2018 HEARTLAND EMMY® NOMINEES
MORNING NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS
Channel 2 News Daybreak 8am: Walmart Shooting Suspect Chase KWGN/Channel 2 News Keri Frei-Gomez, Producer Christopher Falin, Executive Producer Natalie Tysdal, Anchor Ernie Bjorkman, Anchor Scott Elliott, Producer
Fox31 Morning News 7a: Triple Shooting At Walmart, Shooter On The Loose KDVR / Fox 31 Jennifer Brockman, Executive Producer James Burlison, Producer Tom Schilling, Director Kirk Yuhnke, Anchor Sarah Stettler, Producer
Historic Total Solar Eclipse KUSA Rachel Leuthauser, Producer Mallory Davis, Director Lesley Martin, Executive Producer
MORNING NEWSCAST - MEDIUM MARKETS
May 17th Kansas Tornado KWCH Jennifer Searle, Executive Producer
Tulsa Tornadoes FOX23 News This Morning KOKI Lindsay O'Donnell, Executive Producer James Aydelott, Chief Meteorlogist Michael Seger, Meteorologist
1 Shae Crisson Rozzi, Anchor Brad Carl, Meteorologist Ron Terrell, Anchor
MORNING NEWSCAST - SMALLER MARKETS
First News Nebraska: Solar Eclipse Across Nebraska KOLN Empriss Campbell, Producer
Pure Nebraska: Celebrating Nebraska's Sesquicentennial KOLN TV Taryn Vanderford, Anchor Jon Vanderford, Anchor/Executive Producer
DAYTIME NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS
Channel 2 News 4pm: Walmart Shooting Suspect Arrest KWGN/Channel 2 News Michael Brannen, Executive Producer Amanda Larsen, Producer
Fox31 News At 11a: High Winds KDVR / Fox 31 Jennifer Brockman, Executive Producer Sarah Schueler, Producer Aaron Smith, Director
EVENING NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS
Best Newscast KDEN Delanny Zuniga Cortes, Producer
Channel 2 7pm: Walmart Shooting KWGN/Channel 2 News
2 Meichen Yu, Producer Michael Brannen, Executive Producer Rachel Burton, Assignment Editor
Fox31 News At 5p: Cheerleading Splits Scandal KDVR / Fox 31 Lauren Zweitzig, Producer Christina Taylor, Executive Producer Allison Soulvie, Director
Fox31 News At 9: Hail Storm KDVR / Fox 31 Christina Taylor, Executive Producer Emily Allen, Reporter Gregory Deffenbaugh, Producer Krystal Burton, Director
FOX31 News At 9: Sterling Grass Fire KDVR / Fox 31 Gregory Deffenbaugh, Producer Allison Soulvie, Director
SOLO A LAS CINCO Univision Colorado Juan Carlos Gutierrez, News Director Vanessa Bernal, Anchor-Producer Juan Cardenas, Technical Director Juan Pablo Gomez, Technical Director Priscilla Cabral, Reporter Rafael Contreras, Reporter Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer -Editor
Tanker Explosion Shuts Down I-25 KMGH - DENVER 7 Stephen McNelis, News Producer Kirsten Boyd, Executive Producer Shannon Ogden, Field Anchor Anne Trujillo, Anchor Jayson Luber, Traffic Expert Jennifer Kovaleski, Reporter
3 Jace Larson, Investigative Reporter Peter Lipomi, Photographer
Tanker Fire On I-25 KUSA TV Will Swope, Producer Lawrence Gibbs, Director
Thornton Walmart Shooting KMGH Christopher Pettigrew, Executive Producer Kirsten Boyd, Producer Anne Trujillo, Anchor Shannon Ogden, Anchor Matthew Pastor, Director Josh Whitston, Photojournalist Michael Erickson, Photojournalist James Dougherty, Photojournalist Jackie Crea, Reporter Jason Gruenauer, Reporter Mikayla Ortega, Assignment Editor Jaclyn Allen, Reporter
EVENING NEWSCAST - SMALLER MARKETS
10/11 News At 10:00 - House Explosion In South Lincoln KOLN Brett Baker, Executive Producer
10/11 News At 6:00 - House Explosion In South Lincoln KOLN Brett Baker, Executive Producer
WEEKEND NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS
10PM: Deputies Ambushed KUSA Joshua Aldredge, Producer Lawrence Gibbs, Director
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9News 5pm: Deputies Down KUSA Kevin Larson, Producer Lawrence Gibbs, Director
Deputy Ambushed On New Year's Eve KMGH-TV Joseph Peters, Producer Josh Whitston, Photographer Tony Kovaleski, Chief Investigator Mikayla Ortega, Assignment Editor Tomas Hoppough, Reporter Molly Hendrickson, Anchor Kirsten Boyd, Producer Marc Stewart, Anchor Teal Tyszka, Editor
FOX 31 9pm 12-31-17: Deputies Ambushed KDVR Patrick Mueller, Producer Krystal Burton, Director Kim Posey, Anchor Christina Taylor, Executive Producer Michael Konopasek, Reporter Jeremy Hubbard, Reporter Kristin Haubrich, Reporter
WEEKEND NEWSCAST - MEDIUM MARKETS
Spring Snowstorm In Kansas KWCH Nicholas Budd, Producer The Tornado From Nowhere KTUL-TV Mason Waldvogel, Executive Producer Yasmine Elbaitari, Producer
Without Warning: Tulsa Tornado
5 kjrh Tabitha Crouch, Producer Brittany Miller, Assistant News Director Ann Whitmire, Director Will DuPree, Reporter Andrew Barker, Senior Editor
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - WITHIN 24 HOURS
A Dark Night KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Photojournalist Chris Vanderveen, Reporter Michael Grady, Photojournalist
Explosión De Gas Univision Colorado Rafael Contreras, Reporter
My Sweet Wyoming Home KDVR / Fox 31 Ashley Michels, Producer Rico Romero, Editor
Nino Metereologo KDEN Niurma Sanchez, Reporter
Remembering "Petey" KUSA Aaron Matas, Reporter Nelson Garcia, Photographer John Kuhrt, Editor
The Long Game: Pearl Pearson EXCLUSIVE KFOR Ali Meyer, Reporter
6 Welcome Home KUSA Michael Grady, Photographer Manny Sotelo Jr., Photographer
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT
Fatherhood Denied Fox 31 KDVR Rob Low, Investigative Reporter Serena Ung, Investigative Producer Noah Skinner, Investigative Photographer
Gate C-42 KDVR Jon Martin, Photojournalist Vicente Arenas, Reporter
June 13, 1977: All Three Were Asleep KTUL-TV Maureen Wurtz, Reporter Andrejs Dabars, Photographer
Sin Fiesta Y Sin Dinero Univision Colorado Priscilla Cabral, Reporter Julio Sandoval, Photographer-Editor
BREAKING NEWS
A Suspected Random Killer: Captured! KCNC Eddie Castro, Photographer Jamie Leary, Reporter Tori Mason, Reporter
Atrincherado KDEN
7 Delanny Zuniga Cortes, Producer
Balacera Mortal En Walmart KDEN Pamela Padilla, Anchor Carlos Rausseo, Reporter Melissa Sandoval, Reporter Delanny Zuniga Cortes, Producer
Close Encounter With An Oklahoma Tornado KOCO Damon Smuzynski, Chief Meteorologist Michael Armstrong, Meteorologist/Storm Chaser Jonathan Conder, Meteorologist Shelby Hays, Meteorologist Shane Helton, Storm Chaser Lawrence McEwen, Storm Chaser
Explota Camion En I-25 KDEN Rosy Zugasti, Reporter Erick Valenzuela, Photojournalist Victor Rodriguez Tafoya, Executive Producer
Officer Down: Deputy Parrish Ambushed KMGH Sean McGarvy, Assistant News Director Anna Theodosis, Producer Mikayla Ortega, Assignment Editor Eric Lupher, Anchor Samantha Randel, Director Meghan Lopez, Reporter Amanda Del Castillo, Reporter Holly Gauntt, News Director
Walmart Shooting KUSA Michael Grady, Photojournalist Steve Staeger, Reporter Lawrence Gibbs, Director
8 Linda Kotsaftis, Executive Producer Kim Christiansen, Anchor Kyle Clark, Anchor
SPOT NEWS
EL FIN DE DACA Univision Colorado Juan Carlos Gutierrez, News Director Juan Cardenas, Technical Director Vanessa Bernal, Anchor-Producer Karen Vega, Anchor-Producer Juan Pablo Gomez, Technical Director Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer- Editor Manuel Esquivel, Reporter Priscilla Cabral, Reporter Rafael Contreras, Anchor
Explosion On The Interstate KMGH Kirsten Boyd, Executive Producer
Inauguration Protest EW Scripps Isaac Blancas, Photographer Todd Walker, Reporter
Texans Saving Texans KDVR George Taylor, Photographer Vicente Arenas, Reporter Lauren Zweitzig, Producer
They Did A Tremendous Job KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Photojournalist Dan Grossman, Reporter
They Saw It Too
9 KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Photojournalist Chris Vanderveen, Reporter Michael Grady, Photojournalist Darren Rode, Photojournalist Byron Reed, Photojournalist Gonzalo Fernandez Vedoya, Photojournalist
