2014-2015 Emmy Nominee List
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Category #1-a Outstanding Achievement for News Programming – Evening Newscast: Larger Markets (1-50) (Award to the Team of Reporters, Meteorologists, Anchors, Producers, Photographers, Editors, Directors, Writers, and Assignment Editors) 10pm Newscast -- 9/26/2014: Douglas Whitmire, Lisa McGonigle, Kathy Brock, Ron Magers, Jason Knowles, John Garcia, Leah Hope, Jennifer Hoppenstedt, Eric Siegel, Jose Baltierra, Kay Cesinger, Alana Alkema, Barry Jens, Christina Zambrano, Damon Carlino, Mark Scodro, Mark Urban, Patti Helmstetter, Jose Sanchez, Michael Locashio, Jef Kos, Patrice Folke, Jason Brasser, Casey Klaus, John Miller, Gary Peterson, John Silvey, Ann Esp, Casey Klaus, Gary Peterson, Kenneth Rowe. WLS Ferguson Decision/Winter Storm: Eric Marshall, Kathy Mykleby, Craig McKee, Mark Baden, Terry Sater, Christina Palladino, Chris Gloninger, Hank Strunk, Ed Ford, Bob Palmer, Sheila Swift, Dwight Moss. WISN Tornado Special: Mark Suppelsa, Micah Materre, Thomas Skilling, Bill Snyder, Dana Ballard, Dana Rebik, Julian Crews, Sarah Jindra, Marcella Raymond, Erik Runge, Amy Rutledge, Steven Novak, Erik Arendt, Kevin Cassidy, Carlos Cortes, Mike D’Angelo, Adam DeBacker, Clark Gray, Gerald Jackson, Kelvin Jackson, Joe Lynn, Sean Maroney, Eric Melcher, Bill O’Toole, Ted Parra, Cary Patton, Brad Piper, Ray Ruiz, Jason Vicks, Tremaine Williams, Kevin Shields, Jim Splawski, Steve Veasey, Tim Smith, Mike Zale, Dominick Stasi, Charles Hayes, Jerry Howard, Michael Walters, Tony Gnau, Carolyn Orban, Jennifer Carter, Zane Torrano, Matt Steinkuller, Kelly Barnicle, Chris Neale, Kim Ponzio, Anna Roberts, Rick Strasser, Sam Unger. WGN Univision Chicago Evening Newscast: Maria de Lourdes Garcia, Teri Arvesu, Aleksander Banchs, Sonia Arciniega, Jessica Fernandez, Luz Cubillos, Jorge Barbosa, Erika Maldonado, Ericka Pino, Ligia Granados, Mariano Gielis, Jazmin Beltran, Tomas Vazquez, Vicente de las Cruz, Jeannette Castillo, Jorge Rodas, Daniel Moreno, Stevan Petkovich, Arturo Lizalde, Aaron Cooper, Felipe Martinez, Jessica Tapia, Aureliano Salgado, Bertha Serrano, Yvette Cruz. WGBO 5pm News: The Death of Francis Cardinal George: Traci Maloney, Dan Kraemer, Rick Kramer, Edward Marshall, Marda Le Beau, David Parrish, Rob Johnson, Mai Martinez, Jay Levine, Rob Alvarez, Aaron Cooper, Allen Maniscalco, Kate Sullivan, Beth Fruehling, Deidra White, Carolyn Broquet, Lana Hinshaw-Klann, Mark Losiniecki, Steffanie Dupree, Michael Flanagan, Zak Spector, Brad Edwards, Ruth Fitzpatrick, Damara Anderson, Dave Thomas, Danny Pullins, Carly Luque, Chris McKnight, Scott Placko, Kenny Pierce, John Guajardo, Ozzie Rangel, Mary Kay Kleist, Chris Martinez, Ryan Baker. WBBM Virgen de Guadalupe - Noticiero Telemundo Chicago: John Hodai, Diana Maldonado, Carmen Vargas, Noel Ramos, Marcela Santana, Maria Cornejo, Sylvia Barragan, Sebastian Torres, Rogelio Gazga, Raza Siddiqui, Curtis Sweat, Kenneth Webster, Maria Herrera, Ricardo Vento, Noel Montenegro, Javier Pacheco, Alberto Urbina, Mario Bernal, Mario Carrasco, Luis Figueroa. WSNS
Category #1-b Outstanding Achievement for News Programming – Evening Newscast: Smaller Markets (51+) (Award to the Team of Reporters, Meteorologists, Anchors, Producers, Photographers, Editors, Writers, Directors, and Assignment Editors) Action 2 News at Five - May 4, 2015: Adam Stapel, Bill Jartz, Cami Rapson, Emily Matesic, Sari Soffer, Michelle Clemens, George Graphos, Chris Roth, Matt Welhouse. WBAY
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EF-4 Tornado Rips through Rochelle, Fairdale: Josh Morgan, Mary Sugden, Lindsey Clark, Dan Cohen, Kristin Crowley, Elliot Grandia, Rebecca Klopf, Kelsie Passolt, Sean Muserallo, Alex Kirchner, Nolan Baker, Tori Clark, Morgan Kolkmeyer. WREX News 3 at 6 - Tony Robinson Decision: Krystal Webb, Michelle Li, Eric Franke, Troy Taylor, Velena Jones, Brian Mesmer, Lance Heidt, Jessica Arp, Dave Delozier, Adam Schrager, Doug Wahl, Jim Rader, Jeremy Nichols. WISC Winter Weather Slams Michiana: Kelley Dickens, Aaron Ramey, Colt Burnett, Adam Payne, Taylor Neff, Kyle Fobe, Tom Coomes, Kim Chappell, Jackie Layer, Brian Dorman, Alexandra Koehn, Alyssa Marino. WBND
Category #2-a Outstanding Achievement for News Programming – Morning Newscast: Larger Markets (1-50) (Award to the Team of Reporters, Meteorologists, Anchors, Producers, Photographers, Editors, Writers, Directors, and Assignment Editors) NBC 5 News Today at 5 a.m. Midway Plane Crash: Neil Woulfe, Michael Batkins, Ben Bowman, Steffanie Dupree, Sue Jo, Jennifer Schwarz, Isabel Morales, Anita Selvaggio, Zoraida Sambolin, Stefan Holt, Lauren Petty Stoltz, Susan Carlson. Andy Avalos, Mike Lorber, Hope Haliburton, Carl Hickman, Kye Martin, Adam Chapelle. WMAQ Miller Park Fire/Train Derailment: Matt Sliker, Ariel Schroeder, George Kmetty, Patrick Paolantonio, Marianne Lyles, Melinda Davenport, Sally Severson, Thema Ponton, Ben Hutchison, Matt Salemme, David Bakken, Glenn Russell. WISN August Floods Hit Chicago Area: Andrew Gavrilos, Sandy Pudar, Larry Potash, Robin Baumgarten, Paul Konrad, Sarah Jindra, Patrick Elwood, Nancy Loo, Gerald Jackson, Pat Parmenter, Mike Hudak, Steve Seger, Bob Esp, Andrew Zuick, Beshanda Owusu, Christopher Neale, Joe Dix, Lisa Augello, Deborah Merrill, Bob Mihlfried, Lou Manfredini, Ray Blaney, Dan Morris, Jason Colon, Jay Congdon, Matt Ebach, Jaime Elich, Karen Hendren. WGN
Category #2-b Outstanding Achievement for News Programming -_Morning Newscast: Smaller Markets (51+) (Award to the Team of Reporters, Meteorologists, Anchors, Producers, Photographers, Editors, Writers, Directors, and Assignment Editors) Action 2 News This Morning - March 25, 2015: Michaela Paukner, David Biglow, Tammy Elliott, Kevin Rompa, Ellery McCardle, Kristyn Allen, Steve Beylon, Pat Gellin. WBAY The Aftermath of an EF-4 Tornado: Josh Morgan, Ivana Hester, Elliot Grandia, Morgan Kolkmeyer, Alex Kirchner, Rebecca Klopf, Christie Battista, Lindsey Clark, Gus Polly, Derek Bayne. WREX
