2021

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

EMMY® AWARDS

Nominees & Recipients

CATEGORY #101
MORNING NEWSCAST
Action 7 News More in the Morning
KOAT Action 7 News
Cody Thomason, Producer
Laura Bouzari, Producer
Royale Da, Anchor
Joshua Demick, Editor
Andrew Jaramillo, Director

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fallout in Phoenix: Downtown Damage and Destruction
Arizona's Family
Gabrielle Ortega, Producer
Lisa Fuller Magee, Senior Producer
Nicholas Sanchez, Editor
Maria Hechanova, Reporter
Jaime Cerreta, Anchor

Travel Abroad Arizona
Arizona's Family
Jessica Parsons, Producer
Javier Soto, Anchor
Tara Hitchcock, Reporter
Yetta Gibson, Anchor
Kendyl Wainscott, Producer
Tess Rafols, Anchor
Ashley Reyes, Director
Nick Sanchez, Editor
Corrie Seabrook, Producer
Heidi Goitia, Anchor
Vanessa Lichvar, Editor
Maria Hechanova, Reporter
Maria Braganini, Writer


CATEGORY #102
DAYTIME / EVENING NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS (1-30)
Stop the Count Rally
Arizona's Family
Taylor Fareri, Producer
Brandon Lee, Anchor
Christina Armstrong, Director
Briana Whitney, Reporter
Jared Dillingham, Reporter
Christopher Zang, Photographer
Brittni Thomason, Reporter

12 News First - June 23rd: Trump visit, wildfire evacuations
KPNX 12 News
Dylan Dulberg, Producer
Tram Mai, Anchor
Michael Doudna, Reporter
Josh Sanders, Reporter
Joe Dana, Reporter
Kyle Burton, Photographer
Andrew Hernandez, Photographer
Aaron Kurtz, Photographer
Matt Wendt, Producer
Daniel Mendez, Live Control

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

12 News at 10
KPNX 12 News
Mark Faccio, Executive Producer
Caribe Devine, Anchor
Mark Curtis, Anchor
Colleen Sikora, Reporter
Phillip Mathews, Photographer
Nick Perez, Photographer
Samuel Snook, Director
Jeffrey Vinton, Producer
Niala Charles, Reporter

America Decides: Election Night 2020
Arizona's Family
Jennifer Jones, Producer
Jacob Mowry, Director
Yetta Gibson, Anchor
Brandon Lee, Anchor
Briana Whitney, Reporter
Kim Powell, Reporter
Whitney Clark, Reporter
Sean McLaughlin, Anchor
Alyssa Reilly, Producer
Taylor Fareri, Producer
Heather Moore, Anchor


CATEGORY #103
DAYTIME / EVENING NEWSCAST - MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKETS (31+)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Action 7 News Live at 4: Hitting Reset
KOAT Action 7 News
Janelle Brisbine, Producer
Brittany Hope, Anchor

Fatal Crash in Holtville - News 11's Early Edition
KYMA
Ernesto Romero, Producer
Jenny Day, Producer
Brandon Mejia, Anchor
Alexandra Rangel, Reporter


CATEGORY #104
DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
Niño al volante: 'En busca de un Lamborghini'
Univision KUTH 32
Sebastian Carrillo, Reporter

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Craig Comes Home
KSL-5
John Wilson, Producer
Alex Cabrero, Reporter

Remember Mikey
KSL-5
Andrew Adams, Writer
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist

Here's to the Losers
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
Matt Galka, Reporter
Joe Keating, Photographer/Editor


CATEGORY #105
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Manifestaciones violentas en Salt Lake City
KULX Telemundo Utah
Irving Soriano, Producer / Technical Director
Noe González, Executive Producer
Cindy Bernal, Anchor
Mitchell Zevallos, Reporter
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
Gustavo Jaimes, Field Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Can We Go Home?!
KSL-5
Matthew Gephardt, Reporter
Ashley Moser, Reporter
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist
Mark Wetzel, Photojournalist
Nadine Wimmer, Anchor

Tear gas and broken glass
ABC15
Zach Crenshaw, Reporter
Kyle Dodd, Photojournalist

Officers, demonstrators clash in downtown Phoenix
ABC15
John Genovese, Reporter

Demanding Change
ABC15
Nick Ciletti, Reporter


CATEGORY #106
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Battleground Salt Lake
KSL-5
Alex Cabrero, Reporter
Shara Park, Reporter
Stuart Johnson, Photojournalist
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist
Matthew Gephardt, Reporter / Photojournalist
Mike Headrick, Reporter
Tanner Siegworth, Photojournalist
Cody Neilson, Photojournalist
Dan Rascon, Anchor
Audrey Brandin, Producer
Carson Brewerton, Director
Lionel Weeks, Director
Kristi Henderson, Producer
Matthew Rascon, Reporter
Benjamin Tidswell, Aerial Producer
Mark Wetzel, Photojournalist
Keenan Panti, Editor

Phoenix: On the Brink
ABC15
Joey Hardy, Producer
Luke Garrison, Executive Producer
John Genovese, Reporter
Danielle Lerner, Anchor
Justin Pazera, Anchor
Jim Egbert, Photojournalist
Mike Pelton, Reporter
Melissa Blasius, Reporter
Donnie Lane, Photojournalist

Unrest in Downtown Phoenix
Arizona's Family
Briana Whitney, Reporter
Christopher Zang, Photojournalist
Jacob Mowry, Director
David Caltabiano, Reporter
Whitney Clark, Reporter
Kraig Stern, Photojournalist
Kristin Couturier, Senior Producer
Sean Hitchcock, Producer
Brittany Burtscher, Executive Producer
James Fry, Photojournalist
Jared Dillingham, Anchor
Sean McLaughlin, Anchor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Destruction in Salt Lake City: George Floyd protest turns violent
Good 4 Utah / KTVX
Jason Nguyen, Reporter
Nicole Neuman, Reporter
Nick McGurk, Anchor / Reporter
Rosie Nguyen, Anchor
Ellen Burmester, Director
Robert Castille, Director
Lauren Oesterling, Producer
Toni Mikayelyan, Photographer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tempe Town Lake Train Derailment
Arizona's Family
Maria Braganini, Producer
Ashley Reyes, Director
Gina Maravilla, Reporter
Tyson Hunter Scott, Producer
Gibby Parra, Reporter
Arrianee LeBeau, Reporter
Olivia Fierro, Anchor
Javier Soto, Anchor
Hector Holguin Jr., Photojournalist / Drone Operator
Bobbi Jo Kelly, Assignment Editor / Digital Content
Bruce Haffner, Pilot / Reporter
Victor Ochoa, Photojournalist
John Asaro, Capture Coordinator
Gerardo Ramo Marin, Photojournalist
Loraine Scheuring, Editor
Heidi Goitia, Reporter
Mike Smith, Photojournalist
Gerald Ferguson, Pilot / Reporter


CATEGORY #107
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Westgate Shooting
KPNX 12 News
Mark Faccio, Executive Producer
Matt Wendt, Executive Producer
Jeff Vinton, Producer
Mitch Carr, Reporter
Rachel Cole, Reporter
Joe Dana, Reporter
Brahm Resnik, Reporter
Michael Doudna, Reporter
Josh Sanders, Reporter
William Pitts, Reporter
Colleen Sikora, Reporter
Erica Stapleton, Reporter
Mark Curtis, Anchor
Caribe Devine, Anchor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Grim Discovery: Finding JJ and Tylee
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
Justin Lum, Reporter
Joseph Keating IV, Photographer / Editor

When Election Day Is More Than Just Tuesday
Arizona's Family
Kendyl Wainscott, Producer
Olivia Fierro, Anchor
Javier Soto, Reporter
Tess Rafols, Reporter
Jaime Cerreta, Reporter
Vanessa Lichvar, Live Coordinator

Underserved: How Arizona failed the Latino population against COVID-19
ABC15
Liliana Soto, Reporter

Fuertes Vientos Causan Daños al Norte de Utah / Familias Sufren los Estragos
KULX Telemundo Utah
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
Irving Soriano, Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Search for JJ and Tylee Ends, Justice Begins
KSTU Fox 13
Lauren Steinbrecher, Reporter


CATEGORY #108
INVESTIGATIVE (SINGLE REPORT)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Singulair's Dangerous Side Effects
Arizona's Family
Kris Pickel, Reporter / Producer
Gilbert Zermeño, Photojournalist

What's In Your Weed?
Arizona's Family
Kris Pickel, Investigative Reporter

Motorola Investigation
KOAT Action 7 News
T.J. Wilham, Producer


CATEGORY #109
INVESTIGATIVE (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
Highway Dangers Ignored
KOAT Action 7 News
T.J. Wilham, Producer
Tyler Brodeur, Photojournalist

Agricultores de San Luis: Nos Necesitan Pero No Nos Quieren Vacunar Contra el COVID-19
Univision Arizona
Silvia Sanchez, Reporter
Oscar Gomez, Videographer/Editor

Politically Charged
ABC15
Shawn Martin, Producer
David Biscobing, Reporter
Lauren Wilson, Producer

Force: Perception vs Reality
KSL-5
Mike Headrick, Reporter
Emiley Dewey, Producer

Crisis Calls Unanswered
KSL-5
Brittany Glas, Reporter
Aley Davis, Producer
Emiley Morgan Dewey, Associate Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Full Disclosure
ABC15
David Biscobing, Reporter
Shawn Martin, Producer
Lauren Wilson, Producer
Chad Lindstrom, Photojournalist


CATEGORY #111B
NEWS LIGHT FEATURE
Pierde Su Brazo Pero Incrementa Su Fe
Telemundo Arizona
Juan Juarez, Reporter

El Sheriff de Oro
Univision Arizona
Silvia Sanchez, Reporter
Oscar Gomez, Videographer / Editor

Nuditos de Amor
Telemundo 3 KESE
Francisco Rivas, Reporter

A Family Affair
ABC15
Sonu Wasu, Reporter
Peter Scholz, Photographer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Shipwrecks of the Great Salt Lake
KSTU Fox 13
Todd Tanner, Reporter / Producer
Taylor Murray, Photographer / Editor

Pedalendo en la Pandemia
Univision Arizona
Jose Angel Alvarez, Video Journalist

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Up : Indy's Adventure
KSL-5
Mike Headrick, Reporter
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer

Birds of a Feather
KSL-5
Heather Simonsen, Reporter
Josh Szymanik, Photographer / Editor

The Mystery of Skinwalker Ranch
KSL-5
Meghan Thackrey, Photojournalist
Andrew Adams, Writer / Producer


CATEGORY #113B
NEWS SERIOUS FEATURE
A Un Año del Potente Terremoto Que Sacudió a Utah
KULX Telemundo Utah
Nathalie Avilan, Digital Producer
Lorena Lim, Meteorologist
Noe Gonzalez, Executive Producer
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
Gustavo Jaimes, Reporter

Street Medicine
Arizona's Family
Kris Pickel, Reporter / Producer
Hector Holguin Jr., Drone Operator

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Impacto del COVID19 en la Industria Agrícola
Telemundo Arizona
Melissa Aguilar, Multimedia Journalist

Faces of COVID-19 in Arizona
ABC15
Colby Root, Producer
Claudia Rupcich, Reporter
Daniel Bavaro, Photojournalist

Letters of Hope
Fox13 Salt Lake City
Sydney Glenn, Reporter
Jesse Walden, Photographer

SUZ'S STORY - Cancer during Covid
Arizona's Family
Heather Moore, Anchor / Reporter
Vanessa Lichvar, Editor

EXCLUSIVA - Entrevista a la mamá de Bernardo Palacios
KULX Telemundo Utah
Luis Mitchell Zevallos, Reporter

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The People vs. The Pandemic: Addiction
KOB 4
Colton Shone, Reporter
Jonathan Dineyazhe, Photographer / Editor


CATEGORY #202B
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Labyrinth restores hope to community amid pandemic
KGUN 9
Luzdelia Caballero, Reporter / Editor / Photographer / Writer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Hidden Masterpiece: A New Mexico Treasure Hunt
KRQE
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
Mark Corey, Investigative Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Video Editor

Circus Performers Stranded
KOAT Action 7 News
Tyler Brodeur, Photojournalist

12 News Celebrity Spotlight
KPNX 12 News
Krystle Henderson, Entertainment Reporter


CATEGORY #203
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
The Muralist
Arizona Public Media
Andrew Brown, Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Becoming: ORLANDO DUGI
Mountain Mover Media
Kaela Waldstein, Director / Cinematographer / Editor
Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, Producer

Drummer Performs on Top Piestewa Peak Daily During Pandemic
The Arizona Republic
David Wallace, Producer / Videographer / Editor

STAR27: Murales de la Frontera
Telemundo 3 KESE
Francisco Rivas, Reporter


CATEGORY #204
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Art in the 48: In the Paint
Arizona PBS
Melissa Thompson, Producer
Shana Fischer, Producer
Ron Bruce, Photographer / Editor
Alberto Rios, Host

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Thrive 125: A Utah Celebration
Baruch/Gayton Productions
Charles Gayton, Producer
Wayne Baruch, Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera
Quantum Leap Productions
Kristin Atwell Ford, Producer
Bill Davis, Producer

Layers Of Love + Oodles of Noodles In The Midst of a Global Pandemic
REEL People Productions
Katy Sine, Producer / Director
Dru Williams, Co-Producer


CATEGORY #206B
BUSINESS / CONSUMER NEWS
Breeder in the Doghouse
KPNX 12 News
Erica Stapleton, Reporter / Editor
Carlos Chavez, Photographer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Put To The Test: Gephardt Finds Out The Best Battery For Your Buck
KSL-5
Matthew Gephardt, Reporter
Sloan Schrage, Producer

Fiberglass Nightmare
Arizona's Family
Susan Campbell, Reporter
Rick Beaugrand, Photojournalist

Are Consumers Ignoring Business Requests to Mask Up!?
KSL-5
Matthew Gephardt, Reporter
Sloan Schrage, Producer
Cindy St. Clair, Producer
Josh Szymanik, Photojournalist

The Ghost Kitchens
ABC15
Sonu Wasu, Reporter
Peter Scholz, Photographer

Signed, Sealed…But Not Delivered
Arizona's Family
Warren Trent, Producer
Gary Harper, Anchor / Reporter
Todd Martin, Photojournalist / Editor

Predatory Lending
KRQE
Larry Barker, Reporter
Mark Corey, Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Editor


CATEGORY #208B
BUSINESS / CONSUMER CONTENT
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Cerveza Artesanal en Tiempos de Pandemia
Telemundo 3 KESE
Francisco Rivas, Reporter

Sweat Equity: Making Utah Homes Affordable
PBS Utah
RaeAnn Christensen, Reporter
Brenton Winegar, Audio
John Rogers, Cinematographer
Lee Ollerton, Editor

COVID 19 Impact: Our Recovery in New Mexico
KOAT Action 7 News
Melissa Williams, Producer
Chris Fullam, Producer / Editor
Kalyn Norwood, Anchor / Reporter

Glendale's Great Sports & Entertainment District
City of Glendale AZ
Sue Breding, Producer / Reporter
Luis Jacinto, Videographer / Editor
Jay Crandall, Associate Producer

Rebound with Realism
ABC15
Megan Thompson, Reporter / Editor


CATEGORY #210B
CRIME NEWS
“No Podemos con Tanto Dolor:” Hermana de Nicole Solorio Cuenta el Horror que Viven desde México
KULX Telemundo Utah
Nathalie Avilan, Digital Producer
Catalina Ruiz, Digital Producer

Escaping Meaningful Justice
KUTV
Wendy Halloran, Reporter
MacKenzie Ryan, Producer
Mike Stephen, Photographer

Crimen en Vivo y en Directo
KULX Telemundo Utah
Rudy Nieves, Reporter

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Clearfield Rapist
KSTU Fox 13
Adam Herbets, Multimedia Journalist

Anatomy of a Riot
KRQE
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
Mark Corey, Investigative Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Video Editor

The Last Ride - Tragic Accident or Reckless Crime?
KRQE
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
Mark Corey, Investigative Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Video Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Confessions of a Mafia Hit Man: "Sammy The Bull"
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
John Hook, Reporter
Jon Noetzel, Photographer / Editor
Habib Obi, Producer


CATEGORY #212B
CRIME CONTENT
"Pandemic Predators" - New Mexico Living
KRQE
Chad Brummett, Producer / Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dark Side
KPNX 12 News
Erica Stapleton, Writer / Editor
Carlos Chavez, Photographer
Katie Wilcox, Executive Producer

True Crime Arizona: The Lori Vallow Case
Arizona's Family
Jennifer Jones, Producer
Morgan Loew, Reporter
Edward Ayala, Photojournalist / Editor
Kim Powell, Reporter
Gilbert Zermeno, Photojournalist / Editor
Jacob Mowry, Director


CATEGORY #213
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Making the Grade
KSL-5
Andrew Adams, Writer
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Soft Closure Hard Tears
KSL-5
John Wilson, Producer
Alex Cabrero, Reporter


CATEGORY #214
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
The Order
KUTV
Chris Jones, Reporter
Nadia Pflaum, Producer
Mike Stephen, Photographer

Reading, Writing, Polygamy, and Real Estate
KSTU Fox 13
Adam Herbets, Reporter

Students Definitely Left Behind in Virtual Learning
KOB 4
Chris Ramirez, Investigative Reporter

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Taking Flight
KSL-5
Heather Simonsen, Reporter
John Wilson, Photographer / Editor


