2011
HEARTLAND
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & WINNERS
CATEGORY #01A
Morning Newscast - Larger Markets
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"CBS4 News 6AM"
KCNC-TV, CBS4 -- Denver
• Thomas Merolla, Executive Producer
• Brooke Wagner, Anchor
• Alan Gionet, Anchor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"7NEWS This Morning"
KMGH -- Denver
• Mitch Jelniker, News Anchor
• Bertha Lynn, Anchor/Reporter
• Keely Walker, Producer
• Bob Sandoval, Director
CATEGORY #01B
Morning Newscast - Medium Markets
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Good Morning Kansas"
KAKE-TV -- Wichita
• Dave Grant, News Director
• Wendy McCart, Producer
• Mike Iuen, Anchor
• Jamelle Holopirek, Anchor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Chilean Mine Rescue"
KRDO -- Colorado Springs
• Allison Hyduk, Producer
CATEGORY #02A
Daytime Newscast - Larger Markets
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"7NEWS at 11am"
KMGH -- Denver
• April Schildmeyer, Producer
• Bertha Lynn, News Anchor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Afternoon Delight"
KUSA -- Denver
• Kathy Vitale, Producer
• Bob Pusatory, Director
• Linda Kotsaftis, Executive Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"7NEWS Now"
KMGH -- Denver
• Jennifer Marnowski, Producer
• Karna Smith, Director
CATEGORY #02B
Daytime Newscast - Medium Markets
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"News on Six at Noon"
KOTV -- Tulsa
• Jeff Bardach, Executive Producer
• Jeromee Scot, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"April Snow"
KRDO-TV -- Colorado Springs
• Barrett Tryon, Producer
CATEGORY #03A
Evening Newscast - Larger Markets
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Fourmile Fire Devastation"
KDVR - FOX31 -- Denver
• Jonathan Stone, Executive Producer
• Frances Algeo, Producer
• Brian Tetzler, Producer
• Libby Weaver, Anchor
• Deborah Takahara, Anchor
• Chris Nagel, Sports Director
• Dave Fraser, Chief Meteorologist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Mid-Air Crash"
KUSA -- Denver
• Jeremy Moore, Producer
• Lawrence Gibbs, Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Commerce City Storm"
KUSA-TV 9NEWS -- Denver
• Will Swope, Newscast Producer
• Jerry Vancini, Newscast Director/Technical Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"7NEWS at 10 p.m."
KMGH -- Denver
• Kristin Morris, Producer
• Matthew Pastor, Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"7NEWS at 10p.m."
KMGH -- Denver
• Lesley Martin, Producer
• Kristin Morris, Producer
• Matthew Pastor, Director
CATEGORY #03B
Evening Newscast - Medium Markets
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Monument Child Mystery Arrests"
KRDO-TV -- Colorado Springs
• Christopher Loveless, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"KAKE News At 10"
KAKE -- Wichita
• Dave Grant, News Director
• Susan Peters, Anchor
• Ellen Ant, Producer
• Jeff Herndon, Anchor
• Jay Prater, Managing Meteorologist
• Stephanie Diffin, Reporter
• Alicia Myers, Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"2News at Six"
KJRH -- Tulsa
• Russ McCaskey, News Anchor
• Karen Larsen, News Anchor
• Dan Threlkeld, Meteorologist
• Al Jerkens, Sports Director
• Paige Heyward, Executive Producer
• Brian Voris, Director
• April Hill, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"THe News on 6 Tonight"
KOTV -- Tulsa
• Joshua Brakhage, Producer
CATEGORY #04A
General Assignment Report - Within 24 Hours
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Thanks for Thanksgiving"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Kyle Clark, Reporter
• Anne Herbst, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"I-44 Bridge Hole"
KOTV -- Tulsa
• Craig Day, Reporter
• Todd Ruffin, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Catalytic Converter"
KTUL -- Tulsa
• Burt Mummolo, Reporter
• Robin Collett, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"What a bear does in the woods"
KUSA -- Denver
• Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
• Brett Alles, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #04B
General Assignment Report - No Time Limit
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Nick Pansini"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
• Dan Weaver, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"The GIft of Life"
KDVR-TV Fox31 -- Denver
• Ginger Delgado, Reporter
• Josh Hans, Photographer
• Shawn Montano, Video Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Fast Defence"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Deborah Sherman, Reporter
• Eric Kehe, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Women at War"
KMGH -- Denver
• John Ferrugia, CALL7 Investigator
• Jennifer R. Castor, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #5
Breaking News
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Flooding Rescue"
KWTV -- Oklahoma City
• Mason Dunn, Pilot/Reporter
• Greg Blackwood, Photojournalist
• Adrianna Iwasinski, Reporter
• Ken Kilbourn, Photojournalist
• Ed Murray, Anchor
• Kirsten McIntyre, Anchor
• Kelly Ogle, Anchor
• Gary England, Chief Meteorologist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Deer Creek Middle School Shooting"
KMGH -- Denver
• Russell Haythorn, Reporter
• Alan Stedman, Photojournalist
• Rory Schmalzried, Executive Producer - News Logistics
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Fourmile Canyon Wildfire"
KUSA -- Denver
• Adele Arakawa, Reporter