WalMart Shooting KMGH Sean McGarvy, Assistant News Director
Walmart Shooting KCNC Dominic Garcia, Field Anchor Jamie Leary, Reporter Jeff Gurney, Executive Producer Aaron Romek, Producer Mark Ackerman, Field Producer
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Choosing Death KUSA Steve Staeger, Reporter Tom Cole, Photojournalist Geoff Sawtell, Editor
Fury In Firestone KDVR Aristea Brady, Reporter Rico Romero, Photojournalist William Pelepchan, Editor/Producer Ashley Michels, Reporter Drew Engelbart, Reporter Rachel Burton, Assignment Editor Jeffry Langan, Photojournalist Lauren Zweitzig, Producer
10 Linda Kicak, Producer Christina Taylor, Producer Gregory Deffenbaugh, Producer
Oklahoma Responds To Hurricane Harvey KOKI-TV Tiffany Alaniz, Producer Brent Snider, Producer
Supervised Injection KCNC Brian Maass, Reporter Kevin Hartfield, Photographer Mark Ackerman, Producer
The Saga Of Rene Lima Marin KCNC Andrea Flores, Reporter Kelly Werthmann, Reporter
TEAM COVERAGE
3 Hour Police Chase KOCO Jessica Brogdon, Producer Jenyann Roig, Producer
FOX31 News:Douglas County Deputies Ambushed KDVR / Fox 31 Gregory Deffenbaugh, Producer Christina Taylor, Executive Producer Emily Allen, Reporter Krystal Burton, Director
Massive Tanker Fire Causes Traffic Nightmare KMGH-TV Kelsey Schneider, Producer Kirsten Boyd, Executive Producer
11 Shannon Ogden, Anchor Anne Trujillo, Anchor Jaclyn Allen, Reporter Jace Larson, Reporter Jennifer Kovaleski, Reporter Jayson Luber, Reporter
Terremoto En México Univision Colorado Juan Carlos Gutierrez, News Director Vanessa Bernal, Anchor-Producer Manuel Esquivel, Reporter Rocio Madera, Digital Producer Priscilla Cabral, Reporter Julio Sandoval, Chief Photographer Isela Gonzalez, Executive Producer Karen Vega, Anchor- Producer Juan Cardenas, Technical Director Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Editor Rafael Contreras, Anchor Mauricio Jaramillo Mutis, Sports Anchor
Tracking The Storm: Texas/Oklahoma Tornado Outbreak KFOR-TV Marc Dillard, Stormtracker Michael Morgan, Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Welsh, Pilot/Reporter Kevin Ogle, Anchor Travis Schutten, Photographer Linda Cavanaugh, Anchor Stephen Pusateri, Weather Producer Ian Smith, Reporter George Smith, Camera Operator Terry Smith, Technical Director
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SINGLE STORY
Confiscating Cars For Cash Fox 31 KDVR
12 Rob Low, Investigative Reporter Noah Skinner, Investigative Photographer
Death On A Train KDVR Isaias Medina, Photojournalist Christopher Halsne, Investigative Reporter Christopher Koeberl, Investigative Producer Nicholas Carvin, Motion Graphics Designer
Head Coach: Busted & Benched KMGH Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter Chad Skinner, Producer Peter Lipomi, Photographer
Insight With John Ferrugia: Traded And Trafficked Rocky Mountain PBS John Ferrugia, Managing Editor Lori Jane Gliha, Correspondent Jason Foster, Photographer, Editor Paul Cywilko, Photographer Marybel Gonzalez, Correspondent
Jesus Morelos Univision Colorado Rafael Contreras, Reporter
Marihuana Deportable KDEN Carlos Rausseo, Reporter/Producer Raul Garcia, Videographer
Those Aren't My Signatures KCNC Brian Maass, Investigative Reporter Kevin Hartfield, Photographer Mark Ackerman, Investigative Producer
Urine Trouble
13 KUSA-TV Chris Vanderveen, Reporter Anna Hewson, Photojournalist Katherine Wilcox, Producer
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SERIES
Diplomas De Enfermería Falsos KDEN Raul Garcia, Videographer Pamela Padilla, Reporter/Producer
Exploding Cigarettes-- An International Investigation KMGHTV Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter Andy Miller, Investigative Photographer/Editor Kara Van Hoose, Producer Peter Lipomi, Photographer
Fraude De Impuestos Univision Colorado Rafael Contreras, Reporter
I Shouldn't Have To Be Afraid Of High School Cheerleading. KUSA-TV Marshall Zelinger, Investigative Reporter Kevin Vaughan, Investigative Reporter Katherine Wilcox, Investigative Producer Nicole Vap, Director Of Investigative Journalism
Library In Crisis KUSA-TV Jeremy Jojola, Investigative Reporter Katherine Wilcox, Data Producer
Unsanctioned Horse Racing KDVR Isaias Medina, Investigative Photojournalist Christopher Halsne, Investigative Reporter
14 Christopher Koeberl, Investigative Producer Chris Mosher, Photojournalist
FEATURE NEWS REPORT - LIGHT FEATURE
A Bit Of An Oddball KTUL Maureen Wurtz, Reporter Andrejs Dabars, Photojournalist
Adult Summer Camp KUSA Anne Herbst, Photojournalist Steve Staeger, Reporter
Female Football Phenom Rocky Mountain PBS Lori Jane Gliha, Correspondent Paul Cywilko, Photographer Jennifer R. Castor, Editor
Lazy Boy Rider KUSA-TV Nelson Garcia, Reporter Corky Scholl, Producer
Love At DIA KMGH Jason Gruenauer, Reporter James Dougherty, Editor
The End Of The Parking Garage KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Producer Nelson Garcia, Producer
Volando Por Sus Sueños Univision Colorado Rafael Contreras, Reporter Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer-Editor
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FEATURE NEWS REPORT - LIGHT SERIES
Breaking Away From The Music Stand Douglas County School District Chris Cheline, Photographer
Finding Family KUSA Noel Brennan, Reporter Anne Herbst, Photographer
Moving 4Ward:The Building May Be Coming Down, But It Is About The People. KFOR TV Stephen Pusateri, Photographer Patrick Spencer, Producer Natalie Hughes, News Director Linda Cavanaugh, Anchor Kevin Ogle, Anchor Brian Brinkley, Anchor Marc Dillard, Photographer Kevin Josefy, Photographer Scott Hines, Reporter
Unique 2 Colorado KWGN/Channel 2 News Kevin Torres, Reporter
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS SINGLE STORY
$2 Casino Crime KDVR Isaias Medina, Investigative Photojournalist Christopher Halsne, Investigative Reporter Christopher Koeberl, Investigative Producer
It's Like A Blank Check KMGH-TV
16 Liz Gelardi, Reporter Michael Erickson, Photographer
Mujeres Emprendedoras Univision Colorado Vanessa Bernal, Reporter Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer-Editor
Prescriptions For Profit KWCH Michael Schwanke, Reporter
Unbalanced Billing KUSA-TV Chris Vanderveen, Reporter Katherine Wilcox, Producer Tyler Stark, Motion Graphic Artist Nicole Turner, Motion Graphic Artist Amie Casaldi, Motion Graphic Artist Tristan Peterson, Motion Graphic Artist
Visalus Pyramid Scheme Fox 31 KDVR Rob Low, Investigative Reporter Serena Ung, Investigative Producer Carisa Scott, Investigative Producer
Weed Killer Warning KFOR Ali Meyer, Reporter Travis Schutten, Photojournalst
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS SINGLE STORY
"The Historic Eight" KUSA TaRhonda Thomas, Reporter Ama Arthur-Asmah, Photographer
17 Colorado's Governor: Power But No Cash! KMGH-TV Tony Kovaleski, Reporter Chad Skinner, Producer Peter Lipomi, Photogher
Mama Calls The Big Guns KMGH-TV Jace Larson, Reporter Brittany Freeman, Producer
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS SERIES
Secret Prisoners KUSA Anastasiya Bolton, Reporter Anna Hewson, Photojournalist Kevin Vaughan, Reporter Katherine Wilcox, Producer Nicole Vap, Director Of Investigative Journalism
Skills Games KDVR Isaias Medina, Investigative Photojournalist Christopher Halsne, Investigative Reporter Christopher Koeberl, Investigative Producer
Transparency Trouble KMGH Ryan Luby, Investigative Reporter Brittany Freeman, Investigative Producer Peter Lipomi, Photojournalist
CRIME - NEWS FEATURE
"It's Not Like Stealing Shoes" -- Tracing Stolen Guns KUSA-TV Katherine Wilcox, Reporter/Producer Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