Category #3 Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering – Spot News (Award to the Team of Reporters, Meteorologists, Anchors, Producers, Photographers, Editors, Writers, Directors, and Assignment Editors) Illinois Tornadoes: Chris Selfridge, Dan Kraemer, Zachary Spector, Jeff Kiernan, Karen Rariden, Ruth Fitzpatrick, David Parrish, Ginger Maddox, Producers; Mary Kay Kleist, Steve Baskerville, Ed Curran, Meteorologists; Kate Sullivan, Anchor; Brad Edwards, Mike Parker, Reporters; Scott Placko, Paul Wheeler, Photographers; Michael Flanagan, Debra Zimmer, Ozzie Rangel, Directors; Carly Luque, Assignment Editor; Danny Pullins, Editor. WBBM
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Fairdale Tornado: Survivors: Sean Lewis, Reporter. WGN Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s Release: Elizabeth Valliyil, Edward Marshall, Producers; Vicky Baftiri, Writer; Jay Levine, Reporter; Harry Porterfield, Roseanne Tellez, Anchors; Lee Hope, Joe Hoffman, Eddie Letamendi, Directors; Ken Myszak, Editor; Karen Rariden, Executive Producer; John Marschitz, Photographer/Editor. WBBM Ferguson Grand Jury Reaction: Douglas Whitmire, Executive Producer; Lisa McGonigle, Ross Weidner, Producers; Ben Bradley, Eric Horng, Chuck Goudie, Reporters; Ron Magers, Kathy Brock, Anchors; Derrick Robinson, Dwight Payne, Rodney Correll, Mark Scodro, Vince Munyon, Jose Sanchez, Patti Helmstetter, Photographers; Jef Kos, Director; Eric Siegel, Assignment Editor. WLS Slinger Train Crash: Jonah Kaplan, Reporter. WTMJ February Blizzard: Astrid Greve Spencer, John Klein, Producers; Tony Shute, Executive Producer; Terrell Brown, Judy Hsu, Anchors; Tracy Butler, Meteorologist; Roz Varon, Traffic Anchor; Reggi Lockhart, Traffic Producer; Diane Pathieu, Evelyn Holmes, Jessica D'Onofrio, Tanja Babich, Leah Hope, Reporters; Wm. Davis Goolsby, Director; Pat Keating, John Truitt, Paul Martinez, Stephen Bourque, Rich Quinones, Obie Varnado, Joe Imbrogno, Jim Mcintyre, Rich Hillengas, Photographers; Carleen Mosbach, Carrie Walker, Assignment Managers; Jan Fedorenko, Senior Media Manager; Irit Nayden, Media Manager; Dan Brown, Editor; Virginia Matos, Writer; Darah Languido, Assignment Manager. WLS Super Snow 57: Aaron Ramey, Kyle Fobe, Kelley Dickens, Executive Producers; Russell Holse, Director; Tom Coomes, Chief Meteorologist; Brian Dorman, Evening Anchor; Greg Bobos, Meteorologist; Emily Evans, Drew Gardner, Field Anchors; Jackie Layer, Meteorologist; Andreina Centlivre, Alyssa Marino, Reporters. WBND
Category #4-a Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering – Single Investigative Story (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Lord of Distress: Bryan Polcyn, Reporter; Stephen Davis, Dave Michuda, John Laporte, Joe Wagener, Josh Dewar, Jerry Imig, Producers. WITI Luring Our Children: Marion Brooks, Reporter; Katy Smyser, Producer; Zachariah Christman, Mark Ringo, Julio Martinez, Co-Producers. WMAQ Patient Horror: Medicaid Recommends Woman to Doctor Accused of Sex Assault: Chuck Goudie, Reporter; Christine Tressel, Richard Hillengas, Jacqueline Denn, Ann Marie Esp, Producers. WLS Sex Offender Shuffle: Colleen Henry, Producer/Reporter; Pat Doland, Ed Ford, Eric McGee, John Eddy, Producers. WISN Disappearing Postmaster: Dave Savini, Reporter; Michele Youngerman, Producer; Carolyn Broquet, Michael Klingele, Alif Muhammad, Co-Producers. WBBM
Category #4-b Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering – Investigative Series (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Massive Medical Records Breach Exposed: Dave Savini, Reporter; Michele Youngerman, Marda Le Beau, Producers; Michael Klingele, Carolyn Broquet, Alif Muhammad, Co-Producers. WBBM
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Silence of the Sheriff: Bryan Polcyn, Reporter; Stephen Davis, Dave Michuda, John Laporte, Josh Dewar, Tim Primeau, Jeffrey Frings, Andrew Konkle, Producers. WITI Gun Blues Trail: Mark Suppelsa, Reporter; Marsha Bartel, Mike D'Angelo, Co-Producers. WGN
Category #5-a Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering – Serious News (Hard) Single Feature (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Ice Bucket Reality: Vince Vitrano, Reporter; Stephanie Graham, Producer. WTMJ Carrera Por El Poder: Alba Mendiola, Reporter; Casey Mitchell, Diana Maldonado, Luis Figueroa, Marcela Santana, Producers. WSNS Murder in the Woods?: Rob Stafford, Reporter; Lisa Capitanini, Producer; Zachariah Christman, Mark Ringo, Julio Martinez, Co-Producers. WMAQ Apollo Way Fire: Jeremy Nichols, Producer; Adam Schrager, Reporter. WISC Pit Bulls: A Dangerous Breed?: Paul Piaskoski, Reporter/Producer; Tom Gifford, Co-Producer. WDJT Daycare Dangers: Kelli Stopczynski, Reporter/Producer. WSBT
Category #5-b Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering – Serious News (Hard) Series (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Sexual Assaults on Student Campuses: Jessica Fernandez, Producer; Erika Maldonado, Reporter. WGBO Police Body Cameras; Yay or Nay?: Gaynor Hall Patterson, Reporter; Pamela Grimes, Producer; Mike D'Angelo, Mary Bohentin, Co-Producers. WGN Trucking Dangers: Pam Zekman, Reporter; Dan Blom, Producer. WBBM Sex Trafficking in Chicago: Marion Brooks, Reporter; Courtney Copenhagen, Producer; Richard Moy, Mark Ringo, Julio Martinez, Raza Siddiqui, Co-Producers. WMAQ No Further Questions: Meghan Dwyer, Reporter; Andrew Konkle, Dave Michuda, Kale Zimny, Jeffrey Frings, Kevin Doellman, Producers. WITI
