2023 Nominees & RECIPIENTS
CATEGORY #101
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Arizona's Family
Arizona's Family
• Debbie Bush, VP / General Manager
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
ABC15 Overall Excellence
ABC15
• Anita Helt, Vice President / General Manager
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
FOX13 News: Overall Excellence
KSTU Fox 13
• Jon Saunders, General Manager
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
KOAT-TV: Overall Excellence
KOAT Action 7 News
• Lori Waldon, President / General Manager
CATEGORY #102
NEWS EXCELLENCE
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Arizona's Family
Arizona's Family
• Sybil Hoffman, News Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
ABC15 News Excellence
ABC15
• Mitch Jacob, News Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
KSL TV - A Year of Excellence
KSL-5
• Leona Wood, News Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
FOX13 News: News Excellence
KSTU Fox 13
• Stacey Roberts, News Director
CATEGORY #201
MORNING NEWSCAST
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The Valley Prepares for SBLVII Fans
KPNX 12 News
• Stella Sun, Traffic Anchor
• Jennifer Wahl, Reporter
• Emily Pritchard, Anchor / Producer
• Scott McDonnell, Anchor / Producer
• Emily Muniz, Producer
• Calvin Robbins Jr., Director
• Jonett Zarate Velazquez, Producer
• Krystle Henderson, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Breaking News & Katie Hobbs Inauguration
Telemundo Arizona
• Noé González, Executive Producer
• Octavio Pulido, Field Anchor
• Samuel Murillo, Producer
• César Santos, Assignment Desk
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Election Aftermath
KOAT Action 7 News
• Cody Thomason, Producer
CATEGORY #202
DAYTIME / EVENING NEWSCAST LARGER MARKET
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Fire, Snow, and a Lasso
KSL-5
• Kristi Henderson, Producer
• Amy Reid, Producer
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KUTV 6pm Newscast Enoch Family Murdered
KUTV
• Jim Spiewak, Field Anchor
• Benjamin Pollchik, Photojournalist
• Wendy Halloran, Investigative Reporter
• Eddie Collins, Photojournalist
• Lincoln Graves, Reporter
• Steven Bardwell, Producer
• Kaden Anderson, Producer
• Justin Struckle, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Post Super Bowl LVII Newscast
KSTU Fox 13
• Makayla Hewerdine, Executive Producer
• Dakota Cleland, Producer
• Bob Evans, Anchor
• Kelly Chapman, Anchor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
12News at 10: The Super Bowl Spotlight
KPNX 12 News
• Kacie Talamante, Producer
• Bruce Leibowitz, Director
CATEGORY #203
DAYTIME / EVENING NEWSCAST MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKETS
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Action 7 News Live at 6
KOAT Action 7 News
• Kathryn Jones, Producer
CATEGORY #204
NEWS SPECIAL
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Conociendo a los Precandidatos
Univision Arizona
• Sheila Varela, Producer
• Leon Felipe Gonzalez, Anchor
• Misael González, Photographer / Editor
• Sebastián Carrillo, Reporter
• John Smedley, Technical Director
• Cinthia Halilyan, Audio Operator
• Gerardo Higginson, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
FOX 13 News: Election Night 2022
KSTU Fox 13
• Dakota Cleland, Producer
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70 Years Together
KOAT Action 7 News
• Jeffrey Hernandez, Producer
• Chris Fullam, Producer / Editor
• Brandon Pruitt, Editor
• Alexis Cisneros, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Rusted
KOAT Action 7 News
• T.J. Wilham, Producer
• John Cardinale, Reporter
• Jeff Sargent, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #205
DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
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Una Parada De Tráfico Mortal
Univision KUTH 32
• Jesus Rodriguez Morales, Reporter
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Water Inundates Draper Neighborhood
KUTV
• Lincoln Graves, Reporter
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Can't Beat The View
KSL-5
• Jay Hancock, Producer
• Andrew Adams, Writer
CATEGORY #206
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS SINGLE REPORT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Bee Roll
KSL-5
• Mark Wetzel, Producer
• Shara Park, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Breaking News: Bosque Fire
KOAT Action 7 News
• Nicholas Gallo, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
His Car Was in the Hole!
KSL-5
• John Wilson, Photographer
• Karah Brackin, Reporter
CATEGORY #207
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS MULTIPLE REPORTS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Skate Park Helicopter Rescue
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
• Stephanie Bennett, Reporter
• Levi Pettigrew, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Breaking: Roosevelt Row OIS
Arizona's Family
• Ralph Chiappetta, Editor
• Kylie Warren, Producer
• Derek Staahl, Anchor
• Jaime Cerreta, Anchor
• Jared Dillingham, Anchor
• Michael Raimondi, Reporter
• Briana Whitney, Reporter
• Christopher Miller, Director
• Melissa Matushinec, Director
• Kraig Stern, Photographer
• McKenzie Colson, Producer
• Chris Holden, Producer
• Hunter V Norris, Editor
• Juan Magana, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
First Alert Weather - Arizona Flooding
Arizona's Family
• Ashley Reyes, Producer
• Gibby Parra, Reporter
• Mike Smith, Drone Operator
• Bobbi Jo Kelly, Assignment Desk
• Olivia Fierro, Anchor
• Vanessa Lichvar, Editor
• Loraine Scheuring, Editor
• Javier Gutierrez, Producer
• Ashley Schauble, Producer
• Gina Coy, Editor
CATEGORY #208
CONTINUING COVERAGE
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Rio Verde Water Crisis
KPNX 12 News
• William Pitts, Reporter
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Rose Park Sidewalks
KUTV
• Lincoln Graves, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Título 42: Crisis Migratoria Continua Vigente
Telemundo Arizona
• Magali Rivera, Senior Producer
• Christian Villegas, Field Producer
• Octavio Pulido, Anchor
• Jesús Hiram González, Reporter
• Jackie López, Reporter
• Patricio Gutiérrez, Executive Producer
• Noé González, Executive Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Prince Charming Sex Offender Turned HOA President
KUTV
• Wendy Halloran, Investigative Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Different Rules for Different Officers
KSTU Fox 13
• Adam Herbets, Reporter
• Paul Hanke, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #209
INVESTIGATIVE SINGLE REPORT
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Ask for the Ambulance
ABC15
• Melissa Blasius-Nuanez, Investigative Reporter
• Peter Scholz, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Reeks of Special Treatment?
KUTV
• Wendy Halloran, Investigative Reporter
• Daniel Kovach, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Jonny & Trevor
KSTU Fox 13
• Adam Herbets, Reporter
• Paul Hanke, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
¿Dónde está el asesino de Elizabeth Laguna Salgado?