CATEGORY #215
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
COVID-19 Lessons From Home
PBS Utah
Liz Adeola, Reporter / Producer
John Rogers, Cinematographer
Carol Dalrymple, Editor
William Montoya, Audio Engineer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

School in the Time of COVID
Arizona Public Media
John DeSoto, Videographer / Editor
Cáit NíSíomón, Producer / Editor

Star Party
Arizona Public Media
Vanessa Barchfield, Producer
Mya Long, Editor


CATEGORY #216
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2020 Student Production Awards for Excellence
RMSW NATAS
Dan JP Ciernia MEd, Executive Producer / Sr. Writer
Dale R. Wyman, Director / Sr. Editor
Chuck Emmert, Producer
Doug Mummert, Executive Producer
Krystle Henderson, Producer
Carlos Chavez, Photographer/Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Visionary Faculty: Daniela Triadan & Takeshi Inomata
University of Arizona
Özlem Ayse Özgür, Producer

Class of 2021- Learning During a Pandemic
KPNX 12 News
Kacie Talamante, Producer
Tram Mai, Anchor


CATEGORY #218B
TEEN NEWS
Addiction Through A Daughter's Eyes
KSL-5
Aley Davis, Producer
Eric Betts, Photographer
Debbie Worthen, Talent

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Magnet for Mischief
KSL-5
Cindy St. Clair, Producer
Mike Headrick, Writer


CATEGORY #220B
TEEN CONTENT
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hearing Isaiah
Arizona Public Media
Mitchell Riley, Producer / Editor
Nathan Huffman, Videographer
Jordan Chin, Videographer

Share the Light
Boulder Creek High School Choir
Parker Gates, Audio Engineer
Emma Suttell, Producer

The Class of 2020
Arizona Public Media
Tadiwa Kambarami, Editor


CATEGORY #222B
ENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Tech Support for Seniors
KOB 4
Joy Wang, Reporter

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

La Buena Voluntad de David Begay
Univision Arizona
Jesus Fadel Ramirez, Producer / Writer / Editor
Daniela Zavala, Narrator
Fidel Antonio Fadel, Photographer
Jason Mills, Photographer

Colossal Cave
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
Brian Kae, Photojournalist


CATEGORY #223
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
Flying Nakoda
Arizona Game and Fish
David Majure, Producer / Videographer / Editor

Selling Water
Arizona Public Media
Vanessa Barchfield, Producer / Editor
Mya Long, Editor
Jeff Landers, Videographer

Las Reinas del Polen / Amenaza a la Colmena
KULX Telemundo Utah
Rudy Nieves, Reporter

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Raptor Migration Study
Arizona Game and Fish
David Majure, Producer / Videographer / Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

One Nation Under Science
Landmark Stories at the University of Arizona
Sandra Westdahl, Producer
Galen McCaw, Sound Recordist & Mixer

Our Land: Albuquerque's Bosque
New Mexico PBS
Laura Paskus, Producer
Matt Grubs, Senior Producer
Benjamin Cody Yazza, Videographer
Kevin Maestas, Videographer
Antony Lostetter, Videographer / Editor / Graphics

Afro Herper
Arizona Public Media
Vanessa Barchfield, Producer
Nathan Huffman, Videographer
Mya Long, Editor

Reconciliation on the River
Arizona Public Media
Mitchell Riley, Producer / Editor
Bryan Nelson, Aerial Producer
Jordan Chin, Videographer


CATEGORY #226B
HEALTH MEDICAL NEWS
Lethal Infection
KSTU Fox 13
Adam Herbets, Reporter

Holding Their Hands as They Pass
Arizona's Family
Jared Dillingham, Reporter

Vaccine Side Effects
KUTV
Heidi Hatch, Reporter
Paul Howard, Photographer
Mike Stephen, Photographer

El Legado de Tío Rufino
Univision KUTH 32
Lester Rojas, Reporter

Covid Long Haulers
KSL-5
Keira Farrimond, Producer / Writer / Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The People vs. The Pandemic: Isolated
KOB 4
Nathan O'Neal, Reporter
Jonathan Dineyazhe, Photographer / Editor

Breast Implant Illness - Scientific Evidence
Arizona's Family
Kris Pickel, Reporter / Producer


CATEGORY #227
HEALTH/MEDICAL SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
Pandemia en Utah
Univision KUTH 32
Hyrum Quiroz, Editor
Sebastian Carrillo, Content Producer
Francisco Vazquez, Content Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

"Did I Have Covid-19?" - New Mexico Living
KRQE
Chad Brummett, Producer / Editor
Iain Munro, Producer


CATEGORY #228
HEALTH/MEDICAL LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Vacuna Esperanza de Vida
KULX Telemundo Utah
Pedro Andrade, Producer
Irving Soriano, Producer
Noe González, Executive Producer
Cindy Bernal, Anchor

Cazando al Covid-19
Telemundo 3 News
Francisco Rivas, Producer
Nassieli Pizano, Reporter

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The People vs. The Pandemic
KOB 4
Nathan O'Neal, Reporter / Producer
Colton Shone, Reporter / Producer
Jonathan Dineyazhe, Photographer / Editor

COVID-19: The Turning Point
Fox13 Salt Lake City
Kelton Wells, Producer
Ben Winslow, Reporter
Sydney Glenn, Reporter
Lauren Steinbrecher, Reporter
Robert Evans, Co-host
Amy Nay, Co-host

Utah’s Suicide Epidemic
PBS Utah
Liz Adeola, Producer
Phil Isom, Director
Steve Crass, Associate Producer
Lee Ollerton, Technical Director
John Rogers, Cinematographer
Dave Krummenacher, Graphics
Kevin Sweet, Audio Engineer

Dosis de Esperanza: Venciendo a la Pandemia
Univision Arizona
Johnny Cordoba, Producer
Misael Gonzalez, Editor
León Felipe González, Anchor
Daniela Zavala, Reporter
Gerardo Higginson, Producer
Juan Villa, Executive Producer


CATEGORY #230B
HISTORIC CULTURAL NEWS
Albuquerque's Dirty Little Secret
KRQE
Larry Barker, Reporter
Mark Corey, Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Estudiante Participa en una Competencia por el mes de Herencia Afroamericana en Español
KULX Telemundo Utah
Luis Mitchell Zevallos, Reporter

We Used Them for Steps!
KSL-5
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The People vs. The Pandemic: COVID Monster
KOB 4
Colton Shone, Reporter
Jonathan Dineyazhe, Photographer / Editor

Akosita Kaufusi- The loss of a Daughter
KSL-5
Garna Mejia, Reporter
Aubrey Shafer, Photographer

Mes de la Herencia Negra / Celebrando la Diveridad de Utah
KULX Telemundo Utah
Rudy Nieves, Reporter


CATEGORY #231
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Climate Change Impacting Hopi Farmers and Their Way of Life
The Arizona Republic
David Wallace, Producer / Videographer / Editor
Ian James, Reporter

Myth and The West
Arizona Public Media
David Fenster, Producer / Videographer / Editor
Nathan Huffman, Videographer
Martin Rubio, Videographer

The Bahidaj Harvest
Arizona Public Media
Mitchell Riley, Producer
Nathan Huffman, Videographer
Jordan Chin, Videographer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Meet the Makers - Hopi Basket Weaver
Red Knight Media & Dunham Media
Jack Chapman, Producer
Jessica Dunham, Producer


CATEGORY #232
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Zozobra: Legacy of Fire
KOAT Action 7 News
Melissa Williams, Producer
Chris Fullam, Producer / Editor
Royale Da, Host
Brittany Hope, Reporter
Brandon Pruitt, Editor
Andy Weber, Photojournalist
Sasha Lenninger, Reporter

Remembering the Past, Embracing the Future
Arizona's Family
Warren Trent, Producer
Jennifer Jones, Producer
Yetta Gibson, Anchor / Reporter
Brandon Lee, Anchor / Reporter
Arrianee LeBeau, Anchor / Reporter
Rick Olivares, Editor
Michael Abbott, Editor
Rick Beaugrand, Photojournalist
Edward Ayala, Photojournalist
Gilbert Zermeno, Photojournalist
Hector Holguin Jr., Drone Photographer
Jacob Mowry, Director
Serjio Hernandez, Photojournalist
Nick Sanchez, Editor

Community Connection with Susan Casper: RACE - Bridging the Cultural Divide
ABC15
Susan Casper, Host / Producer
Brooks Sneed, Photojournalist / Editor
Dwight Kimbro, Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Acceso Total Arizona San Juan Puerto Rico
Telemundo Arizona
Priscilla Torres, Anchor / Producer
Ivan Valenzuela, Anchor
Arturo Trujillo, Editor / Graphics
Dulce Rosadilla, Producer

El Zopilote del Volcán
Telemundo 3 KESE
Francisco Rivas, Reporter
Gabriel Salazar, Producer


CATEGORY #233
HUMAN INTEREST NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Familia Hispana Vuelve en Tik Tok a un Repartidor de Pizza
KULX Telemundo Utah
Luis Mitchell Zevallos, Reporter

Dancing Out of Depression: The Tucson Dancing Runner
KOLD-TV
Megan McNeil, Reporter
Jesse Zoller, Photographer/Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Solemn Vow
KSL-5
Andrew Adams, Writer
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer
Glen Beeby, Photographer


CATEGORY #234
HUMAN INTEREST NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
The 1984 Murder of Teen Paper Girl Christy Ann Fornoff
Arizona's Family
Briana Whitney, Reporter
Serjio Hernandez, Photojournalist
Louis Tortora, Photojournalist

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

La Cuarentena Antes de la Pandemia
Univision KUTH 32
Hyrum Quiroz, Creative Director / Director Of Photography
Sebastian Carrillo, Producer /Writer
Francisco Vazquez, Producer / Writer
Lester Rojas, Producer / Writer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Two Families : One Heart
KSL-5
Mike Headrick, Reporter
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer

Acting Like a Kid
KOB 4
Tessa Mentus, Reporter


CATEGORY #235
HUMAN INTEREST SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
For the First Time in His Life, Due to COVID-19, Chris Frisby is Homeless
The Arizona Republic
Thomas Hawthorne, Videographer, Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lifeblood of the People
University of Arizona
Mari Cleven, Producer

Running Towards Herself
Arizona PBS
Steve Filmer, Producer
Vanessa Ruiz, Producer

Wyatt
Arizona Public Media
Vanessa Barchfield, Producer / Writer
Mya Long, Editor

37th Annual Walter Cronkite Award: Dean Baquet
Arizona State University
Isaac Easley, Producer

Meet the Makers - Pine Creek Lavender Farm
Red Knight Media & Dunham Media
Jack Chapman, Producer
Jessica Dunham, Producer


CATEGORY #236
HUMAN INTEREST LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Hunkapi Love
MajureMotion Pictures
David Majure, Producer / Videographer / Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dottie
Embudo Valley Library and Community Center
Dandan Liu, Director / Cinematographer / Editor
Marc Liu, Editor

Heroes In Disguise
KSL-5
Dan Rascon, Reporter / Producer
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer / Editor

Billy
Arizona Public Media
Vanessa Barchfield, Producer
Nathan Huffman, Videographer / Editor


CATEGORY #237
MILITARY NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Flags Fly Proud
KSL-5
John Wilson, Producer
Alex Cabrero, Reporter

Welcome Home Kage
KSL-5
Alex Cabrero, Reporter
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist

To me, it's every day.
ABC15
Zach Crenshaw, Reporter
Alfonso Sahagun, Photojournalist

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Major's Mini Farm Gets A Makeover
KSL-5
Meghan Thackrey, Photojournalist / Editor

Arizona Silent Service Memorial
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
Brian Kae, Photojournalist


CATEGORY #238
MILITARY NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

An American Hero: Perseverance & Freedom
KPNX 12 News
Mark Curtis, Anchor
Carlos Chavez, Photographer

A Final Salute
KSL-5
Heather Simonsen, Reporter
Josh Szymanik, Photographer / Editor

Records of the Past
KSL-5
Andrew Adams, Writer / Producer
Ray Boone, Photographer


CATEGORY #240B
MILITARY CONTENT
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Flying Fortress
Arizona Public Media
Gage Judd, Producer / Videographer / Editor

Saluting a Special Veteran
Hospice of the Valley
Delbert Vega, Videographer
Lin Sue Cooney, Producer

Arizona Daily Mix Memorial Day Show
KAZT
Bradley Perry, Producer

Supporting Military Students and Student Veterans in College
Arizona State University
Laura Fields, Videographer / Editor


CATEGORY #241
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
"I know my son was with me" Mother's Plea Leads to Fiirst of its Kind Law
KPNX 12 News
Michael Doudna, Reporter

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

All Up to Chance!
KSL-5
Matthew Rascon, Reporter
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist


CATEGORY #242
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lights, Camera, Inaction: State’s Shopping Spree Disappears
KRQE
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
Mark Corey, Investigative Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Video Editor

Riot in Cellblock 3
KRQE
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
Mark Corey, Investigative Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Video Editor


CATEGORY #244B
POLITICS / GOVERNMENT CONTENT
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

2020 AZ Senate Debate
Arizona PBS
Allysa Adams, Producer
Ted Simons, Host
Lorraine Rivera, Host
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Host
Mike Sauceda, Producer
Laarni Fernandez Nuez, Producer
Shana Fischer, Producer

Destino 2020
Univision Arizona
Miguel Calvillo, Producer
Juan Villa, News Director
León Felipe González, Anchor
Sheila Varela, Associate Producer
Liliana Salgado, Reporter
Heidi Renpenning, Anchor
Silvia Sanchez, Reporter

Utah Governor Debate
KUTV
Michael Garber, News Director
Tazya Williams, Executive Producer
Kelcy Little, Producer
Heidi Hatch, Anchor
Daniel Kovach, Photographer
Mike Stephen, Photographer
Craig Hart, Art Director
Benjamin Pollchik, Photographer
Erik Bullard, Director
Eddie Collins, Photographer

Utah Women Legislators Rise Up
PBS Utah
RaeAnn Christensen, Reporter
Steve Crass, Cinematographer
Patrick Brennan, Cinematographer
Carol Dalrymple, Editor


CATEGORY #246B
RELIGION NEWS
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Arrest of an Airman
KRQE
Sara Montoya, Producer
Jessica Kidder, Reporter
Crystal Gutierrez, Producer
Thomas Garcia, Editor

Our Church Has Left The Building
Arizona's Family
Zahid Arab, Reporter
Louis Tortora, Photojournalist

Hope In Numbers
Arizona's Family
Heidi Goitia-Cullum, Producer / Reporter


CATEGORY #248B
RELIGION CONTENT
Missionaries Aid Families in Pandemic
Church Newsroom
Buddy Blankenfeld, Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

United In Prayer
KSL-5
Angie Denison, Producer / Reporter
Eric Betts, Photographer/Editor
Josh Szymanik, Photographer


CATEGORY #250
SOCIETAL CONCERNS NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
La Travesía De Jason
Univision Arizona
Jesus Fadel Ramirez, Photographer/Editor
Sheila Varela, Reporter

National Park Ranger Kills Unarmed Man
KOB 4
Chris Ramirez, Investigative Reporter

Ephraim Utah/ Una Comunidad en el Olvido
KULX Telemundo Utah
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
Noe Gonzalez, Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Quiet Crisis
KSL-5
Ashley Moser, Reporter
Aley Davis, Producer
Keri Wilcox, Producer

The Justice Files: The Last Lynching in the West
Good 4 Utah / KTVX
Marcos Ortiz, Reporter / Writer / Producer
Greg Townsend, Photographer/Editor

Many Pieces to this Problem
KSTU Fox 13
Lauren Steinbrecher, Producer / Reporter / Photographer
Taylor Murray, Photographer / Editor


CATEGORY #251
SOCIETAL CONCERNS SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
Bringing Cancer Care to the Navajo Nation
Scientific American Custom Media
Kris Fatsy, Director / Producer / Editor
Jayshan Carpen, Executive Producer
Ben Gershman, Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

¿Hombre o Mujer?
Univision KUTH 32
Sebastian Carrillo, Investigative Producer / Talent / Writer
Hyrum Quiroz, Creative Director / Editor

VOA Utah - Homeless Outreach Program
Color Red Media
Cody McCarthy, Director / Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

"A Monumental Question" - New Mexico Living
KRQE
Chad Brummett, Producer / Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Gabby Giffords Shooting: Who was shot, and how they changed
The Arizona Republic
Thomas Hawthorne, Videographer

Pandemic Dreams
Arizona Public Media
Elena Lopez, Design Animator
Cáit NíSíomón, Producer / Sound

Forks Up, Masks Up
Arizona State University
Amy Chou, Producer / Assistant Director
Safwat Saleem, Director / Producer / Writer
Joshua Belveal, Director / Writer / Editor / Cinematographer


CATEGORY #252
SOCIETAL CONCERNS LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Mayor Tim Keller's 2021 State of the City | Uncharted Territory
City Of Albuquerque - GOV TV
Diego Lucero, Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

One By One
KSL-5
Angie Denison, Producer / Reporter
Eric Betts, Photographer/Editor

ASU KER - Recognition of Resilience
Fervor Creative
Don Newlen, Director
Drew Moraca, Assistant Director
Jami Pomponi Alire, Producer
Theresa Koscuisko Lamb, Production Coordinator