Category #5-c Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering – Light News (Soft News) Single Feature/Series (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Brothers Reflect on WWII Service: Paul Meincke, Reporter; Richard Hillengas, Casey Klaus, Producers. WLS Obesidad: Andres Lombana, Aura Campa, Edwin Ramirez, Producers; Nicole Suarez, Reporter. Hoy Chicago The Squawky Squatters: Jeremy Ross, Reporter; Tim Viste, Producer. WBBM The Rome Regatta: Michael Lowe, Reporter; Jerry Imig, Producer. WITI Ticket Nunsense: Robin Green, Producer; Lisa Parker, Reporter; Mark Ringo, Tony Vitale, Producers. WMAQ
Category #6-a Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Arts/Culture/ Entertainment (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Word of Mouth: Sean Lewis, Reporter. WGN
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From Madison to SNL: Remembering Chris Farley: John Stofflet, Reporter; Curt Lenz, Ryan Lobenstein, Producers. WMTV In the Loop - Roller Skating Feature: Mario Tharpe, Senior Producer; Shelley Spencer, Supervising Producer; Toni Reed, Booking Producer; Megan Etlinger, Felix Mendez, Esau Melendez, Melissa Hawry, Associate Producers; Chris Bury, Barbara Pinto, Reporters. WYCC
Category #6-b Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Business/Consumer (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Death and Airline Tickets: Lisa Parker, Reporter; Robin Green, Mark Ringo, Tony Vitale, Producers. WMAQ Cabbie Card Swap: Jason Knowles, Reporter; Michael Maher, Ann Marie Esp, Jeff Freeman, Producers. WLS Towing the Line: Bryan Polcyn, Reporter; Stephen Davis, Dave Michuda, John Laporte, Joe Wagener, Jim Wilson, Susanne Barthel, Kale Zimny, Jeffrey Frings, Andrew Konkle, Producers. WITI
Category #6-c Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Crime (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Sex Trafficking Tattoos/Docs Facing Sex Trafficking: Beverly Taylor, Jeremy Mews, Kale Zimny, Andrew Konkle, Dave Michuda, Producers. WITI The Hardaway Brothers: 20 Years Later: Tonya Francisco, Reporter; Afua Owusu, Alicia Pattillo, Tyra Martin, Ted Parra, Producers. WGN Blacked Out: Injustice on Campus: Meghan Dwyer, Reporter; Dave Michuda, Jeffrey Frings, Kale Zimny, Andrew Konkle, Jeremy Mews, Producers. WITI Recruiting Teen Terrrorists: Lisa Capitanini, Producer; Tammy Leitner, Reporter; Tony Vitale, Zachariah Christman, Mark Ringo, Julio Martinez, Co-Producers. WMAQ The Search for Kayden: Kate Pabich, Reporter/Producer. WMTV
Category #6-d Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Education/Schools (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Teenage Suicide: Tricia Sloma, Reporter/Producer; Eli Gehn, Co-Producer. WNDU Digital Classrooms: Jessica Fernandez, Producer; Enrique Rodriguez, Reporter. WGBO Liam's Voice: Krystle Kacner, Reporter; Susanne Barthel, Producer. WITI Maine Flyer: Roz Varon, Reporter; Irit Nayden, Martin Nutley, Producers. WLS The Voucher School Debate: Michael Lowe, Reporter; Jerry Imig, Tim Viste, Jeremy Mews, Producers. WITI University of Phoenix Misleading Students: Meghan Dwyer, Reporter; Dave Michuda, Jim Wilson, Andrew Konkle, Tim Primeau, Producers. WITI Fixing Failing Schools: Graduation Day: Gaynor Hall Patterson, Reporter; Pamela Grimes, Producer; Mike D'Angelo, Co-Producer. WGN
Category #6-e Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Environment (Award to the Reporter/Producer)
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Eagle Bander: Christine Sloan-Miller, Executive Producer; Joel Waldinger, Producer. Wisconsin Public Television Turning the Tables: The Zero Waste Restaurant: Michael Lowe, Reporter; Tim Viste, Producer. WITI Petcoke Pollution Threat: Jessica Fernandez, Producer; Enrique Rodriguez, Reporter. WGBO In the Loop - Frack Sand Mining Feature: Greg King, Producer; Shelley Spencer, Supervising Producer; Mario Tharpe, Senior Producer; Toni Reed, Booking Producer; Megan Etlinger, Felix Mendez, Greg Burnett, Melissa Hawry, Associate Producers; Chris Bury, Barbara Pinto, Reporters. WYCC
Category #6-f Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Health/Science (Award to the Reporter/Producer) The Sum of the Parts: Michael Lowe, Reporter; Kale Zimny, Producer. WITI Trickett's Story: Brad Hicks, Reporter/Producer; Kale Zimny, Craig Sween, Producers. WITI Harsh Treatment: Phil Rogers, Reporter; Katy Smyser, Producer; Richard Moy, Mark Ringo, Ron Zachara, Doug Webber, Courtney Copenhagen, Co-Producers. WMAQ In the Loop - Narcan Feature: Gladys Roman, Producer; Shelley Spencer, Supervising Producer; Mario Tharpe, Senior Producer; Toni Reed, Booking Producer; Megan Etlinger, Felix Mendez, Eryn Walanka, Esau Melendez, Melissa Hawry, Associate Producers; Chris Bury, Barbara Pinto, Reporters. WYCC
Category #6-g Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Human Interest (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Edna Schmidt: Mi Verdad: Jessica Fernandez, Executive Producer; Jorge Barbosa, Reporter; Teri Arvesu, Luisa Echevarria, Producers. WGBO Emigrando por la Cura: Iris Berrios, Reporter; Casey Mitchell, Raul Quinones, Mario Carrasco, William Rojas, Noel Montenegro, Diana Maldonado, Marcela Santana, Mario Bernal, Producers. WSNS How's Shirley? The Remarkable Shack Family Reunion: Brad Edwards, Reporter; Lana Hinshaw-Klann, Christopher McKnight, Tim Viste, Colin Hinkle, Rob Alvarez, Scott Placko, Allen Maniscalco, Niema Dancy, Samira Kanacevic, Co-Producers. WBBM Angel Con Libertad: Nicole Suarez, Reporter; Aura Campa, Andres Lombana, Samuel Vega, Producers. Hoy Chicago BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: Kyle Yonkers, Producer. WREX Sueño Ciego: Pablo C Soto, Reporter: Andres Lombana, Roger Morales, Producers. Hoy Chicago Overcoming Heroin addiction in Hudson: Mike De Sisti, Producer. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Pink Paddling Power: Stephanie Sutton, Reporter; John Kenney, Producer. WISN