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Diagnosis: Deception KFOR Ali Meyer, Reporter Travis Schutten, Photojournalist Mark Paris, Photojournalist
Highway 34 Marijuana Deaths Fox 31 KDVR Rob Low, Investigative Reporter Serena Ung, Investigative Producer Noah Skinner, Investigative Photographer
Lori's Last Letter Home KFOR-TV Linda Cavanaugh, Producer/Reporter Kevin Josefy, Photojournalist Aaron Brackett, Drone Photography
Una Mala Decisión Univision Colorado Julio Sandoval, Photographer- Editor Priscilla Cabral, Reporter
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS SINGLE STORY
A Seat At The Table KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Photojournalist Steve Staeger, Reporter
Angel Gowns KMGH Jaclyn Allen, Reporter Andrew Snadecki, Photojournalist
Christmas Miracle KUSA-TV Gary Shapiro, Reporter Manny Sotelo Jr., Photographer
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PS: You've Been Programmed KDVR / Fox 31 Ashley Michels, Reporter Rico Romero, Photojournalist
The Fireman & The Photo kfor tv Lance West, Reporter Mark Paris, Photojournalist
Turning To Stone: A Boy's Battle With A Rare Disease KMGH Jaclyn Allen, Reporter Brad Bogott, Photojournalist
Una Silla De Ruedas No Me Detiene KDEN Pamela Padilla, Reporter Victor Rodriguez Tafoya, Producer
ENVIRONMENT - NEWS SINGLE STORY
A Closer Look At Climate Change KUSA Anne Herbst, Reporter
Dangerous Dams KDVR Isaias Medina, Investigative Photojournalist Christopher Halsne, Investigative Reporter Christopher Koeberl, Investigative Producer
Living Near An Environmental Disaster KCNC Jeff Todd, Reporter
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - NEWS SINGLE STORY
20 A Stolen Family: The Ryan Laber Story KMGH-TV Shannon Ogden, Reporter James Dougherty, Producer He Carries A Small Reminder
KTUL Maureen Wurtz, Reporter Andrejs Dabars, Photojournalist
Locked Up And Forgotten KMGH-TV Jace Larson, Reporter Chad Skinner, Editor Brittany Freeman, Producer
Shelter From Shelter KUSA-TV Jeremy Jojola, Reporter Anna Hewson, Photographer & Editor Katherine Wilcox, Data Producer
The Next 58 KUSA-TV Chris Vanderveen, Reporter Emily Clawson, Motion Graphic Artist Bradley Coufal, Motion Graphic Artist Megan Jorgensen, Motion Graphic Artist Tristan Peterson, Motion Graphic Artist
SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NEWS SINGLE STORY
Billy Barr KUSA Noel Brennan, Reporter Anne Herbst, Photographer
Cliff Camping
21 KDVR / Fox 31 Keagan Harsha, Reporter Angel Andres Rosado, Photojournalist
Face To Face: Surviving A Grizzly Bear Attack KDVR / Fox 31 Michael Konopasek, Reporter Serena Ung, Producer Ryan O'Connor, Photojournalist
Gen-u-whine Oklahoma Cowboy KTUL Maureen Wurtz, Reporter Andrejs Dabars, Photojournalist Bryan Clemmer, Photojournalist
Rutas Salvajes 0000 Erick Valenzuela, Photojournalist
Salvando Vidas Univision Colorado Rafael Contreras, Reporter
The Hispanos Of Colorado And New Mexico KUSA-TV Jeremy Jojola, Reporter Corky Scholl, Photographer & Editor
SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NEWS SERIES
Aging Out KCNC Brittani Moreno, Reporter Libby Gardner Smith, Producer Craig Bacon, Director Tim Wieland, News Director
22 Cyanide Bomb KDVR Isaias Medina, Photojournalist Christopher Halsne, Investigative Reporter Christopher Koeberl, Investigative Producer
Recovery Week KUSA TaRhonda Thomas, Reporter Nicholas Goda, Photographer
Sixty Seconds Of Science KFOR-TV Emily Sutton, Producer, Reporter Kevin Josefy, Photographer
The 50 Year Mission: The Valley Of The Green Giants KTUL Andrejs Dabars, Photojournalist Maureen Wurtz, Reporter
The Heroin Fix KCNC Brian Maass, Investigative Reporter Kevin Hartfield, Photographer Mark Ackerman, Investigative Producer
SPORTS - NEWS FEATURE
A Lump Of Clay To A Hall Of Fame Bust KUSA-TV John Kuhrt, Photographer Brian Olson, Producer
Back On The Track Sooner Sports TV Jessica Coody, Producer/Writer/Editor
Click, Click, Click Everywhere KDVR
23 Keagan Harsha, Reporter Rico Romero, Photographer
Elli's Jersey KETV Matt Lothrop, Reporter
EMMANUEL OMOGBO: “Thank You Season” AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain Ryan Morrison, Photographer/Editor Jenny Cavnar, Producer/Talent Clay Pahlau, Coordinating Producer John DeVore, Photographer
McCartney's Match kusa Aaron Matas, Reporter Brian Olson, Photographer
Mi Primer Fan Univision Colorado Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer- Editor Mauricio Jaramillo Mutis, Reporter
Running For His Life KDVR Rico Romero, Photographer Jeremy Hubbard, Reporter
Sangre De Campeon KDEN Chantal Arreola, Reporter/Producer
Special Olympians Practice Extra Special For The Hatch Family Sooner Sports TV Jessica Coody, Producer/Writer/Editor
TECHNOLOGY - NEWS SINGLE STORY
DNA Phenotyping: The New Face Of Crimefighting
24 KMGH Jaclyn Allen, Reporter Adam Stevens, Photojournalist
My Device, My Voice (Let's Talk) KUSA Cody Broadway, Storyteller
Turtles And Lasers KMGH-TV Jace Larson, Reporter Peter Lipomi, Producer
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
9news Storytellers: Arts Edition KUSA Anne Herbst, Producer/Host Nelson Garcia, Host Chris Hansen, Photojournalist Corky Scholl, Photojournalist Ama Arthur-Asmah, Photojournalist
Arts District #527: Colorado Spotlight Rocky Mountain PBS Cynthia Hessin, Executive Producer, Host Jennifer R. Castor, Producer, Videographer, Editor Jason Foster, Videographer Paul Cywilko, Videographer, Producer, Editor
Arts District #608: Spotlight On Colorado Rocky Mountain PBS Cynthia Hessin, Producer, Host Jennifer R. Castor, Producer, Videographer, Editor Kate Perdoni, Producer, Videographer, Editor, Reporter Janine Trudell, Videographer, Producer, Editor Jeffrey Dallet, Editor
25 ArtScene - 2017 Retrospective Denver Media Services/Denver 8 TV Carol Caster, Producer/Director Bill MacAllister, Director/Editor Julie Martinez, Production Executive Alan DeLollis, Production Executive
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT
Art In Transit Rocky Mountain PBS Jennifer R. Castor, Producer, Videographer, Editor
Dream Delivery Service The Denver Post Lindsay Pierce, Multimedia Producer
Hyperflesh The Denver Post Lindsay Pierce, Multimedia Producer
Justin Echols: Meant To Be OETA Susan Cadot, Producer Ryan Lorg, Photographer - Editor Justin Echols, Musician Bill Perry, Executive Producer
Painting With The Sun KUSA Noel Brennan, Reporter
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
"Show Us Your Bills" -- The Show KUSA-TV
26 Chris Vanderveen, Anchor/Host Katherine Wilcox, Producer Tyler Stark, Motion Graphic Artist Nicole Turner, Motion Graphic Artist Tristan Peterson, Motion Graphic Artist Amie Casaldi, Motion Graphic Artist
Colorado Sweets KDVR Jeremy Hubbard, Producer Noah Skinner, Photographer Isaias Medina, Photographer Joshua Maranhas, Photographer Nicholas Carvin, Motion Graphics Designer David Althouse, Photographer
Sobreviviendo De Milagro Univision Colorado Rafael Contreras, Reporter Julio Sandoval, Photographer-Editor
Telemundo Denver Responde KDEN Rosy Zugasti, Reporter/Producer Erick Valenzuela, Photojournalist
LIFESTYLE - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
Art Of A Cowboy Boaldin Productions Steve Boaldin, Program Creator / Executive Producer Saraa Kami, Program Creator David Canavesio, Producer, Editor, Photographer Elle Jewell, Associate Producer
Colorado Girls Elevated: Reach Your Peak KMGH-TV Kevin Krug, Producer Theresa Marchetta, Host
27 Dayle Cedars, Host Lisa Hidalgo, Host Nicole Brady, Host Teal Tyszka, Program Editor
Mountain Water The Denver Post Amy Brothers, Multimedia Producer
