
• David Vanderwarn, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
In the Lab
Carolina Panthers
• Jack Chapman, Producer
• Dan Nettles, Producer
• Omari Collins, Producer
CATEGORY #50
PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Weather Facts
WNCN
• Marc Morriston, Producer
• Bryce Sawyer, Director, Editor
• Tina Telep, Director, Videographer
• Corinne Burr, Graphics And Animations
• Wes Hohenstein, Chief Meteorologist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
PinPoint Weather is Better
WJZY
• Dylan Smith, Marketing Manager
• Sam McGhee, Senior Marketing Producer
• William Hargett, Marketing Producer
• Craig Tweed, Graphic Artist
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Who Run It
Tennessee Titans
• Surf Melendez, Executive Creative Director
• Julia Perkins, Producer
• David Schindler, Executive Producer
• Nik Conklin, Producer
• Brian Myers, Producer
• April Dace, Executive Producer
• Jeff Venable, Director
• Bo Armstrong, Director
• Carly Currier, Producer
• Ben Skipworth, Producer
• Chris Adams, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #51
COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Generation Caniac
Carolina Hurricanes
• Jon Morgan, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Pigeon Forge "Crush"
Bohan
• Penny Rahe, Procer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
We Do It All | MTSU's College of Media and Entertainment
Middle Tennessee State University
• Andrew Oppmann, VP Of Marketing And Communications
CATEGORY #52
COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGN
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
WCCB Halloween
WCCB
• Aaron Rotan, Writer/Procuder/Director
• Christopher Hoey, Producer/Special Effects
• Patrick Moran, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Dollywood "Big Bear Mountain/Coming Soon"
Bohan
• Penny Rahe, Producer
CATEGORY #53
DIRECTOR- NEWSCAST (PL TRACK IS PREFERRED)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Tragedy At The Covenant School
WTVF
• Andrew Diemer, Director
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
NewsChannel 5 This Morning: The Covenant School Shooting
WTVF
• Kevin Sherrill, Director
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Decision 2022 Midterm Election
Spectrum News 1
• Dylan McMurry, Director
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Terrible Day in Music City
WSMV
• Alexandra Evans, Director
CATEGORY #54
DIRECTOR - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UNDER 10 MINUTES)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Stephen Hayes: Art is a Language
Duke University
• Leslie Gray Baker, Director
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
WRAL Super Bowl Commercial
WRAL
• Glenn Dion, Director
• Merigrace Ramsey, Director
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Fight For the Crown (Charlotte FC 2023 Show Open)
Triglass Productions
• Ryan Thielen, Director
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
In The Lab
Carolina Panthers
• Dan Nettles, Director / Editor
CATEGORY #55
DIRECTOR - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Nashville Holiday Music Special
WKRN
• John M Best, Director
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Studio B Sessions
TNDV
• Nicholas E. Dugger, Director/ Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Panthers Blueprint - Setting the Framework
Carolina Panthers
• Jack Chapman, Director
CATEGORY #56
EDITOR - NEWS
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Dual-Core Solid State Processors - Chris Clark
WNCN CBS 17
• Chris Clark, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
MWA HA HA!
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Weather IQ
WCNC-TV
• Matt Hammond, Editor
CATEGORY #57
EDITOR - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UNDER 10 MINUTES)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Pack Rewind: Wake Forest
North Carolina State University Football
• Maurice Moses, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Simon Davies Short Form Editing Composite
Running Pony Productions
• Simon Davies, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Mosaic House
PBS North Carolina
• Rebecca Ward, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Fight For the Crown (Charlotte FC 2023 Show Open)
Triglass Productions
• Ryan Thielen, Editor
• Ben Kyrch, Editor
CATEGORY #58
EDITOR - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Carolina Impact / Lucy's Boys: Letters From Vietnam
WTVI PBS Charlotte
• Doug Stacker, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Dereck Lively II: No Excuses
Duke Men's Basketball
• Nolan Elingburg, Director, Producer, Camera, Editor
CATEGORY #59
EDITOR - SPOT ANNOUNCEMENT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
With Us
Memphis Grizzlies
• Michael Blevins, Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Big Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
• Michael Blevins, Editor
CATEGORY #60
GRAPHIC ARTS
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Shan Graphic Arts Composite
WRAL
• Shan Zhong, Designer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Fight For the Crown (Charlotte FC 2023 Show Open)
Triglass Productions
• Chris Schultz, Art Director
• Kaleb Lechowski, Art Director
CATEGORY #61
GRAPHIC ARTS - MOTION GRAPHICS
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
WRAL Weather Immersive Mixed Reality
WRAL
• Shan Zhong, Motion Graphics Designer
• Kat Campbell, Weather Project Designer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Tree Damage Immersive
WTVD
• Zachary Abrams, Art Director
• Joseph Ortiz, Graphic Designer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Motion Graphics Composite
WCNC
• Jonathan Tressel, Designer/Animator
CATEGORY #62
LIGHTING
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Spectrum News 1 Lighting Portfolio 2022-2023
Spectrum News 1
• Allen Kishpaugh, Lighting Manager
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Kyle LaCkore Lighting
WRAL
• Kyle LaCkore, Director Of Photography
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
In the Lab
Carolina Panthers
• Jack Chapman, Director Of Photography
• Frank Balthazar, Gaffer
CATEGORY #63
MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Foggy Morning Breaking – Alison Brown (feat. Steve Martin) (Official Video)
Compass Records Group
• Garry West, Producer
CATEGORY #64
PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Michael Winn Photog Composite
WSOC
• Michael Winn, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Writing on the Wall
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Little Ferry Tale
WRAL
• Lauren DesArmo, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #65
PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UNDER 10 MINUTES)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Brooks Bennett Photography Composite
PBS-NC
• Brooks Bennett, Photographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
I'm not David...and he's not Roy
WGHP
• Keith Hale, Photographer / Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
In the Lab
Carolina Panthers
• Jack Chapman, Director Of Photography
• Rob Paul, Camera Operator
CATEGORY #66
PHOTOGRAPHER - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Ten To Try: State Parks
PBS North Carolina
• Jeremiah McLamb, Cinematographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Getaway for the Fearless: Frying Pan Tower
PBS-NC
• Brooks Bennett, Photographer
CATEGORY #67
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
WRAL News Virtual and Augmented Reality
WRAL
• Shan Zhong, Augmented Reality Designer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
WRAL News+
WRAL
• Jeremy Spearman, Executive Producer
• Peter Sockett, Director Of Engineering
• Josh Knapp, Engineer
• Allen Palmer, Audio Specialist
• Frederick Kelly, Assistant Chief Engineer
• Richard Danchi, Engineer
• Khadejah Durant, Streaming Producer/Editor
• Taiyana Turner, Streaming Producer/Editor
• Meghan Glova, Streaming Anchor/Producer
• Grace Holland, Streaming Anchor/Producer
• Rosalia Fodera, Streaming Anchor/Producer
• Justin Arner, Promotions Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Big Night In - Audio Description
Capitol Broadcasting Company/WRAL-TV
• Don Ursich, Executive Producer
• Allen Palmer, Engineer
• Josh Knapp, Engineer
CATEGORY #68
VIDEO ESSAY
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Green Beret Who Fought Muhammad Ali
Department Of Veterans Affairs
• Romeo Lucchesi, Cinematographer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Opening up the World of Literature with Gordon C. James
WTVI
• Russ Hunsinger, Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Blueway Trail Guide: Ty Caldwell
PBS-NC
• Brooks Bennett, Producer/Videographer/Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The King of Camo
PBS-NC
• Brooks Bennett, Producer/Videographer/Editor
CATEGORY #69
VIDEO JOURNALIST
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Shaw University SheHeroes
WNCN CBS 17
• Chris Clark, Reporter - Photographer - Editor - Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Signing Santa
WJZY
• Stewart Pittman, Photog. Writer. Editor
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Be Weird
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Writer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor
CATEGORY #70
WRITER - NEWS
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Amanda Hara Reports: I Remember
WVLT
• Amanda Hara, Reporter/Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Hi Meika. Hi Devery.