Telemundo Utah
• Jose Arevalo-Rivers, Editor / Photographer
• Nathalie Avilan, Producer
• Veronica Sansur, Reporter
• Marcos Allain, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Tough Turf: A Tale of Deception
KRQE
• Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
• Mark Corey, Producer / Photographer
• Thomas Garcia, Editor
CATEGORY #210
INVESTIGATIVE MULTIPLE REPORTS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Fentanilo: Asesino sin Control
Univision Arizona
• Sheila Varela, Producer
• León Felipe González, Reporter
• John Smedley, Technical Director
• Sebastián Carrillo, Reporter
• Hector Lagunas, Reporter
• Xitlaly Ruiz, Reporter
• Jorge Valenzuela, Anchor
• Heidi Renpenning, Anchor
• Adriana Guzmán, Reporter
• Misael González, Photographer
• Juan Villa, Editor
• Cinthia Chávez, Audio
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Undercover and Unclothed
ABC15
• Zach Crenshaw, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Failing the Innocents
KUTV
• Wendy Halloran, Investigative Reporter
• Michelle Poe, Producer
• Gabriel Misla, Photographer
• Tim Straszewski, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Cost of Crisis: Hidden Homeless
KPNX 12 News
• Erica Stapleton, Reporter / Editor
• Katie Wilcox, Producer
• Roberto Duarte, Photographer / Editor
• Garrett Wichmann, Photographer
• William Pitts, Drone Pilot
CATEGORY #211B
NEWS FEATURE LIGHT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Bienvenidos a Arizona SB XVII
Telemundo Arizona
• Paola Morales, Anchor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Cherry Creek Lodge
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
• Brian Kae, Photojournalist
• Joe Tillman, Photojournalist
• Habib Obi, Producer
• Christina Carilla, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Siblings Meet for the First Time
KPNX 12 News
• Richard Prange, Producer / Reporter / Photographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Haunted City
KSL-5
• Andrew Adams, Writer
• Jay Hancock, Producer
• Meghan Thackrey, Drone Videographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Saying Goodbye to Tako
ABC15
• Kelsie Blazier, Producer
CATEGORY #213B
NEWS FEATURE SERIOUS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Cost of Crisis: Perry Park
KPNX 12 News
• Erica Stapleton, Reporter / Editor
• Katie Wilcox, Producer
• Roberto Duarte, Photographer
• Phillip Mathews, Photographer
• Carlos Chavez, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Pickleball Predicament
Arizona's Family
• Amy Cutler, Reporter
• Michael Williams, Photographer / Editor
• Hector Holguin Jr., Drone Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Perdidos, Pero No Olvidados
Univision Arizona
• Sebastian Carrillo, Reporter
• Hector Lagunas, Reporter
• Juan Villa, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Nogales La Ciudad De Los Tuneles
Telemundo Arizona
• Jesus Hiram Gonzalez, Reporter
• Juan Robles, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
A Sad, Salty Death
KSL-5
• Dan Spindle, Reporter
• Mark Less, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Giving a Name to Little Miss Nobody
KOB 4
• Ryan Laughlin, Reporter
• James Lawrence, Photographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Coyotes, las Escaleras y Elevadores
Univision Arizona
• Heidi Renpenning, Reporter / Producer
• Misael Gonzalez, Photographer / Editor
CATEGORY #215B
ARTS / ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Homenaje Al Divo De Juarez en Arizona
Telemundo Arizona
• Patricio G. Gutierrez, Producer
• Noe Gonzalez, Executive Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Hispanic Heritage-Emily Costello
Arizona's Family
• Jessica Parsons, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Pride of Mesa
Arizona's Family
• Jared Dillingham, Reporter
• Hunter V Norris, Editor
• Juan Magaña, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Seen on Yellowstone
KSTU Fox 13
• Spencer Joseph, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Trauma-Informed Youth Chorus
KOB 4
• Willow Locke, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #217B
BUSINESS / CONSUMER NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Retail Crime
KOB 4
• Brittany Costello, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Stealing the Show
KRQE
• Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
• Mark Corey, Producer / Photographer
• Thomas Garcia, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Uncovering a Financial Crime Ring
Arizona's Family
• David Caltabiano, Reporter
• Christopher Zang, Photographer
CATEGORY #219
CRIME / JUSTICE NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Syed Family's History of Violence
KRQE
• Ann Pierret, Reporter
• Tommy Garcia, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
A Boy's Cry for Help
KRQE
• Jessica Garate, Reporter
• Philip Chaparro, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Just How Cold It Was
KSL-5
• Andrew Adams, Writer
• Jay Hancock, Producer
CATEGORY #220
CRIME / JUSTICE NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Time Bandit
KRQE
• Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
• Mark Corey, Producer / Photographer
• Thomas Garcia, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
El Reflejo del Operativo Espejo
Telemundo 3 KESE
• Nassieli Pizano, Reporter
• Francisco Rivas, Producer
• Abraham Retana, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Last Hitman
Arizona's Family
• Briana Whitney, Reporter
• Serjio Hernandez, Photojournalist
• Hunter V Norris, Editor
• Michael Abbott, Editor
• Michael Williams, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
El Asesinato de Gaby Ramos: Pasión y Venganza
Telemundo Utah
• Nathalie Avilan, Producer
• Veronica Sansur, Reporter
• Jose Angel Galavis, Director Of Photography / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Mysterious Death
Arizona's Family
• Morgan Loew, Reporter
• Michael Williams, Photographer / Editor
• Gilbert Zermeño, Photographer
CATEGORY #221
DIVERSITY / EQUITY / INCLUSION NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Just Regular People, Targeted
KSL-5
• Lauren Steinbrecher, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Dancing Above Racism
ABC15
• Luzdelia Caballero, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #222
DIVERSITY / EQUITY / INCLUSION NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Utah Deputy Twirls Lasso in Search for Black Man
KSL-5
• Daniella Rivera, Investigative Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Arizona's Black History
ABC15
• Nick Ciletti, Reporter
CATEGORY #223B
EDUCATION / SCHOOLS NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Unfeasible Feasibility Study
KUTV
• Chris Jones, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Learning Interrupted: Too Many Texts
KSL-5
• Nadine Wimmer, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Reading, Writing, and Polygamy
KSTU Fox 13
• Adam Herbets, Reporter
• Paul Hanke, Photojournalist
• Nate Carlisle, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
YouTube University
KPNX 12 News
• Michael Doudna, Reporter
CATEGORY #227
ENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Burn Scar Aftermath: In Comes the BEAR Team
KOAT Action 7 News
• Andy Weber, Photojournalist
• Sasha Lenninger, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Mission to Psyche
KPNX 12 News
• William Pitts, Reporter
• Carlos Chavez, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Little Treasures
KSL-5
• Aubrey Shafer, Photographer
CATEGORY #228
ENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Lasting Legacy of Uranium in New Mexico
KOB 4
• James Lawrence, Photographer / Editor
• Matt Grubs, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Agua en Arizona: nivel crítico
Telemundo Arizona
• Veronica Quintero, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Eagle Nestling Banding
ABC15
• Danny Bavaro, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Great Salt Lake: An Environmental Crisis
KUTV
• Lincoln Graves, Reporter
• Eddie Collins, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Toxic Milk
KSL-5
• Shara Park, Reporter
• Josh Szymanik, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Greetings from Dust Lake City!
