52nd ANNUAL LOWER GREAT LAKES EMMY AWARD RECIPIENTS
Morning Newscast - Larger Markets (1-50)
Weekend Sunrise WTHR Kelly Stevenson Producer Emily Poe Director Jennifer Feick Executive Producer
Morning Newscast - Medium Markets (51+)
Morning Show-WTOL WTOL Tim Miller Anchor Joe Cromer Photojournalist Corey Clagg Producer Ariyl Onstott Reporter Jeremy Downing Executive Producer Kenneth Kruse Photojournalist Michelle Backus Reporter Emily Cohen Producer
Daytime Newscast - Larger Markets (1-50)
CPD In Mourning: WEWS Kelly Hainer Executive Producer Officer Deaths Tara Sutton Producer Marc Boardman Director Homa Bash Anchor Frank Wiley Jr. Anchor Mark E. Johnson Chief Meteorologist Jon Doss Sports Anchor Scott Noll Investigative Reporter Jordan Vandenberge Reporter Michael Brookbank Reporter Amanda VanAllen Reporter Austin Barbian Content Coordinator Sarah Buduson Investigative Reporter
3 News: What's New WKYC Jonathan Adkins News Content Director Denise Polverine Digital Content Director Allison Girvin Executive Producer Monique Zappa News Producer Lisa Lowry Assignment Manager Kelly Matter Photojournalist Betsy Kling News Anchor Jay Crawford News Anchor Romney Smith News Reporter Ryan Haidet Digital Producer Dave DeNatale Digital Producer Stephanie Haney Digital News Anchor
Daytime Newscast - Medium Markets (51+)
13abc Action News at WTVG Melissa Watson News Director 5pm Kristen Fofrich Producer
Evening Newscast - Larger Markets (1-50)
13 News Nightbeat 4 WTHR Ashley Hancock Producer -9-20 Thadius Pitts Director
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Evening Newscast - Medium Markets (51+)
13abc Action News at WTVG Justin Billau Photojournalist 11:00 p.m. Elise Waller News Producer Alexander Schwind Director Rich Gratop Photojournalist Shaun Hegarty Reporter
Weekend Newscast - Larger Markets (1-50)
WRTV Weekend WRTV Dave Marren Photographer News at 11--Protests Terri Cope-Walton News Director Rafael Sanchez Anchor Nicole Griffin Anchor Michael Japowicz Photographer Troy Washington Reporter
News 8 at 10pm WISH Brady Gibson Producer Nina Criscuolo Anchor
Weekend Newscast - Medium Markets (51+)
13abc Action News at WTVG Tony Geftos Anchor 9:00 a.m. Katarina Bodziak News Producer Elise Waller News Producer Alexis Means Reporter McKenzie Kuehnlein Anchor Kayla Molander Reporter Todd Gaertner Photojournalist Phil Antry Photojournalist Jud Pratt Photojournalist & Editor Heather Pollauf Meteorologist David Hutte Director
Daily News Report (single shift)
God and Social WJW Maia Belay Reporter Distance
Hard News Report (no time limit)
The Mask Test WTHR Rich Van Wyk Reporter Russell Govert Photojournalist
Breaking or Spot News (Single Report)
Lakewood Peaceful WOIO Chris Frye Anchor/Reporter March
Breaking or Spot News (Multiple Reports)
Downtown Riots WISH Allen Carl News Director
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Continuing Coverage
Downtown Riots WISH Allen Carl News Director
Team Coverage
Toledo City Council WTVG Melissa Watson News Director Corruption Shaun Hegarty Reporter Melissa Voetsch Reporter Tricia Ennis Digital Content Manager Lissa Guyton Reporter
Downtown Riots WISH Allen Carl News Director Brady Gibson Assistant News Director
Investigative - Single Report
Failure to Inform WEWS Sarah Buduson Investigative Producer David L Colabine Editor
Investigative - Multiple Reports
13 Investigates: WTHR Bob Segall Investigative Reporter Waiting for Ryan Thedwall Photojournalist Unemployment Steve Rhodes Photojournalist William Ditton Photojournalist Josh Blankenship Photojournalist Susan Batt Investigative Producer