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Writer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Some Mo' stories
WJZY
• Maureen Wurtz, Writer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Celebrating Life and Neighborly Love
WGHP
• Chad Tucker, Writer
CATEGORY #71
WRITER - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UNDER 10 MINUTES)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Chris Paul -The Journey
WXII -TV
• Cory McRae, Writer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Amanda Hara Reports: Missing Matthew
WVLT
• Amanda Hara, Reporter/Producer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Carolina Impact / Racetrack Revival
WTVI PBS Charlotte
• Jeff Sonier, Writer
CATEGORY #72
WRITER - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Carolina Impact / Lucy's Boys: Letters From Vietnam
WTVI PBS Charlotte
• Jeff Sonier, Writer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
A Tennessee Waltz
WVLT
• Brittany Tarwater, Writer
CATEGORY #73
WRITER - SPOT ANNOUNCEMENT
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Grizzlies City Uniform Launch
Memphis Grizzlies
• Michael Blevins, Writer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
With Us
Memphis Grizzlies
• Michael Blevins, Writer
2023 NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH EMMY® AWARD WINNER
NewsChannel5: Reel Good Writin'
WTVF
• Alan Adkins, Writer
CATEGORY #01
NEWS EXCELLENCE
Queen City News
WJZY
• Casey Clark, News Director
WSOC-TV: We Serve Our Community
WSOC-TV
• Mike Oliveira, News Director
• Cedric Thomas, Vice President & General Manager
WSMV
WSMV
• Dan Fabrizio, News Director
• Erin Newnam, Assistant News Director
WRAL News Excellence
WRAL
• Rick Gall, News Director
The NewsChannel 5 Network
WTVF
• Sandy Boonstra, News Director
• Michelle Bonnett, Asst. News Director
CATEGORY #02
MORNING NEWSCAST
WRAL News this Morning
WRAL
• Brian Thomas, Director
• David Emke, Producer
• Lauren Thomson, Executive Producer
• Samuel Edward "Buck" Hinman, Senior Producer
• Renee Chou, Anchor
• Jeff Hogan, Anchor
• Michelle Mackonochie, Live Center Anchor
• Elizabeth Gardner, Meteorologist
• Laura Leslie, Reporter
• Lora Lavigne, Reporter
Wake Up Charlotte 6am NEWSCAST
WCNC-TV
• Jack Norcross, Supervising Producer
• Reems Landreth, Producer
• Sarah French, Anchor
• Ben Thompson, Anchor
• Cody Love, Director
NewsChannel 5 This Morning: The Covenant School Shooting
WTVF
• Bethany Davison, Executive Producer
• Felesha Lee, Producer
• Amy Watson, Anchor
• Ben Hill, Anchor
• Andrew Diemer, Director
• Kevin Sherrill, Director
• Amelia Young, Reporter
• Cole Johnson, Reporter
• Rebecca Schleicher, Traffic Anchor
• Lelan A. Statom, Meteorologist
• Brady Headington, Photographer
• Claire Kopsky, Reporter
CATEGORY #03
EVENING NEWSCAST
The 25th Hour: After the Hedingham Shooting
WRAL
• Stephanie Beck, Newscast Producer
• Mark Boyle, Live Center Anchor
• Debra Morgan, Anchor
• Gerald Owens, Anchor
• Adam Owens, Reporter
• Diana Alston, Graphics Technician
• Alison King, Audio Engineer
• Keely Arthur, Reporter
• Monica Casey, Reporter
• Aaron Thomas, Reporter
• Sean Richards, Graphic Artist
• Sarah Krueger, Reporter
Eyewitness News at 6PM: SouthPark Fire
WSOC-TV
• Erica Bryant, Anchor
• Amanda Valmassoi, Producer
• Jennifer Prater, Executive Producer
• Hunter Sáenz, Reporter
• Joe Bruno, Reporter
• Devan Mello, Photographer
• Bryan Ruderman, Photographer
• Andy Holt, Helicopter Pilot Reporter
• Hannah Goetz, Reporter
• Sarah Hill, Editor
• Glenn Counts, Reporter
• Whit Whitaker, Content Coordinator
NewsChannel 5 at 6: The Covenant School Shooting
WTVF
• Anastasia Tcherepova, Producer
• Carrie Sharp, Anchor
• Emily Luxen, Reporter
• Nick Beres, Reporter
• Kelsey Gibbs, Reporter
NewsChannel 5 at 6: The Day After The Covenant Shooting - Honoring the Victims
WTVF
• Anastasia Tcherepova, Producer
• Rhori Johnston, Anchor
• Aaron Cantrell, Reporter
• Olivia Michael, Reporter
• Alexandra Koehn, Reporter