CATEGORY #256B
TECHNOLOGY CONTENT
Utah Insight- Silicon Slopes Sparks Tech Economy
PBS Utah
Liz Adeola, Producer
RaeAnn Christensen, Reporter
Steve Crass, Associate Producer
Lee Ollerton, Director
Phil Isom, Technical Director
Dave Krummenacher, Graphics
John Rogers, Cinematographer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Isotopes, Migrants & Mysteries
Arizona PBS
Steve Filmer, Producer
Vanessa Ruiz, Producer

Power Connectors
Arizona Public Media
Bryan Nelson, Producer / Videographer
Martin Rubio, Videographer / Editor


CATEGORY #258B
WEATHER NEWS
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Winds Along the Wasatch
KSL-5
Frances Cooke, Writer
Kevin Eubank, Meteorologist
Debbie Worthen, Reporter
Dan Rascon, Reporter
Ladd Egan, Reporter
Jed Boal, Reporter
Mike Anderson, Reporter
Meghan Thackrey, Photographer
Mark Wetzel, Photographer
Pat Duran, Editor

Haboob Tracker
Arizona's Family
Ashlee DeMartino, Meteorologist

Climate Challenges Hemp Farmers
Arizona's Family
Ashlee DeMartino, Meteorologist

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Historic Alta Interlodge
KSL-5
Morgan Wolfe, Reporter


CATEGORY #260B
WEATHER CONTENT
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

La Mesa del Saber
Telemundo Arizona
Henry Golac, Meteorologist

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

El Rastro del Monzon
Telemundo Arizona
Henry Golac, Chief Meteorologist / Producer
Miguel Gaytan, News Director
Magali Rivera, Executive Producer
Juan Gonzalez, Meteorologist
Angélica Atondo, Journalist
Arturo Trujillo, Editor / Graphics

Latter-day Saints Participate in “Operation Firewood Rescue" to Help Utah's Native Americans
Church Newsroom
Heidi Camacho, Producer

Monsoon 2020
Arizona's Family
Paul Horton, Reporter / Meteorologist
Ashlee DeMartino, Reporter / Meteorologist
Elizabeth Anspach, Graphic Designer
Louis Tortora, Photojournalist
Mike Smith, Photographer
Matt Horn, Producer
Michael Abbott, Editor
Mike Conlee, Photographer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Monsoon 2020
KPNX 12 News
Kacie Talamante, Writer
Krystle Henderson, Meteorologist
Lindsay Riley, Meteorologist
Jamie Kagol, Meteorologist
Carlos Chavez, Photographer
Chris Latella, Photographer


CATEGORY #301
SPORTS STORY NEWS
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Seated Golfer
Arizona's Family
Nick King, Multimedia Journalist / Sports Reporter

Jason Terry and Kobe Bryant Never Got Their Rematch
KOLD-TV
Bailey O'Carroll, Reporter

Man vs. Horse
Arizona's Family
Max Gorden, Reporter
Shane Egan, Photographer


CATEGORY #302
SPORTS STORY CONTENT
Pac-12 Unlocked: Adia Barnes
Pac-12 Networks
Ashley Adamson, Producer
Richard Allard, Editor

Schedule Release
Utah Jazz
Josh Cook, Creative Director
Kevin Robbins, Senior Editor
David Phipps, Senior Motion Designer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Race in the Life: Armani Williams
Sports360AZ
Devon Henry, Reporter / Producer

Wired - Patrick Peterson @ Dallas
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
Richard Mendez, Producer / Editor

We Are With You
Utah Jazz
Chris George, Creative Director
Dan McKinney, Senior Motion Designer
Kevin Robbins, Photographer / Editor


CATEGORY #303
LIVE SPORTS PROGRAM (SINGLE PROGRAM OR SERIES)
Cardinals Locker Room
KPNX 12 News
Jeffrey Schneider, Executive Producer
Ryan Cody, Anchor
Cameron Cox, Anchor
Chris Peterson, Photographer
Elysia Sledd, Director
Chierstin Susel, Anchor

Sports Tonight- Racial Injustice
KPNX 12 News
Jeffrey Schneider, Executive Producer
Cameron Cox, Anchor
Chierstin Susel, Anchor
Bruce Cooper, Anchor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jazz Game Night Pregame
Utah Jazz
Nathan Harker, Producer
Travis Henderson, Director


CATEGORY #304
SPORTS PROGRAM POST-PRODUCED OR EDITED (SINGLE PROGRAM OR SERIES)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Flight Plan - Virtual Reality
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
Richard Mendez, Videographer / Editor
Daniel Nettles, Producer / Editor
Tim DeLaney, Executive Producer / Editor
Graysen Choy, Editor
Shawn Deloney, Videographer / Editor

Breaking Par Episode 46
Elevated Media Partners
Ryan Johnson, Producer
Felix Stone, Producer
Connor Child, Videographer

Breakthrough - Devin Booker
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
Bob Adlhoch, Producer
Paden Wigness, Producer
Tommy Arguelles, Editor
Tom Leander, Host / Producer
Benicia Thompson, Narrator
Edward Johnson, Analyst


CATEGORY #306
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME (SINGLE PROGRAM OR SERIES)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Thursday Night Lights: Davis vs Herriman
KUTV
Dave Fox, Broadcaster
Craig Hart, Art Director
Matt Komma, Producer

Remembering Westy - Suns vs Clippers
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
Paden Wigness, Producer
Bob Adlhoch, Director
Edward Johnson, Analyst
Kevin Ray, Play-by-Play Announcer

Jazz vs. Nuggets - NBA Playoffs
Utah Jazz
Jeremy Brunner, Producer
Travis Henderson, Director


CATEGORY #401
CULTURAL/TOPICAL DOCUMENTARY
Breaking Par: COVID-19 Special
Elevated Media Partners
Ryan Johnson, Producer
Felix Stone, Producer
Connor Child, Videographer
Rachel Cole, Writer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Long Walk In Socialism
TPUSA Productions
Robert Baum, Motion Graphics / CGI
Joseph Stone, Producer / Director
Nathan Lata, Editor / Producer
Joshua Dillard, Camera Operator
Gabe Moon, Motion Graphics / CGI

The Work is Hard and Not Done: Being Black in the Valley
KPNX 12 News
Chris Dutton, Associate Producer
Ryan Bengford, Editor
Emily Mowers, Producer
Ryan O'Connell, Graphics
Judd Slivka, Director / Writer


CATEGORY #402
HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY
We Remember
KSL-5
Carole Mikita, Reporter / Producer
Robert Brown, Editor

Poetry in Paint: Bea Mandelman in Taos
New Mexico PBS
Michael Kamins, Producer / Director

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Downwinders and the Radioactive West
PBS Utah
Cheryl Niederhauser, Associate Producer
John Howe, Producer / Director / Writer
Lee Ollerton, Post-Production Color
Kevin Sweet, Audio Engineer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Utah Movie Palaces
PBS Utah
Lee Ollerton, Post Production / Color
Kevin Sweet, Audio
Issac Goeckeritz, Producer
Brenton Winegar, Audio
James Findlay, Writer
Will Montoya, Audio
Justin Cook, Narrator


CATEGORY #403
MAGAZINE PROGRAM (SINGLE PROGRAM)
Art in the 48: Finding Your Passion
Arizona PBS
Melissa Thompson, Producer
Shana Fischer, Producer
Alberto Rios, Host
Ron Bruce, Director Of Photography
Jay Conner, Photographer / Editor
Langston Fields, Photographer / Editor
Carlos Chavez, Photographer
Rodolfo Romo, Photographer
Allysa Adams, Producer

Big Dreams
Arizona PBS
Margery Punnett, Series Producer
Rebecca Guldberg, Producer
Mark Tarbell, Producer
Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Arizona Illustrated: Understanding the Bighorn
Arizona Public Media
John Booth, Producer / Writer
Tom McNamara, Host


CATEGORY #405
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM (SINGLE PROGRAM OR SERIES)
Disinformation in the 2020 Election
PBS Utah
Jason Perry, Host
Morgan Lyon Cotti, Producer
Natalie Tippets, Producer
Dana Barraco, Producer
Brooke Doner, Associate Producer
Phil Isom, Director
Lee Ollerton, Technical Director

Biden's Border Strategy
Arizona Public Media
Kassandra Lau, Producer
Lorraine Rivera, Host
Tony Paniagua, Reporter
Mya Long, Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Gilbert, Arizona: Portraits of 2020
Gilbert Digital
Jessica Bautista, Digital Journalist
Elizabeth Rohe, Digital Journalist


CATEGORY #406
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (LIVE OR EDITED)
Gathering of Nations: The Roots Run Deep
Mountain Mover Media
Kaela Waldstein, Director / Editor
Derek Mathews, Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Procedure
KAZT
Chris Wooley, Producer / Director
Wayne Dickmann, Producer / Director / Writer / Editor
David Rizik, Executive Producer
Brad Perry, Host

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

OSIRIS-REx Touch-and-Go
Arizona Public Media
Martín Rubio, Videographer / Editor
Nathan Huffman, Videographer
Bryan Nelson, Producer / Videographer / Editor

Festival of Trees Special Programming
KSL-5
Angie Denison, Producer


CATEGORY #407
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT
Filming With Your Phone
City of Phoenix Communications Office
Chuck Emmert, Producer

Back to the Farm
Arizona PBS
Margery Punnett, Series Producer
Rebecca Guldberg, Producer
Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer
Mark Tarbell, Producer

Night Fishing
Arizona Game and Fish
David Majure, Producer / Videographer / Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

All About the Vaccines
Arizona Public Media
Bryan Nelson, Producer / Videographer
Nathan Huffman, Editor
Martin Rubio, Videographer


CATEGORY #408
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION CONTENT
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pass It On
Arizona PBS
Margery Punnett, Series Producer
Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer
Rebecca Guldberg, Producer
Mark Tarbell, Producer

VP Debate Breakdown
PBS Utah
Jason Perry, Host
Morgan Lyon Cotti, Producer
Natalie Tippets, Producer
Dana Barraco, Producer
Brooke Doner, Associate Producer
Lee Ollerton, Director
Phil Isom, Technical Director

Claiming Kamala
Arizona PBS
Nakia Christian, Producer
Ebonye Delaney, Digital Producer
Scot Olson, Editor

Brad Cesmat Talks to Thom Brennaman
Sports360AZ
Brad Cesmat, Anchor
Jared Nielson, Producer


CATEGORY #409
BRANDED CONTENT SHORT FORM (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Innovation at ASU
Arizona State University
Joshua Belveal, Director / Writer / Editor / Motion Graphics
Amy Chou, Producer
Safwat Saleem, Producer / Writer

My Most Memorable Call
Phoenix Police Department
Jim Hartman, Producer / Videographer / Editor

Reinvent Learning - Gateway Community College
Cultivator Content Labs
David Hildreth, Editor / Colorist
Scott Foreman, Director

Behind the Scenes: The Wilhelm Scream
Megaplex Theatres
Scott Terrill, Writer / Producer / Photographer / Editor

CALS Graduation Trailer: Spring 2020
Landmark Stories at the University of Arizona
Sandra Westdahl, Director & Editor
Galen McCaw, Sound Recordist

Pandemic Hospice Heroes
Hospice of the Valley
Lin Sue Cooney, Producer
Delbert Vega, Videographer


CATEGORY #410
BRANDED CONTENT LONG FORM (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
The Purest Food & Coffee Between The Red Rocks
REEL People Productions
Katy Sine, Producer / Director
Dru Williams, Co-Producer

Backyard Biography - The Multops
California Pools & Landscape
Jonathan Hayward, Producer / Videographer / Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Watershed
Salt River Project
James Bustamante, Director / Director Of Photography / Editor
Daren Gulsvig, Post Production Sound
Ron Harrison, Producer
Joseph Cyr, Animator
Ann Brown, Associate Producer
Tiffany Bolton, Writer
Dante Dimabuyu, Graphic Designer


CATEGORY #501
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (SINGLE SPOT)
#VotaConmigo
Univision Arizona
Gerardo Higginson, Producer
Claudia Prado, Producer
Ronald Estrada, Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Arizona Strong - Chalk
ABC15
Jose Ochoa, Producer / Photographer / Editor
Logan Rager, Writer / Graphic Artist
Brooks Sneed, Drone Cinematographer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Unidos por los Nuestros – COVID-19 Campaign
Univision Arizona
Gerardo Higginson, Producer
Claudia Prado, Producer
Ronald Estrada, Producer

Yo Prometo
Mountain Mover Media
Kaela Waldstein, Director / Cinematographer / Editor
Carlos Medina, Producer / Lead Actor

Arizona Strong - Pastor
ABC15
Brooks Sneed, Drone Cinematographer
Jose Ochoa, Producer / Photographer / Editor

#VotaConmigo Voting Campaign
Univision Arizona
Gerardo Higginson, Producer
Ronald Estrada, Producer
Claudia Prado, Producer

Wash Your Hands
KOB 4
Joy Wang, Reporter / Writer


CATEGORY #502
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (CAMPAIGN)
Fentanyl abuse and Narcan
Pinal County Sheriff's Office
Samuel Salzwedel, Videographer
Lauren Reimer, Producer / Writer
Mark Lamb, Producer / Talent

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Distracted Drivers Terrify Me
Arizona Department Of Transportation
John Dougherty, Producer / Aerial Videographer
Russell Chase, Producer / Editor
Charles Cull, Videographer / Motion Graphics
Joe Larger, Videographer


CATEGORY #503
NEWS PROMOTION TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Video Game Risks
KPNX 12 News
Bill McCarthy, Producer

Tragedy at Arches/The Death of an Icon
KSTU Fox 13
Darcy Stapleford, Producer / Editor

Super Speeders
KUTV
Craig Hart, Art Director


CATEGORY #504
NEWS PROMOTION IMAGE (SINGLE SPOT)
Local News Matters
ABC15
Jose Ochoa, Writer / Producer/ Editor

La Guía del Monzón 2020 Promo
Telemundo Arizona
Alfonso Villar, Producer
Ossman Enrique Padilla, Director
Jorge Palomares, Writer
Patricio Gray, Editor
Henry Golac, Talent

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Miss You
KUTV
Craig Hart, Art Director

KOAT7: 'Change' 2020 Image
KOAT Action 7 News
Justin Lund, Producer

Mic Flag
ABC15
Jose Ochoa, Writer / Photographer / Editor / Producer


CATEGORY #506
PROGRAM PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT / IMAGE)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Work is Hard and Not Done: Being Black in the Valley Promo
KPNX 12 News
Chris Dutton, Producer
Ryan Bengford, Editor
Ryan O'Connell, Graphics

Utah Movie Palaces
PBS Utah
Chris Olivas, Producer

Zozobra 2020
KOAT Action 7 News
Justin Lund, Producer


CATEGORY #507
PROGRAM PROMOTION (CAMPAIGN)
Celebrating Black History Month
Arizona PBS
Ebonye Delaney, Producer
Nakia Christian, Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

This Is Utah - Season 3
PBS Utah
Chris Olivas, Producer

Arizona Illustrated Rebrand Campaign
Arizona Public Media
Carolyn Yaussy, Producer


CATEGORY #508
PROMOTION SPORTS
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Phoenix Suns - Valley Jersey Reveal
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
Nick Williams, Producer
Christopher Price, Producer
Robert Weinerth, Videographer
Graham Wincott, Producer
Isabel Guerra, Producer

Utah Jazz on AT&T Sportsnet
AT&T Sportsnet
Garrison Schott, Editor
Cody Ulm, Producer
Laura Berzins, Project Manager
Casandra Perez, Graphic Designer

Breaking Par Promos
Elevated Media Partners
Ryan Johnson, Producer
Felix Stone, Director
Connor Child, Videographer


CATEGORY #509
PROMOTIONAL TRAILER
Monday Night Showdown
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
Dan Nettles, Writer / Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Downwinders and the Radioactive West
PBS Utah
Chris Olivas, Producer


CATEGORY #510
COMMERCIAL (SINGLE SPOT)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Give the Gift of Joy
OH Partners
Ken Phox, VP, Executive Creative Director
Adam Garcia, Associate Creative Director
Colton Casper, Lead Editor

Arizona Lottery "Reward Yourself"
True Story Films
Cary Truelick, Director
Katelyn Fukayama, Producer
Robert Beadle, Editor / VFX Supervisor

Sustainability and Innovation Campaign
Salt River Project
Maaike Banning, Associate Producer
James Bustamante, Director
Chris Baltzer, Creative Director
Kyle Hanlon, Producer
Liz Rogers, Writer
David Matteson, Graphic Designer


CATEGORY #511
COMMERCIAL (CAMPAIGN)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

MCC Digital Marketing
Fervor Creative
Don Newlen, Director
Jami Pomponi Alire, Producer
Drew Moraca, Cinematographer / Assistant Director
Jessica Crosby, Production Designer

Native Grill & Wings 2021 Campaign
Cox Media
Jason McIlquham, Producer / Director

Sands Fan Man
Cox Media
Bill Ottinger, Producer / Director
Emeric Palm, Writer / Producer
Jeff Stanley, Artist / Animator
Stacy Lincoln, Writer / Producer
Bob Dolan, Artist / Animator


CATEGORY #601
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
ABC15 - An Unprecedented Year
ABC15
Anita Helt, General Manager

Telemundo Arizona
Telemundo Arizona
Andrew Deschapelles, President & General Manager

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Overall Excellence 12 News
KPNX 12 News
Kate Morris, General Manager

Arizona PBS: Part of the Community
Arizona PBS
Julia Wallace, Interim General Manager


CATEGORY #602
NEWS EXCELLENCE
Telemundo Utah News 2020 Overall News Excellence
KULX Telemundo Utah
Noe Gonzalez, News Director