The Newcomer's Guide To Colorado's Craziest Restaurants KDVR Jeremy Hubbard, Producer Sean Towle, Producer Jeffry Langan, Photographer Jon Martin, Photographer George Taylor, Photographer Rico Romero, Photographer James Long, Photographer Jeffrey Cales, Motion Designer
ENVIRONMENT - PROGRAM/FEATURE
Farm To Fork Wyoming - Goats Eat Weeds WyomingPBS - KCWC Stefani Smith, Writer / Producer Nathan Schucker, Videographer / Editor
Prairie Fire: Controlling Invasive Species NET David Koehn, Producer
Researching Mother Bear The Denver Post Amy Brothers, Multimedia Producer
The Legendary, Mystical Dolores River The Denver Post Lindsay Pierce, Multimedia Producer
28 POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
Brian Mastre Reports - Second Chance For Troubled Veterans WOWT Brian Mastre, Anchor/Reporter Jim Hinchik, Photographer/Editor Amy Adams, News Director
Colorado's Growing Political Divide The Denver Post Lindsay Pierce, Multimedia Producer Hyoung Chang, Videographer
Insight With John Ferrugia: Serving Those Who Served Rocky Mountain PBS John Ferrugia, Correspondent Lori Jane Gliha, Correspondent Marybel Gonzalez, Correspondent Jason Foster, Photojournalist, Editor Paul Cywilko, Photographer, Editor Philip Maravilla, Producer
Insight With John Ferrugia: Trumped: Rural Rebellion Rocky Mountain PBS John Ferrugia, Correspondent Lori Jane Gliha, Correspondent Marybel Gonzalez, Correspondent Jason Foster, Photojournalist Paul Cywilko, Photographer
Weekend Special DUI KDEN Rosy Zugasti, Anchor Moises Olmos, Photographer Carlos Rausseo, Reporter Sergio Ornelas, Producer Victor Rodriguez Tafoya, Executive Producer
29 HUMAN INTEREST - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
Colorado's Forgotten Children KCNC Brittani Moreno, Anchor Craig Bacon, Director Libby Gardner Smith, Producer Tim Wieland, News Director
Far From Home KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Executive Producer Steve Staeger, Writer Kyle Clark, Writer Corky Scholl, Photojournalist Tristan Peterson, Motion Graphic Artist
Heroes At Sea: Life Aboard The Ike KDVR Jeremy Hubbard, Producer Drew Smith, Photojournalist Jeffrey Cales, Motion Designer
Insight With John Ferrugia: Colorado Refugees, A New Beginning Rocky Mountain PBS John Ferrugia, Correspondent Lori Jane Gliha, Correspondent Marybel Gonzalez, Correspondent Jason Foster, Photojournalist, Editor Paul Cywilko, Photographer, Editor Philip Maravilla, Producer
Locked-In: The Moving Promise Of A Paralyzed Father UCHealth Michael Mazzanti, Director, Producer, Director Of Photography Jeff Kosloski, Executive Creative Director Manny Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer
Osiyo, Voices Of The Cherokee People: Season 3, Episode 1 Cherokee Nation Businesses
30 Jennifer Loren, Executive Producer And Host Amanda Clinton, Supervising Producer Bill John Baker, Supervising Producer Jeremy Charles, Director Shawn Slaton, Supervising Producer Colleen Thurston, Producer Zach Litwack, Editor
Over Colorado KUSA-TV Gary Shapiro, Reporter John Kuhrt, Producer Tristan Peterson, Motion Graphic Artist
Tus Historias Tu Voz KDEN Hector Carrete, Photojournalist Pamela Padilla, Reporter/Producer Maria Bolivar, Assignment Editor/Producer Andres Chaparro, Creator
SPORTS - PROGRAM SERIES Avalanche 360: Sweden Special Altitude Sports & Entertainment Paul Ladd, Producer/Photographer/Editor Peter Aragon, Producer/Photographer/Editor Samantha Sposato, Editor Kyle Keefe, Host Lauren Gardner, Host Doug Menzies, Producer/Photographer Michael Haynes, Host
Contenders Episode 04 Hudl Kelly Herrington, Producer Ryan McPhail, Producer Alex Jacobsen, Producer Matthew Mejstrik, Producer
31 The Club - Chad Bettis Returns To The Mound AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain Jenny Cavnar, Talent Alison Harder, Editor Mike Gray, Editor Ryan Powell, Editor John DeVore, Editor Ryan Spilborghs, Talent Ryan Morrison, Producer Clay Pahlau, Coordinating Producer
SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL
Bolder Boulder 2017 Altitude Sports & Entertainment Matthew Krol, Senior Coordinating Producer Marina Mackrow, Producer Vic Lombardi, Host Ally Sturm, Host Stian Storgaard, Editor
Catching Colorado KUSA-TV Reno Boyd, Producer Brian Olson, Field Producer Edward Nelson, Motion Graphic Artist
The 12 Greatest: Colorado Buffaloes Pac-12 Mountain Robert Schmelzle, Producer Joel Denbow, Editor
SPORTS EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED
Avalanche Hockey Altitude Sports & Entertainment Doug Menzies, Senior Producer Lee Blair, Duet Operator Brandon Svitak, EVS Operator
32 Michael Haynes, Play By Play Announcer Peter McNab, Analyst Lauren Gardner, Host/Reporter Kyle Keefe, Host/Reporter Mark Rycroft, Analyst Michael Rigg, Producer Travis Honderd, Studio Director
Chad Bettis K's Cancer AT&T SportsNet Michael Fox, Director Tavis D. Strand, Producer Erica Ferrero, Director Javier Prieto, Lead EVS Operator Susan Strand, Graphics Operator Marc Stout, Sideline Reporter Alison Vigil, Producer Jeffrey Huson, Talent - Analyst Ryan Spilborghs, Talent - Analyst Jenny Cavnar, Talent - Host Cory Sullivan, Talent - Analyst Ryan Morrison, Editor
Denver Nuggets Home Opener: 50th Anniversary Season Altitude Sports & Entertainment Scott Bay, Senior Producer Brian Peters, Director Erin Slack, Producer Christian Marlowe, Play By Play Announcer Christopher Dempsey, Reporter Vic Lombardi, Host Ally Sturm, Reporter Todd Romero, Host
DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL
Back In Time: Oklahoma Martyr OETA
33 Bill Perry, Executive Producer Robert Burch, Writer - Producer David Tamez, Program Producer
Daniel Sprick: Pursuit Of Truth And Beauty Colorado Public Television Joshua V. Hassel, Co-Director Cynthia Madden Leitner, Executive Producer Szymon Kubica, Editor David Schler, Director & Cinematographer Beverly Jacobson-Schler, Producer
Painting The Falls Of Yellowstone WyomingPBS Kyle Nicholoff, Producer Nathan Schucker, Videographer
Patchwork On The Plains: Nebraska's Barn Quilt Culture NET Brandee Weber, Writer/Producer Debbie Hamlett, Executive Producer Dylan Tilley, Videographer/Editor
DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL
An Ordinary Martyr: The Life And Death Of Blessed Stanley Rother Lampstand Media Derek Watson, Director Nick Jones, Producer Hayley Moore, Producer Diane Clay, Executive Producer Reid Watson, Assistant Editor Janna Smith, Assistant Editor Nick Dillard, Colorist Aaron Newberry, Composer Bryan Clark, Title Design
Black Jack Pershing: Love And War Painted Rock Productions
34 Bernard McCoy, Director/producer Luis Peon-Casanova, Videographer Paul Pytlowany, Editor
Denver Post 125 The Denver Post Lindsay Pierce, Director AAron Ontiveroz, Videographer Katie Wood, Editor
Winter Fire - And Our Mothers Cried Chickasaw.tv Becky King, Executive Producer, Writer, Director Andrew Lamon, Producer John Almendarez, Director Of Photography, Editor Walt Cox, Videographer Micah Leon, Videographer Rodney Autaubo, Lighting Director Shad Wyckoff, Steadicam Operator
DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL
Beyond Standing Rock Rocky Mountain PBS Brian Malone, Videographer, Editor, Director Alisa Barba, Executive Producer Leigh Paterson, Correspondent
Escape The Darkness Mickle Communications Mike Mickle, Director Harry Walker, Director Of Photography
Parents In The Dark: Secrets Exposed KMGHTV Tony Kovaleski, Executive Producer/Investigative Reporter Chad Skinner, Executive Producer/Editor Brittany Freeman, Producer Dennis Supple, Production Support
35 Peter Lipomi, Photographer Sean McGarvy, Assistant News Director Holly Gauntt, News Director
HISTORIC/CULTURAL PROGRAM - FEATURE/SEGMENT
Domata Peko's National Anthem Ritual KUSA-TV Brian Olson, Producer