• Nick Beres, Reporter
• Hannah McDonald, Reporter
• Chris Davis, Reporter
MASS SHOOTING HEDINGHAM - COVERAGE ON-SITE
Univision Communications
• Daniel Lopez Sanchez, Anchor/News Producer
• Krellys Verdejo-Febus, Journalist
• Hector Heredia, Technical Director
CATEGORY #04
WEEKEND NEWSCAST
Eyewitness News at 6AM: Hurricane Ian Aftermath
WSOC-TV
• Deneige Broom, Anchor
• Lawrence Bergin, Photographer
• Jonathan Lowe, Reporter
• Keith Monday, Meteorologist
• Anthony Kustura, Reporter
Deadly Storms in Midsouth
WZTV
• JOSHUA CLOTHIER, Producer
• Bailey Cordes, Executive Producer
• Kelly Avellino, Anchor
• Brett Luna, Meteorologist
• Payton Muse, Reporter
• Maggie LaMere, Reporter
• Jason Wilson, Photographer
• Ryan Brooker, Photographer
• Anthony Glover, Assignment Editor
• Daniel Slattery, Director
• Jeremy Briant, Editor
CATEGORY #05
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS - SINGLE REPORT
Plane in the Catawba River
WJZY
• Robin Kanady, Reporter
• BRIAN CHRISTIANSEN, Photojournalist
The Covenant School Shooting
WTVF
• Carrie Sharp, Anchor
• Jason Lamb, Reporter
• Olivia Michael, Reporter
• Ben Hall, Reporter
• Emily Luxen, Reporter
• Nick Beres, Reporter
Blown Away
WTVF
• Chris Davis, Reporter
• Jordan Powell, Photojournalist
The Expulsion of the Tennessee Three
WTVF
• Thomas Crouse, Executive Producer
• Chelsey Moran, Producer
CATEGORY #06
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS - MULTIPLE REPORTS
Shooter on the Raleigh Greenway: Tragedy at Hedingham
WRAL
• Rick Gall, News Director
• Kara Lysle, Assignment Desk Editor
• Mary Alice Boliek, Assignment Editor
• Mark Boyle, Live Center Anchor
• James A. Ford, Jr., Director
• Jodi Leese Glusco, Director Of Digital Content
• Chad Flowers, Photojournalist
• Edward Wilson, Sky 5 Photojournalist
• Stephanie Beck, Senior Producer
• Noah Klein, Producer
• Kathleen Del Hoyo, Producer
• Dan Haggerty, Anchor
• Lena Tillett, Anchor
• Chris Lovingood, Anchor/Reporter
SouthPark 5 Alarm Fire
WJZY
• SAMUEL BERGER, Producer
• Mark Grzybowski, Executive Producer
• Timothy Mullican, Photojournalist
• Robin Kanady, Reporter
• Corey Epps, Photojournalist
• Stewart Pittman, Photojournalist
• Will Lewis, Reporter
• Taylor Young, Reporter
• Daniel Pierce, Reporter
Police Chase and Crime Spree
WSOC-TV
• Whit Whitaker, Content Coordinator
• Jordan E. Morgan, Producer
• Melissa Martin, Manager Of Coverage And Content
• Becca Scadden, Producer
• Rachel Langlitz, Producer
• Jessica Allen, Digital Content Producer
• Lauren Miceli, Director
• Kim Holt, Managing Editor
• Joe Bruno, Reporter
• Andy Holt, Helicopter Pilot Reporter
• Shakira Warren, Content Coordinator
• John Paul Lohrstorfer, Anchor
• Allison Latos, Anchor
• Carly Thomas, Digital Content Producer
CATEGORY #07
DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
"I Might Have Read That"
WTVF
• Phil Williams, Chief Investigative Reporter
I Don't Want People to Die Anymore
WTVF
• Kelsey Gibbs, Reporter
• Devin Crawford, Photojournalist
The Walk
WTVF
• Jason Lamb, Reporter
• Dan Blommel, Photojournalist
Where is Linda Little
WSOC
• Genevieve Curtis, Reporter
CATEGORY #08
HARD NEWS REPORT (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
Covenant 911 Calls
WZTV
• Amanda Chin, Reporter
• Ryan Thornburg, Photographer
Exclusive Covenant Mom Shares Hearbreaking Story After Mass Shooting
WZTV
• Amanda Chin, Reporter
• Ryan Thornburg, Photographer
Broken Blue
WJZY
• Emma Withrow, Reporter
Measuring Progress
WTVF
• Jason Lamb, Reporter
• Catherine Steward, Photojournalist
Is the Bond System Broken?
WBTV
• Alex Giles, Reporter
• Kevin Marlow, Photographer
• Gregory Simpson, Photographer
In Plain Sight
WSMV
• Courtney Allen, Reporter
CATEGORY #09
NEWS LIGHT FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
The Ghosts of Albemarle
WJZY
• Maureen Wurtz, Reporter
• Jack Anderson, Photojournalist
We're the Tree People
WTVF
• Chris Davis, Reporter
• Jordan Powell, Photojournalist
The Mighty, Mighty Tigers!