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Year of Excellence - KSL 5 TV
KSL-5
Leona Wood, News Director

ABC15 - Taking Action When It Matters Most
ABC15
Mark Casey, News Director

Arizona's Family
Arizona's Family
Jennifer Dahl, Executive News Director


CATEGORY #702
ANCHOR WEATHER
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Meteorologist Krystle Henderson
KPNX 12 News
Krystle Henderson, Meteorologist

Meteorologist Byron Morton
KOAT Action 7 News
Byron Morton, Meteorologist

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Meteorologist Chase Thomason
KUTV
Chase Thomason, Anchor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Chief Meteorologist Henry Golac
Telemundo Arizona
Henry Golac, Meteorologist

Meteoróloga Suheily López Belén
Univision Arizona
Suheily Lopez Belen, Meteorologist


CATEGORY #703B
ANCHOR NEWS / SPORTS
Chierstin Susel Anchors
KPNX 12 News
Chierstin Susel, Anchor

Leon Felipe Gonzalez - News Anchor
Univision Arizona
León Felipe González, Anchor

Jared's 2020 Time Warp
Arizona's Family
Jared Dillingham, Anchor

Danielle Lerner
ABC15
Danielle Lerner, Anchor

Mark Curtis 12 News Anchor
KPNX 12 News
Mark Curtis, Anchor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

I'm Still Not a Baby, I'm a Man.. I'm an Anchorman!!!
KSL-5
Mike Headrick, Anchor


CATEGORY #706B
REPORTER DAILY NEWS / SPORTS / INVESTIGATIVE / CONSUMER
Reportera en Tiempos de Desinformación
Univision Arizona
Liliana Salgado, Reporter

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Andrew Adams, Reporter
KSL-5
Andrew Adams, Reporter

Any Time, Any Place, Any Story
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
Matt Galka, Reporter

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Wendy Halloran Investigates
KUTV
Wendy Halloran, Investigative Reporter

Kelly Vaughen Reporting
KUTV
Kelly Vaughen, Reporter

Nick King Sports Reporter
Arizona's Family
Nick King, Sports Reporter


CATEGORY #707
PERFORMER/NARRATOR/HOST/MODERATOR
Mark Tarbell
Arizona PBS
Mark Tarbell, Host / Narrator

Watch L.A. Work (Composite)
PBS Utah
Liz Adeola, Host / Narrator

Breaking Par Host Ryan Johnson
Elevated Media Partners
Ryan Johnson, Host / Performer / Narrator

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tara Hitchcock : "At The Movies" & "What to Watch" / 'Good Morning Arizona'
Arizona's Family
Tara Hitchcock, Talent


CATEGORY #708
LIVE NEWS PRODUCER
George Floyd Protests Phoenix
Telemundo Arizona
Johnny Cordoba, Producer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Kacie Bataller- Monsoon Madness, Battleground Arizona & An Active Shooter
KPNX 12 News
Kacie Bataller, Producer

Carrying the Banner
KSL-5
Frances Cooke, Producer

Breaking News, Exclusive Coverage and Memorable Moments
KPNX 12 News
Mark Faccio, Producer

Magali Rivera Senior Producer
Telemundo Arizona
Magali Rivera, Senior Producer

Maddy Pumilia 2020-2021 Producer Highlights
Arizona's Family
Maddy Pumilia, Producer

Courtney Banks: Riots, Covid & Decision 2020
KPNX 12 News
Courtney Banks, Producer


CATEGORY #709
LIVE SPORTS PRODUCER
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jeremy Brunner - Content Factory
Utah Jazz
Jeremy Brunner, Producer

Travis Henderson Producer Composite
Utah Jazz
Travis Henderson, Producer


CATEGORY #710
WRITER NEWS
The People vs. The Pandemic: Stories of the Navajo Nation
KOB 4
Nathan O'Neal, Writer

Dosis de Esperanza: Venciendo a la Pandemia
Univision Arizona
Johnny Cordoba, Writer

Megan McNeil, News Writer Composite
KOLD-TV
Megan McNeil, Writer

La Travesía de Jason
Univision Arizona
Sheila Varela, Writer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Looked Good On Paper VIII
KSL-5
Mike Headrick, Writer


CATEGORY #712B
WRITER CONTENT
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Raising Buchanan - Christmas Promo
Cheese Board Productions
Bruce Dellis, Writer

Scripting Through the Chaos
KPNX 12 News
Chris Dutton, Writer

Breakthrough
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
Bob Adlhoch, Writer


CATEGORY #713
DIRECTOR LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE
Arizona Senate Debate
ABC15
Alexandria Tanguay, Director

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Travis Henderson Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
Travis Henderson, Director

Cortez, Breaking News Coverage
KPNX 12 News
Cindy Cortez, Director


CATEGORY #714
DIRECTOR SHORT FORM CONTENT (UNDER 10 MINUTES)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Meet The Makers - Hopi Basket Weaver
Red Knight Media
Jack Chapman, Director

ISchool/The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Experience/ Faculty Spotlight Composite
University of Arizona
Özlem Ayse Özgür, Director

Lifeblood of the People
University of Arizona
Mari Cleven, Director


CATEGORY #715
DIRECTOR LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera
Quantum Leap Productions
Kristin Atwell Ford, Director

The Watershed
Salt River Project
James Bustamante, Director


CATEGORY #717B
EDITOR NEWS / SPORTS
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

2020 Vision
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
Shawn Deloney, Editor

Coyotes 2021
FOX Sports Arizona
Tom Elsner, Editor

Peter Scholz - News Editor Composite
ABC15
Peter Scholz, Editor

Welcome Back D-backs
FOX Sports Arizona
Tom Elsner, Editor


CATEGORY #719B
EDITOR CONTENT
One Nation Under Science
Landmark Stories at the University of Arizona
Sandra Westdahl, Editor

Breaking Par Luckiest Golf Course In The World
Elevated Media Partners
Felix Stone, Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

MCC Digital Marketing
Fervor Creative
Drew Moraca, Editor

Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera
Quantum Leap Productions
Misty Wilson, Editor
Bill Davis, Editor
Kristin Atwell Ford, Editor

Timothy "TJ" Larsen
Arizona PBS
Timothy Larsen, Editor

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

ASU KER - Recognition of Resilience
Fervor Creative
Don Newlen, Senior Editor
Drew Moraca, Editor

The Bahidaj Harvest
Arizona Public Media
Mitchell Riley, Editor


CATEGORY #721B
PHOTOGRAPHER NEWS / SPORTS
Through The Lens
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
Shawn Deloney, Videographer

Jason Bacon KNXV-TV Composite
ABC15
Jason Bacon, Photographer

Elections 2020
Univision Arizona
Misael Gonzalez, Photographer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Wilson Shooting 2020
KSL-5
John Wilson, Photographer


CATEGORY #723B
PHOTOGRAPHER CONTENT
One Nation Under Science
Landmark Stories at the University of Arizona
Sandra Westdahl, Cinematographer

VOA Utah - Homeless Outreach Program
Color Red Media
Cody McCarthy, Videographer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Meet The Makers - Pine Creek Lavender Farm
Red Knight Media
Jack Chapman, Cinematographer


CATEGORY #724
VIDEO JOURNALIST
They Called it a One Man Band back in my day
KSL-5
Mike Anderson, Videojournalist

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

VJ, Capítulo: Pandemia
Univision Arizona
Liliana Salgado, Video Journalist

Before the Badge Composite
Phoenix Police Department
Stephanie Barnes, Videographer / Editor / Talent

Arizona Peace Trail
Arizona Game and Fish
David Majure, Producer / Writer / Videographer / Editor / Voiceover

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Max Gorden Video Journalist Composite
Arizona's Family
Max Gorden, Video Journalist


CATEGORY #725
GRAPHIC ARTS
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

3D Animation
Skygate Pictures
Bob Dolan, VFX Director
Ray Garcia De Leon, VFX Director


CATEGORY #726
AUDIO LIVE OR POST PRODUCED
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Downwinders and the Radioactive West
PBS Utah
Brenton Winegar, Post Editing / Post Mixing
William Montoya, Post Editor / Mixer

Carter Pann: Soprano Saxophone Concerto (2019)
Arizona PBS
Alex Kosiorek, Senior Audio Engineer

True Concord Voices and Orchestra - A Savior from on High
Arizona PBS
Alex Kosiorek, Senior Audio Engineer


CATEGORY #727
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT
Los Maskareñas
Mediaslinger
Jason Goodyear, Composer

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Yo Prometo
Mediaslinger
Jason Goodyear, Music Composition
Carlos Medina, Lyricist


CATEGORY #728
LIGHTING LOCATION OR STUDIO
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Taste of Italy With Utah Heart
REEL People Productions
Dru Williams, Director Of Photography

Plate and Pour - The Great Gadsby Bakery
Arizona PBS
Rodolfo Romo, Photographer


CATEGORY #729
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera
Quantum Leap Productions
Bill Davis, Technical Supervisor

Jazz at Pistons - All Hands on Deck Road Broadcast
Utah Jazz
Jeremy Brunner, Producer
Travis Henderson, Director

Debates in a Pandemic
KOAT Action 7 News
Chris Fullam, Operations

2021 ROCKY MOUNTAIN EMMY® AWARD RECIPIENT

Phoenix Suns and the NBA Bubble
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
Dan Siekmann, Vice President, Broadcast Production

2020 Student Production Awards for Excellence
RMSW NATAS
Dan JP Ciernia MEd, Sr. Technical/Operations Producer
Dale R. Wyman, Technical Director