• Mark Koebrich, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Bumpy Ride"
KUSA -- Denver
• Cheryl Preheim, Co-producer
• Anita Dill, Producer
CATEGORY #6
Spot News
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Armed & Dangerous"
KTUL -- Tulsa
• Burt Mummolo, Reporter
• Bryan Clemmer, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Cash Register Robber"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Cheryl Preheim, Producer
• Corky Scholl, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Good Intentions, Bad Fire"
KOKH -- Oklahoma City
• Michael Henrich, Reporter
• Billy Dry, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Rescued Puppies"
KTUL -- Tulsa
• Burt Mummolo, Co-Producer
• Robin Collett, Co-Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Fourmile Canyon Fire"
KMGH -- Denver
• Russell Haythorn, Reporter
• Rory Schmalzried, Executive Producer - News Logistics
CATEGORY #7
Continuing Coverage
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Deer Creek Middle School: Witnesses To A Shooting"
KMGH -- Denver
• Alan Stedman, Editor
• Dayle Cedars, Reporter
• Russell Haythorn, Segment Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Second Time Around"
KRDO -- Colorado Springs
• Vida Urbonas, Reporter
• Isaac Blancas, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Oklahomans on the War Front"
KOTV -- Tulsa
• Lori Fullbright, Reporter
• Oscar Pea, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Bella's Story"
KOCO-TV -- Oklahoma City
• Jessica Schambach, Anchor/Reporter
• John Norton, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #08A
Investigative Report - Single Story
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Will work for house"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Deborah Sherman, Investigative Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Big Fat Cupcake"
KMGH -- Denver
• Theresa Marchetta, CALL7 Investigator
• Jennifer R. Castor, Photojournalist
• Marianne McKiernan, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Gambling on the Clock"
KOKH Fox 25 -- Oklahoma City
• Bill Dry, Photographer/Editor
• Nick Winkler, Writer/Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Strip Club Pastor"
KOKH Fox 25 -- Oklahoma City
• Billy Dry, Photographer/Editor
• Britten Follett, Writer/Reporter
• Nick Winkler, Reporter/Writer
• Jennifer Watts, Undercover Journalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Sex Offender Caught with Little Girl"
KOKH Fox 25 -- Oklahoma City
• Billy Dry, Photographer/Editor
• Nick Winkler, Writer/Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Scene Safe"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Deborah Sherman, Investigative Reporter
• Nicole Vap, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #08B
Investigative Report - Series
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Deaths At The State Hospital"
KMGH -- Denver
• John Ferrugia, Producer
• Jason Foster, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Showdown At Pebble Beach"
KMGH -- Denver
• Tony Kovaleski, Producer
• Jason Foster, Photojournalist/Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Montessori Mess"
KMGH -- Denver
• Theresa Marchetta, Producer
• Jennifer R. Castor, Photojournalist
• Marianne McKiernan, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Visas U"
KCEC-TV Univision -- Denver
• Pedro Calderón Michel, Reporter/Producer
• José Guzmán, Photographer/Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Revenger tickets"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Deborah Sherman, Investigative Reporter
• Anna Hewson, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #09A
Feature News SPort - Light Feature
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Kinsasha Zimora"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
• Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Miracle Bear"
KTUL-TV -- Tulsa
• Robin Collett, Photojournalist
• Burt Mummolo, Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Brain Freeze"
KTUL -- Tulsa
• Burt Mummolo, Reporter
• Robin Collett, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Animal ER"
KTUL -- Tulsa
• Burt Mummolo, Co-Producer
• Robin Collett, Co-Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Fix The Budget"
KOKH -- Oklahoma City
• Ben Latham, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #09B
Feature News Report - Light Series
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Stories from Northwest Wyoming"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Kevin Torres, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"On The Road: Pryor"
FOX23 -- Tulsa
• Todd Spessard, News Director
• Janna Clark, Reporter
CATEGORY #10A&B
Arts/Entertainment Program/Feature
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Extreme Kellie"
KWGN/KDVR -- Denver
• Kellie MacMullan, Writer/Producer
• Shawn Montano, Segment Producer
• Ryan Delamater, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Get Off My Porch"
Free State Studios -- Topeka
• Patrick Rea, Director, Producer
• Ryan S. Jones, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"2 Movie Guys Off Christmas Special"
2MG Productions -- Oklahoma City
• Lucas Ross, Co-Writer, Co-Director
• Ryan Bellgardt, Co-Writer, Co-Director
• Andrew Swanson, Director of Photography
CATEGORY #11A
Business/Consumer - News Single Story
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"New Hearing Device"
KDVR -- Denver
• Natalie Tysdal, Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Temporary' Tattoo?"