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Writer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor
CATEGORY #10
NEWS LIGHT FEATURE (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
Hometown Stories
WJZY
• Maureen Wurtz, Reporter
• Jack Anderson, Photojournalist
• Jenna Kurtz, Photojournalist
Ziggy Stardust and the Outsider Spider
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Writer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor
The Tar Heel Traveler
WRAL
• Scott Mason, Reporter
Chad's Favorite Folks
WGHP
• Chad Tucker, Reporter/Producer
CATEGORY #11
NEWS SERIOUS FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
Missing Matthew
WVLT
• Amanda Hara, Reporter/Producer
Who should trans athletes compete against
WJZY
• Julian Sadur, Reporter
• Jenna Kurtz, Photojournalist
Toy Box Tribute
WTVF
• Rebecca Schleicher, Reporter
I'm Still Here
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Writer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor
CATEGORY #12
NEWS SERIOUS FEATURE (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
Behind Closed Doors: The Dangers of Domestic Violence
WZTV
• Meagan O'Halloran, Reporter
• Jeremy Briant, Editor
• Ryan Thornburg, Photographer
• Kyle Benton, Photographer
Protecting Our Power Grid
WSOC-TV
• Madison Carter, Investigative Reporter
• Genevieve Curtis, Investigative Reporter
• Jason Stoogenke, Consumer Reporter
• Bryan Ruderman, Photographer
In Black and White
WGHP
• Jordan Brown, Reporter
Caitlin Can Remember
WGHP-TV
• Bob Buckley, Reporter
• Chris Weaver, Photojournalist
Fugitive Finders
WSOC
• Bryan Ruderman, Photojournalist
• Genevieve Curtis, Reporter
CATEGORY #13
TEAM COVERAGE
SouthPark Fire
WSOC-TV
• Joe Bruno, Reporter
• Glenn Counts, Reporter
• Hannah Goetz, Reporter
• Hunter Sáenz, Reporter
• Erika Jackson, Reporter
• Genevieve Curtis, Reporter
• Bryan Ruderman, Photographer
• Erica Bryant, Anchor
• Whit Whitaker, Content Coordinator
• Jordan E. Morgan, Producer
• Rachel Langlitz, Producer
• Andrew McMillan, Digital Content Manager
Spree Shooter Shuts Down Memphis
WMC
• Joy Redmond, Anchor
• Joyce Peterson, Reporter
• Bria Bolden, Reporter
• Jeremy Jones, Exec Producer
• Hannah Wallsmith, Assignment Manager
• Melissa Daves, Executive Producer
• Meg Green, Executive Producer
• Daren Baldwin, Photographer
• Brandon Genes, Photographer
• Stephanie Douglas, Reporter
• Sydney Gray, Reporter
• Walter Murphy, Reporter
The Expulsion of the Tennessee Three
WTVF
• Chelsey Moran, Producer
• Annie Villarreal, Editor
CATEGORY #14
CONTINUING COVERAGE
From Vietnam to North Carolina: Vinfast to make historic splash in Chatham County
WRAL
• Matt Talhelm, Reporter
• Lauren DesArmo, Photojournalist
WSMV4 Investigates: Exposing the Ticket Fixers
WSMV
• Jeremy Finley, Investigative Reporter
Sheriff Jody Greene Investigation
WECT
• Brad Myers, News Director
Mystery in Mexico
WJZY
• Morgan Frances, Reporter
The Covenant School Shooting
WTVF
• Hannah McDonald, Reporter
• Annie Villarreal, Editor
• Chelsey Moran, Producer
• Ben Hill, Anchor
• Ben Hall, Reporter
• Bethany Davison, Producer
• Alexandra Koehn, Reporter
• Hunter Hoagland, Reporter
CATEGORY #15
INVESTIGATIVE - SINGLE REPORT
Chasing Down the Scammers
WSMV
• Jeremy Finley, Investigative Reporter
• Jeffery Bishop, Photographer
Evidence Tested Too Late
WREG TV
• Jessica Gertler, Reporter
IN PURSUIT
WCNC-TV
• Nathan Morabito, Reporter
• Ken Shermer, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #16
INVESTIGATIVE - MULTIPLE REPORTS
NewsChannel 5 Investigates: Andy Ogles
WTVF
• Phil Williams, Chief Investigative Reporter
• Bryan Staples, Photojournalist
• Mike Rose, Photojournalist
• Bob Stinnett, Photojournalist
NewsChannel Investigates - The DA's Deals
WTVF
• Phil Williams, Chief Investigative Reporter
• Bryan Staples, Photojournalist
WSMV4 Investigates: The Thin Blurred Line
WSMV
• Meredith Whittemore, Executive Producer
• Jeremy Finley, Investigative Reporter
• Jeffery Bishop, Photographer
• Jason Finley, Photographer
CATEGORY #17
BUSINESS/CONSUMER
WSMV4 Investigates: Not Recalled But Still Burning
WSMV
• Jeremy Finley, Investigative Reporter
• Jeffery Bishop, Photographer
5 On Your Side: EV Road Trip
WRAL
• Keely Arthur, Reporter
• Richard Adkins, Photographer/Editor
• Pritchard Strong, Producer
• Chanel Wang, Graphics Artist
Trashed or Transformed? The Secret Life of Plastic Recycling
WSOC
• Joe Bruno, Reporter
• Michael Winn, Photographer
License Plate Troubles: Just Give Me My Tags
WSMV TV
• Lindsay Bramson, Investigative Reporter
CATEGORY #18
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
The Election RV Express
Spectrum News
• Tim Boyum, Reporter
The adventures Mo, Jack, and Jenna
WJZY
• Maureen Wurtz, Reporter
• Jack Anderson, Photojournalist
• Jenna Kurtz, Photojournalist
Ben Hall Enterprises: An Agency in Collapse
WTVF
• Ben Hall, Reporter
Leave it to Levi
WTVF
• Levi Ismail, Reporter
CATEGORY #19
NEWS SPECIAL
Aftermath: North Carolina hurricane victims left behind
WRAL
• Cristin Severance, Documentary Investigative Reporter
• Jay Jennings, Documentary Photographer
Monster Coming Out
WSMV
• Jeremy Finley, Investigative Reporter
• Meredith Whittemore, Executive Producer
• Jason Finley, Photographer
• Jeffery Bishop, Photographer
Manner of Death
WJZY
• Jody Barr, Reporter
CATEGORY #20
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE
Good Friday 2023
Hope Presbyterian Church
• Bevin Baddorf, Producer
New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash
WTVF
• Erin Zeigler, Producer
• Ben Hill, Anchor
• Henry Rothenberg, Meteorologist
• Nick Beres, Reporter
• Michelle Bonnett, Asst. News Director
• Rhori Johnston, Anchor
The Comeback Track: Return to North Wilkesboro
WGHP-TV
• Clara Goodwin, Anchor
• DANNY HARNDEN, Anchor
• Kevin Connolly, Anchor
• Tim Hawks, Sports Manager
• Chris Weaver, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #21
SPORTSCAST
Surely this can't be a sportscast? Yes it is and don't call me Shirley
WNCN CBS 17
• Chris Clark, Sports Anchor / Producer / Editor / Photographer
Who's Number 1?