Lloyd Kiva New: Pioneering Native Fashion Cherokee Nation Businesses Jennifer Loren, Executive Producer Amanda Clinton, Supervising Producer Jeremy Charles, Director Colleen Thurston, Producer Kyle Bell, Editor Kawnar, Music Composer
Losing A Language The Denver Post Lindsay Pierce, Multimedia Producer
Paraiso Escondido KDEN Pamela Padilla, Reporter/Producer Raul Garcia, Editor Erick Padilla, Photographer Mericarmen Felix, Videographer
The Girty Family: Singing Cherokee Heritage Cherokee Nation Businesses Jennifer Loren, Executive Producer Amanda Clinton, Supervising Producer Jeremy Charles, Director Melissa Lukenbaugh, Videographer
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INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL Colorado Inside Out: Circa 1917 Colorado Public Television Dominic Dezzutti, Producer Larry Patchett, Producer Amy Larson, Editor Patricia Calhoun, Panelist David Kopel, Panelist Kevin Flynn, Panelist Natasha Gardner, Panelist
Let's Be Clear - The Special KUSA-TV Jeremy Jojola, Host Cody Broadway, Photographer & Editor
Oklahoma City Museum Of Art - Museum Films 70th Anniversary Freestyle Creative Vahid Farzaneh, Producer Rob Johnson, Director Of Photography
MAGAZINE PROGRAM - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
Field Of Honor: Fort Logan National Cemetery KDVR Jeremy Hubbard, Producer Jon Martin, Photographer George Taylor, Photographer Jeffrey Cales, Motion Graphics Designer Sean Towle, Photographer Angel Andres Rosado, Drone Photographer David Althouse, Photographer
Mothers Who Kill WOWT
37 Malorie Maddox, Anchor/Producer Jim Hinchik, Editor Brian Mastre, Coordinating Producer Amy Adams, News Director
Nebraska Stories: Vietnam NET Kay M. Hall, Series Producer Michele Wolford, Series Producer Joe Turco, Executive Producer Christine Lesiak, Story Producer Dennis Kellogg, Story Producer David Koehn, Editor Scott Beachler, Graphics / Animation Tom Floyd, Illustrator
Osiyo, Voices Of The Cherokee People: Season 3, Episode 8 Cherokee Nation Businesses Jennifer Loren, Executive Producer And Host Amanda Clinton, Supervising Producer Bill John Baker, Supervising Producer Jeremy Charles, Director Shawn Slaton, Supervising Producer Zach Litwack, Editor Colleen Thurston, Producer Travis Hall, Sound Kawnar, Music Composer
The Club - Buddy's Buddies AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain Ryan Morrison, Photographer Jenny Cavnar, Producer/Talent Marina Mackrow, Producer Ryan Powell, Editor Mike Gray, Editor Alison Harder, Editor/Graphics Clay Pahlau, Coordinating Producer Charlie Felix, Photographer
Wild West: A Sour Beer Spotlight
38 KUSA Tyler Lahanas, Producer
MAGAZINE PROGRAM - FEATURE/SEGMENT
Amy Staton, The People's Knight Cherokee Nation Businesses Jennifer Loren, Executive Producer And Host Amanda Clinton, Supervising Producer Jeremy Charles, Director Colleen Thurston, Producer Zach Litwack, Producer
Comic Book Hero KUSA-TV Nelson Garcia, Reporter Michael Grady, Producer
Perspectives 'the Gifted' KRSU-TV Sam Jones, Managing Editor/Anchor Emily Spivy, Producer/photographer/editor Tim Yoder, Photographer/lighting Royal Aills, Executive Producer
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
Breast Cancer - Breast Tissue Density KWGN Paula Haddock, Host Adrian Cruz, Photographer-Editor
Colorado's Severe Weather Season KUSA Kathy Sabine, Anchor Erica Tinsley, Producer
39 Lesley Martin, Executive Producer Byron Reed, Editor Adam Vance, Photographer
Dose Of Reality KDVR / Fox 31 Linda Kicak, Executive Producer Serena Ung, Producer Joshua Maranhas, Editor Mike Landess, Anchor CHRIS WHALEN, Editor
Inside Energy Explainers Rocky Mountain PBS MacGregor Campbell, Animator Jordan Wirfs-Brock, Writer, Reporter Amber Rivera, Producer Alisa Barba, Executive Producer
New 2 Colorado KWGN/Channel 2 News Gerard Carleton, Producer Joshua Maranhas, Editor Mike Barz, Anchor Erika Gonzalez, Anchor
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - FEATURE/SEGMENT
Paul Moore: Monument Man OETA Bill Perry, Executive Producer Susan Cadot, Writer - Producer Ryan Lorg, Photographer - Editor Paul Moore, Artist
The Real News About Fake Reviews KDVR
40 Keagan Harsha, Reporter Michael E. Demma, Editor Jeffry Langan, Photojournalist
PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
Brian Mastre Reports - Deputy Killed: Inside The State's Case WOWT Brian Mastre, Anchor/Reporter Jim Hinchik, Photographer/Editor Amy Adams, News Director
Classrooms Without Borders The Denver Post Hyoung Chang, Multimedia Producer
Drugged Driving NET Television Gary Hochman, Producer/Director/Writer Justin Cheney, Videographer/Editor James Lenertz, Field Recordist/Audio Mix
Killer Crisis: The Opioid Epidemic kjrh Dylan Jasna, Producer Brittany Miller, Assistant News Director John Guthery, Photographer Garrett Weindorf, Executive Producer Andrew Barker, Senior Editor
Salute To Heroes KDVR Jeremy Hubbard, Producer Aristea Brady, Reporter William Pelepchan, Editor Angel Andres Rosado, Photographer George Taylor, Photographer
41 PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - FEATURE/SEGMENT
CMV: Common Virus, Silent Killer Rocky Mountain PBS John Ferrugia, Managing Editor Marybel Gonzalez, Correspondent Jason Foster, Photojournalist, Editor Philip Maravilla, Producer
Honoring The Victims EW Scripps Chris Welch, Reporter Isaac Blancas, Photographer/Editor
Olivia’s Bucket List Denver Police Department Brian Weister, Producer
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)
Call Of The Mummy: Theatre Of The Mind KTWU Jared Gregg, Production Director Eugene Williams, Executive Producer Valerie VanDerSluis, Executive Producer Jim Kelly, Director Kevin Goodman, Art Director Frances Wadsworth, Set Design Phillip Grecian, Director/Writer
Washburn University Holiday Vespers 2017 KTWU Jared Gregg, Producer Eugene Williams, Executive Producer Wanda Hinton, Producer
42 Kevin Goodman, Producer Jim Kelly, Director
INTERSTITIAL
Aurora Fire Department: Recruitment Video AuroraTV Christina Savan, Producer, Editor, Videographer Robert Barnett, Videographer
PTSD And Local Healing Therapies Colorado Public Television Pam Parker, Producer Heather Domko, Producer Brandon Carter, Director/Director Of Photography
RARE OETA Foundation Matthew Payne, Producer/Director Travis Tindell, Photographer/Editor Lynn Bush, Corporate Support
Veterans Find Hope & Healing Through Mindfulness And Horses Colorado Public Television Pam Parker, Producer Heather Domko, Producer Brandon Carter, Director/Director Of Photography
SHORT FORMAT PROGRAM - ENTERTAINMENT
Jason Gallegos - A Veterans Day Story UCHealth Mike Mazzanti, Director, Producer, Director Of Photography Jeff Kosloski, Executive Creative Director Manny Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer
Off The Beaten Path AuroraTV Alexis Kikoen, Producer, Shooter, Editor, Director
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Sounds Of The Street KDVR Aristea Brady, Producer Jon Martin, Photographer Ashley Michels, Reporter Rico Romero, Photographer Isaias Medina, Photographer Jeremy Hubbard, Writer
SHORT FORMAT PROGRAM - INFORMATIONAL Argentina Rescue Stage 2 Studios John Conn, Producer, Editor And Writer Casey Craig, The Voice Of Freedom
BLUE Episode 22: Testing The Minuteman Defense Media Activity - Air Force Media Aaron Drobnack, Producer Nicholas Alder, Producer
Meet Terry Douglass UCHealth Mike Mazzanti, Director, Producer, Editor Cary Vogrin, Producer Jeff Kosloski, Executive Creative Director Manny Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer
Opportunity Aurora - Stanley Marketplace AuroraTV Matthew Peterson, Producer, Videographer, Editor, Talent
Scholarships Provide Boost For Student-athletes Metropolitan State University of Denver John Arnold, Producer, Photographer, Editor Julie Lucas, Executive Producer