News Feature - Light Feature (Single Report)
The Man Behind The WTIU John Timm Producer/Videographer/Editor Mill: Bridgeton Mill
News Feature - Light Feature (Multiple Reports)
Explore Japan WTHR Scott Swan Reporter Steve Rhodes Field Producer
News Feature - Serious Feature (Single Report)
Return to Hiroshima WTHR Scott Swan Reporter Steve Rhodes Field Producer
Bridging The Divide WEWS L. David Colabine Editor
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News Feature - Serious Feature (Multiple Reports)
Faces of Covid WKYC Jessica Miller Supervising Producer Kelly Matter Editor Carl Kriss Editor Laura Caso Anchor
News Special
Conversations on WEWS Karen Van Vleck Assistant News Director Race: Moving Forward Janelle Bass Managing Editor Kelly Hainer Executive Producer Danita Harris Anchor Rob Powers Anchor Frank Wiley Jr. Anchor Tara Sutton Producer Marc Boardman Director Homa Bash Reporter Caroline Sweeney Reporter L. David Colabine Photographer Beth Peak Photographer and Editor Drew Scofield Digital Producer Sarah Buduson Investigative Reporter
Arts/Entertainment - News
Gwendolyn Garth: Spectrum News Alison Momeyer Producer Kings and Queens of Jason Pheister Executive Producer Art Bryan Levin Camera & Editor Karl Turner Executive Producer
Dancing with Purpose WJW Alex Stokes Reporter
Business/Consumer - News
Burgerim: Business WTTV Angela Graves Investigative Reporter concept goes up in smoke
Crime - News
Surprise Justice WTHR Richard Nye Reporter Ryan Thedwall Photojournalist Matt Whisner Drone Photojournalist
Driving Behind Danger WEWS Ron Regan Producer Rob Klein Photojournalist
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Education/Schools - News
Classical Guitar Cleveland Darrielle Snipes Producer/Multimedia Journalist lessons improve Metropolitan School grades, emotions of District CMSD Students
Environment/Science - News
Pendleton Tornado BH X Creative Tyler Bradfield Producer Recovery Jack Hudson Editor Ashlynne Owens Videographer Brady Robertson Videographer
Journey Indiana: What WTIU John Timm Producer, Videographer, Editor If The Lights Go Out?
The Sandhill Crane WTIU John Timm Producer/Videographer/Editor Migration
Health/Medical - News (single shift)
Number 13 WJW Alex Stokes Reporter
Health/Medical - News (no time limit)
Tracking COVID-19 WEWS Jonathan Walsh Investigative Reporter Rob Klein Investigative Photojournalist
Human Interest - News (single shift)
Love Isn't Blind WXIN Michael Sullivan Multimedia Journalist
Human Interest - News (no time limit)
Santa School WTHR Chuck Lofton Anchor Steve Rhodes Field Producer Megan Simpson Special Projects Producer
Beneath the Scars WTHR Scott Swan Reporter Scott Allen Photojournalist
Lifestyle - News
Class Up Your WKYC Michael Polk Reporter/Producer Quarantine! John Heberle Photographer/Editor Jessica Miller Supervising Producer
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Military - News
Your Service WEWS Rob Powers Reporter L. David Colabine Photojournalist
Politics/Government - News
Cashing In On Covid WEWS Ron Regan Producer
Societal Concerns - News (no time limit)
SANE Shortage: WTTV Angela Graves Investigative Reporter Indiana Hospitals Face a Public Health Crisis
Healing Waters WEWS Rob Powers Producer L. David Colabine Producer
Weather - News
Neglected And At Risk WEWS Ron Regan Producer Rob Klein Photojournalist
Sports Story - News
An Imperfect WEWS Jon Doss Reporter Champion L. David Colabine Photojournalist/Editor
Sports Story - Content