CATEGORY #101
MORNING NEWSCAST
Action 7 News More in the Morning
KOAT Action 7 News
Cody Thomason, Producer
Laura Bouzari, Producer
Royale Da, Anchor
Joshua Demick, Editor
Andrew Jaramillo, Director
Fallout in Phoenix: Downtown Damage and Destruction
Arizona's Family
Gabrielle Ortega, Producer
Lisa Fuller Magee, Senior Producer
Nicholas Sanchez, Editor
Maria Hechanova, Reporter
Jaime Cerreta, Anchor
Travel Abroad Arizona
Arizona's Family
Jessica Parsons, Producer
Javier Soto, Anchor
Tara Hitchcock, Reporter
Yetta Gibson, Anchor
Kendyl Wainscott, Producer
Tess Rafols, Anchor
Ashley Reyes, Director
Nick Sanchez, Editor
Corrie Seabrook, Producer
Heidi Goitia, Anchor
Vanessa Lichvar, Editor
Maria Hechanova, Reporter
Maria Braganini, Writer
CATEGORY #102
DAYTIME / EVENING NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS (1-30)
Stop the Count Rally
Arizona's Family
Taylor Fareri, Producer
Brandon Lee, Anchor
Christina Armstrong, Director
Briana Whitney, Reporter
Jared Dillingham, Reporter
Christopher Zang, Photographer
Brittni Thomason, Reporter
12 News First - June 23rd: Trump visit, wildfire evacuations
KPNX 12 News
Dylan Dulberg, Producer
Tram Mai, Anchor
Michael Doudna, Reporter
Josh Sanders, Reporter
Joe Dana, Reporter
Kyle Burton, Photographer
Andrew Hernandez, Photographer
Aaron Kurtz, Photographer
Matt Wendt, Producer
Daniel Mendez, Live Control
12 News at 10
KPNX 12 News
Mark Faccio, Executive Producer
Caribe Devine, Anchor
Mark Curtis, Anchor
Colleen Sikora, Reporter
Phillip Mathews, Photographer
Nick Perez, Photographer
Samuel Snook, Director
Jeffrey Vinton, Producer
Niala Charles, Reporter
America Decides: Election Night 2020
Arizona's Family
Jennifer Jones, Producer
Jacob Mowry, Director
Yetta Gibson, Anchor
Brandon Lee, Anchor
Briana Whitney, Reporter
Kim Powell, Reporter
Whitney Clark, Reporter
Sean McLaughlin, Anchor
Alyssa Reilly, Producer
Taylor Fareri, Producer
Heather Moore, Anchor
CATEGORY #103
DAYTIME / EVENING NEWSCAST - MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKETS (31+)
Action 7 News Live at 4: Hitting Reset
KOAT Action 7 News
Janelle Brisbine, Producer
Brittany Hope, Anchor
Fatal Crash in Holtville - News 11's Early Edition
KYMA
Ernesto Romero, Producer
Jenny Day, Producer
Brandon Mejia, Anchor
Alexandra Rangel, Reporter
CATEGORY #104
DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
Niño al volante: 'En busca de un Lamborghini'
Univision KUTH 32
Sebastian Carrillo, Reporter
Craig comes home
KSL-5
John Wilson, Producer
Alex Cabrero, Reporter
Remember Mikey
KSL-5
Andrew Adams, Writer
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist
Here's to the Losers
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
Matt Galka, Reporter
Joe Keating, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #105
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS (SINGLE REPORT)
Manifestaciones violentas en Salt Lake City
KULX Telemundo Utah
Irving Soriano, Producer / Technical Director
Noe González, Executive Producer
Cindy Bernal, Anchor
Mitchell Zevallos, Reporter
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
Gustavo Jaimes, Field Producer
Can We Go Home?!
KSL-5
Matthew Gephardt, Reporter
Ashley Moser, Reporter
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist
Mark Wetzel, Photojournalist
Nadine Wimmer, Anchor
Tear gas and broken glass
ABC15
Zach Crenshaw, Reporter
Kyle Dodd, Photojournalist
Officers, demonstrators clash in downtown Phoenix
ABC15
John Genovese, Reporter
Demanding Change
ABC15
Nick Ciletti, Reporter
CATEGORY #106
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
Battleground Salt Lake
KSL-5
Alex Cabrero, Reporter
Shara Park, Reporter
Stuart Johnson, Photojournalist
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist
Matthew Gephardt, Reporter / Photojournalist
Mike Headrick, Reporter
Tanner Siegworth, Photojournalist
Cody Neilson, Photojournalist
Dan Rascon, Anchor
Audrey Brandin, Producer
Carson Brewerton, Director
Lionel Weeks, Director
Kristi Henderson, Producer
Matthew Rascon, Reporter
Benjamin Tidswell, Aerial Producer
Mark Wetzel, Photojournalist
Keenan Panti, Editor
Phoenix: On the Brink
ABC15
Joey Hardy, Producer
Luke Garrison, Executive Producer
John Genovese, Reporter
Danielle Lerner, Anchor
Justin Pazera, Anchor
Jim Egbert, Photojournalist
Mike Pelton, Reporter
Melissa Blasius, Reporter
Donnie Lane, Photojournalist
Unrest in Downtown Phoenix
Arizona's Family
Briana Whitney, Reporter
Christopher Zang, Photojournalist
Jacob Mowry, Director
David Caltabiano, Reporter
Whitney Clark, Reporter
Kraig Stern, Photojournalist
Kristin Couturier, Senior Producer
Sean Hitchcock, Producer
Brittany Burtscher, Executive Producer
James Fry, Photojournalist
Jared Dillingham, Anchor
Sean McLaughlin, Anchor
Destruction in Salt Lake City: George Floyd protest turns violent
Good 4 Utah / KTVX
Jason Nguyen, Reporter
Nicole Neuman, Reporter
Nick McGurk, Anchor / Reporter
Rosie Nguyen, Anchor
Ellen Burmester, Director
Robert Castille, Director
Lauren Oesterling, Producer
Toni Mikayelyan, Photographer
Tempe Town Lake Train Derailment
Arizona's Family
Maria Braganini, Producer
Ashley Reyes, Director
Gina Maravilla, Reporter
Tyson Hunter Scott, Producer
Gibby Parra, Reporter
Arrianee LeBeau, Reporter
Olivia Fierro, Anchor
Javier Soto, Anchor
Hector Holguin Jr., Photojournalist / Drone Operator
Bobbi Jo Kelly, Assignment Editor / Digital Content
Bruce Haffner, Pilot / Reporter
Victor Ochoa, Photojournalist
John Asaro, Capture Coordinator
Gerardo Ramo Marin, Photojournalist
Loraine Scheuring, Editor
Heidi Goitia, Reporter
Mike Smith, Photojournalist
Gerald Ferguson, Pilot / Reporter
CATEGORY #107
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Westgate Shooting
KPNX 12 News
Mark Faccio, Executive Producer
Matt Wendt, Executive Producer
Jeff Vinton, Producer
Mitch Carr, Reporter
Rachel Cole, Reporter
Joe Dana, Reporter
Brahm Resnik, Reporter
Michael Doudna, Reporter
Josh Sanders, Reporter
William Pitts, Reporter
Colleen Sikora, Reporter
Erica Stapleton, Reporter
Mark Curtis, Anchor
Caribe Devine, Anchor
A Grim Discovery: Finding JJ and Tylee
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
Justin Lum, Reporter
Joseph Keating IV, Photographer / Editor
When Election Day Is More Than Just Tuesday
Arizona's Family
Kendyl Wainscott, Producer
Olivia Fierro, Anchor
Javier Soto, Reporter
Tess Rafols, Reporter
Jaime Cerreta, Reporter
Vanessa Lichvar, Live Coordinator
Underserved: How Arizona failed the Latino population against COVID-19
ABC15
Liliana Soto, Reporter
Fuertes Vientos Causan Daños al Norte de Utah / Familias Sufren los Estragos
KULX Telemundo Utah
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
Irving Soriano, Producer
Search for JJ and Tylee Ends, Justice Begins
KSTU Fox 13
Lauren Steinbrecher, Reporter
CATEGORY #108
INVESTIGATIVE (SINGLE REPORT)
Singulair's Dangerous Side Effects
Arizona's Family
Kris Pickel, Reporter / Producer
Gilbert Zermeño, Photojournalist
What's In Your Weed?
Arizona's Family
Kris Pickel, Investigative Reporter
Motorola Investigation
KOAT Action 7 News
T.J. Wilham, Producer
CATEGORY #109
INVESTIGATIVE (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
Highway Dangers Ignored
KOAT Action 7 News
T.J. Wilham, Producer
Tyler Brodeur, Photojournalist
Agricultores de San Luis: Nos Necesitan Pero No Nos Quieren Vacunar Contra el COVID-19
Univision Arizona
Silvia Sanchez, Reporter
Oscar Gomez, Videographer/Editor
Politically Charged
ABC15
Shawn Martin, Producer
David Biscobing, Reporter
Lauren Wilson, Producer
Force: Perception vs Reality
KSL-5
Mike Headrick, Reporter
Emiley Dewey, Producer
Crisis Calls Unanswered
KSL-5
Brittany Glas, Reporter
Aley Davis, Producer
Emiley Morgan Dewey, Associate Producer
Full Disclosure
ABC15
David Biscobing, Reporter
Shawn Martin, Producer
Lauren Wilson, Producer
Chad Lindstrom, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #111B
NEWS LIGHT FEATURE
Pierde Su Brazo Pero Incrementa Su Fe
Telemundo Arizona
Juan Juarez, Reporter
El Sheriff de Oro
Univision Arizona
Silvia Sanchez, Reporter
Oscar Gomez, Videographer / Editor
Nuditos de Amor
Telemundo 3 KESE
Francisco Rivas, Reporter
A Family Affair
ABC15
Sonu Wasu, Reporter
Peter Scholz, Photographer
Shipwrecks of the Great Salt Lake
KSTU Fox 13
Todd Tanner, Reporter / Producer
Taylor Murray, Photographer / Editor
Pedalendo en la Pandemia
Univision Arizona
Jose Angel Alvarez, Video Journalist
Up : Indy's Adventure
KSL-5
Mike Headrick, Reporter
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer
Birds of a Feather
KSL-5
Heather Simonsen, Reporter
Josh Szymanik, Photographer / Editor
The Mystery of Skinwalker Ranch
KSL-5
Meghan Thackrey, Photojournalist
Andrew Adams, Writer / Producer
CATEGORY #113B
NEWS SERIOUS FEATURE
A Un Año del Potente Terremoto Que Sacudió a Utah
KULX Telemundo Utah
Nathalie Avilan, Digital Producer
Lorena Lim, Meteorologist
Noe Gonzalez, Executive Producer
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
Gustavo Jaimes, Reporter
Street Medicine
Arizona's Family
Kris Pickel, Reporter / Producer
Hector Holguin Jr., Drone Operator
Impacto del COVID19 en la Industria Agrícola
Telemundo Arizona
Melissa Aguilar, Multimedia Journalist
Faces of COVID-19 in Arizona
ABC15
Colby Root, Producer
Claudia Rupcich, Reporter
Daniel Bavaro, Photojournalist
Letters of Hope
Fox13 Salt Lake City
Sydney Glenn, Reporter
Jesse Walden, Photographer
SUZ'S STORY - Cancer during Covid
Arizona's Family
Heather Moore, Anchor / Reporter
Vanessa Lichvar, Editor
EXCLUSIVA - Entrevista a la mamá de Bernardo Palacios
KULX Telemundo Utah
Luis Mitchell Zevallos, Reporter
The People vs. The Pandemic: Addiction
KOB 4
Colton Shone, Reporter
Jonathan Dineyazhe, Photographer / Editor
CATEGORY #202B
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Labyrinth restores hope to community amid pandemic
KGUN 9
Luzdelia Caballero, Reporter / Editor / Photographer / Writer
The Hidden Masterpiece: A New Mexico Treasure Hunt
KRQE
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
Mark Corey, Investigative Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Video Editor
Circus Performers Stranded
KOAT Action 7 News
Tyler Brodeur, Photojournalist
12 News Celebrity Spotlight
KPNX 12 News
Krystle Henderson, Entertainment Reporter
CATEGORY #203
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
The Muralist
Arizona Public Media
Andrew Brown, Producer
Becoming: ORLANDO DUGI
Mountain Mover Media
Kaela Waldstein, Director / Cinematographer / Editor
Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, Producer
Drummer Performs on Top Piestewa Peak Daily During Pandemic
The Arizona Republic
David Wallace, Producer / Videographer / Editor
STAR27: Murales de la Frontera
Telemundo 3 KESE
Francisco Rivas, Reporter
CATEGORY #204
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Art in the 48: In the Paint
Arizona PBS
Melissa Thompson, Producer
Shana Fischer, Producer
Ron Bruce, Photographer / Editor
Alberto Rios, Host
Thrive 125: A Utah Celebration
Baruch/Gayton Productions
Charles Gayton, Producer
Wayne Baruch, Producer
Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera
Quantum Leap Productions
Kristin Atwell Ford, Producer
Bill Davis, Producer
Layers Of Love + Oodles of Noodles In The Midst of a Global Pandemic
REEL People Productions
Katy Sine, Producer / Director
Dru Williams, Co-Producer
CATEGORY #206B
BUSINESS / CONSUMER NEWS
Breeder in the Doghouse
KPNX 12 News
Erica Stapleton, Reporter / Editor
Carlos Chavez, Photographer
Put To The Test: Gephardt Finds Out The Best Battery For Your Buck
KSL-5
Matthew Gephardt, Reporter
Sloan Schrage, Producer
Fiberglass Nightmare
Arizona's Family
Susan Campbell, Reporter
Rick Beaugrand, Photojournalist
Are Consumers Ignoring Business Requests to Mask Up!?
KSL-5
Matthew Gephardt, Reporter
Sloan Schrage, Producer
Cindy St. Clair, Producer
Josh Szymanik, Photojournalist
The Ghost Kitchens
ABC15
Sonu Wasu, Reporter
Peter Scholz, Photographer
Signed, Sealed…But Not Delivered
Arizona's Family
Warren Trent, Producer
Gary Harper, Anchor / Reporter
Todd Martin, Photojournalist / Editor
Predatory Lending
KRQE
Larry Barker, Reporter
Mark Corey, Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Editor
CATEGORY #208B
BUSINESS / CONSUMER CONTENT
Cerveza Artesanal en Tiempos de Pandemia
Telemundo 3 KESE
Francisco Rivas, Reporter
Sweat Equity: Making Utah Homes Affordable
PBS Utah
RaeAnn Christensen, Reporter
Brenton Winegar, Audio
John Rogers, Cinematographer
Lee Ollerton, Editor
COVID 19 Impact: Our Recovery in New Mexico
KOAT Action 7 News
Melissa Williams, Producer
Chris Fullam, Producer / Editor
Kalyn Norwood, Anchor / Reporter
Glendale's Great Sports & Entertainment District
City of Glendale AZ
Sue Breding, Producer / Reporter
Luis Jacinto, Videographer / Editor
Jay Crandall, Associate Producer
Rebound with Realism
ABC15
Megan Thompson, Reporter / Editor
CATEGORY #210
CRIME NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
Escaping Meaningful Justice
KUTV
Wendy Halloran, Reporter
MacKenzie Ryan, Producer
Mike Stephen, Photographer
CATEGORY #210B
CRIME NEWS
“No Podemos con Tanto Dolor:” Hermana de Nicole Solorio Cuenta el Horror que Viven desde México
KULX Telemundo Utah
Nathalie Avilan, Digital Producer
Catalina Ruiz, Digital Producer
Crimen en Vivo y en Directo
KULX Telemundo Utah
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
The Clearfield Rapist
KSTU Fox 13
Adam Herbets, Multimedia Journalist
Anatomy of a Riot
KRQE
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
Mark Corey, Investigative Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Video Editor
The Last Ride - Tragic Accident or Reckless Crime?
KRQE
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
Mark Corey, Investigative Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Video Editor
Confessions of a Mafia Hit Man: "Sammy The Bull"
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
John Hook, Reporter
Jon Noetzel, Photographer / Editor
Habib Obi, Producer
CATEGORY #212B
CRIME CONTENT
"Pandemic Predators" - New Mexico Living
KRQE
Chad Brummett, Producer / Editor
Dark Side
KPNX 12 News
Erica Stapleton, Writer / Editor
Carlos Chavez, Photographer
Katie Wilcox, Executive Producer
True Crime Arizona: The Lori Vallow Case
Arizona's Family
Jennifer Jones, Producer
Morgan Loew, Reporter
Edward Ayala, Photojournalist / Editor
Kim Powell, Reporter
Gilbert Zermeno, Photojournalist / Editor
Jacob Mowry, Director
CATEGORY #213
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Making the Grade
KSL-5
Andrew Adams, Writer
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer
Soft Closure Hard Tears
KSL-5
John Wilson, Producer
Alex Cabrero, Reporter
CATEGORY #214
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
The Order
KUTV
Chris Jones, Reporter
Nadia Pflaum, Producer
Mike Stephen, Photographer
Reading, Writing, Polygamy, and Real Estate
KSTU Fox 13
Adam Herbets, Reporter
Students Definitely Left Behind in Virtual Learning
KOB 4
Chris Ramirez, Investigative Reporter
Taking Flight
KSL-5
Heather Simonsen, Reporter
John Wilson, Photographer / Editor
CATEGORY #215
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
COVID-19 Lessons From Home
PBS Utah
Liz Adeola, Reporter / Producer
John Rogers, Cinematographer
Carol Dalrymple, Editor
William Montoya, Audio Engineer
School in the Time of COVID
Arizona Public Media
John DeSoto, Videographer / Editor
Cáit NíSíomón, Producer / Editor
Star Party
Arizona Public Media
Vanessa Barchfield, Producer
Mya Long, Editor
CATEGORY #216
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2020 Student Production Awards for Excellence
RMSW NATAS
Dan JP Ciernia MEd, Executive Producer / Sr. Writer
Dale R. Wyman, Director / Sr. Editor
Chuck Emmert, Producer
Doug Mummert, Executive Producer
Krystle Henderson, Producer
Carlos Chavez, Photographer/Editor
Visionary Faculty: Daniela Triadan & Takeshi Inomata
University of Arizona
Özlem Ayse Özgür, Producer
Class of 2021- Learning During a Pandemic
KPNX 12 News
Kacie Talamante, Producer
Tram Mai, Anchor
CATEGORY #218B
TEEN NEWS
Addiction Through A Daughter's Eyes
KSL-5
Aley Davis, Producer
Eric Betts, Photographer
Debbie Worthen, Talent
Magnet for Mischief
KSL-5
Cindy St. Clair, Producer
Mike Headrick, Writer
CATEGORY #220B
TEEN CONTENT
Hearing Isaiah
Arizona Public Media
Mitchell Riley, Producer / Editor
Nathan Huffman, Videographer
Jordan Chin, Videographer
Share the Light
Boulder Creek High School Choir
Parker Gates, Audio Engineer
Emma Suttell, Producer
The Class of 2020
Arizona Public Media
Tadiwa Kambarami, Editor
CATEGORY #222B
ENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Tech Support for Seniors
KOB 4
Joy Wang, Reporter
La Buena Voluntad de David Begay
Univision Arizona
Jesus Fadel Ramirez, Producer / Writer / Editor
Daniela Zavala, Narrator
Fidel Antonio Fadel, Photographer
Jason Mills, Photographer
Colossal Cave
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
Brian Kae, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #223
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
Flying Nakoda
Arizona Game and Fish
David Majure, Producer / Videographer / Editor
Selling Water
Arizona Public Media
Vanessa Barchfield, Producer / Editor
Mya Long, Editor
Jeff Landers, Videographer
Las Reinas del Polen / Amenaza a la Colmena
KULX Telemundo Utah
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
Raptor Migration Study
Arizona Game and Fish
David Majure, Producer / Videographer / Editor
One Nation Under Science
Landmark Stories at the University of Arizona
Sandra Westdahl, Producer
Galen McCaw, Sound Recordist & Mixer
Our Land: Albuquerque's Bosque
New Mexico PBS
Laura Paskus, Producer
Matt Grubs, Senior Producer
Benjamin Cody Yazza, Videographer
Kevin Maestas, Videographer
Antony Lostetter, Videographer / Editor / Graphics