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM - FEATURE/SEGMENT Paralyzed Man Walks Again
44 KDVR / Fox 31 Kim Posey, Reporter Serena Ung, Producer Joshua Maranhas, Editor
NOSTALGIA PROGRAM - SERIES/SPECIAL
A Legend Retires KFOR TV Stephen Pusateri, Photographer/Editor Natalie Hughes, News Director Kevin Ogle, Anchor Linda Cavanaugh, Anchor Patrick Spencer, Producer Tony Stizza, Photographer/Editor Westin Hacker, Editor Michael Morgan, Meteorologist George Smith, Camera Operator Kevin Cosby, Director
Colorado Experience: Galloping Goose Rocky Mountain PBS Julie Speer, Executive Producer, Writer, Director, Narrator Eric Hernandez, Associate Producer Steve Turner, Executive Producer Brian Malone, Editor Cindy Malone, Editor
Colorado's Forgotten Heroes KDVR Jeremy Hubbard, Producer Sean Towle, Producer Nicholas Carvin, Motion Graphics Designer
Osiyo, Voices Of The Cherokee People: Veterans Episode Cherokee Nation Businesses Jennifer Loren, Executive Producer And Host Amanda Clinton, Supervising Producer Bill John Baker, Supervising Producer
45 Jeremy Charles, Director Shawn Slaton, Supervising Producer Zach Litwack, Editor Colleen Thurston, Producer
NOSTALGIA PROGRAM - FEATURE/SEGMENT
Colorado Experience: Doc Susie Rocky Mountain PBS Julie Speer, Executive Producer, Videographer, Narrator Eric Hernandez, Associate Producer Sean Ender, Editor Mariel Rodriguez-McGill, Writer, Director
Mac And Betty KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Photojournalist Kyle Clark, Reporter Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
Remembering Eastern Plains The Denver Post Rj Sangosti, Multimedia Producer
Ser Chicano En Colorado KDEN Alejandro Hernandez, Photojournalist
She Reached For The Stars KTUL Maureen Wurtz, Reporter Andrejs Dabars, Photojournalist
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAM/SPECIAL
#Bullycide KDVR Jeremy Hubbard, Producer Sean Towle, Producer
46 Isaias Medina, Photographer Ashley Michels, Reporter Jeffry Langan, Photographer
ArtScene - Youth On Record Denver Marketing and Media Services/Denver 8 TV Carol Caster, Producer/Director Julie Martinez, Production Executive Alan DeLollis, Production Executive
Jeb Schroder's Moment To Shine UCHealth Mike Mazzanti, Director, Producer, Director Of Photography Jeff Kosloski, Executive Creative Director, Cinematographer Manny Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer
BRANDED CONTENT PROGRAM
Craig PUSH Kelli Johnson Malone Media Group & Craig Hospital Foundation Brian Malone, Director, Editor Jordan Ames, Producer Jake Manley, Producer Lowel Pierce, Lighting Director
Finn’s Fight To Come Home UCHealth Mike Mazzanti, Director, Producer, Editor Brian Quintana, Producer Jeff Kosloski, Executive Creative Director Manny Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer
The Dairyman Reel Motion Media Jesse Levine, Director
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT
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Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative PSA WestWorks Studios Cora Palmer, Producer
Oklahoma Heroes - Ingrid Huffman KRSU-TV Daniel Murphree, Producer/photographer/editor Tim Yoder, Photography/Lighting Royal Aills, Executive Producer
Up With People 2017 Campaign Video Stage 2 Studios / Up with People John Conn, Director, Producer And Editor Dale Penny, President & CEO / Executive Producer
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - CAMPAIGN
Cherokee Artist Profiles KRSU-TV Bryan Crain, Photographer/Editor Tim Yoder, Interview/Lighting Royal Aills, Executive Producer
Wild Animal Sanctuary 2017 Marketing Campaign Stage 2 Studios / Wild Animal Sanctuary John Conn, Writer, Director, Producer Dustin Stelly, Assistant Editor
NEWS PROMO - SINGLE SPOT
Ancestry Discovery 9NEWS | KUSA Enrico Meyer, Cinematographer | Producer Alycia Gleave, Producer
Crane Migration KCNC-TV
48 Mike Nunez, Producer/Photographer
Cyanide Bombs KDVR Mike Johns, Producer Editor Writer Tyler Brayton, Graphic Designer Nicholas Carvin, Graphic Designer Jeffrey Cales, Graphic Designer
One Ear Out KCNC-TV Mike Nunez, Producer/Photographer/Editor
Secret Prisons KUSA Alycia Gleave, Producer/Writer/Editor
TOGETHER WITH NEWS KMGH-Denver7 Travis Lupher, Writer/Director/Editor Agustin Gonzalez, Director Of Photography Brent Chapin, Creative Director
Violencia Doméstica Univision Colorado Juan Carlos Gutierrez, Producer - Writer Julio Sandoval, Editor
NEWS PROMO - SINGLE SPOT/SAME DAY
Bear Face Attack KDVR Jared Burns, Writer, Editor, Graphic Designer, Producer
CBS4 News Starts In 10 Minutes... KCNC-TV Mike Nunez, Producer/Editor
NEWS PROMO - CAMPAIGN
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage 9NEWS | KUSA Bobby LeFebre, Executive Producer Belen De Leon, Producer Jose Jozer Guerrero, Writer | Performer Alejandro Jimenez, Writer | Performer Kimberly Ming, Writer | Performer Robert D. Springer, Director Of Marketing Enrico Meyer, Producer | Cinematographer
Covering Colorado First KCNC-TV Michael J. Choy, Producer Mike Nunez, Photographer Brett Heinzerling, Producer Drew Sidener, Executive Producer Judson Luyties, Photographer
KOAA News5 - Everywhere I Go KOAA-TV Josh Robison, Producer
Project Unsolved KMGH-TV Liz Gelardi, Writer James Dougherty, Producer
Te Informamos Primero KDEN Donny Tran, Producer Coeli Lara, Creative Director
Tu Gente, Tu Voz Univision Colorado Juan Carlos Gutierrez, News Director Isela Gonzalez, Executive Producer
NEWS PROMO - IMAGE
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GROWING UP WITH NEWS KMGH-Denver7 Travis Lupher, Writer/Director/Editor Brent Chapin, Creative Director
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH DENVER 7 KMGH-Denver7 Travis Lupher, Writer/Director/Editor Agustin Gonzalez, Director Of Photography Brent Chapin, Creative Director Lisa Hidalgo, Talent Jayson Luber, Talent
WEATHER BOY KMGH-Denver7 Travis Lupher, Writer/Director/Editor Brent Chapin, Creative Director
WOWT 6 News Breaking News WOWT NBC Omaha Justin Kadlec, Creative Director
PROGRAM PROMO - SINGLE SPOT
Telemundo Denver, Reconocimiento En Equipo KDEN Telemundo Denver Victor Rodriguez Tafoya, Executive Producer Benjamin Martinez, Photographer/Editor Diego Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor Donny Tran, Photographer/Graphics Erick Valenzuela, Editor
Tiempo Extra KDEN Benjamin Martinez, Director Coeli Lara, Creative Director Andres Chaparro, General Manager
51 PROGRAM PROMO - CAMPAIGN
Broncos GameDay Voices 9NEWS | KUSA Enrico Meyer, Cinematographer | Executive Producer Brenna Mastro, Motion Graphics Designer Alycia Gleave, Producer
Tiempo Extra Campaign KDEN Coeli Lara, Creative Director Benjamin Martinez, Director Andres Chaparro, General Manager
What's In A Name AT&T Sportsnet Cody Ulm, Writer/Producer Garrison Schott, Editor Benjamin Huelsing, Supervising Producer Daniel Farley, Director Of Creative Services Brian Rouse, Producer
PROGRAM PROMO - IMAGE
Four Stations, One Vision Colorado Public Television Szymon Kubica, Editor
OETA Welcome To Summer OETA Aaron Morvan, Producer - Editor
Pickler & Ben EW Scripps Anastasia Efremsky, Reporter Socrates Lozano, Photographer Isaac Blancas, Photographer/Editor
52 COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT
Dependable Cleaners - We Clean Just About Everything! KUSA Robert D. Springer, Director/Producer
Fulfilling Dreams: The Dancer Ameritas Matt Turner, Video Production Manager
NextThought Platform Promo NextThought Janelle Bevan, Producer Zach Strauss, Editor / Animator Aaron Eskam, Art Director
Park Meadows Retail Resort 9NEWS/KUSA Michael Gallegos, Creative Director/Producer Brenna Mastro, Designer
TCT Season Membership Berkeley Square Media David Uhler, Producer - 3D Animator - Editor