Back in the Huddle WTOL Jordan Strack Reporter Eric Rerucha Photojournalist John Juby Photojournalis
Sportscast
The Zone WISH Brian Eckstein Executive Producer Ross Bolin Producer Charlie Clifford Reporter Olivia Ray Reporter Jason Thompson Photojournalist Anthony Calhoun Anchor
Sports Program - Live
Indians Live Pre- SportsTime Ohio Tom Farmer Executive Producer Game Pat Kilkenney Coordinating Producer Mike Bachmann Producer
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Pacers Live Pregame Fox Sports Midwest Kenneth Sothman Producer - The Return Of Victor Jamie Berns Director Oladipo Bill Cochran Coordinating Producer Jeremiah Johnson Host Larry Mago Executive Producer Eddie Gill Analyst
Sports Program - Post-Produced or Edited
Building The Browns Cleveland Browns Robert Conroy Editor 2020: The Virtual Draft Ricky Soinski Executive Producer & Editor (Ep. 3) Keith Mollohan Producer & Editor Paul Taylor Director Anthony Baucco Cinematographer Andrew Davidson Cinematographer Jeff McDaniel Cinematographer
Sports - One-Time Special
With the Next Pick Indianapolis Colts Dave Knickerbocker Producer Matthew Dominick Producer Matthew Wilkening Producer Larra Overton Producer Kevin Conners Producer Harrison Pogue Producer Conner Handel Producer Mike Stevens Producer
Sports Documentary
Sonnie Sam Mirpoorian Sam Mirpoorian Producer (Independent)
Sports Interview/Discussion
Coronavirus Hoosier WISH Ross Bolin Producer Roundtable Brian Eckstein Producer Anthony Calhoun Host
Live Sporting Event/Game
Pacers Basketball: Fox Sports Indiana Max Leinwand Producer The Return of Victor Jamie Berns Director Oladipo Larry Mago Executive Producer Bill Cochran Executive Producer
Arts/Entertainment
Four One Nosh - BCAN Tim McMahon Producer / Editor / Videographer / Shrmp Brgr Host Allie Ray Director
Phoenix Rising WTHR Sarah Jones Multimedia Journalist
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Children/Youth/Teen
Matt's Weather School WPTA Jonathan Shelley News Director Gayl Beals II Producer Christopher Brown Producer Ian Hoover Photographer Matt Leach Meteorologist/Host
Curiosity Club WFYI Katheryn Pourcho Host Brian Paul Producer
How Was Fortnite WFYI Nate Heck Host and Animator Designed? Behind the Scenes of Game Design
Health/Medical
Raising Heart WJW Beth McLeod Reporter Awareness - On Monica Volante Producer Valentine's Day Stefani Schaefer Anchor/Reporter
Historical/Cultural
Amen! Music of the WTIU Justin Crossley Producer Black Church Ron Prickel Producer Eric Bolstridge Multi-Camera Director Raymond Wise, PhD Writer & Conductor Rob Anderson WTIU Executive Producer
Nostalgia
The 1970 Kent State WVIZ PBS David C. Barnett Producer Shootings Through ideastream Mary Fecteau Senior Producer The Eyes Of A Child
A Rural Revolution: WTIU Mark Gibson Producer, Writer, Editor Indiana's Round Barns Ron Prickel WTIU Managing Producer Rob Anderson WTIU Executive Producer
Politics/Government
The Voting Class of WJW Andrew Fishman Executive Producer 2020 Todd Meany Host/Producer Chris Reece Photojournalist Chris Gibilisco Producer
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Societal Concerns
Black Lives Matter: Indianapolis Colts Matthew Dominick Producer Indianapolis Colts Dave Knickerbocker Producer Matthew Wilkening Producer Larra Overton Producer Sherard Allen Producer Jamil Stafford Producer Pam Humphrey Producer
Weathercast
Weather Aware: WTHR Chuck Lofton Meteorologist Chuck Lofton
Documentary Cultural
The Anisfield-Wolf WVIZ PBS Mary Fecteau Producer Book Awards 2020 ideastream Amy Cummings Producer hosted by Henry Louis Jeff Haynes Producer Gates, Jr.