KSL-5
• Dan Spindle, Reporter
• Meghan Thackrey, Photojournalist / Drone Videographer
CATEGORY #230B
HEALTH / MEDICAL NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Cancer Sucks
KSL-5
• Mike Headrick, Reporter
• Tanner Siegworth, Photographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
A Fight to the Death
KSTU Fox 13
• Adam Herbets, Reporter
• John Eulberg, Photojournalist
• Paul Hanke, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Right Place, Right Time: Signs of a Stroke
KSTU Fox 13
• Spencer Joseph, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Mi Vida en tus Manos
KASA
• Mayra Aguilar, Anchor / Reporter / Editor
CATEGORY #231B
HISTORICAL / CULTURAL NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Eureka: Pueblo Fantasma Detenido en El Tiempo
Telemundo Utah
• Jesús Bastidas, Reporter
• Pedro Andrade, Producer
• Nathalie Avilan, Producer
• Jose Angel Galavis, Photographer / Editor
• Cindy Bernal, Anchor
• Yusdelly Sanchez, Producer
• Giovanni Ortiz, Technical Director
• María Victoria Camacho, Producer
• Darient Iglesias, Director
• Niomar Oropeza, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Rise and Fall of the Great Saltair
KSL-5
• Dan Spindle, Reporter
• Meghan Thackrey, Photojournalist / Drone Videographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
A New Mexico Treasure Hunt
KRQE
• Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
• Mark Corey, Producer / Photographer
• Thomas Garcia, Graphic Artist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Right to Remain Silent
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
• Christina Carilla, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
El Misterio de la Tumba Nazi
Telemundo 3 KESE
• Francisco Rivas, Reporter
• Veronica Guillen, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Uniquely Utah: A Town Stuck in Time
KSTU Fox 13
• Spencer Joseph, Reporter
CATEGORY #233
HUMAN INTEREST NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
That Healing Energy, a Hoop Dance for Her Brother
The Arizona Republic
• Patrick Breen, Videographer / Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Canal Rescue Reunion: Fur-Ever Friends
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
• Brian Kae, Photojournalist / Drone Pilot
• Irene Snyder, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
A Adela Ni Su Sordera La Detiene
Telemundo Utah
• Jose Andrade, MMJ
• Geraldin Bazo, Assignment Desk
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
No Better Day
KSL-5
• Aubrey Shafer, Photographer
CATEGORY #234
HUMAN INTEREST NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Three Little Bears and the Wildlife Veterinarian
KOB 4
• Ryan Laughlin, Reporter
• Rebecca Valdez, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
From Utah to Uvalde: A Special Delivery
KSL-5
• Tanner Siegworth, Photographer
• Dan Rascon, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Ben Michael's Restaurant
KOB 4
• Ryan Laughlin, Reporter
• Willow Locke, Photographer
• Jesse Walden, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Deena’s Family History Tree
KUTV
• Jamie McGriff, Reporter
• Eddie Collins, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Brandon's Letter
KSTU Fox 13
• Kerri Cronk, Anchor / Reporter
• Bryan Johnson, Producer / Photojournalist
CATEGORY #235B
MILITARY NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Doc Returns Home
KSL-5
• Andrew Adams, Writer
• Jay Hancock, Producer
• Benjamin Tidswell, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
A Veteran's Death & Secrets at the VA
KOB 4
• Matt Grubs, Reporter
• James Lawrence, Photographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Layka
KSL-5
• Mark Less, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Forgotten Soldiers
Arizona's Family
• Vanessa Lichvar, Editor
• Nicole Crites, Anchor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Fighting To Fly
ABC15
• Javier Soto, Anchor / Reporter
CATEGORY #237B
POLITICS / GOVERNMENT NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Arizona Politics Coverage
Telemundo Arizona
• Octavio Pulido, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
New Mexico's Mystery Project
KRQE
• Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
• Mark Corey, Producer / Photographer
• Nick Burke, Photographer
• Thomas Garcia, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Big Oops
KRQE
• Larry Barker, Investigative Reporter
• Nick Burke, Photographer
• Thomas Garcia, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Iron Frisbee Gone Rogue
KSL-5
• Mike Headrick, Producer
• Tanner Siegworth, Photographer / Editor
CATEGORY #239B
RELIGION NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Breaking the Stigma
ABC15
• Luzdelia Caballero, Reporter
• Jonathan Fuentes, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
One Word From God
KSL-5
• Aubrey Shafer, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Sex, Teens and God: The Next Generation
Arizona's Family
• Mike Watkiss, Reporter / Producer
• Adrian Campa Villa, Photojournalist / Editor
• Dylan Watkiss, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Century of Black Mormons
KUTV
• Jamie McGriff, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Is LDS Church Culture Under Attack?
KSTU Fox 13
• Spencer Joseph, Reporter / Editor
CATEGORY #241
SOCIETAL CONCERNS NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Frontier Airlines Overcharges Passengers
Univision KUTH 32
• Dyana Villa, Multimedia Journalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Crash That Changed Sebastian Ibañez’s Life
KPNX 12 News
• Adriana Loya, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Nogales, la Capital de los Narcotúneles
Univision Arizona
• Heidi Renpenning, Reporter / Producer
• Misael Gonzalez, Photographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Search for Baby Formula
ABC15
• Christine Stanwood, Reporter
CATEGORY #242
SOCIETAL CONCERNS NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Drug Testing Doubt
KSL-5
• Daniella Rivera, Investigative Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Donde Mueren Los Sueños
Telemundo Arizona
• Jackie López, Reporter
• Patricio Gutierrez, Writer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Todo Por Mi Hermana
Univision Arizona
• Sebastian Carrillo, Multimedia Journalist
• Juan Villa, Producer
• Mariela Gomez, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Fire. Recall. Fix. Repeat.