Afro Herper
Arizona Public Media
Vanessa Barchfield, Producer
Nathan Huffman, Videographer
Mya Long, Editor
Reconciliation on the River
Arizona Public Media
Mitchell Riley, Producer / Editor
Bryan Nelson, Aerial Producer
Jordan Chin, Videographer
CATEGORY #226B
HEALTH MEDICAL NEWS
Lethal Infection
KSTU Fox 13
Adam Herbets, Reporter
Holding Their Hands as They Pass
Arizona's Family
Jared Dillingham, Reporter
Vaccine Side Effects
KUTV
Heidi Hatch, Reporter
Paul Howard, Photographer
Mike Stephen, Photographer
El Legado de Tío Rufino
Univision KUTH 32
Lester Rojas, Reporter
Covid Long Haulers
KSL-5
Keira Farrimond, Producer / Writer / Editor
The People vs. The Pandemic: Isolated
KOB 4
Nathan O'Neal, Reporter
Jonathan Dineyazhe, Photographer / Editor
Breast Implant Illness - Scientific Evidence
Arizona's Family
Kris Pickel, Reporter / Producer
CATEGORY #227
HEALTH/MEDICAL SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
Pandemia en Utah
Univision KUTH 32
Hyrum Quiroz, Editor
Sebastian Carrillo, Content Producer
Francisco Vazquez, Content Producer
"Did I Have Covid-19?" - New Mexico Living
KRQE
Chad Brummett, Producer / Editor
Iain Munro, Producer
CATEGORY #228
HEALTH/MEDICAL LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Vacuna Esperanza de Vida
KULX Telemundo Utah
Pedro Andrade, Producer
Irving Soriano, Producer
Noe González, Executive Producer
Cindy Bernal, Anchor
Cazando al Covid-19
Telemundo 3 News
Francisco Rivas, Producer
Nassieli Pizano, Reporter
The People vs. The Pandemic
KOB 4
Nathan O'Neal, Reporter / Producer
Colton Shone, Reporter / Producer
Jonathan Dineyazhe, Photographer / Editor
COVID-19: The Turning Point
Fox13 Salt Lake City
Kelton Wells, Producer
Ben Winslow, Reporter
Sydney Glenn, Reporter
Lauren Steinbrecher, Reporter
Robert Evans, Co-host
Amy Nay, Co-host
Utah’s Suicide Epidemic
PBS Utah
Liz Adeola, Producer
Phil Isom, Director
Steve Crass, Associate Producer
Lee Ollerton, Technical Director
John Rogers, Cinematographer
Dave Krummenacher, Graphics
Kevin Sweet, Audio Engineer
Dosis de Esperanza: Venciendo a la Pandemia
Univision Arizona
Johnny Cordoba, Producer
Misael Gonzalez, Editor
León Felipe González, Anchor
Daniela Zavala, Reporter
Gerardo Higginson, Producer
Juan Villa, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #230B
HISTORIC CULTURAL NEWS
Albuquerque's Dirty Little Secret
KRQE
Larry Barker, Reporter
Mark Corey, Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Editor
Estudiante Participa en una Competencia por el mes de Herencia Afroamericana en Español
KULX Telemundo Utah
Luis Mitchell Zevallos, Reporter
We Used Them for Steps!
KSL-5
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist
The People vs. The Pandemic: COVID Monster
KOB 4
Colton Shone, Reporter
Jonathan Dineyazhe, Photographer / Editor
Akosita Kaufusi- The loss of a Daughter
KSL-5
Garna Mejia, Reporter
Aubrey Shafer, Photographer
Mes de la Herencia Negra / Celebrando la Diveridad de Utah
KULX Telemundo Utah
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
CATEGORY #231
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
Climate Change Impacting Hopi Farmers and Their Way of Life
The Arizona Republic
David Wallace, Producer / Videographer / Editor
Ian James, Reporter
Myth and The West
Arizona Public Media
David Fenster, Producer / Videographer / Editor
Nathan Huffman, Videographer
Martin Rubio, Videographer
The Bahidaj Harvest
Arizona Public Media
Mitchell Riley, Producer
Nathan Huffman, Videographer
Jordan Chin, Videographer
Meet the Makers - Hopi Basket Weaver
Red Knight Media & Dunham Media
Jack Chapman, Director
Jessica Dunham, Producer
CATEGORY #232
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Zozobra: Legacy of Fire
KOAT Action 7 News
Melissa Williams, Producer
Chris Fullam, Producer / Editor
Royale Da, Host
Brittany Hope, Reporter
Brandon Pruitt, Editor
Andy Weber, Photojournalist
Sasha Lenninger, Reporter
Remembering the Past, Embracing the Future
Arizona's Family
Warren Trent, Producer
Jennifer Jones, Producer
Yetta Gibson, Anchor / Reporter
Brandon Lee, Anchor / Reporter
Arrianee LeBeau, Anchor / Reporter
Rick Olivares, Editor
Michael Abbott, Editor
Rick Beaugrand, Photojournalist
Edward Ayala, Photojournalist
Gilbert Zermeno, Photojournalist
Hector Holguin Jr., Drone Photographer
Jacob Mowry, Director
Serjio Hernandez, Photojournalist
Nick Sanchez, Editor
Community Connection with Susan Casper: RACE - Bridging the Cultural Divide
ABC15
Susan Casper, Host / Producer
Brooks Sneed, Photojournalist / Editor
Dwight Kimbro, Editor
Acceso Total Arizona San Juan Puerto Rico
Telemundo Arizona
Priscilla Torres, Anchor / Producer
Ivan Valenzuela, Anchor
Arturo Trujillo, Editor / Graphics
Dulce Rosadilla, Producer
El Zopilote del Volcán
Telemundo 3 KESE
Francisco Rivas, Reporter
Gabriel Salazar, Producer
CATEGORY #233
HUMAN INTEREST NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Familia Hispana Vuelve en Tik Tok a un Repartidor de Pizza
KULX Telemundo Utah
Luis Mitchell Zevallos, Reporter
Dancing Out of Depression: The Tucson Dancing Runner
KOLD-TV
Megan McNeil, Reporter
Jesse Zoller, Photographer/Editor
Solemn Vow
KSL-5
Andrew Adams, Writer
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer
Glen Beeby, Photographer
CATEGORY #234
HUMAN INTEREST NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
The 1984 Murder of Teen Paper Girl Christy Ann Fornoff
Arizona's Family
Briana Whitney, Reporter
Serjio Hernandez, Photojournalist
Louis Tortora, Photojournalist
La Cuarentena Antes de la Pandemia
Univision KUTH 32
Hyrum Quiroz, Creative Director / Director Of Photography
Sebastian Carrillo, Producer /Writer
Francisco Vazquez, Producer / Writer
Lester Rojas, Producer / Writer
Two Families : One Heart
KSL-5
Mike Headrick, Reporter
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer
Acting Like a Kid
KOB 4
Tessa Mentus, Reporter
CATEGORY #235
HUMAN INTEREST SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
For the First Time in His Life, Due to COVID-19, Chris Frisby is Homeless
The Arizona Republic
Thomas Hawthorne, Videographer, Editor
Lifeblood of the People
University of Arizona
Mari Cleven, Producer
Running Towards Herself
Arizona PBS
Steve Filmer, Producer
Vanessa Ruiz, Producer
Wyatt
Arizona Public Media
Vanessa Barchfield, Producer / Writer
Mya Long, Editor
37th Annual Walter Cronkite Award: Dean Baquet
Arizona State University
Isaac Easley, Producer
Meet the Makers - Pine Creek Lavender Farm
Red Knight Media & Dunham Media
Jack Chapman, Producer
Jessica Dunham, Producer
CATEGORY #236
HUMAN INTEREST LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Hunkapi Love
MajureMotion Pictures
David Majure, Producer / Videographer / Editor
Dottie
Embudo Valley Library and Community Center
Dandan Liu, Director / Cinematographer / Editor
Marc Liu, Editor
Heroes In Disguise
KSL-5
Dan Rascon, Reporter / Producer
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer / Editor
Billy
Arizona Public Media
Vanessa Barchfield, Producer
Nathan Huffman, Videographer / Editor
CATEGORY #237
MILITARY NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Flags Fly Proud
KSL-5
John Wilson, Producer
Alex Cabrero, Reporter
Welcome Home Kage
KSL-5
Alex Cabrero, Reporter
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist
To me, it's every day.
ABC15
Zach Crenshaw, Reporter
Alfonso Sahagun, Photojournalist
The Major's Mini Farm Gets A Makeover
KSL-5
Meghan Thackrey, Photojournalist / Editor
Arizona Silent Service Memorial
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
Brian Kae, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #238
MILITARY NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
An American Hero: Perseverance & Freedom
KPNX 12 News
Mark Curtis, Anchor
Carlos Chavez, Photographer
A Final Salute
KSL-5
Heather Simonsen, Reporter
Josh Szymanik, Photographer / Editor
Records of the Past
KSL-5
Andrew Adams, Writer / Producer
Ray Boone, Photographer
CATEGORY #240B
MILITARY CONTENT
The Flying Fortress
Arizona Public Media
Gage Judd, Producer / Videographer / Editor
Saluting a Special Veteran
Hospice of the Valley
Delbert Vega, Videographer
Lin Sue Cooney, Producer
Arizona Daily Mix Memorial Day Show
KAZT
Bradley Perry, Producer
Supporting Military Students and Student Veterans in College
Arizona State University
Laura Fields, Videographer / Editor
CATEGORY #241
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
"I know my son was with me" Mother's Plea Leads to Fiirst of its Kind Law
KPNX 12 News
Michael Doudna, Reporter
All Up to Chance!
KSL-5
Matthew Rascon, Reporter
Jay Hancock, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #242
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
Lights, Camera, Inaction: State’s Shopping Spree Disappears
KRQE
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
Mark Corey, Investigative Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Video Editor
Riot in Cellblock 3
KRQE
Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
Mark Corey, Investigative Producer / Photographer
Thomas Garcia, Video Editor
CATEGORY #244B
POLITICS / GOVERNMENT CONTENT
2020 AZ Senate Debate
Arizona PBS
Allysa Adams, Producer
Ted Simons, Host
Lorraine Rivera, Host
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Host
Mike Sauceda, Producer
Laarni Fernandez Nuez, Producer
Shana Fischer, Producer
Destino 2020
Univision Arizona
Miguel Calvillo, Producer
Juan Villa, News Director
León Felipe González, Anchor
Sheila Varela, Associate Producer
Liliana Salgado, Reporter
Heidi Renpenning, Anchor
Silvia Sanchez, Reporter
Utah Governor Debate
KUTV
Michael Garber, News Director
Tazya Williams, Executive Producer
Kelcy Little, Producer
Heidi Hatch, Anchor
Daniel Kovach, Photographer
Mike Stephen, Photographer
Craig Hart, Art Director
Benjamin Pollchik, Photographer
Erik Bullard, Director
Eddie Collins, Photographer
Utah Women Legislators Rise Up
PBS Utah
RaeAnn Christensen, Reporter
Steve Crass, Cinematographer
Patrick Brennan, Cinematographer
Carol Dalrymple, Editor
CATEGORY #246B
RELIGION NEWS
The Arrest of an Airman
KRQE
Sara Montoya, Producer
Jessica Kidder, Reporter
Crystal Gutierrez, Producer
Thomas Garcia, Editor
Our Church Has Left The Building
Arizona's Family
Zahid Arab, Reporter
Louis Tortora, Photojournalist
Hope In Numbers
Arizona's Family
Heidi Goitia-Cullum, Producer / Reporter
CATEGORY #248B
RELIGION CONTENT
Missionaries Aid Families in Pandemic
Church Newsroom
Buddy Blankenfeld, Producer
United In Prayer
KSL-5
Angie Denison, Producer / Reporter
Eric Betts, Photographer/Editor
Josh Szymanik, Photographer
CATEGORY #250
SOCIETAL CONCERNS NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
La Travesía De Jason
Univision Arizona
Jesus Fadel Ramirez, Photographer/Editor
Sheila Varela, Reporter
National Park Ranger Kills Unarmed Man
KOB 4
Chris Ramirez, Investigative Reporter
Ephraim Utah/ Una Comunidad en el Olvido
KULX Telemundo Utah
Rudy Nieves, Reporter
Noe Gonzalez, Producer
A Quiet Crisis
KSL-5
Ashley Moser, Reporter
Aley Davis, Producer
Keri Wilcox, Producer
The Justice Files: The Last Lynching in the West
Good 4 Utah / KTVX
Marcos Ortiz, Reporter / Writer / Producer
Greg Townsend, Photographer/Editor
Many Pieces to this Problem
KSTU Fox 13
Lauren Steinbrecher, Producer / Reporter / Photographer
Taylor Murray, Photographer / Editor
CATEGORY #251
SOCIETAL CONCERNS SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
Bringing Cancer Care to the Navajo Nation
Scientific American Custom Media
Kris Fatsy, Director / Producer / Editor
Jayshan Carpen, Executive Producer
Ben Gershman, Editor
¿Hombre o Mujer?
Univision KUTH 32
Sebastian Carrillo, Investigative Producer / Talent / Writer
Hyrum Quiroz, Creative Director / Editor
VOA Utah - Homeless Outreach Program
Color Red Media
Cody McCarthy, Director / Producer
"A Monumental Question" - New Mexico Living
KRQE
Chad Brummett, Producer / Editor
Gabby Giffords Shooting: Who was shot, and how they changed
The Arizona Republic
Thomas Hawthorne, Videographer
Pandemic Dreams
Arizona Public Media
Elena Lopez, Design Animator
Cáit NíSíomón, Producer / Sound
Forks Up, Masks Up
Arizona State University
Amy Chou, Producer / Assistant Director
Safwat Saleem, Director / Producer / Writer
Joshua Belveal, Director / Writer / Editor / Cinematographer
CATEGORY #252
SOCIETAL CONCERNS LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Mayor Tim Keller's 2021 State of the City | Uncharted Territory
City Of Albuquerque - GOV TV
Diego Lucero, Producer
One By One
KSL-5
Angie Denison, Producer / Reporter
Eric Betts, Photographer/Editor
ASU KER - Recognition of Resilience
Fervor Creative
Don Newlen, Director
Drew Moraca, Assistant Director
Jami Pomponi Alire, Producer
Theresa Koscuisko Lamb, Production Coordinator
CATEGORY #256B
TECHNOLOGY CONTENT
Utah Insight- Silicon Slopes Sparks Tech Economy
PBS Utah
Liz Adeola, Producer
RaeAnn Christensen, Reporter
Steve Crass, Associate Producer
Lee Ollerton, Director
Phil Isom, Technical Director
Dave Krummenacher, Graphics
John Rogers, Cinematographer
Isotopes, Migrants & Mysteries
Arizona PBS
Steve Filmer, Producer
Vanessa Ruiz, Producer
Power Connectors
Arizona Public Media
Bryan Nelson, Producer / Videographer
Martin Rubio, Videographer / Editor
CATEGORY #258B
WEATHER NEWS
Winds Along the Wasatch
KSL-5
Frances Cooke, Writer
Kevin Eubank, Meteorologist
Debbie Worthen, Reporter
Dan Rascon, Reporter
Ladd Egan, Reporter
Jed Boal, Reporter
Mike Anderson, Reporter
Meghan Thackrey, Photographer
Mark Wetzel, Photographer
Pat Duran, Editor
Haboob Tracker
Arizona's Family
Ashlee DeMartino, Meteorologist
Climate Challenges Hemp Farmers
Arizona's Family
Ashlee DeMartino, Meteorologist
Historic Alta Interlodge
KSL-5
Morgan Wolfe, Reporter
CATEGORY #260B
WEATHER CONTENT
La Mesa del Saber
Telemundo Arizona
Henry Golac, Meteorologist
El Rastro del Monzon
Telemundo Arizona
Henry Golac, Chief Meteorologist / Producer
Miguel Gaytan, News Director
Magali Rivera, Executive Producer
Juan Gonzalez, Meteorologist
Angélica Atondo, Journalist
Arturo Trujillo, Editor / Graphics
Latter-day Saints Participate in “Operation Firewood Rescue" to Help Utah's Native Americans
Church Newsroom
Heidi Camacho, Producer
Monsoon 2020
Arizona's Family
Paul Horton, Reporter / Meteorologist
Ashlee DeMartino, Reporter / Meteorologist
Elizabeth Anspach, Graphic Designer
Louis Tortora, Photojournalist
Mike Smith, Photographer
Matt Horn, Producer
Michael Abbott, Editor
Mike Conlee, Photographer
Monsoon 2020
KPNX 12 News
Kacie Talamante, Writer
Krystle Henderson, Meteorologist
Lindsay Riley, Meteorologist
Jamie Kagol, Meteorologist
Carlos Chavez, Photographer
Chris Latella, Photographer
CATEGORY #301
SPORTS STORY NEWS
The Seated Golfer
Arizona's Family
Nick King, Multimedia Journalist / Sports Reporter
Jason Terry and Kobe Bryant Never Got Their Rematch
KOLD-TV
Bailey O'Carroll, Reporter
Man vs. Horse
Arizona's Family
Max Gorden, Reporter
Shane Egan, Photographer
CATEGORY #302
SPORTS STORY CONTENT
Pac-12 Unlocked: Adia Barnes
Pac-12 Networks
Ashley Adamson, Producer
Richard Allard, Editor
Schedule Release
Utah Jazz
Josh Cook, Creative Director
Kevin Robbins, Senior Editor
David Phipps, Senior Motion Designer
A Race in the Life: Armani Williams
Sports360AZ
Devon Henry, Reporter / Producer
Wired - Patrick Peterson @ Dallas
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
Richard Mendez, Producer / Editor
We Are With You
Utah Jazz
Chris George, Creative Director
Dan McKinney, Senior Motion Designer
Kevin Robbins, Photographer / Editor
CATEGORY #303
LIVE SPORTS PROGRAM (SINGLE PROGRAM OR SERIES)
Cardinals Locker Room
KPNX 12 News
Jeffrey Schneider, Executive Producer
Ryan Cody, Anchor
Cameron Cox, Anchor
Chris Peterson, Photographer
Elysia Sledd, Director
Chierstin Susel, Anchor
Sports Tonight- Racial Injustice
KPNX 12 News
Jeffrey Schneider, Executive Producer
Cameron Cox, Anchor
Chierstin Susel, Anchor
Bruce Cooper, Anchor
Jazz Game Night Pregame
Utah Jazz
Nathan Harker, Producer
Travis Henderson, Director
CATEGORY #304
SPORTS PROGRAM POST-PRODUCED OR EDITED (SINGLE PROGRAM OR SERIES)
Flight Plan - Virtual Reality
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
Richard Mendez, Videographer / Editor
Daniel Nettles, Producer / Editor
Tim DeLaney, Executive Producer / Editor
Graysen Choy, Editor
Shawn Deloney, Videographer / Editor
Breaking Par Episode 46
Elevated Media Partners
Ryan Johnson, Producer
Felix Stone, Producer
Connor Child, Videographer
Breakthrough - Devin Booker
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
Bob Adlhoch, Producer
Paden Wigness, Producer
Tommy Arguelles, Editor
Tom Leander, Host / Producer
Benicia Thompson, Narrator
Edward Johnson, Analyst
CATEGORY #306
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME (SINGLE PROGRAM OR SERIES)
Thursday Night Lights: Davis vs Herriman
KUTV
Dave Fox, Broadcaster
Craig Hart, Art Director
Matt Komma, Producer
Remembering Westy - Suns vs Clippers
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
Paden Wigness, Producer
Bob Adlhoch, Director
Edward Johnson, Analyst
Kevin Ray, Play-by-Play Announcer
Jazz vs. Nuggets - NBA Playoffs
Utah Jazz
Jeremy Brunner, Producer
Travis Henderson, Director
CATEGORY #401
CULTURAL/TOPICAL DOCUMENTARY
Breaking Par: COVID-19 Special
Elevated Media Partners
Ryan Johnson, Producer
Felix Stone, Producer
Connor Child, Videographer
Rachel Cole, Writer
A Long Walk In Socialism
TPUSA Productions
Robert Baum, Motion Graphics / CGI
Joseph Stone, Producer / Director
Nathan Lata, Editor / Producer
Joshua Dillard, Camera Operator
Gabe Moon, Motion Graphics / CGI
The Work is Hard and Not Done: Being Black in the Valley
KPNX 12 News
Chris Dutton, Associate Producer
Ryan Bengford, Editor
Emily Mowers, Producer
Ryan O'Connell, Graphics
Judd Slivka, Director / Writer