Category #6-h Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Politics/Government (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Dark Money: Michael Lowe, Reporter; Tim Viste, Susanne Barthel, Dave Michuda, Tim Primeau, John Laporte, Sean Towle, Producers. WITI
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Food Stamp Facebook: Meghan Dwyer, Reporter; Dave Michuda, Kale Zimny, Jeffrey Frings, Producers. WITI Memories Pizza and RFRA Controversy Series: Kyle Fobe, Colt Burnett, Kelley Dickens, Aaron Ramey, Dionne Young, Amanda Steffey, Producers; Alyssa Marino, Taurean Small, Alexandra Koehn, Andreina Centlivre, Brian Dorman, Colleen Bormann, Reporters. WBND Superstation to Nowhere: Phil Rogers, Reporter; Katy Smyser, Lisa Capitanini, Producers; Richard Moy, Mark Ringo, Brian A. Moore, Co-Producers. WMAQ
Category #6-i Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Military (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Gettysburg: Honor's Long Wait: Dave Delozier, Producer. WISC Tomah VA: Rita Aleman, John Eddy, Bob Palmer, Producers; Mike Gousha, Producer/Reporter. WISN PTSD & The VA: A Mom's War at Home: Brad Edwards, Reporter; Wendy Widom, Producer; Scott Placko, Rob Alvarez, Co-Producers. WBBM
Category #6-j Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Religion (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Nun Colder to Nun More Grateful: Brad Edwards, Reporter; Colin Hinkle, Tim Viste, Rob Alvarez, Co-Producers. WBBM Ashes to Go: Michael Lowe, Reporter; Andrew Konkle, Producer. WITI As Faith Would Have It: Andrew Konkle, Producer; Jonathon Gregg, Reporter. WITI
Category #6-k Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Sports (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Cheeseheads in Seattle: Brad Hicks, Reporter/Producer; Kale Zimny, Craig Sween, Producers. WITI Fighting Irish Fanatic: Kim Chappell, Reporter; Kyle Fobe, Aaron Ramey, Producers. WBND Una Segunda Oportunidad: Rodrigo Arana Roa, Reporter; Mario Carrasco, Producer. WSNS Seven-Year-Old Skier: Defying The Odds: Stephanie Sutton, Reporter; John Kenney, Producer. WISN Mad Wreckin' Dolls: Ryan Ward, Producer; Christine Sloan-Miller, Executive Producer. Wisconsin Public Television
Category #6-l Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Weather (Award to the Reporter/Producer) When Weather Is News: Scott Steele, Reporter. WTMJ Salt: From Mine To Your Street: Ed Curran, Reporter; Scott Placko, Carolyn Broquet, Co- Producers. WBBM
Category #6-m Outstanding Achievement for News Specialty Report/Series - Specialty Assignment Report (Award to the Reporter/Producer) Risk on the Rails: Brad Hicks, Reporter/Producer; Jeffrey Frings, Kale Zimny, Craig Sween, Jim Wilson, Producers. WITI
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The New Hacking Threat: Tammy Leitner, Reporter; Lisa Capitanini, Producer; Tony Vitale, Julio Martinez, Mark Ringo, Ron Zachara, Co-Producers. WMAQ
Category #7-a Outstanding Achievement for Sports Program Segment (Award to the Producer/Reporter) Noah & New York: Josh Kahn, Senior Producer; Brad Siegel, Executive Producer; Chris Ramirez, Katian Sandoval, Co-Producers. Chicago Bulls Premier Point Guards: Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer; Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer; Nicole Kunkel, Ralph Gasow, James Stewart, Mario Hurt, Chris Moore, Producers; Craig Coshun, Host. Fox Sports Wisconsin Chicago Blackhawks "Hit the Ice" 2014 -2015: Sara Evans, Co-Producer; Scott Marvel, Executive Producer. Daily Planet Productions All-Access with NBA Officiating Crew: Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer; Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer; Paul Hipp, Brent Rieland, Nicole Kunkel, Producers. Fox Sports Wisconsin All-Access with Zach Zarba: Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer; Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer; Paul Hipp, Brent Rieland, Nicole Kunkel, Producers; Telly Hughes, Reporter. Fox Sports Wisconsin Emma Reaney - The Road to Rio: Javi Zubizarreta, Producer. Fighting Irish Media
Category #7-b Outstanding Achievement for Sports Programs - Program Series (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) Bears Classics: Payton Forever: Sarah Lauch, William Parker, Greg Dely, Eric Fogle, Jeff Korbitz, Michael John Cappozzo, Kristina Quinn, Brett Fisher, Kevin Cross, Bill Kurtis, Todd Williams, Jason Dolan, Producers. Comcast SportsNet Chicago A Piece of the Game: Don DuPree, Rob Steinmetz, John Komnenich, James Liszka, Jan Mueller, Producers. Comcast SportsNet Chicago Bucks Live: Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer; Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer; Brad Weimer, Brent Rieland, James Stewart, Vanessa Lambert, Michael Malmgren, Chase Fiebig, Marshall Ness, Jordan Austin, Erik Gilbertson, Producers; Craig Coshun, Jeff Grayson, Hosts; Sophia Minnaert, Telly Hughes, Reporters; Tony Smith, Jon McGlocklin, Analysts; Jim Paschke, Play-by-Play. Fox Sports Wisconsin
Category #7-c Outstanding Achievement for Sports Programs – One Time Special (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) At Home With The Irish: Ted Mandell, Executive Producer; Justin Mitchell, Producer. Fighting Irish Media Inside Game of the Week: Rebecca Cianci, Richard Foresman, Fernando Garron, Adam Ceasar, Rick Lang, Larry Schweber, Producers; Aaron Kirn, Producer/Host. Comcast Brewers Academy: Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer; Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer; Paul Hipp, Nicole Kunkel, Ralph Gasow, Dan Truebenbach, Chris Ritchie, Producers; Sophia Minnaert, Host. Fox Sports Wisconsin Blind Faith: Ted Mandell, Executive Producer; Greg Kohs, Producer. Fighting Irish Media
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Inside Rookie Minicamp - Chicago Bears: James Padgitt, Greg Miller, Kevin Foy, Dan Barile, Chris Yankton, Rommel Paraiso, Michael Vasquez, Jordan Tredup, Producers; Jeff Joniak, Host. Chicago Bears Network