KSL-5
• Mike Headrick, Writer
• Cindy St. Clair, Producer
• Tanner Siegworth, Photographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Saving Life in a Dead Sea
KSL-5
• Dan Spindle, Reporter
• Meghan Thackrey, Photojournalist / Drone Videographer
CATEGORY #244B
TECHNOLOGY
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Ankle Monitor's Albuquerque Origin Story
KOB 4
• James Lawrence, Photographer / Editor
• Matt Grubs, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Event Horizon
Arizona Public Media
• Bryan Nelson, Producer / Videographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
KSL Investigates: Digital Dragnet
KSL-5
• Daniella Rivera, Investigative Reporter
CATEGORY #245B
WEATHER NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Rociada Flooding
KOAT Action 7 News
• Sasha Lenninger, Reporter
• Andy Weber, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Un año de acción: Fuego, Sequía y Tormentas
Univision Arizona
• Sheila Varela, Multimedia Journalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Coldest Place in the US: The Sinks
KSTU Fox 13
• Spencer Joseph, Photographer / Editor / Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Flagstaff Sandbags
KPNX 12 News
• Richard Scruggs, Photographer
• Michael Doudna, Reporter
CATEGORY #301
SPORTS STORY NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Power Soccer, Más que un Gol
Univision Arizona
• Juan Urresti, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Moment of Loudness: Eddie
KSL-5
• Keira Farrimond, Producer
• Debbie Worthen-Gilbert, Talent
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Navajo Broadcaster
Arizona's Family
• Nick King, Reporter / Videographer / Editor
CATEGORY #302
SPORTS STORY SHORT / LONG FORM CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Folktales - The Stanton Shuffle
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
• Tim DeLaney, Director
• Kyle Dorony, Director
• Paul Calvisi, Writer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Buddy Kennedy's Call-Up Weekend
Arizona Diamondbacks
• Brandon Thomas, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Arizona State's Anthony Robles
Pac-12 Networks
• Jessica Altman, Field Producer
• Scott Clark, Producer / Editor
• Laura Casadonte, Videographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Inside Access - No Pressure No Diamonds
Arizona Coyotes
• Vincent Dwyer, Producer
• Wesley Fry, Producer
• Kevin Thompson, Producer
• Nate Steele, Producer
• John Gray, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Ashes to Ashes
KPNX 12 News
• Cameron Cox, Anchor / Producer / Editor
CATEGORY #303B
SPORTS PROGRAM - LIVE OR POST-PRODUCED
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Cardinals Flight Plan - Rising Stock
Arizona Cardinals Broadcast Network
• Zach Fletcher, Editor / Producer
• Graysen Choy, Videographer / Editor
• Kyle Dorony, Videographer / Editor
• Tim DeLaney, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Voices of the Valley: Al McCoy
Bally Sports Arizona
• Todd Walsh, Host
• Tom Elsner, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Inside Access - On the Clock
Arizona Coyotes
• Vincent Dwyer, Producer
• Wesley Fry, Producer
• John Gray, Producer
• Kevin Thompson, Producer
• Nate Steele, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Phoenix Suns Beyond the Court
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
• Ryan Bafaloukos, Producer
• Brock Kraft, Producer
• Tom Leander, Host
• Ryan Meza, Editor / Videographer
CATEGORY #305
SPORTS – ONE-TIME SPECIAL
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
109th Rose Bowl Pregame Show
Pac-12 Networks
• Ari Kaye, Producer
• McKenna Keil, Field Producer
• Nigel Burton, Analyst
• David Arnold, Coordinating Producer
• Ashley Adamson, Host
• Yogi Roth, Analyst
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
12News: Countdown to Kickoff
KPNX 12 News
• Calvin Robbins Jr, Director
• Jeffrey Schneider, Executive Producer
• Kacie Talamante, Producer
CATEGORY #306
LIVE SPORTING EVENT / GAME (SINGLE GAME OR SERIES)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Pac-12 WBB: No. 3 Stanford at No. 8 Utah
Pac-12 Networks
• Jason Armenio, Producer
• Krista Blunk, Play-by-Play Commentator
• Mary Murphy, Analyst
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Best of Utah Gymnastics Meet
BYU Broadcasting
• Harrison Collier, Producer
• Michael Hunter, Director
• Spencer Linton, Play-By-Play Announcer
• McKell Merkley, Analyst
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Donovan Returns! Jazz Win!
Utah Jazz
• Jeremy Brunner, Producer
• Travis Henderson, Director
• Craig Bolerjack, Play-by-Play
• Thurl Bailey, Analyst
• Holly Rowe, Analyst
CATEGORY #307
LIVE SPORTING EVENT SEASON
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Phoenix Suns 2022-23 Season
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
• Bob Adlhoch, Director
• David Hughes, Producer
• Brock Kraft, Producer
• Ryan Bafaloukos, Producer
• Kevin Ray, Play-by-Play Announcer
• Edward Johnson, Analyst
• Ann Meyers Drysdale, Analyst
• Eddie Dean, Associate Producer
• Brianna Jonelis, Associate Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Utah Jazz 2021-22 Season
Utah Jazz
• Travis Henderson, Producer / Director
• Jeremy Brunner, Producer / Director
• Nathan Harker, Producer
• Craig Bolerjack, Play-By-Play
• Thurl Bailey, Analyst
• Holly Rowe, Analyst
• Alema Harrington, Host
• Michael Smith, Analyst
• Karli Bullock, Editor
• Joe Krueger, Director
CATEGORY #401B
CULTURAL / TOPICAL / HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Shawn Bradley--Strangely Grateful
KSL-5
• Angie Denison, Director / Producer
• Eric Betts, Photographer / Editor
• Jim Thomas, Graphic Design
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Finding Robert Fisher
Arizona's Family
• Briana Whitney, Host / Executive Producer
• Michael Williams, Photojournalist / Editor
• Serjio Hernandez, Executive Producer / Photojournalist
• Elizabeth Anspach, Graphic Artist
• Hunter V Norris, Editor
• Juan Magaña, Photographer
• Hector Holguin Jr., Drone Photographer
• Vanessa Lichvar, Editor
• Michael Abbott, Editor
• Eric Colonna, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Lourdes, Blessings Bestowed Upon Us
Skyline Productions, Inc.
• Joe Reynolds, Producer
CATEGORY #403
MAGAZINE PROGRAM (SINGLE PROGRAM)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Tara's Travels - Your Life Arizona Special
Arizona's Family
• Tara Hitchcock, Producer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Your Life Arizona Diamondbacks Show
Arizona's Family
• Lisa Fuller Magee, Executive Producer
• J Russell, Producer
• Darrell Cunningham, Anchor
• Suzanne Bissett, Anchor
• Mark Sheridan, Production Coordinator
• James Rosequist, Editor
• Jason Rosinski, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Celebrate New Mexico
KOAT Action 7 News
• Kathryn Jones, Producer
• Chris Fullam, Producer
• Breana Albizu, Reporter
CATEGORY #405
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM (SINGLE PROGRAM OR SERIES)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Utah Insight Season 3
PBS Utah
• Kelton Wells, Producer
• Liz Adeola, Producer
• RaeAnn Christensen, Producer
• J.R. Hardman, Associate Producer
• Phil Isom, Director
• Lee Ollerton, Director / Post Editor
• John Rogers, Cinematographer
• Shawn Emery, Cinematographer
• William Montoya, Audio Engineer
• Brenton Winegar, Audio Engineer
• Kevin Sweet, Audio Engineer
• Carol Dalrymple, Post Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Is There a Safe Space?