KWTV -- Oklahoma City
• Amanda Taylor, Reporter
• Rich Kriegel, Photojournalist
• Courtney Clevenger, Producer
CATEGORY #11B
Business/Consumer - Program/Special
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"The Founders: People, Products, Markets"
TechStars/Alpine Light Pictures, Inc. -- Denver
• Megan Leigh Sweeney, Director/Shooter/Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Good Life for Less"
KCNC-TV, CBS4 -- Denver
• Suzanne McCarroll, Reporter
• Libby Gardner Smith, Producer
CATEGORY #12A&B
Children/Youth/Teen Program/Feature
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"9Kids Who Care"
KUSA-TV / 9News Community Relations -- Denver
• Benjamin McKee, Producer/Photographer/Writer/Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Allie's Story"
18th Judicial District, State of Colorado, UNINTERRUPTED.TV -- Denver
• Joy Parrish, Producer
• Jim Kellett, Director
• Michael McIntyre, Editor
CATEGORY #13A
Politics/Government - News Single Story
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
KMGH -- Denver
• John Ferrugia, Producer
• Jason Foster, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Lawmakers Travel"
KWTV -- Oklahoma City
• Amy Lester, Reporter
• Greg Blackwood, Photojournalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Bridges to No Where"
KUSA -- Denver
• Jace Larson, Reporter
• Anna Hewson, Photographer/Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"The Senator & The Gangster"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• TaRhonda Thomas, Reporter
• Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #13B
Politics/Government - News Series
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Campaign 2010: All-Access"
KDVR -- Denver
• Eli Stokols, Political Reporter
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
• Alex Rubin, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"McInnis For Governor: Plagiarism"
KMGH -- Denver
• John Ferrugia, Producer
• Jason Foster, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #13C
Politics/Government - Program/Special
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Ya es Hora!"
KCEC-TV Univision -- Denver
• Luisa Collins, Anchor/Producer
• José Guzmán, Editor
• Juan Cárdenas, Tech Director
• Milter Herrera, Graphic Artist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Informativo Extra: Edicion Especial Asedio Contra Immigrantes"
KMGH -- Denver
• Luis Treto, News Anchor/Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"The Colorado Terrorist"
KMGH -- Denver
• Tony Kovaleski, CALL7 Investigator
• Jason Foster, Editor
• Mark Wisner, Director
• John Velte, Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"The Political Page Special"
KDVR -- Denver
• Eli Stokols, Anchor/Reporter
• Jon Stone, Producer
• Ryan Delamater, Editor
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
CATEGORY #15A
Specialty Assignment Reporter - News Single Story
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Manners"
KUSA -- Denver
• Eric Kahnert, Producer/Writer
• Aristea Brady, Producer/Writer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Emily's Hope"
KUSA 9News -- Denver
• David W. Delozier, Segment Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Gift of Sight"
KUSA -- Denver
• Bazi Kanani, Reporter
• Tom Cole, Videographer/Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Food From Scratch"
KUSA -- Denver
• Nelson Garcia, Producer
• Byron Reed, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #15B
Specialty Assignment Report - News Series
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Inspect The Rest"
KAKE TV -- Wichita
• Susan Peters, Reporter/Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Comeback Kid: The Story of Diego Lemos"
The Denver Post -- Denver
• Mahala Gaylord, Producer
• Meghan Lyden, Producer, Editor, Programmer
• Tim Rasmussen, Producer, Editor
• Kevin Simpson, Reporter
CATEGORY #16A
Sportscast
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Vic Lombardi"
KCNC-TV, CBS4 -- Denver
• Vic Lombardi, Sportscaster
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Rockies Postgame Show"
Root Sports -- Denver
• Alison Vigil, Producer
• James Armintrout, Director
• Thomas Helmer, Host