WFMY
• Amanda Ferguson, Sports Anchor
One of these teams will win the NCAA title
WRAL
• Louis Fernandez Jr, Anchor/Producer
CATEGORY #22
SPORTS STORY - NEWS FEATURE
50 Years After Olympic Massacre Exclusive
Spectrum News
• Tim Boyum, Reporter
One Step at a Time
WZTV
• Jill Jelnick, Sports Director
• Ryan Brooker, Photographer
Carolina Impact / Racetrack Revival
WTVI PBS Charlotte
• Jeff Sonier, Producer
• Doug Stacker, Producer
Dereck Lively II: No Excuses
Duke Men's Basketball
• Nolan Elingburg, Director, Producer, Editor, Camera
Defying Gravity and Tradition
WTVF
• Olivia Michael, Reporter
• Devin Crawford, Photojournalist
Defying the Odds: An ALS Hero's Return Home
Spectrum News
• Caroline Blair, Anchor, Reporter, Producer
CATEGORY #23
SPORTS PROGRAM
Empowering Athletes - The Next Generation
Bally Sports South & Southeast
• Christina Atkins, Coordinating Producer
• Connor DelPrete, Producer/Editor
• Gregg Therieau, Chief Photographer
• Steve Welsh, Producer/Editor
• Jade Allen, Producer/Editor
• Sean Farnam, Producer/Editor
Charlotte Sports Live
WJZY
• Christian Audesirk, Executive Producer
• Gabe McDonald, Producer
• Grace Grill, Producer
• Joey Rogers, Producer
• CARLA GEBHART, Anchor
• Mike LaDolcetta, Talent
• Nicholas Klos, Associate Producer
• Will Kunkel, Anchor
Panthers Blueprint
Carolina Panthers
• Jack Chapman, Producer
• Kelly Bright, Producer
• Kyle Toot, Producer
• Dan Nettles, Producer
CATEGORY #24
SPORTS - ONE TIME SPECIAL
Back on Track: Racing Returns to North Wilkesboro
WXII 12 News
• Lisa Fulk, News Director
• Laura Watson, Producer
• Cory McRae, Editor
• Shelley Bohning, Editor
• John Johnson, Anchor
• Lanie Pope, Reporter
• Taresh Moore, Photographer
• Lauren Walsh, Anchor
Around the Track: Charlotte
WJZY
• Joe Murano, Producer
NC State Football Pro Day
North Carolina State University Football
• Maurice Moses, Editor / Photographer
• Hailey Parker, Editor
CATEGORY #25
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
Mark Williams Mic'd Up
Bally Sports South & Southeast
• Erik Kendall, Producer
• Stephen Daily, Director
• Eric Collins, PxP Announcer
• Dell Curry, Analyst
• Ashley ShahAhmadi, Reporter
Cam Ward Hall of Fame Night
Bally Sports South & Southeast
• Jim Mallia, Producer
• Kevin Santos, Director
• Mike Maniscalco, PxP Announcer
• Tripp Tracy, Analyst
• Hanna Yates, Reporter
CATEGORY #26
WEATHERCAST
But My Weather App Said
WZTV
• Katy Morgan, Meteorologist
Forecasting the Extreme Wind Event in Middle TN on March 3, 2023
WKRN-TV News 2
• Danielle Breezy, Chief Meteorologist
CATEGORY #27
WEATHER
Microburst and Storm Surge
WRAL
• Kat Campbell, Meteorologist
• Shan Zhong, Weather Project Designer
Weather IQ - Feel the Difference
WCNC
• Chris Mulcahy, Meteorologist/Editor
• Matt Hammond, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #28
DOCUMENTARY CULTURAL
Essential: The Making of The Light We Share
WTCI
• Emily Compton, Producer
• Shaun Townley, Executive Producer
The Holocaust: Carolina Stories of Remembrance
WTVI
• Jason Terzis, Producer
BHM: Sharing Our Stories
WJZY
• Janet Parker, Executive Producer
• Julian Sadur, Host
CATEGORY #29
DOCUMENTARY TOPICAL
Greater Chattanooga: Before and After
WTCI
• Emily Compton, Producer
• Shaun Townley, Executive Producer
Crisis Next Door
WRAL
• Cristin Severance, Documentary Investigative Reporter
• Jay Jennings, Documentary Photographer
State of Change: Natural Solutions
PBS North Carolina
• Michelle Lotker, Senior Prodcer
• Dan McCord, Graphics Design & Integration
• Joshua Sicard, Editor
• Rob Nelson, Director Of Photography/Videographer
CATEGORY #30
DOCUMENTARY HISTORICAL
Uprooted
Nashville Public Television
• Ed Jones, Producer/Writer/Editor
Lucy's Boys: Letters from Vietnam
WTVI
• Jeff Sonier, Producer
• Doug Stacker, Producer
A Tennessee Waltz: Ray Blanton's Last Dance
WVLT
• Brittany Tarwater, Anchor
• Cole Ryg, Producer
• Scott Wilk, Photographer
• Kelly Krueger, Producer
• Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey, Producer
• William Puckett, Producer
CATEGORY #31
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
NC ICONS
Our State Magazine
• Jeremiah McLamb, Director
My Home, NC
PBS North Carolina
• Heather Burgiss, Executive Producer/Host
• Brooks Bennett, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Miriam McSpadden, Producer/Videographer
• Rossie Izlar, Producer/Director/Editor
• Donald Bittinger, Editor
• Jonathan Steve Duran Arriola, Producer/Director
• Emily Frachtling, Producer/Director
• Rebecca Ward, Producer/Director
• Michael O'Connell, Producer/Director/Editor
North Carolina Weekend: Bucket List Ideas
PBS North Carolina
• David Hardy, Excutive Producer
• Deborah Holt Noel, Producer/Host
• Robert Gunter, Videographer
• Brooks Bennett, Producer/Director
• Rebecca Ward, Producer/Editor
• Chelsea Goodnight, Producer/Host
• Heather Burgiss, Director
• Meredith Browne, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Anthony Sozio, Sound Mixer
Ole Blue & Small Towns
WGHP
• Chad Tucker, Producer
• Keith Hale, Producer
CATEGORY #32
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
On the Record: Securing our Schools
WRAL
• Noah Klein, Producer
• Dan Haggerty, Anchor
• Justin Arner, Promotions Producer
Our Stories Too: A Black History Month Special
WSMV
• Meredith Whittemore, Executive Producer
• Marius Payton, Anchor
• Jerry Shannon, Reporter
• Jeffery Bishop, Photographer
The Carolinas Get Real: Priced Out of Charlotte
WSOC-TV
• Erica Bryant, Anchor
• Becca Scadden, Producer
• Jason Stoogenke, Reporter
• Erika Jackson, Reporter
• Genevieve Curtis, Reporter
• Madison Carter, Reporter
• Michael Winn, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #33
SOCIETAL CONCERNS
Critical Term: Why are Black mothers and babies dying?