Documentary Historical
An Answer from Akron Rubicon Productions William Perkins Producer/Director Inc James Williams Executive Producer
Magazine Program
A Very Cleveland WKYC Daniel Canterna Graphics & Editor Holiday Special Jillian Buzzi Producer & Editor Jessica Miller Executive Producer Vince Fratiani Writer & Producer Jasmine Monroe Host Michael Polk Writer & Host
Public Affairs Program
Democracy 2020: The WEWS Kelly Hainer Executive Producer Ohio Vote Janelle Bass Managing Editor Amanda Merrell Senior Producer Steve Kurrent Director Rob Powers Anchor Courtney Gousman Anchor John Kosich Political Reporter Joe Pagonakis Investigative Reporter Joe St. George Political Reporter
Special Event Coverage
Festival of Carols Goshen College Kyle Hufford Executive Producer / Director
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Entertainment
Indians Runout Cleveland Indians Mike Donelan 3D Modeling, Animation and Compositing Steve Asbury Video Editor
Informational/Instructional
Safely Back to School WEWS Mark Ackerman Executive Producer Bridgette Pacholka Photogapher/Editor Katie Ussin Anchor Jonathan Walsh Investigative Reporter Michael Harris Photographer Rob Klein Photographer
Interview/Discussion
Black Business Panel WFMJ Vincent Nerti Videographer Malaynia Spiva Talent
Branded Content - Short Form Content (up to 10 minutes)
LaJuan's Story: Bayonet Media Joseph Vella Producer Leaving Things Better Kevin Grazioli Producer Will Wertz Producer Bennett Conrad Producer Ryan Noel Producer Colin Dullaghan Producer
Branded Content - Long Form Content (longer than 10 minutes)
Colts Life: Bobby Indianapolis Colts Matthew Dominick Producer Okereke Amber Derrow Producer Larra Overton Producer Conner Handel Producer Dave Knickerbocker Producer Bobby Okereke Producer
Public Service Announcement (Single Spot or Campaign)
Downtown Cleveland - Fusion Filmworks Jon LaGuardia Director, Editor We Are In This Grace Nowak Executive Producer Keith Berr Photographer AJ Almy Photographer Jerome Jennings Composer, Musician
Indiana FSSA | Know CVR Brandon Walsh Director The Facts Meg Mclane Producer Eric Gray Art Director Sara Jean Potts Animator
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Promotion: News Promotion - Topical
13 Sunrise-Chuck's WTHR Kerry Williams Producer/Editor Big Adventure
Promotion: News Promotion - Image
Chris Webb joins WKYC Jillian Buzzi Producer/Editor 3News
Promotion: Program Promotion
You Can't Stop the WKYC Ryan Radefeld Producer/Director Music - Narrated by John Forgetta Writer The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde
Promotion: Image Promotion
WRTV Toy Drive WRTV Courtney Leitschuh Creative Director Christmas Village Ryan McClain Producer
Promotion: Sports Promotion
For the Shoe Indianapolis Colts Matthew Dominick Producer Campaign Conner Handel Producer Harrison Pogue Producer Chris Albright Producer
Commercial
Akronite App Spot Pritt Entertainment Ryan Pritt Executive Producer Group Jeffrey Pritt Creative Director James Miller Director Josh Kuss Key Grip Claire Vollmer Account Manager
Proof Exhibition The Cleveland Caroline Guscott Executive Producer Promo Museum of Art / Grace Nowak Producer Fusion Filmworks Jon LaGuardia Director / Editor
Conner Prairie Bayonet Media Joseph Vella Producer Headless Horseman Jake Foster Producer TV Will Wertz Producer Brad Gillum Producer
Overall Excellence
WEWS Overall WEWS Steve Weinstein General Manager Excellence
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News Excellence
WEWS News WEWS Jodie Heisner News Director Excellence
Community Service
WEWS Community WEWS Moreen Bailey Frater Community Relations Director Service
Journalistic Enterprise - Individual
Rachel Polansky WKYC Rachel Polansky Investigative Producer