Category #7-d Outstanding Achievement for Sports Programs - Sporting Event/Game - Live/Unedited Program/Special (Award to the Producer/Reporter/Host) Blackhawks Hockey on Comcast SportsNet Chicago: Jim Corno, Jr., Executive Producer; Mike Leary, David Turner, Mark Harper, Producers; Dave Ross, Associate Producer; Pat Foley, Play-by-Play Announcer; Eddie Olczyk, Analyst; Luke Stuckmeyer, Reporter/Producer. Comcast SportsNet Chicago Illinois High School Hockey Championship on Comcast SportsNet Chicago: Jim Corno, Jr., Executive Producer; John Walsh, Todd Benjaminson, Mark Harper, Producers; Tamra Anderson, Associate Producer; Judd Sirott, Play-by-Play Announcer; Steve Konroyd, Analyst; Luke Stuckmeyer, Reporter/Producer. Comcast SportsNet Chicago Chicago Blackhawks Hockey on WGN-TV: Marc Brady, Steven Novak, Producers; Robert Vorwald, Executive Producer. WGN Chicago White Sox Baseball on WGN-TV and WPWR-TV: Jon Walgren, James Angio, Producers; Joe Grube, Associate Producer; Ken Harrelson, Play-by-Play Announcer; Steve Stone, Color Analyst; Robert Vorwald, Executive Producer. WGN
Category #8-a Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Programs - Cultural (Award to Producer) Kenwood's Journey: John Owens, Zbigniew Bzdak, Howard Reich, Producers. Chicago Tribune Wisconsin From the Air: Laurie Gorman, Executive Producer; Grant Fenster, Mary Pokorney- Donelan, Benjamin White, Producers. Wisconsin Public Television Cannot Live Without: Illinois Artists at Work: Daniel Andries, Producer; V.J. McAleer, Executive Producer. WTTW
Category #8-b Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Programs - Historical (Award to Producer) Requiem for a Legend: Louis Pierce, Steve Lotter, Producers. Big Idea Company Palm Sunday Tornadoes: 50 Years Later: James Pinkerton, Scott Leiter, Producers. WSBT The Greatest Honor: Kane Farabaugh, Executive Producer; Roger Amm, Mark Smith, Producers. WTVP
Category #8-c Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Programs - Topical (Award to Producer) INK180: Jerry K. Rose, Greg Bogdan, Executive Producers; Joel Mains, Producer; Nick Alyinovich, Jeff De Vries, Pam Zelek, Associate Producers. TLN Hope Rising: Stories of Trauma and Healing in the Congo: Mona Hennein, David Vinik, Producers. Life Focus Communications Emprendedores-Red-Star-Cobbler: Andres Lombana, Roger Morales, Octavio Lopez, Producers. Hoy Chicago Onward Notre Dame: New Beginnings: Jodain Massad, Jess Atkinson, Mark Burlin, Madison Murr, Producers; Daniel Skendzel, Executive Producer. Three Penny Films/Fighting Irish Media
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Category #9 Outstanding Achievement for Informational/Instructional Programming - Program/ Special/Series/Segment (Award to Producer/Host/Reporter) Odyssey 7q+/7q Firmware Preview: Ross Gerbasi, Producer; Max Wilson, Jessica Plummer, Debi Gerbasi, Co-Producers. Threaded Films CBS 2 Weather Watch: Severe Storms: Traci Maloney, Dan Kraemer, Producers; Mary Kay Kleist, Steve Baskerville, Ed Curran, Megan Glaros, Hosts; Dena Serpico, Aaron Cooper, Robert Thompson, Rob Alvarez, Marcus Richardson, Sue McCann, Allen Maniscalco, Alif Muhammad, Mike Klingele, Pat Hartney, Noreen Snyder, Sean Frangella, Co-Producers. WBBM A Watershed Moment: Great Lakes at a Crossroads: Bill Schulz, Dan Egan, Lou Saldivar, Greg Borowski, Producers. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Living Healthy Chicago: Skin Health: David Rosenberg, Joshua Kaufman, Executive Producers; Margaret Enright, Alefiyah Master, Drew Clark, Producers; Jane Monzures, Host. Oak Brook Productions
Category #10 Outstanding Achievement for Interview/Discussion Programming - Program /Special/Series/Segment (Award to Producer/Host/Reporter) Decision 2015: The Race for Mayor: Tony Capriolo, Executive Producer; Carol Marin, Host; Mary Ann Ahern, Alba Mendiola, Reporters; Marcela Santana, Patrick Lake, Christina Giffey, Anna Vasser, Don Moseley, Producers. WMAQ Veterans: Whitney Reynolds, Executive Producer; Sheryl Rosen, Supervising Producer. Whitney Reynolds Media/Lakeshore Public Media Citizen Soldier - "The Fiction Of War," With Tim O'Brien And Karl Marlantes: Bradley Guidera, Kenneth Clarke, Megan Williams, Aaron Pylinski, Nathan Barnes, Producers. Pritzker Military Museum & Library Here and Now - Tony Robinson Special: Christine Sloan-Miller, Executive Producer; Frederica Freyberg, Joel Waldinger, Producers. Wisconsin Public Television
Category #11 Outstanding Achievement for Magazine Programming - Program/Special/ Series/Segment (Award to Producer/Host/Reporter) Discover Wisconsin Special: Lisa Rose, Mark Rose, Executive Producers; Chad Diedrick, Anthony Marz, Carlo Besasie, Producers; Stephanie Klett, Host. Discover Mediaworks, Inc. See It Chicago: Matthew Stanton, Producer. See It Chicago Acceso Total Composite: Pablo Alfaro, Ivonne Ramirez, Elda Duran, Lillyanna Fragoso, Diana Maldonado, Daniel Lechuga, Producers; Maria Elena Ponticiello, Host. WSNS 24/7 City Secrets: Catie Keogh, Executive Producer/Host; Pete McMurray, Co-Host; Dana Hughes, Producer; Luke Daley, Associate Producer. WMAQ Chicago's Best: Best Smoked: David Rosenberg, Joshua Kaufman, Executive Producers; Molly Shanks, Lauren Petrow, Jordan Arseneau, Mike Janowski, Producers; Brittney Payton, Elliott Bambrough, Hosts. Oak Brook Productions
Category #12-a Outstanding Achievement for Public Affairs/Current Affairs Programming - Program/Special (Award to Producer/Host/Reporter) Inside the Frontlines: Rob Stafford, Host; Tammy Leitner, Carol Marin, Marion Brooks, Phil Rogers, Chris Coffey, Reporters; Lisa Capitanini, Courtney Copenhagen, Don Moseley, Katy