KOAT Action 7 News
• T.J. Wilham, Producer
• John Cardinale, Reporter
• Jeff Sargent, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Glendale's Game Plan: Super Bowl LVII
City of Glendale AZ
• Jessica Mensch, Multimedia Journalist / Producer / Editor
• Michael Harris, Multimedia Journalist
• Luis Jacinto, Photojournalist
• Sue Breding, Host
CATEGORY #406
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (LIVE OR EDITED)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Mayor John Giles' State of the City Address
City of Mesa
• Lily King, Producer / Editor
• Brittni Prentice, Animation / Graphics
• Rihana Raidy, Videographer / Editor
• Glen Stephens, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Balloon Fiesta
KRQE
• Logan Rader, Producer
• Jessica Garate, Anchor
• Grant Tosterud, Anchor
CATEGORY #407
INSTRUCTIONAL
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Arizona OHV Laws, Safety, & Ethics
Arizona Game and Fish
• David Majure, Producer
• Ben Avechuco, Producer
• Diana Rodriguez-Beaugrand, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Know Before You Go: AZ Super Bowl
City of Glendale AZ
• Sue Breding, Producer / Reporter
• Jessica Mensch, Producer
• Luis Jacinto, Photographer / Editor
• Larry Fitzgerald, Host
• Jay Parry, Host
• Michael Harris, Field Producer
• Spencer Blake, Reporter
• Davronja Dossie, Reporter
• Savannah Harrelson, Reporter
• Stephanie Hirata, Reporter
• Lily King, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Run, Hide, Fight
CSDTV
• Justin Andersen, Producer
CATEGORY #408
INTERVIEW / DISCUSSION
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Roots, Race & Culture - Cultural Appropriation
PBS Utah
• Kelton Wells, Producer
• Lisa Olken, Executive Producer
• Lonzo Liggins, Host / Producer
• Danor Gerald, Host / Producer
• Lee Ollerton, Director / Post Editor
• Dave Krummenacher, Technical Director
• Cheryl Niederhauser, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Hinckley Report - The Dignity Index
PBS Utah
• Kelton Wells, Producer
• Natalie Tippets, Producer
• Morgan Lyon Cotti, Producer
• Jason Perry, Host
• Phil Isom, Director
• Lee Ollerton, Technical Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Elizabeth Smart: Making a Difference
KUTV
• Maren Jensen, Producer
• Mary Nickles, Anchor
• Michelle Poe, Producer
CATEGORY #409
ARTS / ENTERTAINMENT SHORT FORM CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Judy Tuwaletstiwa: Working From the Depths
Mountain Mover Media
• Kaela Waldstein, Director / Producer / Cinematographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Chubasco Channel
Arizona Public Media
• Cáit NíSíomón, Producer
• Nathan Huffman, Videographer / Editor
• John DeSoto, Videographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Lightning Boy Foundation: The Hoop Has No End
Mountain Mover Media
• Kaela Waldstein, Director / Cinematographer / Editor
CATEGORY #410
ARTS / ENTERTAINMENT LONG FORM CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Saga of Arizona's Stolen de Kooning
The Arizona Republic
• Cheryl Evans, Editor / Photographer
• Anne Ryman, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Art Elevated: V. Kim Martinez & Jack Ashton
PBS Utah
• Nancy Green, Producer
• Sally Shaum, Producer
• J.R. Hardman, Associate Producer
• John Rogers, Director Of Cinematography
• Johnathan Meier, Videographer
• Patrick Brennan, Videographer
• Carol Dalrymple, Post Editor
• Lee Ollerton, Post Editor
• Phil Isom, Lighting Director
• William Montoya, Audio Engineer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Bands of Enchantment Season 2
Elkhorn Entertainment
• Kenneth Peterson, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Grow Easy Bee On Me, Baby
REEL People Productions
• Katy Sine, Producer / Director / Host
CATEGORY #411B
BUSINESS / CONSUMER CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Check Please Arizona: Family Table
Arizona PBS
• Mark Tarbell, Host
• Melissa Thompson, Series Producer
• Shana Fischer, Series Producer
• Ron Bruce, Photographer
• Carlos Chavez, Photographer
• Scot Olson, Editor
• Ebonye Delaney, Executive Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Great Semiconductor Shortage
Arizona State University
• Josh Belveal, Producer / Editor / Talent
• Safwat Saleem, Producer
• Amy Chou, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Arizona Wines: The Edge of What's Possible
Arizona Public Media
• Bryan Nelson, Producer
• Robert Lindberg, Editor / Videographer
• Nathan Huffman, Videographer
CATEGORY #413B
CRIME / JUSTICE CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
UnResolved
Arizona's Family
• Kristine Harrington, Director
• Jennifer Jones, Producer
• Morgan Loew, Reporter / Writer
• Michael Williams, Photographer / Editor
• Gilbert Zermeño, Photographer / Editor
• Edward Ayala, Photographer / Editor
• Serjio Hernandez, Photographer
• Shane Egan, Photographer
• Hector Holguin Jr., Drone Photographer
• Elizabeth Anspach, Graphic Artist
• Taylor Mefford, Composer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Deserae Turner: Tougher Than a Bullet
KSL-5
• Dan Rascon, Producer / Reporter
• Aubrey Shafer, Photographer / Editor
CATEGORY #415
DIVERSITY / EQUITY / INCLUSION SHORT FORM CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Rio
Arizona Public Media
• Cáit NíSíomón, Producer
• Nathan Huffman, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
NFL - Lucinda's Downtown Phoenix Mural
Cultivator Content Labs
• Scott Foreman, Director / Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Tucson's Chinese Chorizo Project
Arizona Public Media
• John DeSoto, Producer / Editor
• Alejandro Davalos, Videographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Rock Your Socks
Davis School District
• Tom Laughlin, Director / Producer / Editor
CATEGORY #416
DIVERSITY / EQUITY / INCLUSION LONG FORM CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Someone at the Other End
KSL-5
• Carole Mikita, Producer / Reporter
• Eric Betts, Photographer
• Brian McBride, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Black in Arizona: Education
Arizona PBS
• Ebonye Delaney, Producer
• Nakia Christian, Producer
• Jacob Glass, Editor
• Gregg Elder, Videographer
CATEGORY #417
EDUCATION / SCHOOLS SHORT FORM CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Congratulations ASU Graduates
Take It Easley Productions
• Isaac Easley, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Profile of a Learner & Leader
Reel Clutch Media
• Cedric Owens, Producer
• Vaughn Kelly, Producer
• Connie Kamm, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Viola and the Brain
Arizona Public Media
• Bryan Nelson, Producer / Editor / Videographer
• Gage Judd, Videographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Comic Book Chemistry
Arizona Public Media
• Bryan Nelson, Producer / Editor / Videographer
• John DeSoto, Editor / Videographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Bear Down, Arizona Fight Song
University of Arizona
• Arlene Islas, Producer
CATEGORY #421
ENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE SHORT FORM CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Longfin Dace
Arizona Public Media
• Liz Scherffius, Producer