TSET 'Community Garden' KRSU-TV Bryan Crain, Photographer/editor Tim Yoder, Producer Royal Aills, Executive Producer
COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN
"Live Extraordinary" Becky And Peyton TV Spots UCHealth Mike Mazzanti, Writer Jeff Kosloski, Writer Manny Rodriguez, Chief Marketing Officer
53 AAA DENVER7 KMGH-TV Brent Chapin, Director Travis Lupher, Editor Agustin Gonzalez, Director Of Photography
VISIT DENVER's Social Media Video Library TravelingJules Productions Justin Bresler, Executive Producer Amanda Watkins, Producer Juliana Broste, Producer / Photographer Joshua White, Photographer Ryan Borgman, Editor
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
This Is Denver 7 KMGH Dean Littleton, Vice President General Manager
9NEWS: Everywhere KUSA Steve Carter, General Manager
Covering Colorado First KCNC Walt DeHaven, General Manager
Denver Post Video Composite The Denver Post Lee Ann Colacioppo, President/General Manager
NEWS EXCELLENCE
9NEWS: Colorado's News Leader KUSA Christy Moreno, News Director
Covering Colorado First In 2017
54 KCNC Tim Wieland, News Director
Denver 7 News KMGH Holly Gauntt, News Director
TU GENTE, TU VOZ Univision Colorado Juan Carlos Gutierrez, News Director
COMMUNITY SERVICE
A Passageway Home KAKE Gloria Van Rees, Reporter
Telemundo Denver Responde Telemundo Denver Rosy Zugasti, Consumer Investigative Reporter
The Colorado Divide The Denver Post Lindsay Pierce, Multimedia Producer Rj Sangosti, Photojournalist Ken Lyons, Photo Editor Lee Ann Colacioppo, Editor
The Problem Solvers KDVR / Fox 31 Stacy Baum, Community Initiatives Director
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
"Why Don't They Like My Questions?" Tony Kovaleski 2017 KMGH-TV Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
Jace Larson Plays Reporter
55 KMGH-TV Jace Larson, Producer
Lila Susan Vanderveen's Dad Journalistic Enterprise Composite KUSA-TV Chris Vanderveen, Investigative Journalist
Lori Jane Gliha Rocky Mountain PBS Lori Jane Gliha, Investigative Correspondent
INTERACTIVITY
HeyCameraman! - Race To The Eclipse Angel Andres Angel Andres Rosado, Producer Videographer
Las Vegas Shooting : Questions Answered KUSA-TV Linda Kotsaftis, Executive Producer Kyle Clark, Anchor Kerry Leary, Producer
Let's Be Clear KUSA-TV Jeremy Jojola, Producer Katherine Wilcox, Producer
AUDIO
Headphones: A Viewfinder For Your Ears Douglas County School District Chris Cheline, Producer
The Sound And The Fury III Denver Police Department Brian Weister, Sound Design Artist
Travis Lupher's Audio Composite
56 KMGH-Denver7 Travis Lupher, Sound Design & Editor
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT
Goodnight, Goodbye Trammell Media Group LLC Nicholas Trammell, Composer, Songwriter, Recording Artist
Great Colorado Women - Dana Crawford "Saving The Soul Of Denver" Enchanted Road Productions/Colorado Women's Hall of Fame Rick Higgins, Music Arrangement William Ranshaw, Music Arrangement Elizabeth Heid, Music Arrangement Rebecca Martinez, Music Arrangement Lisa Downing, Composer
DIRECTOR
Control Room Live! KCNC Collette Calvert, Director
Dog Worship Festival Creative Heights Entertainment Jaswant Shrestha, Director
Jennifer Loren, Director Cherokee Nation Businesses Jennifer Loren, Director
Prairie Books & Gifts 2017 Commercial Campaign - Director Digisphere Productions Michael Tushaus, Director
The Girty Family: Singing Family Heritage Cherokee Nation Businesses Jeremy Charles, Director
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EDITOR - PROGRAM
Camp POSTCARD Denver Police Department Brian Weister, Editor
Colorado Sweets: Enstrom's Candies KDVR Joshua Maranhas, Editor
Katie Wood Composite The Denver Post Katie Wood, Editor
Profiles That Inspire UCHealth Mike Mazzanti, Editor
EDITOR - NEWS - WITHIN 24 HOURS
Cody Broadway | 24 Hour Edits KUSA Cody Broadway, Editor
Crying Elves Approved This Entry KDVR George Taylor, Editor
One Sitting, One Edit KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Editor
Walmart Shooting Show Close KDVR Joshua Maranhas, Editor
58 EDITOR - NEWS - NO TIME LIMIT
2017 Editing Compisite KTUL Andrejs Dabars, Photojournalist And Editor
A Stolen Family: The Ryan Laber Story Denver7 News James Dougherty, Editor
Can I See That One More Time Before You Upload? Douglas County School District Chris Cheline, Editor
Cody Broadway | Editor KUSA Cody Broadway, Editor
This Entry Has Been Edited KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Editor
EDITOR - SPORTS
Brian Olson Sports Editing Compilation KUSA-TV Brian Olson, Editor
Sports Features Guy Lindsay Pierce The Denver Post Lindsay Pierce, Editor
EDITOR - SHORT FORM
Editor Composite - John Conn Of Stage 2 Studios Stage 2 Studios John Conn, Editor
Kuhrt Short-round
59 KUSA-TV John Kuhrt, Editor
Pelepchan, William - Cold Opens 17 KDVR Fox31 News William Pelepchan, Editor
Project Unsolved Promos Denver7 News James Dougherty, Editor
Travis Lupher's Editing Composite KMGH-Denver7 Travis Lupher, Editor
Visit Denver Social Media Campaign Playtoe Media Ryan S. Borgman, Editor
GRAPHIC ARTS - PROGRAM
Altitude Graphics Package Altitude Sports & Entertainment Sean Murray, Senior Creative Director Ryan Gibson, Motion Graphics Designer Lee Blair, Graphics Designer Luis Montijo, Motion Graphics Designer Josh Reising, Graphics Designer Matthew Darlington, Graphics Designer Doug Menzies, Graphics Designer
AT&T Sportsnet Rebrand AT&T Sportsnet William Roberts, Vice President Of Content Daniel Farley, Creative Director Richard Ealom, Art Director Jeffrey Meyer, Photographer Cody Ulm, Field Producer
60 Parents In The Dark: Secrets Exposed - Chad Skinner Motion Graphics Denver7 Chad Skinner, Graphics
GRAPHIC ARTS - NEWS
Selling Girls TEGNA Design Tank Joshua Blair, Motion Graphics Artist James Buchanan, Motion Graphics Artist Jeff Payne, Motion Graphic Artist / Sound Designer Jordyn Brenner, Motion Graphics Artist Tristan Peterson, Motion Graphics Artist
LIGHTING
Froggy Lighting Composite KMGH-TV Agustin Gonzalez, DOP
Kino's, Arri's, HMI's, Oh My! 9NEWS | KUSA Enrico Meyer, Cinematographer
Lights, Camera, Edit! - James Dougherty Lighting Composite Denver7 News James Dougherty, Lighting Director
TALENT - NEWS ANCHOR
Al Servicio De La Comunidad KDEN Rosy Zugasti, Anchor
ARISTEA BRADY ANCHOR COMPOSITE KDVR Aristea Brady, Anchor
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Dominic Garcia Is Everywhere KCNC Dominic Garcia, Anchor
Jeremy Hubbard Composite KDVR Jeremy Hubbard, Anchor
Kim Christiansen Anchor Compilation KUSA Kim Christiansen, Anchor
Pure Latin Dynamite KDEN Pamela Padilla, Anchor Carlos Rausseo, Anchor
These Words Are My Own KUSA-TV Kyle Clark, Anchor
TALENT - WEATHER ANCHOR
Colorado Weather- Chief Meteorologist Kathy Sabine KUSA Kathy Sabine, 57B Talent-Weather Anchor, Chief Meteorologist Kathy Sabine, Colorado Weather
Dave Fraser's Pinpoint Weather KDVR Dave Fraser, Chief Meteorologist
Killer Tornadoes To Extreme Flooding! KOCO Damon Smuzynski, Chief Meteorologist
Meteoróloga Telemundo Denver KDEN Niurma Sanchez, Meteoróloga
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Meteorologist Emily Sutton: Weather Wonder Woman KFOR-TV Emily Sutton, Meteorologist
Pasión Por La Atmósfera Univision Colorado Gaston Heredia, Weather Anchor
TALENT - SPORTS ANCHOR
Deportes Con Erasmo Provenza KDEN ERASMO PROVENZA, Anchor
Lionel Bienvenu, Sports Anchor For All KMGH-TV Lionel Bienvenu, Sports Anchor And Writer - 57C Talent-Anchor
Mark Haas - Denver Sports Anchor/Reporter KCNC CBS4 MARK HAAS, Sports Anchor
Stick To Sports-Aaron Matas Compilation KUSA Aaron Matas, Anchor
TALENT - COMMENTATOR/EDITORIALIST
Being Irish KUSA Tim Ryan, Writer
Jeff Koterba, Editorial Cartoonist. Omaha World-Herald Jeffrey Koterba, What Does This Mean?