Journalistic Enterprise - Team
Drowning in WEWS Ron Regan Investigative Reporter Dysfunction Jonathan Walsh Producer
Interactive Media
WTHR: COVID-19 WTHR Scott Hums Digital Director Interactive Coverage Camille Hayes Social Media Manager Susan Batt Investigative Producer
Talent: Anchor - News
Beairshelle Edmé- WXIN Beairshelle Edmé Anchor Anchoring Indiana through 2020
Talent: Anchor - Weather
Northeast Ohio WJW Beth McLeod Meteorologist Weather Beth McLeod
Talent: Anchor - Sports
Socially-Distanced WEWS Jon Doss Sports Anchor Sports Anchor
Talent: Sports Analyst / Play by Play
John Michael - Fox Sports Ohio John Michael Play by Play Cavaliers Play by Play
Talent: Reporter - Daily News
Jennie Runevitch - WTHR Jennie Runevitch Reporter Composite
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Talent: Reporter - Investigative
Regan Investigates WEWS Ron Regan Investigative Reporter
Talent: Reporter - Live
Al Carl Live WISH Allen Carl Reporter
Talent: Reporter - Political
John Kosich: WEWS John Kosich Political Reporter Excellence in Political Reporting
Talent: Reporter - Sports
Sports Xtra Spotlights WRTV Dave Furst Sports Reporter
Talent: Commentator/Editorialist
Mike Polk Jr. Editorial WKYC Michael Polk Writer/Reporter Composite
Talent:Performer/Host/Narrator
(RE)Start with Art WFYI Emmanuel Carter Host
Live News Producer
Paige Katrinchak WKYC Paige Katrinchak News Producer Producer
Live Sports Producer
Brent Valenti - Fox Sports Ohio Brent Valenti Senior Producer Producer
Writer - News
Finding the Words WJW Maia Belay Writer
Writer - Long Form Content
Ernie Pyle: Life in the WTIU Todd Gould Writer Trenches
Director - Live or Recorded Live
Academic Challenge WEWS Steve Kurrent Director
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Director - Sports Event
Indians Baseball 2020 SportsTime Ohio Michael Symonds Director
Director - Post Produced
Sonnie Sam Mirpoorian Sam Mirpoorian Director (Independent)
Editor: News/Sports
Edit Composite WTHR Steve Rhodes Editor
Editor: Short Form Content (under 10 minutes)
WKYC Editor Short WKYC David Hrvatin Editor Form Compilation 2020
Editor: Long Form Content (longer than 10 minutes)
Mary Fecteau WVIZ PBS Mary Fecteau Editor ideastream
Photographer: News/Sports
Video Composite WTHR Steve Rhodes Photographer
Photographer: Short Form Content (under 10 minutes)
Joseph Vella Bayonet Media Joseph Vella Photographer Photography Composite
Photographer: Long Form Content (longer than 10 minutes)
Sonnie Sam Mirpoorian Sam Mirpoorian Photographer (Independent)
Video Essay
Bridging The Divide WEWS L. David Colabine Photojournalist
Video Journalist
Wrestling with WXIN Michael Sullivan Multimedia Journalist Empowerment
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Graphic Arts - Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Compositing, Art Direction
FSO/STO 2020 Fox Sports Ohio Joseph Von Enck Designer Animator Editor Graphics Composite Greg Golya Designer Animator
Audio - Live & Post Production
Virtual Holiday Artists Untied, Inc. Kenji Ulmer Mix Engineer Spectacular: Lukas Untersteiner Mix Engineer Producer's Cut
Musical Composition/Arrangement
Virtual Holiday Artists Untied, Inc. Brennan Johns Arranger Spectacular: Producer's Cut
Research
Healthy Students = WVIZ PBS Gina Catanzarite Researcher Strong Learners ideastream
Lighting - Studio & Location
Joseph Vella Lighting Bayonet Media Joseph Vella Lighting Director Composite
Technical Achievement
Virtual Holiday Artists Untied, Inc. Andrew Lott Executive Producer Spectacular: Charlotte O'Connor Associate Producer Producer's Cut Emily Grillo Associate Producer Kenji Ulmer Audio Engineer Lukas Untersteiner Audio Engineer
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