• Robert Lindberg, Videographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Masked Bobwhite
Arizona Public Media
• David Fenster, Producer / Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
A Year of Milestones for Endangered Mexican Wolves
Arizona Game and Fish
• David Majure, Producer / Videographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Closing the Carbon Cycle
Arizona State University
• Josh Belveal, Producer / Cinematographer / Editor
• Safwat Saleem, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Agrivoltaics
Arizona Public Media
• Bryan Nelson, Producer / Editor
• John DeSoto, Videographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Arizona Water Anxieties
Arizona State University
• Deanna Dent, Producer / Cinematographer / Narrator
• Safwat Saleem, Producer / Creative Director
• Amy Chou, Producer
• Alex Cabrera, Producer
• Alex Davis, Producer / Graphic Design
CATEGORY #422
ENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE LONG FORM CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Lemurs on the Verge
University of Arizona
• Özlem Ayse Özgür, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Water Harvester: An Invitation To Abundance
Arizona Public Media
• David Fenster, Producer / Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Weight of a Feather
Quantum Leap Productions
• Kristin Atwell Ford, Producer
• Bill Davis, Producer
• Misty Wilson, Editor
CATEGORY #423B
HEALTH / MEDICAL CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Community Corner - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Arizona's Family
• Darrell Cunningham, Host
• Jason Rosinski, Photographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Running Blind
The Arizona Republic
• Michael Chow, Producer / Photographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Phoenix Children's Hospital - Face of Hope
Matter Films
• Brandon Barnard, Production Manager
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
ADHS - HIV Prevention
Matter Films
• Brandon Barnard, Production Manager
• Alexander Kline, Director
• Jacen Sievers, Director Of Photography
• Frank Ippolito, Copywriter
• Chris Minnick, Producer
• Stephanie Walaszek, Producer
• Hannah Vandeventer, Producer
• Claudia Santana, Art Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Black in Arizona: Health
Arizona PBS
• Ebonye Delaney, Producer
• Nakia Christian, Producer
• Jacob Glass, Editor
• Gregg Elder, Videographer
CATEGORY #425B
HISTORICAL / CULTURAL CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Georgia O'Keeffe: Abiquiú
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum & ACB Films
• Todd Ballantyne, Producer
• Giustina Renzoni, Producer
• Mara Harris, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
An Endangered Language
Arizona Public Media
• Nina Shelton, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
ORIGINATIV: Tribal Nations Tribute
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
• Regan Budig, Producer
• Shawn Deloney, Producer
• David Sosna, Producer
• Robert Weinerth, Producer
• Graham Wincott, Producer
• Isabel Guerra, Producer
• Shawn Martinez, Producer
• Chris Grasha, Producer
• Jake Knapp, Producer
• Owen White, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Protecting Chaco's 10-Mile Zone
Archaeology Southwest
• David Wallace, Videographer / Editor
• Paul Reed, Producer
CATEGORY #428
HUMAN INTEREST LONG FORM CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Good Enough
Armando Villarreal Studios
• Gregory Grosse, Producer / Videographer / Editor
• Armando Villarreal, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
ALS to Ashes: The Cory Nochta Story
Sports360AZ
• Jordan Spurgeon, Producer
• Brandy Aguilar, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Found
KSL-5
• Angie Denison, Director / Producer
• Kenneth Fall, Photographer / Editor
• Jim Thomas, Graphic Artist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Black in Arizona: Politics
Arizona PBS
• Ebonye Delaney, Producer
• Nakia Christian, Producer
• Jacob Glass, Editor
• Gregg Elder, Videographer
CATEGORY #430B
MILITARY CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Finding Bobby
KNME-TV
• Faith Perez, Producer
• Michael Kamins, Producer
CATEGORY #431B
POLITICS / GOVERNMENT CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
A More Perfect Union
KSL-5
• Boyd Matheson, Reporter / Host
• Josh Szymanik, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
U.S. Senate Debate
Arizona PBS
• Mike Sauceda, Executive Producer
• Ted Simons, Host
• Ebonye Delaney, Producer
• Gregg Elder, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
QCPD -The Creation of a Department
OrangeScreen Productions
• Chris Tinard, Director
• Eric Legnon, Assistant Director
• Marnie Schubert, Producer
• Maria Davis, Drone Pilot
CATEGORY #434B
RELIGION CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Indy Effect
KSL-5
• Mike Headrick, Producer / Reporter
• Tanner Siegworth, Photographer / Editor
CATEGORY #435B
SOCIETAL CONCERNS CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Housing Crisis: A Microcosm
Arizona Public Media
• Cáit NíSíomón, Producer
• John DeSoto, Videographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Outcry: The Search for Answers
KOAT Action 7 News
• Janelle Brisbine, Producer
• Royale Da, Anchor
• Stephanie Muñiz, Reporter
• Sasha Lenninger, Reporter
• Breana Albizu, Reporter
• Brandon Pruitt, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Where Does My Water Come From?
Arizona State University
• Alex Cabrera, Producer / Director / Editor
• Safwat Saleem, Producer / Creative Director
CATEGORY #439B
WEATHER CONTENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
First Alert Weather: Monsoon 2022
Arizona's Family
• Jennifer Jones, Producer
• Royal Norman, Meteorologist
• Sean McLaughlin, Meteorologist
• Paul Horton, Meteorologist
• Holly Bock, Reporter
• Elizabeth Anspach, Graphic Design
• Hector Holguin Jr., Drone Photographer
• Christopher Zang, Photographer
• Todd Martin, Photographer
• Vanessa Lichvar, Editor
• Hunter V Norris, Editor
• Nicholas Sanchez, Editor
• Amanda Rojas, Editor
• Gina Coy, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Storms in the Desert: Monsoon 2022
KPNX 12 News
• Krystle Henderson, Meteorologist
• LINDSAY RILEY, Meteorologist
• Jamie Kagol, Meteorologist
• Kacie Talamante, Writer
• Phillip Mathews, Chief Photographer
• Carlos Chavez, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Forecasting Our Future: Weather Extremes
KOAT Action 7 News
• Janelle Brisbine, Producer
• Byron Morton, Producer
• Joe Diaz, Meteorologist
• Melissa Williams, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Closer Look - East Mountains
KRQE
• Scott Stine, Producer
• Grant Tosterud, Writer
• Cody Garcia, Visual Effects
CATEGORY #441
BRANDED CONTENT SHORT FORM
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Matter Films Reel
Matter Films
• Brandon Barnard, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
This is Innovation
Arizona State University
• Josh Belveal, Producer / Writer
• Amy Chou, Producer
• Safwat Saleem, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Bear Origin Story
Utah Jazz
• Payden Adams, Producer