CATEGORY #402
HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY
We Remember
KSL-5
Carole Mikita, Reporter / Producer
Robert Brown, Editor
Poetry in Paint: Bea Mandelman in Taos
New Mexico PBS
Michael Kamins, Producer / Director
Downwinders and the Radioactive West
PBS Utah
Cheryl Niederhauser, Associate Producer
John Howe, Producer / Director / Writer
Lee Ollerton, Post-Production Color
Kevin Sweet, Audio Engineer
Utah Movie Palaces
PBS Utah
Lee Ollerton, Post Production / Color
Kevin Sweet, Audio
Issac Goeckeritz, Producer
Brenton Winegar, Audio
James Findlay, Writer
Will Montoya, Audio
Justin Cook, Narrator
CATEGORY #403
MAGAZINE PROGRAM (SINGLE PROGRAM)
Art in the 48: Finding Your Passion
Arizona PBS
Melissa Thompson, Producer
Shana Fischer, Producer
Alberto Rios, Host
Ron Bruce, Director Of Photography
Jay Conner, Photographer / Editor
Langston Fields, Photographer / Editor
Carlos Chavez, Photographer
Rodolfo Romo, Photographer
Allysa Adams, Producer
Big Dreams
Arizona PBS
Margery Punnett, Series Producer
Rebecca Guldberg, Producer
Mark Tarbell, Producer
Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer
Arizona Illustrated: Understanding the Bighorn
Arizona Public Media
John Booth, Producer / Writer
Tom McNamara, Host
CATEGORY #405
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM (SINGLE PROGRAM OR SERIES)
Disinformation in the 2020 Election
PBS Utah
Jason Perry, Host
Morgan Lyon Cotti, Producer
Natalie Tippets, Producer
Dana Barraco, Producer
Brooke Doner, Associate Producer
Phil Isom, Director
Lee Ollerton, Technical Director
Biden's Border Strategy
Arizona Public Media
Kassandra Lau, Producer
Lorraine Rivera, Host
Tony Paniagua, Reporter
Mya Long, Editor
Gilbert, Arizona: Portraits of 2020
Gilbert Digital
Jessica Bautista, Digital Journalist
Elizabeth Rohe, Digital Journalist
CATEGORY #406
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (LIVE OR EDITED)
Gathering of Nations: The Roots Run Deep
Mountain Mover Media
Kaela Waldstein, Director / Editor
Derek Mathews, Producer
The Procedure
KAZT
Chris Wooley, Producer / Director
Wayne Dickmann, Producer / Director / Writer / Editor
David Rizik, Executive Producer
Brad Perry, Host
OSIRIS-REx Touch-and-Go
Arizona Public Media
Martín Rubio, Videographer / Editor
Nathan Huffman, Videographer
Bryan Nelson, Producer / Videographer / Editor
Festival of Trees Special Programming
KSL-5
Angie Denison, Producer
CATEGORY #407
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT
Filming With Your Phone
City of Phoenix Communications Office
Chuck Emmert, Producer
Back to the Farm
Arizona PBS
Margery Punnett, Series Producer
Rebecca Guldberg, Producer
Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer
Mark Tarbell, Producer
Night Fishing
Arizona Game and Fish
David Majure, Producer / Videographer / Editor
All About the Vaccines
Arizona Public Media
Bryan Nelson, Producer / Videographer
Nathan Huffman, Editor
Martin Rubio, Videographer
CATEGORY #408
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION CONTENT
Pass It On
Arizona PBS
Margery Punnett, Series Producer
Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer
Rebecca Guldberg, Producer
Mark Tarbell, Producer
VP Debate Breakdown
PBS Utah
Jason Perry, Host
Morgan Lyon Cotti, Producer
Natalie Tippets, Producer
Dana Barraco, Producer
Brooke Doner, Associate Producer
Lee Ollerton, Director
Phil Isom, Technical Director
Claiming Kamala
Arizona PBS
Nakia Christian, Producer
Ebonye Delaney, Digital Producer
Scot Olson, Editor
Brad Cesmat Talks to Thom Brennaman
Sports360AZ
Brad Cesmat, Anchor
Jared Nielson, Producer
CATEGORY #409
BRANDED CONTENT SHORT FORM (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
Innovation at ASU
Arizona State University
Joshua Belveal, Director / Writer / Editor / Motion Graphics
Amy Chou, Producer
Safwat Saleem, Producer / Writer
My Most Memorable Call
Phoenix Police Department
Jim Hartman, Producer / Videographer / Editor
Reinvent Learning - Gateway Community College
Cultivator Content Labs
David Hildreth, Editor / Colorist
Scott Foreman, Director
Behind the Scenes: The Wilhelm Scream
Megaplex Theatres
Scott Terrill, Writer / Producer / Photographer / Editor
CALS Graduation Trailer: Spring 2020
Landmark Stories at the University of Arizona
Sandra Westdahl, Director & Editor
Galen McCaw, Sound Recordist
Pandemic Hospice Heroes
Hospice of the Valley
Lin Sue Cooney, Producer
Delbert Vega, Videographer
CATEGORY #410
BRANDED CONTENT LONG FORM (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
The Purest Food & Coffee Between The Red Rocks
REEL People Productions
Katy Sine, Producer / Director
Dru Williams, Co-Producer
Backyard Biography - The Multops
California Pools & Landscape
Jonathan Hayward, Producer / Videographer / Editor
The Watershed
Salt River Project
James Bustamante, Director / Director Of Photography / Editor
Daren Gulsvig, Post Production Sound
Ron Harrison, Producer
Joseph Cyr, Animator
Ann Brown, Associate Producer
Tiffany Bolton, Writer
Dante Dimabuyu, Graphic Designer
CATEGORY #501
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (SINGLE SPOT)
#VotaConmigo
Univision Arizona
Gerardo Higginson, Producer
Claudia Prado, Producer
Ronald Estrada, Producer
Arizona Strong - Chalk
ABC15
Jose Ochoa, Producer / Photographer / Editor
Logan Rager, Writer / Graphic Artist
Brooks Sneed, Drone Cinematographer
Unidos por los Nuestros – COVID-19 Campaign
Univision Arizona
Gerardo Higginson, Producer
Claudia Prado, Producer
Ronald Estrada, Producer
Yo Prometo
Mountain Mover Media
Kaela Waldstein, Director / Cinematographer / Editor
Carlos Medina, Producer / Lead Actor
Arizona Strong - Pastor
ABC15
Brooks Sneed, Drone Cinematographer
Jose Ochoa, Producer / Photographer / Editor
#VotaConmigo
Univision Arizona
Gerardo Higginson, Producer
Ronald Estrada, Producer
Claudia Prado, Producer
Wash Your Hands
KOB 4
Joy Wang, Reporter / Writer
CATEGORY #502
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (CAMPAIGN)
Fentanyl abuse and Narcan
Pinal County Sheriff's Office
Samuel Salzwedel, Videographer
Lauren Reimer, Producer / Writer
Mark Lamb, Producer / Talent
Distracted Drivers Terrify Me
Arizona Department Of Transportation
John Dougherty, Producer / Aerial Videographer
Russell Chase, Producer / Editor
Charles Cull, Videographer / Motion Graphics
Joe Larger, Videographer
CATEGORY #503
NEWS PROMOTION TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT)
Video Game Risks
KPNX 12 News
Bill McCarthy, Producer
Tragedy at Arches/The Death of an Icon
KSTU Fox 13
Darcy Stapleford, Producer / Editor
Super Speeders
KUTV
Craig Hart, Art Director
CATEGORY #504
NEWS PROMOTION IMAGE (SINGLE SPOT)
Local News Matters
ABC15
Jose Ochoa, Writer / Producer/ Editor
La Guía del Monzón 2020 Promo
Telemundo Arizona
Alfonso Villar, Producer
Ossman Enrique Padilla, Director
Jorge Palomares, Writer
Patricio Gray, Editor
Henry Golac, Talent
Miss You
KUTV
Craig Hart, Art Director
KOAT7: 'Change' 2020 Image
KOAT Action 7 News
Justin Lund, Producer
Mic Flag
ABC15
Jose Ochoa, Writer / Photographer / Editor / Producer
CATEGORY #506
PROGRAM PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT / IMAGE)
The Work is Hard and Not Done: Being Black in the Valley Promo
KPNX 12 News
Chris Dutton, Producer
Ryan Bengford, Editor
Ryan O'Connell, Graphics
Utah Movie Palaces
PBS Utah
Chris Olivas, Producer
Zozobra 2020
KOAT Action 7 News
Justin Lund, Producer
CATEGORY #507
PROGRAM PROMOTION (CAMPAIGN)
Celebrating Black History Month
Arizona PBS
Ebonye Delaney, Producer
Nakia Christian, Producer
This Is Utah - Season 3
PBS Utah
Chris Olivas, Producer
Arizona Illustrated Rebrand Campaign
Arizona Public Media
Carolyn Yaussy, Producer
CATEGORY #508
PROMOTION SPORTS
Phoenix Suns - Valley Jersey Reveal
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
Nick Williams, Producer
Christopher Price, Producer
Robert Weinerth, Videographer
Graham Wincott, Producer
Isabel Guerra, Producer
Utah Jazz on AT&T Sportsnet
AT&T Sportsnet
Garrison Schott, Editor
Cody Ulm, Producer
Laura Berzins, Project Manager
Casandra Perez, Graphic Designer
Breaking Par Promos
Elevated Media Partners
Ryan Johnson, Producer
Felix Stone, Director
Connor Child, Videographer
CATEGORY #509
PROMOTIONAL TRAILER
Monday Night Showdown
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
Dan Nettles, Writer / Editor
Downwinders and the Radioactive West
PBS Utah
Chris Olivas, Producer
CATEGORY #510
COMMERCIAL (SINGLE SPOT)
Give the Gift of Joy
OH Partners
Ken Phox, VP, Executive Creative Director
Adam Garcia, Associate Creative Director
Colton Casper, Lead Editor
Arizona Lottery "Reward Yourself"
True Story Films
Cary Truelick, Director
Katelyn Fukayama, Producer
Robert Beadle, Editor / VFX Supervisor
Sustainability and Innovation Campaign
Salt River Project
Maaike Banning, Associate Producer
James Bustamante, Director
Chris Baltzer, Creative Director
Kyle Hanlon, Producer
Liz Rogers, Writer
David Matteson, Graphic Designer
CATEGORY #511
COMMERCIAL (CAMPAIGN)
MCC Digital Marketing
Fervor Creative
Don Newlen, Director
Jami Pomponi Alire, Producer
Drew Moraca, Cinematographer / Assistant Director
Jessica Crosby, Production Designer
Native Grill & Wings 2021 Campaign
Cox Media
Jason McIlquham, Producer / Director
Sands Fan Man
Cox Media
Bill Ottinger, Producer / Director
Emeric Palm, Writer / Producer
Jeff Stanley, Artist / Animator
Stacy Lincoln, Writer / Producer
Bob Dolan, Artist / Animator
CATEGORY #601
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
ABC15 - An Unprecedented Year
ABC15
Anita Helt, General Manager
Telemundo Arizona
Telemundo Arizona
Andrew Deschapelles, President & General Manager
Overall Excellence 12 News
KPNX 12 News
Kate Morris, General Manager
Arizona PBS: Part of the Community
Arizona PBS
Julia Wallace, Interim General Manager
CATEGORY #602
NEWS EXCELLENCE
Telemundo Utah News 2020 Overall News Excellence
KULX Telemundo Utah
Noe Gonzalez, News Director
A Year of Excellence - KSL 5 TV
KSL-5
Leona Wood, News Director
ABC15 - Taking Action When It Matters Most
ABC15
Mark Casey, News Director
Arizona's Family
Arizona's Family
Jennifer Dahl, Executive News Director
CATEGORY #702
ANCHOR WEATHER
Meteorologist Krystle Henderson
KPNX 12 News
Krystle Henderson, Meteorologist
Meteorologist Byron Morton
KOAT Action 7 News
Byron Morton, Meteorologist
Meteorologist Chase Thomason
KUTV
Chase Thomason, Anchor
Chief Meteorologist Henry Golac
Telemundo Arizona
Henry Golac, Meteorologist
Meteoróloga Suheily López Belén
Univision Arizona
Suheily Lopez Belen, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #703B
ANCHOR NEWS / SPORTS
Chierstin Susel Anchors
KPNX 12 News
Chierstin Susel, Anchor
Leon Felipe Gonzalez - News Anchor
Univision Arizona
León Felipe González, Anchor
Jared's 2020 Time Warp
Arizona's Family
Jared Dillingham, Anchor
Danielle Lerner
ABC15
Danielle Lerner, Anchor
Mark Curtis 12 News Anchor
KPNX 12 News
Mark Curtis, Anchor
I'm Still Not a Baby, I'm a Man.. I'm an Anchorman!!!
KSL-5
Mike Headrick, Anchor
CATEGORY #706B
REPORTER DAILY NEWS / SPORTS / INVESTIGATIVE / CONSUMER
Reportera en Tiempos de Desinformación
Univision Arizona
Liliana Salgado, Reporter
Andrew Adams, Reporter
KSL-5
Andrew Adams, Reporter
Any Time, Any Place, Any Story
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
Matt Galka, Reporter
Wendy Halloran Investigates
KUTV
Wendy Halloran, Investigative Reporter
Kelly Vaughen Reporting
KUTV
Kelly Vaughen, Reporter
Nick King Sports Reporter
Arizona's Family
Nick King, Sports Reporter
CATEGORY #707
PERFORMER/NARRATOR/HOST/MODERATOR
Mark Tarbell
Arizona PBS
Mark Tarbell, Host / Narrator
Watch L.A. Work (Composite)
PBS Utah
Liz Adeola, Host / Narrator
Breaking Par Host Ryan Johnson
Elevated Media Partners
Ryan Johnson, Host / Performer / Narrator
Tara Hitchcock : "At The Movies" & "What to Watch" / 'Good Morning Arizona'
Arizona's Family
Tara Hitchcock, Talent
CATEGORY #708
LIVE NEWS PRODUCER
George Floyd Protests Phoenix
Telemundo Arizona
Johnny Cordoba, Producer
Kacie Bataller- Monsoon Madness, Battleground Arizona & An Active Shooter
KPNX 12 News
Kacie Bataller, Producer
Carrying the Banner
KSL-5
Frances Cooke, Producer
Breaking News, Exclusive Coverage and Memorable Moments
KPNX 12 News
Mark Faccio, Producer
Magali Rivera Senior Producer
Telemundo Arizona
Magali Rivera, Senior Producer
Maddy Pumilia 2020-2021 Producer Highlights
Arizona's Family
Maddy Pumilia, Producer
Courtney Banks: Riots, Covid & Decision 2020
KPNX 12 News
Courtney Banks, Producer
CATEGORY #709
LIVE SPORTS PRODUCER
Jeremy Brunner - Content Factory
Utah Jazz
Jeremy Brunner, Producer
Travis Henderson Producer Composite
Utah Jazz
Travis Henderson, Producer
CATEGORY #710
WRITER NEWS
The People vs. The Pandemic: Stories of the Navajo Nation
KOB 4
Nathan O'Neal, Writer
Dosis de Esperanza: Venciendo a la Pandemia
Univision Arizona
Johnny Cordoba, Writer
Megan McNeil, News Writer Composite
KOLD-TV
Megan McNeil, Writer
La Travesía de Jason
Univision Arizona
Sheila Varela, Writer
Looked Good On Paper VIII
KSL-5
Mike Headrick, Writer
CATEGORY #712B
WRITER CONTENT
Raising Buchanan - Christmas Promo
Cheese Board Productions
Bruce Dellis, Writer
Scripting Through the Chaos
KPNX 12 News
Chris Dutton, Writer
Breakthrough
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
Bob Adlhoch, Writer
CATEGORY #713
DIRECTOR LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE
Arizona Senate Debate
ABC15
Alexandria Tanguay, Director
Travis Henderson Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
Travis Henderson, Director
Cortez, Breaking News Coverage
KPNX 12 News
Cindy Cortez, Director
CATEGORY #714
DIRECTOR SHORT FORM CONTENT (UNDER 10 MINUTES)
Meet The Makers - Hopi Basket Weaver
Red Knight Media
Jack Chapman, Director
ISchool/The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Experience/ Faculty Spotlight Composite
University of Arizona
Özlem Ayse Özgür, Director
Lifeblood of the People
University of Arizona
Mari Cleven, Director
CATEGORY #715
DIRECTOR LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera
Quantum Leap Productions
Kristin Atwell Ford, Director
The Watershed
Salt River Project
James Bustamante, Director
CATEGORY #717B
EDITOR NEWS / SPORTS
2020 Vision
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
Shawn Deloney, Editor
Coyotes 2021
FOX Sports Arizona
Tom Elsner, Editor
Peter Scholz - News Editor Composite
ABC15
Peter Scholz, Editor
Welcome Back D-backs
FOX Sports Arizona
Tom Elsner, Editor
CATEGORY #719B
EDITOR CONTENT
One Nation Under Science
Landmark Stories at the University of Arizona
Sandra Westdahl, Editor
Breaking Par Luckiest Golf Course In The World
Elevated Media Partners
Felix Stone, Editor
MCC Digital Marketing
Fervor Creative
Drew Moraca, Editor
Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera
Quantum Leap Productions
Misty Wilson, Editor
Bill Davis, Editor
Kristin Atwell Ford, Editor
Timothy "TJ" Larsen
Arizona PBS
Timothy Larsen, Editor
ASU KER - Recognition of Resilience
Fervor Creative
Don Newlen, Senior Editor
Drew Moraca, Editor
The Bahidaj Harvest
Arizona Public Media
Mitchell Riley, Editor
CATEGORY #721B
PHOTOGRAPHER NEWS / SPORTS
Through The Lens
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
Shawn Deloney, Videographer
Jason Bacon KNXV-TV Composite
ABC15
Jason Bacon, Photographer
Elections 2020
Univision Arizona
Misael Gonzalez, Photographer
Wilson Shooting 2020
KSL-5
John Wilson, Photographer
CATEGORY #723B
PHOTOGRAPHER CONTENT
One Nation Under Science
Landmark Stories at the University of Arizona
Sandra Westdahl, Cinematographer
VOA Utah - Homeless Outreach Program
Color Red Media
Cody McCarthy, Videographer
Meet The Makers - Pine Creek Lavender Farm
Red Knight Media
Jack Chapman, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #724
VIDEO JOURNALIST
They Called it a One Man Band back in my day
KSL-5
Mike Anderson, Videojournalist
VJ, Capítulo: Pandemia
Univision Arizona
Liliana Salgado, Video Journalist
Before the Badge Composite
Phoenix Police Department
Stephanie Barnes, Videographer / Editor / Talent
Arizona Peace Trail
Arizona Game and Fish
David Majure, Producer / Writer / Videographer / Editor / Voiceover
Max Gorden Video Journalist Composite
Arizona's Family
Max Gorden, Video Journalist
CATEGORY #725
GRAPHIC ARTS
3D Animation
Skygate Pictures
Bob Dolan, VFX Director
Ray Garcia De Leon, VFX Director
CATEGORY #726
AUDIO LIVE OR POST PRODUCED
Downwinders and the Radioactive West
PBS Utah
Brenton Winegar, Post Editing / Post Mixing
William Montoya, Post Editor / Mixer
Carter Pann: Soprano Saxophone Concerto (2019)
Arizona PBS
Alex Kosiorek, Senior Audio Engineer
True Concord Voices and Orchestra - A Savior from on High
Arizona PBS
Alex Kosiorek, Senior Audio Engineer
CATEGORY #727
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT
Los Maskareñas
Mediaslinger
Jason Goodyear, Composer
Yo Prometo
Mediaslinger
Jason Goodyear, Music Composition
Carlos Medina, Lyricist
CATEGORY #728
LIGHTING LOCATION OR STUDIO
A Taste of Italy With Utah Heart
REEL People Productions
Dru Williams, Director Of Photography
Plate and Pour - The Great Gadsby Bakery
Arizona PBS
Rodolfo Romo, Photographer
CATEGORY #729
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
"Riders of the Purple Sage: The Making of a Western Opera"
Quantum Leap Productions
Bill Davis, Technical Supervisor
Jazz at Pistons - All Hands on Deck Road Broadcast
Utah Jazz
Jeremy Brunner, Producer
Travis Henderson, Director
Debates in a Pandemic
KOAT Action 7 News
Chris Fullam, Operations
Phoenix Suns and the NBA Bubble
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
Dan Siekmann, Vice President, Broadcast Production
2020 Student Production Awards for Excellence
RMSW NATAS
Dan JP Ciernia MEd, Sr. Technical/Operations Producer
Dale R. Wyman, Technical Director