WRAL
• Cristin Severance, Documentary Investigative Reporter
• Julian Grace, Reporter
• Jay Jennings, Documentary Photographer
Greater Chattanooga: Unsheltered
WTCI
• David Balch, Producer
• Shaun Townley, Executive Producer
Life as Robert Lee
Spectrum News 1
• Tim Boyum, Reporter
• John Stampf, Photographer
A Conversation with Black Officers
WSOC-TV
• Ken Lemon, Executive Producer/Anchor
• Kim Holt, Managing Editor
• Sarah Hill, Editor
No place to call home.
WBTV
• Sarah Blake Morgan, Reporter
• Kathryn Reilly, Producer
• Gregory Simpson, Photographer
CATEGORY #34
HEALTH/MEDICAL
Charlotte’s Hidden Crisis: Mental Health & Our Kids
WSOC-TV
• Jordan E. Morgan, Producer
• Carly Thomas, Digital Content Producer
• Laura Beggs, Executive Producer
Medical Miracles
WKRN
• Alex Denis, Anchor
• Zebonique Petties, Photographer
ALS
WCNC-TV
• Ken Shermer, Photographer/Editor
• Michelle Boudin, Reporter
CATEGORY #35
LIFESTYLE
Leap Into Sheep
North Carolina Farm Bureau
• Lynda Loveland, Reporter
• Mark Stebnicki, Photographer
• Jamie Thomas, Producer
Ten to Try: State Parks
PBS North Carolina
• Jeremiah McLamb, Director/Producer
• Nicholas Long, Camera Operator
• James Mieczkowski, Producer
• Laura Kieler, Producer
• Heather Burgiss, Producer
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle: The Nice Thing About Rice
PBS North Carolina
• Heather Burgiss, Executive Producer/Director
• Sheri Castle, Producer/Host
• Jake Camp, Producer/Director
• Abigail Derethik, Culinary Producer
• Donald Bittinger, Editor
• Laura Kieler, Producer
• Dan Powers, Director Of Photography
• Drew Stevens, Videographer
• Robert Gunter, Videographer
• Junius Campbell, Videographer
• Anthony Sozio, Sound Mixer
• Elliot Blumberg, Videographer
CATEGORY #36
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL
Exposing Cyber Threats
Nashville Public Television
• Shawn Anfinson, Producer/Writer/Videographer
• John Boland, Editor
The Role of Land Conservation in a Growing State
Spectrum News 1
• Tim Boyum, Reporter
• John Stampf, Photographer
Sci NC: Sharks!
PBS North Carolina
• Frank Graff, Senior Producer
• Michelle Lotker, Producer
• Rossie Izlar, Producer
• Peter Olafson, Editor
• Glenn Abbey, Audio
• Robert Gunter, Videographer
• Andrew Stevens, Videographer
• Daniel McCord, Creative Design/Graphics
• Shireen Rahimi, Videography
WEATHER IQ
WCNC-TV
• Chris Mulcahy, Reporter
• Brittany Van Voorhees, Reporter
• KJ Jacobs, Reporter
• James Brierton, Producer
CATEGORY #37
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
A Word on Words
Nashville Public Television
• Suzy Hence, Producer
• J.T. Ellison, Host
• Jeremy Finley, Host
• Matthew Emigh, Editor
Life after Retirement: Tobacco Road Edition
WRAL
• Debra Morgan, Anchor/Reporter
• Gerald Owens, Reporter/Anchor
Remembering MLK
Bally Sports South & Southeast
• Connor DelPrete, Producer/Editor
• Gregg Therieau, Chief Photographer
• Christina Atkins, Coordinating Producer
• Pete Pranica, Host
CATEGORY #38
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
TikTok Dancer Viral Reunion
Spectrum News
• Tim Boyum, Reporter
Mosaic House and Secret Monkey Weekend: My Home, NC
PBS North Carolina
• Rebecca Ward, Director/Producer
• Morgan Potts, Producer/Director/Editor
• Brooks Bennett, Videographer
• Dan Powers, Director Of Photography
• Heather Burgiss, Director
• Emily Frachtling, Camera Operator
CATEGORY #39
ENTERTAINMENT
The Nashville Holiday Music Special
WKRN
• John M Best, Producer And Director
• Pamela Bolling, Producer
• Angela Bowles, Producer
• Sarah Griffith, Producer
• Chally Rowjohn, Producer
• Grace Machado, Producer
Foggy Morning Breaking – Alison Brown (feat. Steve Martin) (Official Video)
Compass Records Group
• Joseph Spence, Producer
• Garry West, Producer
Who Run It - Gameday Open
Tennessee Titans
• Surf Melendez, Executive Creative Director
• David Schindler, Executive Producer
• Brian Myers, Producer
• Steve Wisinski, Producer
• Kris Bazen, Art Director
• Gil Haslam, Creative Director
• Eric Rhee, Executive Producer
• Christian Winters, Director
CATEGORY #40
TECHNOLOGY
Hidden Cameras
WSOC
• Erika Jackson, Reporter
Eye in the Sky: Technology Propels a Safer Fire Response
WFMY
• Hunter Funk, Reporter
• Crosby Sensibaugh, Photographer
CATEGORY #41
BRANDED CONTENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
Generation Caniac
Carolina Hurricanes
• Jon Morgan, Producer
Stephen Hayes: Art is a Language
Duke University
• Leslie Gray Baker, Director / Producer
St. Jude patient Allie - Perspective
ALSAC/ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Nick Kenney, Producer
2023 Titans Schedule Release
Tennessee Titans
• Surf Melendez, Executive Creative Director
• David Schindler, Executive Producer
• Spenser Fritz, Director
• Steve Wisinski, Producer
• Julia Perkins, Producer
• Brian Myers, Producer
• Tony Reyes, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #42
INTERACTIVE VIDEO
Let Me Ask You A Question
WZTV
• JORDAN WHITTINGTON, Digital Media Manager
• Adrian Mojica, Digital Media Manager
• Sydney Keller, Digital Content Producer
• Ryan Thornburg, Photographer
2023 Titans Schedule Release - Guess the Logo
Tennessee Titans
• Surf Melendez, Executive Creative Director
• Nate Bain, Producer
• Emily Starkey, Producer
• Katie Moseley, Producer
• Jeanette Morley, Producer
NewsChannel 5 Digital Platform
WTVF
• Emily West, Digital Producer
• Kelly Broderick, Digital Producer
CATEGORY #43
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Now Is Your Moment
Forever Ready Productions
• Lauren Ready, Editor