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Smyser, Producers; Mark Ringo, Julio Martinez, Mike Adams, Suzanne Richter, Ron Zachara, Doug Webber, Richard Moy, Tony Vitale, Co-Producers. WMAQ Angel Eterno: Leda Santodomingo, Producer. Leda Santodomingo Productions INC Conexion Chicago: Enrique Rodriguez, Host; Jorge Barbosa, Reporter; Maria de Lourdes Garcia, Teri Arvesu, Jessica Fernandez, Luisa Echevarria, Producers. WGBO Full Circle: The Barack Obama Presidential Library at Chicago Lakeside: Dan McCaffery, Executive Producer; Ed Woodbury, Karlen Beitman, Joe Bakhos, Nicolas DeGrazia, Daniel Kullman, Producers. U.S. Steel, McCaffery Interests, and Bitter Jester Creative Bridging the Divide: Terry Murphy, Daniel Cotter, Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman, Brenda Russell, Executive Producers; Ricardo Islas, Senior Producer; Shelley Spencer, Supervising Producer; Greg King, Field Producer; Renee Ferguson, Host; Linda Heacox, Tim Hogan, Jeannine Cordero, Associate Producers. WYCC
Category #12-b Outstanding Achievement for Public Affairs/Current Affairs Programming - Series (Award to Producer/Host/Reporter) The Ñ Beat: Holly Grisham Conroy, Rubye Lane, Producers; Stacey Baca, John Garcia, Roz Varon, Michelle Gallardo, Reporters; Theresa Gutierrez, Host. WLS Sanctuary: Lydia Talbot, Executive Producer; Eric Diekhans, Tim Frakes, Producers. Greater Chicago Broadcast Ministries Heart & Soul: Holly Grisham Conroy, Rubye Lane, Producers; Karen Jordan, Leah Hope, Cheryl Burton, Charles Thomas, Reporters; Hosea Sanders, Evelyn Holmes, Hosts. WLS Dance Works' Mad Hot Ballroom. What May Come: Institute of Art of Chicago. Glass Etching Artist: Patricia Gomez, Producer/Host; Sitora Takanaev, Field Producer; Salvador Gomez, Johnny Munoz, Glenn Riley, Darin Malkowski, Damir Braovac, Michael James Garvin, Jose Lozano, Jeff Janca, Justin Migliano, Jeffry Moorbeck, Co-Producers. WMVS Big Questions: Patricia Werhane, Kim Clark, Executive Producers; Scott Arakawa, Mat Newman, Tim Rolph, Sarah Sweilem, Timothy Wolfer, Brenda Bowyer, Andrew Messer, Roxie Cohen, Producers. Institute for Business and Professional Ethics at DePaul University
Category #12-c Outstanding Achievement for Public Affairs/Current Affairs Programming – Segment (Award to Producer/Host/Reporter) Salvation Army Freedom Center: Curtis Gilbert, Corey Gilbert, Melanie Scofield, Co- Producers. p3 mediaworks/Salvation Army Not Forgotten: Louis Pierce, Steve Lotter, Producers. Big Idea Company Author Jimmy Baca: Patricia Gomez, Producer/Host; Sitora Takanaev, Salvador Gomez, Johnny Munoz, Susan Rascon, Salvador Cisneros, Damir Braovac, Glenn Riley, Karl Landwehr, Michael James Garvin, Joseph Sankey, Thay Yang, Co-Producers. WMVS
Category #13 Outstanding Achievement for Special Event Coverage – Live/Edited (other than News or Sports) (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) Countdown Chicago 2015: Mary Hynes, Emerald-Jane Hunter, Jared Hoffa, Gyllian Carter, David Plummer, Edgar Vargas, Rubye Wilson, Producers; Marlaine Selip, Executive Producer; Cindy Patrasso, Supervising Producer; Matt Knutson, Line Producer; Hank Mendheim, Senior Producer; Janet Davies, Mark Giangreco, Valerie Warner, Ryan Chiaverini, Ji Suk Yi, Alan
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Krashesky, Cheryl Scott, Hosea Sanders, Hosts; Justyna Syska, Jake Abrams, Associate Producers; Andrea Dres, Producer. WLS 2015 Chicago Auto Show: Rebecca McCann, Executive Producer; Erin Kennedy, Ed Curran, Derrick Young, Hosts; Tracy O'Brien, Rob Alvarez, Carmaine Means, Scott Placko, Tim Viste, Robert Thompson, Producers. WBBM The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival: John Best, Executive Producer; Holly Grisham Conroy, Rubye Lane, Edgar Vargas, Sarah Olmstead-Griffith, Amy Beskar, Christine Reller, Producers; Alan Krashesky, Cheryl Burton, Hosts; Janet Davies, Tanja Babich, Reporters. WLS Golden Apple Awards: Jamie Ceaser, Producer; V.J. McAleer, Executive Producer. WTTW 2015 Chicago Auto Show: Behind the Wheel: Tony Capriolo, Executive Producer; Kye Martin, Marley Kayden, Reporters; Rachel Hollander, Tony Vitale, Jennifer Schwarz, Zachariah Christman, Dave Ryan, Richard Moy, Mike McGovern, Producers; LaRoyce Hawkins, Joe Minoso, Hosts. WMAQ
Category #14-a Outstanding Achievement for Arts/Entertainment Programming - Program/Special/Series (Award to the Producer/Host/Performer) Heroic Priesthood: Rob Kaczmark, Reverend Stephen E. Grunow, Greg Krajewski, Producers. Spirit Juice Studios Mariachico: Diego Guirado, Producer/Host; Jaime Elizalde, Ivan Garcia, Fabian Ramirez, Daniel Maldonado, Michael Bania, Producers. WGBO 2014 Tommy Awards: Steve Doebel, Shannon Lobdell, Producers; Kathy Bissen, Executive Producer. Wisconsin Public Television Stitching History from the Holocaust - The Arts Page Special: Tiff Pua, Producer; Sandy Maxx, Host/Co-Producer; Michael James Garvin, Jeff Moorbeck, Chris Michalski, Karl Landwehr, Stephanie Schreiber, Mark Siegrist, Raul Galvan, Damir Braovac, Co-Producers. WMVS Beyond the Loop - Bridgeport/Chinatown: Brian Schodorf, Executive Producer; Michael Samm, Ryan Kolegas, Linda Mensch, Jason Lesniewicz, Jamieson Mulholland, Producers; Edgar Blackman, Holly Laurent, Hosts. Choose Chicago
Category #14-b Outstanding Achievement for Arts/Entertainment Programming - Segment (Award to the Producer/Host/Performer) Hyperrealistic Life-Size Figurative Sculptor Marc Sijan - The Arts Page: Tiff Pua, Producer; Sandy Maxx, Michael James Garvin, Stephanie Schreiber, Darin Malkowski, Co-Producers. WMVS Salve Regina: Rob Kaczmark, Melinda Collins, Producers. Spirit Juice Studios
Category #15 Outstanding Achievement for Children/Youth/Teen Programming - Program/Special/Series (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) Into The Outdoors: Lisa Rose, Mark Rose, Executive Producers; Dan Bertalan, Producer; Hailey Rose, Josh Busher, Caroline Smith, Amelia Mackey, Hosts. Discover Mediaworks, Inc. If a Bully Watches This: Dean Leisgang, Eileen Littig, Producers. Educational Television Productions of Northeast Wisconsin