• Chris George, Creative Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Surfing and Science
Arizona State University
• Jill Andrews, Producer
• Grace Jackson, Producer
• Chris Hagan, Creative Director
• Luu Dagda, Editor
• Josh Soskin, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Cherish Families
Stage 2 Studios
• John Conn, Writer / Director
• Jordan Thompson, Editor / Post Production
• Alina Darger, Producer
• Tayler Hammond, Camera Operator / Photographer
• Shirlee Draper, Associate Producer
CATEGORY #442
BRANDED CONTENT LONG FORM
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
See Me Differently
Arizona Department of Health Services
• Stephanie Walaszek, Producer
• Chris Minnick, Producer
• James Adams, Director
• Malachy O'Neil, Producer
• Matt Jager, Writer
• Laura Minnick, Producer
• Thomas Manning, Photographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Light Up Navajo
Salt River Project
• Chris Baltzer, Producer
• James Bustamante, Producer
• Ron Harrison, Director
• Shelly Boucher, Producer
• Chris Noah, Editor
• Daren Gulsvig, Sound Design
• Buddy Higgs, Writer
• Garrett Cook, Photographer
• David Matteson, Graphic Designer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Staycation: Scottsdale
Making It Media
• Ryan Liebentritt, Host
• Max Baecker, Field Producer
• Marvin Nuecklaus, Field Producer
• Yvette Bass, Producer
• Timothy Napier, Executive Producer
• Sebastian Attie, Director Of Photography
• Alberto Anaya, Audio Mixer
• Robert Valletta, Executive Producer
• Lance Owens, Director Of Photography
CATEGORY #501
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (SINGLE SPOT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Hope Always Answers :30
Sandbox
• Alexander Kline, Director / Photographer
• Colton Casper, Writer
• Kieran Thompson, Producer
• Chris Minnick, Producer
• Stephanie Walaszek, Producer
• Samuel Wareham, Writer
• Hannah Heisler, Art Director
• Matthew Moore, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Students In. COVID Out
Sandbox
• Alexander Kline, Director / Photographer
• Colton Casper, Writer
• Kieran Thompson, Producer
• Chris Minnick, Executive Producer
• Stephanie Walaszek, Executive Producer
• Ryan Carr, Writer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
ABC15 Operation Santa Claus 2022
ABC15
• Chris Dutton, Art Director
• Jason Steiner, Editor
• Jose Ochoa, Producer
• Kelsey Tews, Writer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Stop Camping in the Left Lane
Pinal County Sheriff's Office
• Samuel Salzwedel, Producer / Videographer / Editor
CATEGORY #502
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (CAMPAIGN)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Goals Accomplished
City of Las Cruces CLC-TV
• Adrian Guzman, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Resist Death Campaign
Savvy Productions
• Stephen Smith, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Turkey Tuesday
KPNX 12 News
• Cassie Rathbun, Producer
• Ryan O'Connell, Producer / Photographer
• Andrew Clare, Producer
• Michael Burciaga, Editor
CATEGORY #503
COMMERCIAL (SINGLE SPOT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Paradox - Recruiter Anthem
Cultivator Content Labs
• Scott Foreman, Director / Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Million Dollar Giveaway
O.H. Partners
• Ricky Depugh, Copywriter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Let's Get Together!
Experience Scottsdale
• Ze'ev Waismann, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Extraordinary Moments, Lifelong Memories
Experience Scottsdale
• Ze'ev Waismann, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Custodians
Faktory
• Taylor Preston, Creative Director
• Haden Hamblin, Creative Director
• CJ Dinkins, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
6 Degrees of Graduation
GCE Ad Agency
• Chad Wilson, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #505
NEWS PROMOTION TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
SLC Street Racing
KUTV
• Craig Hart, Editor / Art Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Stroke Survivor
KSTU Fox 13
• Erik Bingham, Writer / Producer / Photographer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Especial Halcones en la frontera
Telemundo Arizona
• Patricio Gray, Editor / Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Running Dry
KPNX 12 News
• Ryan O'Connell, Producer
• Howard Borim, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #506
NEWS PROMOTION IMAGE (SINGLE SPOT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Utah We Love Thee
KSTU Fox 13
• Darcy Stapleford, Producer
• Sam Lowy, Writer
• Ronda White, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
KOLD Then and Now
KOLD-TV
• Paul Durrant, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
KOAT 70 Years Next Image
KOAT Action 7 News
• Matthew Montoya, Director / Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Go Wins with the Weather
Univision Arizona
• Kathy Fernandez, Editor
• Robert Alarcon, Videographer
• Andrea Conti, Producer
• Adriana Guzman, Talent
CATEGORY #507
NEWS PROMOTION (CAMPAIGN)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Even Through the Holidays
Arizona's Family
• Casey Nakamura, Producer
• Nate Sorensen, Producer
• Jacob Sanchez, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The New SLC with FOX 13
KSTU Fox 13
• Darcy Stapleford, Producer / Editor
• Ryan Bengford, Videographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Eureka, Pueblo Fantasma
Telemundo Utah
• Yusdelly Sanchez, Producer / Writer / Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Every Kind of Day
KRQE
• Scott Stine, Director
• Cody Garcia, Visual Effects
• Karen McCallum, Producer
• Bill Case, Producer
CATEGORY #508B
PROGRAM / IMAGE PROMOTION
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
UnResolved Promo Campaign
Arizona's Family
• Casey Nakamura, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Very Local - Hometown Tragedy Toy Box Killer
KOAT Action 7 News
• Erin Robles, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
True Crime Arizona: Finding Robert Fisher
Arizona's Family
• Nate Sorensen, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Portals - KRQE.COM
KRQE
• Scott Stine, Director
• Cody Garcia, Visual Effects
• Karen McCallum, Producer
• Bill Case, Producer
CATEGORY #510
SPORTS PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT OR CAMPAIGN)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Welcome Home to the Delta Center
Utah Jazz
• Josh Lee, Director / Editor
• Chris George, Creative Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Phoenix Suns 22-23 Campaign - We Are The Valley
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
• Shawn Deloney, Producer
• Regan Budig, Producer
• David Sosna, Producer
• Robert Weinerth, Producer
• Kevin Bonham, Producer
• Jake Knapp, Producer
• Chris Grasha, Producer
• Isabel Guerra, Producer
• Owen White, Producer
CATEGORY #601
ANCHOR NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
News Anchor
KPNX 12 News
• Tram Mai, Anchor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Scott McDonnell
KPNX 12 News
• Scott McDonnell, Anchor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
I Don't Know How To Put This, But...