• Alanna Rizzo-Kole, Sideline Reporter
• Tracy Ringolsby, Analyst
• Marc Stout, Analyst
• Tavis D. Strand, Producer
• Ken Miller, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #16B
Sports - News Feature
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Legs of Steel, Heart of Gold"
KKTV -- Colorado Springs
• Jesse Kurtz, Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Wrighting a Wrong"
KUSA 9News -- Denver
• David W. Delozier, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Born to be a Demon"
KUSA 9News -- Denver
• David W. Delozier, Segment Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Kyle Kasper"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
• Anne Herbst, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"The Corporal was a Pitcher"
Root Sports -- Denver
• Marc Stout, Writer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Meet the Smithsons"
The MountainWest Sports Network -- Denver
• Garrison Schott, Editor
• Sammy Linebaugh, Talent
CATEGORY #16C
Sports - Program Series
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Rockies All Access: Todd Helton"
Root Sports -- Denver
• Ryan Morrison, Producer
• Joel Niebauer, Associate Producer
• Clay Pahlau, Coordinating Producer
• Braden Grieser, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"FSN Rocky Mountain: Pre-Game Report: Cooperstown"
Root Sports -- Denver
• Tavis D. Strand, Producer
• Nicole Gates, Producer
• Thomas Helmer, Sports Anchor
• Charlie Felix, Photographer
• Tracy Ringolsby, Analyst
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Season Pass: Colorado State Men's Basketball - Episode 1"
The MountainWest Sports Network -- Denver
• Frank Martin, Producer
• Adrian Cruz, Editor
• Garrison Schott, Editor
• Steve Hurlbut, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #16D
Sports - One-Time Special
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Rockies All Access: Baseball in the Dominican Republic"
Root Sports
• Ryan Morrison, Producer / Photographer
• Joel Niebauer, Associate Producer
• Charlie Felix, Photographer
• Braden Grieser, Editor
• Alison Vigil, Producer
• Clay Pahlau, Coordinating Producer
• Ken Miller, Executive Producer
• Alanna Rizzo-Kole, Reporter/Translator
• Ubaldo Jimenez, Talent
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Behind the Wheel: Colorado's Passion for Speed"
KUSA-TV, 9News -- Denver
• Adele Arakawa, Producer/Writer/Talent
• Christy Tetzler, Producer, writer and director
CATEGORY #17
Sporting Event/Game - Live/Unedited
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Nuggets at Thunder Christmas Night Game Broadcast"
OKC Thunder Broadcasting -- Oklahoma City
• Robert Hedrick, Manager of Broadcast Operations
• Todd Minhinnett, Producer
• Eric Date, Director
• Brian Davis, Play by Play Announcer
• Grant Long, Television Analyst
• Kelly Crull, Sideline Reporter
• Matthew Wells, Production Manager
• Robert (Sarge) Eaton, EVS Operator
• Shauna Hawthorne, Editor
• Jay Beauchamp, Photographer
• Matt Pinto, Radio Play by Play
• Dan Mahoney, Vice President Corporate Communications, Community Relations, Broadcasting
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"FSN Rocky Mountain High School Football: Evergreen vs Conifer"
Root Sports -- Denver
• Tavis D. Strand, Producer
• Krista Kibel, Associate Producer
• Christopher Connolly, Operations Manager
• Grant McGilvray, Production Coordinator
• Michael Schanno, Technical Manager
• Braden Grieser, Editor
• Erica Ferrero, Director
• Charlie Felix, Photographer
• Justin Argo, Associate Producer
• Ken Miller, Executive Producer
• Joel Niebauer, Editor
• Daniel Marcus, EIC
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Utah vs. SDSU College Football"
The MountainWest Sports Network -- Denver
• Steve Hurlbut, Executive Producer
• Brian Mitchell, Senior coordinator Producer
• Gavin Bodell, Producer
• Kevin Cedergren, Associate Producer
CATEGORY #18A
Documentary - Cultural
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"The Science of Composing"
OETA the Oklahoma Network -- Oklahoma City
• Christi Mitchell, Producer / Editor
• Bill Perry, Executive Producer
• Daniel Lapham, Photographer
• Jerod Tate, Music Consultant