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Moochie Kalala Detectives Club: Kelli Feigley, Estlin Feigley, Michael Meyer, Producers. Dreaming Tree Films
Category #16 Outstanding Achievement for Human Interest Programming - Program/Special/ Series/Segment (Award to the Producer/Host/Reporter) Who's Saving Who?: Louis Pierce, Steve Lotter, Producers. Big Idea Company Chicago's Best: Giving Back Special: David Rosenberg, Joshua Kaufman, Executive Producers; Molly Shanks, Lauren Petrow, Laura Hoffman, Jordan Arseneau, Mike Janowski, Producers; Brittney Payton, Elliott Bambrough, Hosts. Oak Brook Productions Spencer Family Fights Rare Cancer: Greg Miller, Executive Producer; Lyndsay Petruny, Host; Chris Yankton, Zack Bero, Scott Hagel, Kevin Foy, James Padgitt, Michael Vasquez, Rommel Paraiso, Dan Barile, Producers. Chicago Bears Network CSO Lullaby Project: Samantha Sanders, John Farbrother, Alicia Sams, Producers. Green River Films
Category #17 Outstanding Achievement for Interactivity #CubsSocial Night - Interactive Cubs-Giants broadcast at Wrigley Field: T.K. Gore, Jim Corno, Jr., Jay Wadhwa, Senior Executive Producers; John Walsh, Executive Producer; Len Kasper, Jim Deshaies, Hosts; Tamra Anderson, Nicole Bersani, Senior Producers; Dave Turner, Director; Mark Harper, Technology Producer; Kelly Crull, Patrick Mooney, Reporters. Comcast SportsNet Chicago WISC and Michelle Li: Interactive, Daily: Michelle Li, Anchor/Producer/Editor; Colin Benedict, News Director; Jessica Arp, Matthew Simon, Dannika Lewis, Velena Jones, Reporters; Kyle Geissler, Managing Editor; Eric Franke, Susan Siman, Anchors; Jay Wilson, Sports Director; Hannah McClung, Web Editor; Lance Heidt, Photographer. WISC
Category #18 Outstanding Achievement for Community/Public Service (PSAs) - Single Spot/Campaign (Award to Producer) Rompamos el Silencio: Leda Santodomingo, Producer. Leda Santodomingo Productions INC itsAaron.com Season 3: Greg Marshall, Erik Crary, Producers. CI Design Voto Latino: Jaime Elizalde, Diego Guirado, Ivan Garcia, Fabian Ramirez, Daniel Maldonado, Michael Bania, Producers. WGBO Diabetes: The Truth In 17 Seconds: Zoila Sierra Gonzalez, Abel Sanchez, Robert Thompson, Producers. WBBM 100 Club - Fire Truck: Joseph Stuart, Joe Ahern, Joe Kowalczyk, Dan Consiglio, Chris Strong, Matt Glover, Mark Mitten, Kendall Fash, William Petersen, David Axelbaum, Producers. Downtown Partners
Category #19-a Outstanding Achievement for News Promo Single Spot/Campaign (Award to the Producer) Sweeps Campaign: Jaime Elizalde, Ivan Garcia, Jovanny Evans, Diego Guirado, Producers. WGBO ABC7 Chicago Chicago News Image Spot: Khristopher Kahle, Curtis Miles, Producers. WLS Edna Schmidt- Mi Verdad: Jaime Elizalde, Ivan Garcia, Producers. WGBO
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NBC 5 "Politics": Tony Lytle, Producer. WMAQ WISN 12 AM Image Campaign: Scott Hutchcroft, Jon Helm, Producers. WISN
Category #19-b Outstanding Achievement for Program Promotion (Non-News) Single Spot/Campaign (Award to the Producer) Chicago Cubs Spring Training: Amy Johnson, Producer. Captivate Digital Cinema What A Game: Justin Schoenrock, Supervising Producer; Jay Wadhwa, Cannon Kinnard, Executive Producers; Jeremy Murayama, Michael Dolan, Producers; Jessica Weber, Co- Producer. Bridges Media 2015 White Sox on WGN-TV: Ryan Johnson, Bernard Ong, Producers. WGN The Greatest Honor: Kane Farabaugh, Producer. WTVP CSN Chicago - Bulls 2014 Season Campaign: Jay Wadhwa, Executive Producer; Jeremy Murayama, Producer. Comcast SportsNet Chicago Bank of America Chicago Marathon "Numbers": Mark Cassidy, Scott Peters, Producers. WMAQ Christmas Campaign- Felices Fiestas: Jaime Elizalde, Ivan Garcia, Diego Guirado, Fabian Ramirez, Michael Bania, Producers. WGBO
Category #20-a Outstanding Achievement for Commercials - Single Spot (Award to the Producer) Spot for Remy Bumppo's 'Travesties': Derek Cox, Dan Finnen, Producers. Polymyth Productions LLC CareerBuilder - About CareerBuilder: Curtis Gilbert, Corey Gilbert, Jamie Womack, Co- Producers; Jon Phillips, Associate Producer. p3 mediaworks/CareerBuilder Get Covered Illinois - The Luck Plan Yoga Testimonial: Joseph Stuart, Dan Consiglio, Rich Black, Diane Kerwin, Brian Billow, Stacy Miller, Ed Amaya, SueEllen Clair, Gordon Carey, Producers. Downtown Partners Que Gente, Mi Gente - Conoce a la Familia Bello: Curtis Gilbert, Corey Gilbert, Sarah Pichardo, Co-Producers. p3 mediaworks/Family Bridges Cammy's Goal: Mike Diedrich, Joe Sciarrotta, Chris Turner, Dave Metcalf, Kyle Gracey, Mike Franklin, Producers. Ogilvy & Mather Rockit Relaunch: Billy Dec, Producer. Rockit Ranch Productions Christina's Goal: Mike Diedrich, Joe Sciarrotta, Chris Turner, Dave Metcalf, Kyle Gracey, Mike Franklin, Producers. Ogilvy & Mather
Category #20-b Outstanding Achievement for Commercials - Campaign (Award to the Producer) Milwaukee Brewers Campaign - There is No Offseason: Greg Marshall, David Busse, Producers. CI Design Get Covered Illinois - The Luck Plan: Joseph Stuart, Dan Consiglio, Rich Black, Diane Kerwin, Brian Billow, Stacy Miller, Ed Amaya, SueEllen Clair, Gordon Carey, Producers. Downtown Partners
Category #21-a Outstanding Crafts Achievement for On-Camera Talent - News Anchor Brad Hicks - Composite. WITI Anabel Monge - Composite. WSNS
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Sean Muserallo - Composite. WREX Kristin Crowley - Composite. WREX
Category #21-b Outstanding Crafts Achievement for On-Camera Talent - Weather Anchor Rob Haswell - Composite. WITI Mary Kay Kleist - Composite. WBBM Maricela Vazquez - Composite. WSNS Candice King - Composite. WQRF
Category #21-c Outstanding Crafts Achievement for On-Camera Talent - Sports- Anchor/Reporter/Play by Play Rodrigo Arana Roa - Composite. WSNS Jack Nolan - Composite. Fighting Irish Media
