THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER 57th Annual Ohio Valley Regional Emmy® Awards F F F Sunday, August 15, 2021 Virtual Ceremony Recognizing excellence in the following markets: Bluefield/Beckley/Oak Hill, WV Bowling Green, KY Charleston/Huntington, WV Cincinnati, OH Clarksburg/Weston, WV Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH Evansville, IN; Lexington, KY Louisville, KY; Parkersburg, WV Terre Haute, IN; Zanesville, OH 2 GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT Fellow members and distinguished guests: Twelve months ago, I had hoped we would once again celebrate our craft under one roof in 2021, raising our glasses and uplifting our colleagues. Another virtual ceremony is a disappointment to many, but the work we are recognizing with this event is possibly more important and more distinguished than ever before. Through technological, logistical, physical and emotional challenges, you have never lost sight of the mission. Never compromised on excellence. And I have never been prouder to be part of this organization and this industry. At the beginning of 2021, our board of governors was cautious in setting goals for this competition. Would the Emmy® still have relevance when life and work became so hard and at times isolating for so many? Would we be able to serve you and recognize your talents as you deserve? I believe we as a board and you as professionals have overcome those challenges to serve our communities and our nation with the same professionalism and pursuit of excellence as before. Nancy Cox Congratulations to all our nominees. You continue to impress and inspire me. In return, I pledge to you as I have our staff and volunteers to do whatever is necessary to uphold the symbol of the Emmy® and the mission to serve our members. So, celebrate another night of achievement and look forward to the time we can do so together. Here’s to how far we’ve come, and how far we’ll go! Nancy Cox President, Ohio Valley Chapter The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Get Involved! Interested in being a member of the Ohio Valley Chapter Board of Governors? Want to serve on a chapter committee? Looking for more information about the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences or the chapter? Contact: Nancy Cox, Chapter President 859.806.8574 [email protected] 3 4 SILVER & GOLD CIRCLE As the Ohio Valley Chapter celebrates its 57th anniversary of recognizing excellence in broadcasting and video production, we’re also pleased to celebrate the seventeenth anniversary of our Silver/Gold Circle. The Silver Circle recognizes television professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry for 25 years or more, a significant part of which was done within the Ohio Valley region of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia. Gold Circle inductees have served the industry for 50 years or more. Silver and Gold Circle members are honored for more than their longevity -- they are honored for making an enduring contribution to the vitality of the television industry and for setting standards of achievement we can all hope to emulate. These honorees also give back to the community as mentors, educators and volunteers. Tonight we are honored to welcome Scott Eckhardt, Susan Dinkel, Albert Smith, Courtis Fuller and Arnie Harrah into our Silver Circle. Please join us in congratulating and thanking all our honorees for their leadership, professionalism and dedication to broadcasting. A 1994 product of Indiana University, video producer Scott Eckhardt has raised standards at every stop along a stellar career. This has included dozens of humbled walks to the Emmy Awards podium with some of the most decorated reporters in the business. Eckhardt is also as a 5-time Edward R. Murrow Regional Award recipient, an Eclipse Award winner as well as being named videographervideog and photographer of the year by prestigious organizations. While Scott has enjoyed positions with WTVW Evansville, WCNC Charlotte and KDVR Denver, he has chosen to give his heart and soul to the people and stories of WLKY 32 in Louisville. There, he has been absorbed by the Kentucky Derby, the thoroughbred industry and the station’s vast community engagements. His special projects include the March of Dimes, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the annual WLKY Bell Awards honoring the unsung heroes of outstand- ing community service. Colleagues perhaps say it best, “Through“ his work, he is the man that defines the moments.” OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER 5 6 SILVER CIRCLE Western Indiana’s Wabash Valley is the top of the world for Susan Dinkel. Here her roots run deep, the pride of the people is in her heart and since 1995, her local WTHI TV 10 has been her career. Oh sure, Susie had the talent and charisma to handpick any career path she wanted, so she did; she stayed in hometown Terre Haute. The earlier years saw her shine as an intern, general assignment reporter and one of the youngest weekend and morning show anchors in station history. In 