Vanderbilt University 2023 PSA: "Dare to Grow"
Vanderbilt University
• Randolph Infinger, Director & Editor
• Amon Kehr, Co-Director
• Zack Eagles, Producer
CATEGORY #44
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CCAMPAIGNN
UNC Charlotte Scholarship Stories and Appreciation
UNC Charlotte
• Harrison Hieb, Cinematographer
• Mark Nunn, Producer
St. Jude - Finding cures. Saving children. Everywhere
ALSAC/ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Michael Hamlet, Creative Director
CATEGORY #45
NEWS PROMOTION - TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT)
NewsChannel 5 - Organ Donor
WTVF
• Alan Adkins, Producer
Winter Weather Outlook
WNCN
• Marc Morriston, Producer
• Bryce Sawyer, Producer, Director, Editor
• Tina Telep, Director, Videographer
• Wes Hohenstein, Chief Meteorologist
VA Benefits Delayed
WCNC-TV
• Jon Schigoda, Producer
CATEGORY #46
NEWS PROMOTION - IMAGE (SINGLE SPOT)
Contaminated Community
WHBQ
• Emily Stricklin, Producer
• Nicholas Ross, Producer
• Brenae Inge-Morgan, Producer
We Love This City
WATN
• Alistair Clark, Writer
• Anthony Black, Graphic Design
• Kevin Barbee, Writer
• Christopher Franklin, Producer
• Craig Thompson, Photographer
WRAL Super Bowl 2023
WRAL
• Glenn Dion, Producer
• Kyle LaCkore, Producer
• Merigrace Ramsey, Producer
• John Gilliam, Executive Producer
A Tennessee Waltz Trailer
WVLT
• Cole Ryg, Director
• Brittany Tarwater, Producer
Young Brad
WCNC-TV
• Matt Hammond, Producer
• Joseph Maggio III, Producer
• Jonathan Tressel, Producer
CATEGORY #47
PROGRAM PROMOTION - SINGLE SPOT
No Place to Call Home
WBTV
• Jeremiah Banks, Editor
Love is on the Air Frog Princess
WCCB
• Christopher Hoey, Writer/Producer/Director/Effects
• Aaron Rotan, Videographer
• Patrick Moran, Producer
Scream For Hello ENC!
WNCT
• Nikki Oostra, Producer, Writer, Director, Co-Editor
• Bryce Sawyer, Producer, Writer, Co-editor, Actress
CATEGORY #48
IMAGE PROMOTION - SINGLE SPOT
Don't Pay
WBTV
• Jeremiah Banks, Editor
Safety First
WBTV
• Jeremiah Banks, Editor
• Shevaun Bryan, Talent
• Noelle Frederickson, Writer
Our Story
WXII -TV
• Cory McRae, Creative Director
• Shelley Bohning, Editor
Al Conklin 30 Years
WBTV
• Jonathan Sausedo, Producer
• Jeremiah Banks, Videographer
CATEGORY #49
SPORTS PROMOTION
From the Files of Sports Squad - Team Foolery
WNCN CBS 17
• Chris Clark, Producer
NewsChannel 5 Titan UP
WTVF
• Kevin Miller, Photographer/Editor/Designer
Fight For the Crown (Charlotte FC 2023 Show Open)
Triglass Productions
• Ryan Thielen, Creative Director
• Kyle Moe, Director Of Photography
• Paul Winkels, Producer
• Ben Krych, Editor
• Chris Schultz, Art Director
• Aaron Kotlan, Prop Master
• Noelle Anderson, Producer
• Kaleb Lechowski, Animator
• Kailey Schmitt, Costume Designer
• Max Mainwood, Production Designer
• David Vanderwarn, Producer
In the Lab
Carolina Panthers
• Jack Chapman, Producer
• Dan Nettles, Producer
• Omari Collins, Producer
CATEGORY #50
PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
Weather Facts
WNCN
• Marc Morriston, Producer
• Bryce Sawyer, Director, Editor
• Tina Telep, Director, Videographer
• Corinne Burr, Graphics And Animations
• Wes Hohenstein, Chief Meteorologist
PinPoint Weather is Better
WJZY
• Dylan Smith, Marketing Manager
• Sam McGhee, Senior Marketing Producer
• William Hargett, Marketing Producer
• Craig Tweed, Graphic Artist
Who Run It
Tennessee Titans
• Surf Melendez, Executive Creative Director
• Julia Perkins, Producer
• David Schindler, Executive Producer
• Nik Conklin, Producer
• Brian Myers, Producer
• April Dace, Executive Producer
• Jeff Venable, Director
• Bo Armstrong, Director
• Carly Currier, Producer
• Ben Skipworth, Producer
• Chris Adams, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #51
COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT
Generation Caniac
Carolina Hurricanes
• Jon Morgan, Producer
Pigeon Forge "Crush"
Bohan
• Penny Rahe, Procer
We Do It All | MTSU's College of Media and Entertainment
Middle Tennessee State University
• Andrew Oppmann, VP Of Marketing And Communications
CATEGORY #52
COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGN
WCCB Halloween
WCCB
• Aaron Rotan, Writer/Procuder/Director
• Christopher Hoey, Producer/Special Effects
• Patrick Moran, Producer
Dollywood "Big Bear Mountain/Coming Soon"
Bohan
• Penny Rahe, Producer
CATEGORY #53
DIRECTOR- NEWSCAST (PL TRACK IS PREFERRED)
Tragedy At The Covenant School
WTVF
• Andrew Diemer, Director
NewsChannel 5 This Morning: The Covenant School Shooting
WTVF
• Kevin Sherrill, Director
Decision 2022 Midterm Election
Spectrum News 1
• Dylan McMurry, Director
A Terrible Day in Music City
WSMV
• Alexandra Evans, Director
CATEGORY #54
DIRECTOR - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UNDER 10 MINUTES)
Stephen Hayes: Art is a Language
Duke University
• Leslie Gray Baker, Director
WRAL Super Bowl Commercial
WRAL
• Glenn Dion, Director
• Merigrace Ramsey, Director
Fight For the Crown (Charlotte FC 2023 Show Open)
Triglass Productions
• Ryan Thielen, Director
In The Lab
Carolina Panthers
• Dan Nettles, Director / Editor
CATEGORY #55
DIRECTOR - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
The Nashville Holiday Music Special
WKRN
• John M Best, Director
Studio B Sessions
TNDV
• Nicholas E. Dugger, Director/ Producer
Panthers Blueprint - Setting the Framework
Carolina Panthers
• Jack Chapman, Director
CATEGORY #56
EDITOR - NEWS
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Dual-Core Solid State Processors - Chris Clark
WNCN CBS 17
• Chris Clark, Editor
MWA HA HA!