Category #21-d Outstanding Crafts Achievement for On-Camera Talent – Program Host/ Moderator Sandy Maxx - Composite. WMVS Geoffrey Baer - Where in Chicago. WTTW Catie Keogh - 24/7 City Secrets. WMAQ Anthony Adams - Inside The Bears. Chicago Bears Network Elliott Bambrough - Chicago's Best. Oak Brook Productions Ryan Chiaverini - Windy City LIVE! WLS
Category #21-e Outstanding Crafts Achievement for On-Camera Talent – Program Correspondent /Narrator/Performer Will Clinger - WILD TRAVELS Composite. Moshman Productions Ji Suk Yi - Windy City LIVE! WLS Jay Shefsky - Chicago Tonight. WTTW Mandy Patinkin, Ryan McGuffey - Believe: The Story of the 2005 White Sox. Comcast SportsNet Chicago Diego Guirado - Mariachico. WGBO Dennis Haysbert - Full Circle: The Barack Obama Presidential Library at Chicago Lakeside. Bitter Jester Creative and McCaffery Interests
Category #21-f Outstanding Crafts Achievement for On-Camera Talent – Reporter: General Assignment/Features Brad Hicks - Composite. WITI Brad Edwards - Composite. WBBM Jeremy Ross - Composite. WBBM Bridget Shanahan - Composite. WTMJ
Category #21-g Outstanding Crafts Achievement for On-Camera Talent – Reporter: Investigative Meghan Dwyer - Composite. WITI
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Dave Savini - Composite. WBBM Phil Rogers - Phil Rogers Investigates. WMAQ
Category #21-h Outstanding Crafts Achievement for On-Camera Talent – Reporter - Traffic/Transportation Jennifer Milkowski - Composite. WFLD Roz Varon - Composite. WLS
Category #22 Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air - Graphics Arts/Animation/Art Direction/Set Design Bernard Ong, Sergey Zharkiy - 2014 WGN9 News Design. WGN Carter Lodwick - Spots for Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's 2014-2015 Season. Polymyth Productions LLC Scott Peters - Composite. WMAQ Philip Ashby, Michaela Vatcheva, Jennifer Hadley, Brandon Ribordy, Scott Stetson - Wisconsin Life. Wisconsin Public Television Mike Healey, Chris Edser - Gift of the Game. Chicago Bulls
Category #23 Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air – Audio Dana Mroczek - Beyond the Loop. Choose Chicago Kane Farabaugh, Sarah Krohn - The Greatest Honor. WTVP Nicolas DeGrazia, Daniel Kullman, Mitch Pierson - Full Circle: The Barack Obama Presidential Library at Chicago Lakeside. Bitter Jester Creative
Category #24 Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air – Lighting NO NOMINEES
Category #25 Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air – Directing Brian Schodorf - Beyond the Loop: Wrigley Field. Choose Chicago Greg Klazura - Windy City LIVE! WLS Joel Mains - INK180. TLN Nicolas DeGrazia, Daniel Kullman - Full Circle: The Barack Obama Presidential Library at Chicago Lakeside. Bitter Jester Creative
Category #26-a Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Editor - News Andrew Konkle - Composite. WITI Luis Martinez - Petcoke Pollution Threat. WGBO Kyle Fobe - Composite. WBND Dave Delozier - Gettysburg: Honor's Long Wait. WISC
Category #26-b Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Editor - Program (Non-News) Jordan Arseneau - Chicago's Best. Oak Brook Productions Nick Ruff - If It Is To Be, It's Up To Me. Dicks + Nanton Productions
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Joel Mains, Nick Alyinovich - INK180. TLN Daniel Kullman, Nicolas DeGrazia - Full Circle: The Barack Obama Presidential Library at Chicago Lakeside. Bitter Jester Creative Katian Sandoval - Noah & New York. Chicago Bulls Brian Schodorf, Evan Spence, Tony Abasolo - Beyond the Loop. Choose Chicago
Category #26-c Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Editor - Promotions/PSAs/Commercials Nicolas DeGrazia, Daniel Kullman - Affy Tapple - Affy Man. Bitter Jester Creative Ivan Garcia - Composite. WGBO Justin Schoenrock - Blackhawks Playoff Image. Comcast SportsNet Chicago Justin Schoenrock - What an April. Comcast SportsNet Chicago Amy Johnson - Composite. Captivate Digital Cinema Josh Kahn, Katian Sandoval - Chicago Basketball is Home. Chicago Bulls
Category #27-a Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Photographer - News Tim Viste - Composite. WBBM Dave Delozier - Composite. WISC Andrew Konkle - Composite. WITI Jorge Rodas, Jorge Pacheco - Edna Schmidt Interview. WGBO
Category #27-b Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Photographer - Program (non-news) Owen Weber - Composite. Comcast Spotlight Chicago Ryan Ward - Wisconsin Life. Wisconsin Public Television Max Wilson, Ross Gerbasi - Chicago Timelapse Project, Windy City Nights II. Chicago Timelapse Teddy Wachholz - Paul Virant. Teddy Waffles Video Production Richard Foresman, Fernando Garron, Adam Ceasar, Aaron Kirn, Erik Anschicks - Inside Game of the Week. Comcast
Category #28-a Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Writer – News Brad Edwards - Composite. WBBM Dave Delozier - Composite. WISC Michael Lowe - Composite. WITI
Category #28-b Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Writer – Program (non-news) Ryan McGuffey, Kevin Cross - Believe: The Story of the 2005 White Sox. Comcast SportsNet Chicago Daniel Kullman, Karlen Beitman, Nicolas DeGrazia - Full Circle: The Barack Obama Presidential Library at Chicago Lakeside. Bitter Jester Creative and McCaffery Interests Josh Kahn - Gift of the Game. Chicago Bulls Kane Farabaugh - The Greatest Honor. WTVP
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#28-c Outstanding Crafts Achievement Off-Air: Writer - Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, etc.) James Marketti, Steve Boal, Kevin Quatman - Jerry Springer "Talk Show 101". WCIU Nicolas DeGrazia, Daniel Kullman, Charles Turck, Meg Grunewald, Jessica Antes, Tracy Bruhn - Win Responsibly. Bitter Jester Creative James Wallin - Composite. Comcast SportsNet Chicago
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