KSL-5
• Mike Headrick, Anchor
CATEGORY #602
ANCHOR WEATHER
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
13 News Chief Meteorologist Erin Christiansen
KOLD-TV
• Erin Christiansen, Chief Meteorologist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Weather Segments With Augmented Reality
Telemundo Arizona
• Juan Gonzalez, Chief Meteorologist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Meteorologist Chase Thomason
KUTV
• Chase Thomason, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #603B
TALENT / REPORTER SPORTS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Krista Blunk
Pac-12 Networks
• Krista Blunk, Talent
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Nick King Sports
Arizona's Family
• Nick King, Sports Reporter
CATEGORY #604
REPORTER DAILY NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Anita Roman Reporter
KSAZ Fox10 Phoenix
• Anita Roman, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Andrew Adams' Tales from the Script
KSL-5
• Andrew Adams, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Lauren Steinbrecher Dose of Daily News
KSL-5
• Lauren Steinbrecher, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Quality Over Quantity
Univision Arizona
• Hector Lagunas, Reporter
CATEGORY #605
REPORTER CONSUMER / INVESTIGATIVE
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Consumigator
KSL-5
• Mike Headrick, Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Daniella Rivera - Investigative Reporter
KSL-5
• Daniella Rivera, Investigative Reporter
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Adam Herbets - FOX 13 Investigates
KSTU Fox 13
• Adam Herbets, Investigative Reporter
CATEGORY #607
PERFORMER / NARRATOR / HOST / MODERATOR
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Brad Perry
KAZT-TV
• Bradley Perry, Host
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Staycation: Scottsdale
Making It Media
• Robert Valletta, Host
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Tara Hitchcock - Host Tara's Travels
Arizona's Family
• Tara Hitchcock, Host
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Georgia O'Keeffe: Abiquiú
ACB Films
• Roberta Solomon, Narrator
CATEGORY #608B
LIVE NEWS PRODUCER / SPORTS PRODUCER
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Harrison Collier - Olympic Sports Producer
BYU Broadcasting
• Harrison Collier, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Maddy Pumilia 2022-2023 Producing Highlights
Arizona's Family
• Maddy Pumilia, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Emily Coxsey's Best A-Blocks of 2022
Arizona's Family
• Emily Coxsey, Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Breaking News, Breaking WX & Big Stories
ABC15
• Windsor Smith, Producer
CATEGORY #610
WRITER NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Looked Good On Paper X
KSL-5
• Mike Headrick, Writer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Write, Track, Repeat
KSL-5
• Dan Spindle, Writer
CATEGORY #611
WRITER SHORT FORM
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Great Semiconductor Shortage
Arizona State University
• Josh Belveal, Writer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Arizona Water Anxieties
Arizona State University
• Deanna Dent, Writer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Georgia O'Keeffe: Abiquiú
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
• Giustina Renzoni, Writer
CATEGORY #612
WRITER LONG FORM
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Weight of a Feather
Quantum Leap Productions
• Kristin Atwell Ford, Writer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Rusted - A Target 7 Investigation
KOAT Action 7 News
• T.J. Wilham, Writer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Written for Indy
KSL-5
• Mike Headrick, Writer
CATEGORY #614
DIRECTOR SHORT FORM
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Urban Wildlife Photography
Arizona Game and Fish
• David Majure, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Georgia O'Keeffe: Abiquiú
ACB Films
• Todd Ballantyne, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Arizona Water Anxieties
Arizona State University
• Deanna Dent, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Arizona Dude Ranches
Red Knight Media
• Jack Chapman, Director
CATEGORY #615
DIRECTOR LONG FORM
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Weight of a Feather
Quantum Leap Productions
• Kristin Atwell Ford, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Lemurs on the Verge
University of Arizona
• Özlem Ayse Özgür, Director
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Staycation Scottsdale
Making it Media
• Marvin Nuecklaus, Director
CATEGORY #616B
EDITOR NEWS / SPORTS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Arturo Trujillo
Telemundo Arizona
• Arturo Trujillo, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Perdidos, Pero No Olvidados
Univision Arizona
• Hector Lagunas, Editor
• Sebastian Carrillo, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Vincent Dwyer
Arizona Coyotes
• Vincent Dwyer, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
David Sosna-Sports Editor Entry
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
• David Sosna, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
SD in HD
Phoenix Suns Broadcasting
• Shawn Deloney, Editor
CATEGORY #618
EDITOR SHORT FORM
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Editing Composite
Arizona's Family
• Nate Sorensen, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
NFL - Lucinda's Downtown Phoenix Mural
Cultivator Content Labs
• Cris McDaniel, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
This is Innovation
Arizona State University
• Josh Belveal, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Colton Casper 2022 Editor Composite
Casper Creative
• Colton Casper, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Arizona Water Anxieties
Arizona State University
• Deanna Dent, Editor
CATEGORY #619
EDITOR LONG FORM
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Lemurs on the Verge
University of Arizona
• Özlem Ayse Özgür, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Staycation Scottsdale
Making It Media
• Marvin Nuecklaus, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Weight of a Feather
Quantum Leap Productions
• Bill Davis, Editor
• Misty Wilson, Editor
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Water Harvester: An Invitation To Abundance
Arizona Public Media
• David Fenster, Editor
CATEGORY #620
PHOTOGRAPHER NEWS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Amazing People & Their Stories
KSL-5
• Jay Hancock, Photojournalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Wilson Photography Composite
KSL-5
• John Wilson, Photographer
CATEGORY #622B
PHOTOGRAPHER SHORT / LONG FORM
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Favorite Places: San Rafael Valley
Arizona Public Media
• David Fenster, Videographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
NFL - Lucinda's Downtown Phoenix Mural
Cultivator Content Labs
• Scott Foreman, Director Of Photography
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Paradox - Recruiter Anthem
Cultivator Content Labs
• John Bukowski, Director Of Photography
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
This is Innovation
Arizona State University
• Josh Belveal, Cinematographer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
The Weight of a Feather
Quantum Leap Productions
• Bill Davis, Director Of Photography
CATEGORY #624
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (SINGLE SHIFT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
MMJ Against the Clock
Univision Arizona
• Hector Lagunas, Multimedia Journalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Shelby Takes Utah
KSL-5
• Shelby Lofton, MMJ
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Lauren Steinbrecher's Daily Grind
KSL-5
• Lauren Steinbrecher, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #625
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Lauren Steinbrecher
KSL-5
• Lauren Steinbrecher, Multimedia Journalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Uniquely Utah: Rocket Facility & Artemis
KSTU Fox 13
• Spencer Joseph, MMJ
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Cory's Story
KSL-5
• Aubrey Shafer, Multimedia Journalist
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Erin Cox Multimedia Journalist
KSL-5
• Erin Cox, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #626
GRAPHIC ARTS
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Weight of a Feather
Quantum Leap Productions
• Misty Wilson, Motion Graphics
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Line Upon Line
Martian Studios
• Emmy Rodgers, Illustrator & Animator
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Where Does My Water Come From?
Arizona State University
• Alex Cabrera, Motion Graphics / Graphic Design
CATEGORY #627
AUDIO LIVE OR POST PRODUCED
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Arizona Encore - A Chorale Christmas: Navidad
Arizona PBS
• Alex Kosiorek, Audio Engineer
• Anna Williams, Producer
• Matthew Anderson, Music Producer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Show Trailer: A Christmas Carol
Huntington University
• Phil Wilson, Post Sound Mixer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Georgia O'Keeffe: Abiquiú
ACB Films
• Todd Ballantyne, Sound Editor
CATEGORY #629
LIGHTING LOCATION OR STUDIO
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Studio Lighting Composite
Arizona's Family
• Jake Mowry, Lighting
• Nate Sorensen, Lighting
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Show Trailer: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Huntington University
• Phil Wilson, Lighting Designer
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Show Trailer: A Christmas Carol
Huntington University
• Phil Wilson, Director Of Photography
CATEGORY #630
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® RECIPIENT
Pat's Run 2022 Technical Achievement
Arizona's Family
• Tom Heidinger, Field Operations Manager
• Gerardo Ramo Marin, Field Operations Technician
• James Apalategui, Field Operations Technician
2023 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST EMMY® NOMINEE
Arizona State Senate Debate
Arizona PBS
• James Bradley, Broadcast Engineer
• Raul Camacho, Broadcast Engineer
• Dale Hendel, Broadcast Engineer
• Alex Kosiorek, Audio Engineer
• Karl Voss, Chief Engineer