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Editor
Weather IQ
WCNC-TV
• Matt Hammond, Editor
CATEGORY #57
EDITOR - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UNDER 10 MINUTES)
Pack Rewind: Wake Forest
North Carolina State University Football
• Maurice Moses, Editor
Simon Davies Short Form Editing Composite
Running Pony Productions
• Simon Davies, Editor
The Mosaic House
PBS North Carolina
• Rebecca Ward, Editor
Fight For the Crown (Charlotte FC 2023 Show Open)
Triglass Productions
• Ryan Thielen, Editor
• Ben Kyrch, Editor
CATEGORY #58
EDITOR - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Carolina Impact / Lucy's Boys: Letters From Vietnam
WTVI PBS Charlotte
• Doug Stacker, Editor
Dereck Lively II: No Excuses
Duke Men's Basketball
• Nolan Elingburg, Director, Producer, Camera, Editor
CATEGORY #59
EDITOR - SPOT ANNOUNCEMENT
With Us
Memphis Grizzlies
• Michael Blevins, Editor
Big Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
• Michael Blevins, Editor
CATEGORY #60
GRAPHIC ARTS
Shan Graphic Arts Composite
WRAL
• Shan Zhong, Designer
Fight For the Crown (Charlotte FC 2023 Show Open)
Triglass Productions
• Chris Schultz, Art Director
• Kaleb Lechowski, Art Director
CATEGORY #61
GRAPHIC ARTS - MOTION GRAPHICS
WRAL Weather Immersive Mixed Reality
WRAL
• Shan Zhong, Motion Graphics Designer
• Kat Campbell, Weather Project Designer
Tree Damage Immersive
WTVD
• Zachary Abrams, Art Director
• Joseph Ortiz, Graphic Designer
Motion Graphics Composite
WCNC
• Jonathan Tressel, Designer/Animator
CATEGORY #62
LIGHTING
Spectrum News 1 Lighting Portfolio 2022-2023
Spectrum News 1
• Allen Kishpaugh, Lighting Manager
Kyle LaCkore Lighting
WRAL
• Kyle LaCkore, Director Of Photography
In the Lab
Carolina Panthers
• Jack Chapman, Director Of Photography
• Frank Balthazar, Gaffer
CATEGORY #63
MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT
Foggy Morning Breaking – Alison Brown (feat. Steve Martin) (Official Video)
Compass Records Group
• Garry West, Producer
CATEGORY #64
PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS
Michael Winn Photog Composite
WSOC
• Michael Winn, Photographer
The Writing on the Wall
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Photographer
A Little Ferry Tale
WRAL
• Lauren DesArmo, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #65
PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UNDER 10 MINUTES)
Brooks Bennett Photography Composite
PBS-NC
• Brooks Bennett, Photographer
I'm not David...and he's not Roy
WGHP
• Keith Hale, Photographer / Editor
In the Lab
Carolina Panthers
• Jack Chapman, Director Of Photography
• Rob Paul, Camera Operator
CATEGORY #66
PHOTOGRAPHER - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Ten To Try: State Parks
PBS North Carolina
• Jeremiah McLamb, Cinematographer
A Getaway for the Fearless: Frying Pan Tower
PBS-NC
• Brooks Bennett, Photographer
CATEGORY #67
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
WRAL News Virtual and Augmented Reality
WRAL
• Shan Zhong, Augmented Reality Designer
WRAL News+
WRAL
• Jeremy Spearman, Executive Producer
• Peter Sockett, Director Of Engineering
• Josh Knapp, Engineer
• Allen Palmer, Audio Specialist
• Frederick Kelly, Assistant Chief Engineer
• Richard Danchi, Engineer
• Khadejah Durant, Streaming Producer/Editor
• Taiyana Turner, Streaming Producer/Editor
• Meghan Glova, Streaming Anchor/Producer
• Grace Holland, Streaming Anchor/Producer
• Rosalia Fodera, Streaming Anchor/Producer
• Justin Arner, Promotions Producer
Big Night In - Audio Description
Capitol Broadcasting Company/WRAL-TV
• Don Ursich, Executive Producer
• Allen Palmer, Engineer
• Josh Knapp, Engineer
CATEGORY #68
VIDEO ESSAY
The Green Beret Who Fought Muhammad Ali
Department Of Veterans Affairs
• Romeo Lucchesi, Cinematographer
Opening up the World of Literature with Gordon C. James
WTVI
• Russ Hunsinger, Producer
Blueway Trail Guide: Ty Caldwell
PBS-NC
• Brooks Bennett, Producer/Videographer/Editor
The King of Camo
PBS-NC
• Brooks Bennett, Producer/Videographer/Editor
CATEGORY #69
VIDEO JOURNALIST
Shaw University SheHeroes
WNCN CBS 17
• Chris Clark, Reporter - Photographer - Editor - Producer
Signing Santa
WJZY
• Stewart Pittman, Photog. Writer. Editor
Be Weird
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Writer, Reporter, Photographer, Editor
CATEGORY #70
WRITER - NEWS
Amanda Hara Reports: I Remember
WVLT
• Amanda Hara, Reporter/Producer
Hi Meika. Hi Devery.
WTVF Newschannel 5
• Forrest Sanders, Writer
Some Mo' stories
WJZY
• Maureen Wurtz, Writer
Celebrating Life and Neighborly Love
WGHP
• Chad Tucker, Writer
CATEGORY #71
WRITER - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UNDER 10 MINUTES)
Chris Paul -The Journey
WXII -TV
• Cory McRae, Writer
Amanda Hara Reports: Missing Matthew
WVLT
• Amanda Hara, Reporter/Producer
Carolina Impact / Racetrack Revival
WTVI PBS Charlotte
• Jeff Sonier, Writer
CATEGORY #72
WRITER - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Carolina Impact / Lucy's Boys: Letters From Vietnam
WTVI PBS Charlotte
• Jeff Sonier, Writer
A Tennessee Waltz
WVLT
• Brittany Tarwater, Writer
CATEGORY #73
WRITER - SPOT ANNOUNCEMENT
Grizzlies City Uniform Launch
Memphis Grizzlies
• Michael Blevins, Writer
With Us
Memphis Grizzlies
• Michael Blevins, Writer
NewsChannel5: Reel Good Writin'
WTVF
• Alan Adkins, Writer