2021 Student Awards NOMINEES

COMING SOON

2021 NOMINEES & WINNERS

COLLEGE

CATEGORY #C01
COLLEGE NEWSCAST
Newsline - November 3, 2020
Brigham Young University
Isabela Erekson, Producer

A-TV News November 11, 2020
Utah State University / A-TV News
Sam Walker, Producer

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Cronkite News March 23, 2021
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Angel Jimenez, Producer


CATEGORY #C023
COLLEGE NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS OR LIGHT
The Chosen
Brigham Young University
Joseph Carson, Multimedia Journalist

Corona Water Treatment Plant
Brigham Young University
Joseph Carson, Multimedia Journalist

Covid Walk-Through
Brigham Young University
Andrea Cabrera, Reporter/MMJ

White Mtn. Apache COVID
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
McKenzie Allen-Charmley, Reporter

Expanding Water Pipeline
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Katelyn Keenehan, Reporter

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Music Therapy
Utah State University / A-TV News
Sarah Murphy, Reporter

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Sarah's Attitude
Utah State University / A-TV News
Sarah Murphy, Multimedia Journalist

Covid Outbreak at ADOC
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Katelyn Keenehan, Multimedia Journalist


CATEGORY #C04
COLLEGE MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
Stalking of College Students in Utah
Utah State University
Sarah Murphy, Multimedia Journalist

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

FilmBar Saved
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Tyler Manion, Reporter

Bike Safety Signs
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Katelyn Keenehan, Reporter


CATEGORY #C05
COLLEGE VIDEO ESSAY
COVID-19 Food Crisis
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Luke Simmons, Reporter

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

A Mother's Journey
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Fronco Latono, Reporter

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Baked Chemistry
Huntington University Arizona
Olivya Bryant, Photojournalist

Navajo School District fights to overcome COVID-19
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Megan Marples, Reporter


CATEGORY #C06
COLLEGE NON-FICTION SHORT FORM
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Gender Pioneer in Arizona
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Katelyn Keenehan, Reporter

All The Same
Huntington University Arizona
Chris Blackford, Director
Alex Payan, Cinematographer

Missing Fly for Fly Fishers
Utah State University / A-TV News
Sam Walker, Producer/Photographer
Robinson Miles, Reporter

Stigma
Huntington University Arizona
Cheyanne Glazier, Director


CATEGORY #C07
COLLEGE NON-FICTION LONG FORM
BYU Student Journalists Working During a Pandemic
Brigham Young University
Emma Benson, Producer/Writer
Joseph Carson, Producer/Editor
Karani Namunyu, Producer/Editor
Halston Robinson, Producer/Writer

Friedrich Accum - A Pioneer in the Fight Against Food Adulteration
Northern Arizona University
Eric Joseph Lynch, Producer/Director

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Roberta on the Road
Northern Arizona University
Olivia Nichols, Producer/Director
Jesse Wannagot, Editor/Associate Producer
Victoria Bridges, Director Of Photography
Kross Warr, Sound Designer/Composer


CATEGORY #C10
COLLEGE MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Cache Rendezvous Holiday Edition
Utah State University / A-TV News
Robinson Miles, Producer
Sarah Murphy, Reporter
Eric Price, Host
Jonathan May, Host/Reporter


CATEGORY #C11
COLLEGE MUSIC VIDEO
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Falling
Huntington University Arizona
Alex Kennedy, Producer/Director


CATEGORY #C12
COLLEGE FICTION SHORT FORM
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Stitched Together
Huntington University Arizona
Realiti Ibsen, Director
Alexa Bland, Animator
Kesmine Hickman, Animator

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Scorn
Huntington University Arizona
Xander Williams, Director

Jazz and Roses
Glendale Community College
Bennett Kim, Producer/Editor/Writer

Recurrent
Huntington University Arizona
Casey Davis, Producer/Director

Seeing Monsters
Huntington University Arizona
Chris Blackford, Producer


CATEGORY #C13
COLLEGE FICTION LONG FORM
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

The Way I See You
Grand Canyon University
Brittany Ha-Nguyen, Director

The Pickwick Club
Brigham Young University
Sam Matheson, Producer

Here with Me
Northern Arizona University
Ray Boukara, Producer

By Good Rights
Huntington University Arizona
Trace Avey, Writer/Director
Chris Blackford, Producer
Tatyana Keller, Editor

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Murphy
Huntington University Arizona
Chloe Caufield, Writer/Director
Sam Dorcey, Producer
Lisette Perez, Cinematographer
Wilson Hickman, Editor


CATEGORY #C14
COLLEGE SPORTS STORY OR SEGMENT
Skating Through Adversity
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Michael Gutnick, Reporter

Tackling For Safety
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Rachel Phillips, Reporter

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Seated Golfer Prepares For U.S. Disabled Open
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Jordan Spurgeon, Reporter

Arizona Native Ponwith Fulfills Dream at ASU
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Mason Kern, Reporter

Soundtrack of Sport
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Reed Harmon, Reporter

Underground Railroad Cyclist
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Sarandon Raboin, Reporter

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

A Sunrise Prayer, on Piestewa Peak
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Sarandon Raboin, Reporter

Attitude is Everything
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Zachary Keenan, Reporter


CATEGORY #C18
COLLEGE COMMERCIAL
The Black Sheep
Huntington University Arizona
Alex Payan, Director

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Aquatics Promo
Utah State University / A-TV News
Sam Walker, Producer/Photographer/Editor
Nathaniel Gillis, Producer/Photographer/Editor

Club Sports Promo
Utah State University / A-TV News
Austin Roundy, Producer/Photographer/Editor


CATEGORY #C19
COLLEGE ANIMATION / GRAPHICS / SPECIAL EFFECTS
Fun-Gi
Huntington University Arizona
Maddy Ingram, Lead Artist

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Huntington Promo
Huntington University Arizona
Nathan Holt, Motion Graphics Lead

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Mending Needle
Huntington University Arizona
Laurel Zeiler, Lead Artist

The Color: Blue
Glendale Community College
Miroslava Gaitan, Animator

Thin Ice
Huntington University Arizona
Nathan Holt, Lead Artist


CATEGORY #C20
COLLEGE AUDIO / SOUND
Hindsight
Huntington University Arizona
Cheyanne Glazier, Sound Mixer/Designer

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Scorn
Huntington University Arizona
Xander Williams, Sound Mixer/Designer

Micah Bentley - Wine Skins
Huntington University Arizona
Cody Cea, Sound Mixer


CATEGORY #C21
COLLEGE DIRECTOR
The Pickwick Club
Brigham Young University
John Newton, Director

Jazz and Roses
Glendale Community College
Bennett Kim, Director

Hindsight
Huntington University Arizona
Chloe Evans, Director

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Rocket Science
Huntington University Arizona
Kenny Gondales, Director


CATEGORY #C22
COLLEGE EDITOR
Friedrich Accum - A Pioneer in the Fight Against Food Adulteration
Northern Arizona University
Eric Joseph Lynch, Editor

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

The Pickwick Club
Brigham Young University
Emily Ooi, Editor

Hindsight
Huntington University Arizona
Cheyanne Glazier, Editor


CATEGORY #C23
COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Jazz and Roses
Glendale Community College
Bennett Kim, Director Of Photography

Chloe Caufield Cinematography Reel
Huntington University Arizona
Chloe Caufield, Cinematographer

The Pickwick Club
Brigham Young University
Trent Powelson, Director Of Photography

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Standby
Huntington University Arizona
Jose "Pepe" Sifuentes, Cinematographer

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

By Good Rights
Huntington University Arizona
Alexis Lopez, Cinematographer

Xander Martin Cinematography Reel
Huntington University Arizona
Xander Williams, Cinematographer


CATEGORY #C24
COLLEGE TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Zachary Keenan
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Zachary Keenan, Reporter

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Sarah Murphy Talent Reel
Utah State University
Sarah Murphy, Anchor

Joseph Carson
Brigham Young University
Joseph Carson, Anchor/Reporter

Macenzi McGuire Weather
Brigham Young University
Macenzi McGuire, Anchor/Reporter

Andrea Cabrera
Brigham Young University
Andrea Cabrera, Anchor


CATEGORY #C26
COLLEGE WRITER
The Pickwick Club
Brigham Young University
John Newton, Writer

Covid Response
Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
McKenzie Allen-Charmley, Writer

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Scorn
Huntington University Arizona
Xander Williams, Writer


High School

CATEGORY #H03
HIGH SCHOOL MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
Making Paper!
Corona del Sol High School
Layla Reif, Multimedia Journalist

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

National Honor Society
Corona del Sol High School
Chandler Carlisle, Director


CATEGORY #H05
HIGH SCHOOL NON-FICTION SHORT FORM
Day 87
Seton Catholic Prep High School
Audrey Wood, Producer

Turning Trash Into Treasure
Tucson Magnet High School
Cosmo Brusa Zappellini, Producer

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Screen
Verrado High School
Aazir Taylor, Director


CATEGORY #H06
HIGH SCHOOL NON-FICTION LONG FORM
Inside The Hive: The Stories of True Buzz West Coast
Boulder Creek High School
Andrew Morgan, Director

Christmas in September: Making Somewhere in the Snow
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Writer/Editor
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Photographer/Editor

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

How Bread Has Made Us Who We Are Today
SPOT 127
Zayan Ahmad, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor/Animator


CATEGORY #H07
HIGH SCHOOL PUBLIC AFFAIRS / COMMUNITY SERVICE
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Kalini's Corner: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Sunrise Mountain High School
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Writer/Photographer/Talent/Graphics
Ryan Kraska, Editor/Talent/Graphics


CATEGORY #H08
HIGH SCHOOL ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT / CULTURAL AFFAIRS
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

New Mexican Girl
Media Arts Collaborative Charter School
Pamela Farmer, Producer


CATEGORY #H09
HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE PROGRAM
[cdstv] Season 14, Episode 26
Corona del Sol High School
Chandler Carlisle, Director
Mason Rich, Producer
Leah Gunter, Reporter

The Mustang Magazine: Pilot
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Director/Producer/Editor/Graphics
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Director/Producer/Editor

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

[cdstv] Season 14, Episode 28
Corona del Sol High School
Chandler Carlisle, Director
Mason Rich, Producer
Zoe Karpowicz, Reporter
Leia Gibbs, Reporter
Nathan Shapiro, Reporter
Leah Gunter, Reporter


CATEGORY #H10
HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC VIDEO
Mixed Tape
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Director/Editor/Graphics
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Editor
Korey Williams, Talent

Board
Liberty High School
Mariah Franco, Producer/Director/Editor/Photographer

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Walk but in a Garden
Verrado High School
Bryan Gonzalez Perez, Editor


CATEGORY #H11
HIGH SCHOOL FICTION SHORT FORM
Jesse and Taylor's Totally Epic High School Bucket List
Corona del Sol High School
Chandler Carlisle, Director
Layla Reif, Producer

Pitch Day
Corona del Sol High School
Leah Gunter, Director
Elian Alvarez, Writer
Mason Rich, Director Of Cinematography

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Ryan's Ryan: College Special
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Producer/Editor/Animator
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Writer/Director/Photographer/Editor

Your Average Hopeless Romantic
Tucson High Magnet School
Tara Belger, Writer/Director/Producer


CATEGORY #H12
HIGH SCHOOL FICTION LONG FORM
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Misfire
Verrado High School
Bryan Gonzalez Perez, Cinematographer


CATEGORY #H15
HIGH SCHOOL LIVE SPORTING EVENT / GAME
Sunrise Mountain Girls Basketball Live Broadcast by SMHS PSBN
Sunrise Mountain High School
Lamley Andrews, Director
Colin Farrer, Tricaster Operator
Joshua Carlson, Play By Play Commentator
Karina Maccano, Color Commentary
Korey Williams, Color Commentary
Aidan Fuhrmann, Camera Operator
Sara Bird, Camera Operator
Kaden Naverez, Camera Operator
Alex Maccias, Spotter/Graphics

Sunrise Mountain PSBN Broadcast Boys Volleyball Millennium vs Sunrise Mountain
Sunrise Mountain High School
Morgan Behie, Director
Colin Farrer, Tricaster Operator
Joshua Carlson, Play By Play Commentator
Kaden Naverez, Color Commentary
Sara Bird, Camera Operator
Reese Rivera, Camera Operator

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Sunrise vs Liberty Mens Varsity Basketball
Liberty High School
Josh Brawley, Director/Technical Director
Nathan Kettlehut, Play By Play
Naomi Frager, Color Commentator
Ben Lin, Camera Operator
Micheal Micele, Camera Operator
Miguel Sued, Camera Operator
Charles Bowes, Graphics


CATEGORY #H16
HIGH SCHOOL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
Get Your Grades Up
Corona del Sol High School
Chandler Carlisle, Director

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Sunrise for Change: Composting
Sunrise Mountain High School
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Writer/Talent/Photographer/Editor
Ryan Kraska, Writer/Editor/Director/Graphics

Stress Management
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Writer/Talent/Sound Design
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Writer/Editor

Community Concerns
Verrado High School
Hunter Wilson, Director


CATEGORY #H17
HIGH SCHOOL COMMERCIAL
Real Dairy Commercial
Seton Catholic Prep High School
Ben Staedicke, Producer

SDOHS Commercial
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Tyler Stoller, Director/Editor/Writer
Nathan Edlebeck, Director/Writer
Ava Aguilar, Director/Writer

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Boys Volleyball Game Promo
Sunrise Mountain High School
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Director/Photographer/Editor
Ryan Kraska, Director/Graphics

Captains Video
Liberty High School
Aldric Galicia, Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor


CATEGORY #H18
HIGH ANIMATION / GRAPHICS / SPECIAL EFFECTS
Superhero
Gila Ridge High School
Jeffery Parle, Graphics

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Ryan Kraska - Animation/Graphics/Special Effects Reel
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Special Effects Artist

Inferno
Gila Ridge High School
Jeffery Parle, Animator

Weekly Show Outro - Super Hero Theme
Verrado High School
Aazir Taylor, Graphics

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

An Inch Within Extinction
Deer Valley High School
Brian Denuit, Animator


CATEGORY #H19
HIGH SCHOOL AUDIO / SOUND
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Ryan Kraska - Audio Reel
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Audio Mixer/Editor

Community Concerns
Verrado High School
Matthew Galindo, Audio


CATEGORY #H20
HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Global Warming -All Facts No Fiction
Desert Vista High School
Kayler Catron, Director

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

The Tunnel
Liberty High School
Josh Brawley, Director
Aldric Galicia, Director

Kalini Aguon-Sewell Director's Reel
Sunrise Mountain High School
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Director


CATEGORY #H21
HIGH SCHOOL EDITOR
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Editor: Ryan Kraska - Editing Reel
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Editor

GRHS Hawks Baseball Montage
Gila Ridge High School
Josh Lopez, Editor

Intro - Weekly Show - Virtual School
Verrado High School
Bryan Gonzalez Perez, Editor

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Screen
Verrado High School
Aazir Taylor, Editor


CATEGORY #H22
HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER
Film & TV Commercial
Verrado High School
Hunter Wilson, Cinematographer

RealReal Skateboard
Verrado High School
Karl Thomas II, Cinematographer

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Kalini Aguon-Sewell - Photography Reel
Sunrise Mountain High School
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Photographer

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Benjamin Jace Bryce - Photographer Demo Reel
Westwood High School
Benjamin Bryce, Photographer


CATEGORY #H23
HIGH SCHOOL TALENT - NEWS OR SPORTS
Taking Care of Yourself
Verrado High School
Robert Jones, Host

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Ryan Kraska News Talent Reel
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Talent/Anchor


CATEGORY #H24
HIGH SCHOOL TALENT PERFORMER
2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Ryan Kraska - Ryan's Ryan: College Special
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Talent Performer


CATEGORY #H25
HIGH SCHOOL WRITER
Global Warming -All Facts No Fiction
Desert Vista High School
Kayler Catron, Writer

Misfire
Verrado High School
Bryan Gonzalez Perez, Writer

2021 STUDENT PRODUCTION AWARDS RECIPIENT

Ryan's Ryan: College Special
Sunrise Mountain High School
Ryan Kraska, Writer
Kalini Aguon-Sewell, Writer