2003, she rose to Assistant News Director, progressing to News Director three years later garnering her team a Special Achieve- ment Regional Emmy Award. But to Susan, her voice is not just one of news but one of empower- ment. She leads the next generation by example giving opportunity to students and promising employees who hold the keys to journalism’s future just as her beloved community had done for her. OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER 7 8 SILVER CIRCLE Courtis Fuller. He is Cincinnati - its news, its issues, its events, its people. While his roots are in Pittsburgh, he has been one with the Queen City and WLWT 5 since 1988. The three-time Emmy-winning weekend news anchor lives to bring the trust of the anchor chair into his community. If there is a story to tell, you want CourtisCou to tell it. His connection with both news and neighborhoods is reflected in the community affairs program he hosts, “Let’s Talk Cincy.” Other examples include decades of emceeing the annual Martin Luther King, Jr celebration, serving the Greater Cincinnati Tall Stacks Commission, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Board of Trustees, the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation among many others.othe He became further involved with a mayoral run in 2001 and an official proclamation of “Courtis Fuller Day” on February 12, 2021. He is the one who always wishes you a good night and a better tomorrow. While there is no second side to this honoree, it would be hard to imagine one the tristate could like better. OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER 9 CONGRATULATIONS To KET’s Emmy® Award Nominees Arts/Entertainment – Short Audio (Live or Post-Produced) Public Affairs Program Form or Long Form Content Brandon Cooper Renee Shaw Frank Simkonis Kentucky Seasons Toby Gibbs Dafford Murals Gabriela Martinez Nick Helton Nostalgia - Short Form or Health/Medical – Long Form Content Kentucky Tonight: Long Form Content State of Unrest Frank Simkonis Laura Krueger Wayne Tuckson The Long Walk Home Entertainment – Casey Harris Long Form Content Societal Concerns – Justin Allen Undiagnosed: Long Form Content The Diabetes Epidemic Shae Hopkins Renee Shaw Nancy Southgate Historical/Cultural – Short Laura Krueger Kentucky Seasons Form or Long Form Content Nick Helton Chelsea Gorham Chelsea Gorham Image Promotion Gabriela Martinez Healing Childhood Trauma: (Non-News) A KET Special Report Remembering Julia Robert Elliott Patrick Brumback Documentary Cultural/ Audra Miller Gary Pahler Topical Spirit of Kentucky Violins of Hope Frank Simkonis Lifestyle – Short Form or Toying with Still Life Photographer – Short Form Long Form Content or Long Form Content Magazine Program Jim Voskuhl Justin Allen Doug Flynn David Dampier Cycling Capital of Kentucky Chelsea Gorham Steve Shaffer Valerie Trimble Kentucky Seasons - Gary Pahler Craft Videography Angelic Phelps Kentucky Life, Season 25, Episode 10 10 SCHOLARSHIP David J. Clarke Memorial Scholarship Grant Since 1963, the Ohio Valley Chapter has presented scholarship grants to deserving students majoring in broadcasting. The scholarship is named in the honor of David J. Clarke who served on the Chapter’s Board of Governors for 23 years, 11 of those as Executive Administrator. David’s dedication to the chapter and guidance through many years of growth and change were invaluable. In selecting the recipient, the scholarship grant committee considers academic excellence, interest in television as a career, personal character and integrity, and media experience. Jacob Staley Senior, Western Kentucky University Jacob Staley is going into his senior year in Film Production at Western Kentucky University. Throughout his time at WKU, film production has become a special part of his life as he has learned to refine his skillset and become a leader among his peers. With his love of post-production, he has found ways to entertain and elicit emotion from an audience, whether it be through creative editing, sound design, or as a colorist. He says that “each job influences even the simplest of emotions, through a great cut, a good sound effect, or just the way the colors in the frame speak to each other.” Jacob has worked on a variety of projects while attending WKU, including short films, live broadcasts, and promotional materials. No matter what the project may be, he goes the extra mile to get it done well. Jacob also worked for the campus PBS station before going on to intern for the multiple Emmy® Award winning Kentucky Farm Bureau. Jacob has learned to hone his craft while attending WKU, and hopes to work in post-production on a large budget film after graduation. What his professors say: “In the time that I have known Jacob, he has always jumped at the opportunity to work on extracurricular projects. He is very determined to hone his craft—editing—and has been one of our most involved students.” Sara Thomason, Assistant Professor – Film “Jacob is a very detailed oriented, has an excellent eye for great shots, and is a great crew member for the other students.