JJ On Journalists, Cameras In Courts & Coffee KUSA-TV
63 Jeremy Jojola, Commentator
TALENT - PERFORMER/HOST/MODERATOR
ArtScene Host - Bobby LeFebre Denver Marketing and Media Services/Denver 8 TV Bobby LeFebre, Host
Halley O'Brien Productions Halley O'Brien Productions Halley O'Brien, Host
Parents In The Dark: Secrets Exposed KMGH Tony Kovaleski, Anchor/Talent
TALENT - NARRATOR
Dog Worship Festival Creative Heights Entertainment Jaswant Shrestha, Narrator
Jennifer Loren, Narrator Cherokee Nation Businesses Jennifer Loren, Narrator
TALENT - REPORTER /LIVE
He's In The Snow AGAIN?? KMGH-TV Jason Gruenauer, Reporter
In The Elements And In The Know - Amanda Del Castillo – Heartland Emmy Live Reporter Submission KMGH Amanda Del Castillo, Reporter
Jaclyn Allen: Live Reporting
64 KMGH Jaclyn Allen, Reporter
Matt Renoux, Live KUSA Matt Renoux, Reporter
On The Move KMGH-TV Connor Wist, Reporter
Yesmani Gomez Lives KDEN TELEMUNDO Yesmani Gomez, Multimedia Journalist
TALENT - REPORTER /GENERAL ASSIGNMENT
Assignments...Reported Generally KDVR Ashley Michels, Reporter
Jaclyn Allen: General Assignment KMGH Jaclyn Allen, Reporter
Keagan Harsha Reporter KDVR Keagan Harsha, Reporter
Pesadillas Y Sueños Univision Colorado Priscilla Cabral, Reporter
Steve Staeger: Grand Champion Steak Griller KUSA Steve Staeger, Reporter
You Can't Non-Compete With Me KUSA
65 Marshall Zelinger, Reporter
TALENT - SPORTS PLAY-BY-PLAY
Drew Goodman AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain Drew Goodman, Play-by-Play
Mike Haynes Play By Play Altitude Sports Michael Haynes, Play By Play Announcer
PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM
A Soldier's Love KDVR Jon Martin, Photographer
Far From Home KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
Lindsay Pierce Photography Composite The Denver Post Lindsay Pierce, Photographer
Profiles That Inspire UCHealth Mike Mazzanti, Director Of Photography
Stage 2 Studios Cinematography Reel Stage 2 Studios John Conn, Photographer / Cinematographer
PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS
2017 KUSA
66 Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
Hang On, My Battery Just Died. Douglas County School District Chris Cheline, Photographer
Lights, Camera, Edit! - James Dougherty Photography Composite Denver7 News James Dougherty, Photographer
Lives Through My Lens KDVR Rico Romero, Photojournlist
Me, Myself, And My Camera KDEN Erick Valenzuela, Photojournalist
Mike Grady News Photographer Composite KUSA Michael Grady, Photographer
Scholl Photography Comp KUSA Corky Scholl, Photographer
PHOTOGRAPHER - SPORTS
Brian Olson Sports Photography KUSA Brian Olson, Photographer
PG Fishing For Charity OKC Thunder Matthew Wells, Executive Producer Michael Zubach, Photographer
PHOTOGRAPHER - VIDEO ESSAY
67 A Promising Career Cut Short Omaha World-Herald Brendan Sullivan, Visual Journalist / Editor
Artmando KDEN Erick Valenzuela, Photojournalist
Cody Broadway | Video Essay KUSA Cody Broadway, Storyteller
Collecting History AuroraTV Alexis Kikoen, Producer, Shooter, Editor, Director
Light Their Way Home AuroraTV Robert Barnett, Photographer
Old Farm Boy The Denver Post Lindsay Pierce, Videojournalist
That Terrible Night Douglas County School District Chris Cheline, Photographer
What A Gift KUSA-TV Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
OSU Live Orange 360 Mandt Media Lauren Mandt, Producer
Building A Successful 360 Video Production Unit NET
68 Chad Davis, Assistant General Manager - Emerging Media
VIDEO JOURNALIST
Hombre Araña Mexicano KDEN Carlos Rausseo, Video Journalist
It's Possible I'm Too Old For This: Anne Herbst Composite KUSA Anne Herbst, Solo Video Journalist
Katie Eastman Compilation KUSA Katie Eastman, MMJ
Kevin Torres ~ Unique 2 Colorado KWGN-TV Kevin Torres, Video Journalist
Seeing With Sound Omaha World-Herald / Omaha.com Brendan Sullivan, Visual Journalist / Editor
Walter And Mafalda Stage 2 Studios / Wild Animal Sanctuary John Conn, Photography, Writing And Direction
WRITER - PROGRAM
A Guy Named Joe And Other Stories Of Medical Billing Woe: Vanderveen Writing KUSA-TV Chris Vanderveen, Writer
BEST WRITER LORI JANE GLIHA Rocky Mountain PBS Lori Jane Gliha, Writer
69 Coroner's Special KUSA-TV 9NEWS (Denver, Colo.) Kevin Vaughan, Writer
Morelia Stage 2 Studios / Wild Animal Sanctuary John Conn, Writer
Parents In The Dark: Secrets Exposed KMGH-TV Tony Kovaleski, Writer
Storytellers Specials KUSA-TV Nelson Garcia, Writer
WRITER - NEWS
I Should Have Given You More Time To Edit KUSA Noel Brennan, Writer
The Writings And Musings Of Lila Vanderveen's Immature Dad KUSA-TV Chris Vanderveen, Writer
Write Now KUSA-TV Nelson Garcia, Writer
Writing Written Alright KDVR Ashley Michels, Writer
NEWS PRODUCER
Filling In For Next KUSA Jeremy Moore, Producer
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From Huge Hail To A Total Eclipse KUSA TV Will Swope, Producer
Kelsey Produces Two Big Stories KMGH-TV Kelsey Schneider, Producer
Kevin Krug - Versatility Is The Name Of The Game KMGH-TV Kevin Krug, Senior Producer
Raetta Holdman Can Produce Anything! KCNC Raetta Holdman Webster, Producer
LONG FORM FICTION
Breathless Colorado Film School Christopher Beeson, Faculty Advisor
The Extraordinary Story Of Oliver Wyght Colorado Film School Christopher Beeson, Faculty Advisor
The Undercard King Productions Dylan Welter, Director Talmage Williams, Teacher/Faculty Advisor
LONG FORM NON-FICTION
Behind The Camera Jeffco Public Schools - Warren Tech Davis Yates, Producer, Director, Director Of Photography, Editor
El Templo Futbolero 11/15/2017
71 Met TV Elizabeth Norberg, Office Manager
Next-Door Nutrition Storage Room Productions Brandon Berman, Advisor/Director
SHORT FORM FICTION
Canopy Colorado Film School Christopher Beeson, Faculty Advisor
SHORT-FORM NON-FICTION
DACA’s Uncertain Future: Concern In Crete, Nebraska University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bernard McCoy, Supervising Instructor Bree Samani, Producer
No Strings Attached University of Oklahoma Kathleen Johnson, Professor
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