• John McCarroll, Executive Director
• Bill Thrash, Program Executive
• Toney Antonelli, Graphic Design
• Charles Kennedye, Photographer
• Leon Smith, Audio Mix
• David Tamez, Photographer
• Chuck Dutrow, Lighting
• Joel Beasley, Engineering
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Saving Faces"
KRDO-TV -- Colorado Springs
• Vida Urbonas, Producer
• Henry Kievenaar, Photojournalist
• S. Amanda Smith, Producer
• Christopher Garland, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Loopdiver: The Journey of a Dance"
KUON NET Television -- Lincoln
• Michele Wolford, Producer/Writer/Director/Narrator
• Patrick Aylward, Videographer/Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Gallery #1103: Wade Hayes"
OETA the Oklahoma Network -- Oklahoma City
• Bill Perry, Executive Producer
• David Tamez, Producer/Photographer
• Daniel Lapham, Photographer
• Susan Miller, Narrator
• Charles Kennedye, Segment producer
• Bill Thrash, Program Executive
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Honoring Our Own"
KUSA 9News -- Denver
• David W. Delozier, Producer
• John Kuhrt, Editor
CATEGORY #18B
Documentary - Historical
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Will Rogers & American Politics"
RSU Public Television (KRSC-TV) -- Claremore
• Tim Yoder, Producer/Videographer
• Dan Schiedel, Executive Producer
• Geoffrey O'Gara, Writer
• Jessica Blythe Ammons, Associate Producer
• Bryan Crain, Music/Graphic
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Denver Union Station: Portal to Progress"
Havey Productions --Denver
• Jim Havey, Producer/Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Stateline: My War"
OETA the Oklahoma Network -- Oklahoma City
• Robert Burch, Segment Producer
• Charles Kennedye, Segment Producer
• Bill Perry, Executive Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"The Colorado National Monument: Celebrating 100 Years of John Otto's Dream"
KRMJ-TV -- Grand Junction
• Greg Mikolai, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Iwo Jima: A Final Tour"
KMGH -- Denver
• Tom Burke, Executive Producer
• Dayle Cedars, Producer
• Mitch Jelniker, Producer
• Michael LeClaire, Photojournalist
• Jason Foster, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #18C
Documentary - Topical
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Honor Flight"
KAKE -- Wichita
• Andy Duffy, Producer/Photographer/Editor
• Susan Peters, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Second Time Around"
KRDO-TV -- Colorado Springs
• Vida Urbonas, Producer
• S. Amanda Smith, Producer
• Isaac Blancas, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Pros For Africa"
Griffin Communications -- Oklahoma City
• Mark McBride, Photojournalist
• Bryan Eckert, Producer
• LeAnne Taylor, Anchor/Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Nebraskans Before the Battle: Soldiers and Families Prepare for War"
NET Television -- Lincoln
• Mike Tobias, Producer/Writer/Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
CSI on Trial
NET Television -- Lincoln
• Bill Kelly, Producer & Writer
CATEGORY #19
Historical/Cultural Program Feature/Segment
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Santa Fe, Raices Hispanas"
KCEC-TV Univision -- Denver
• Luis Canela, Reporter
• Juan Cárdenas, Photographer/Editor
• Gilberto Companioni, Writer/Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Dr. Geoff Tabin"
Plum TV -- Aspen
• Drew Beebe, Camera/Producer
• Erik Osterholm, Shooter/Editor/Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Gallery: Sense of Self"
OETA the Oklahoma Network -- Oklahoma City
• Boots Kennedye, Segment Producer
• Susan Miller, Segment Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Sunflower Journeys: Wichita's Lebanese Heritage"
KTWU -- Topeka
• John Njagi, Producer
CATEGORY #20A & B
Interview/Discussion Program/Segment
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Minds of Mountainfilm: Tom Shadyac Interviews Irwin Kula"
Telluride TV -- Telluride
• Christopher Hanson, Producer
• Kathryn Barrows, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"All 22"
The MountainWest Sports Network -- Denver
• Chris Dellecese, Producer
• Brett Brown, Associate Producer
• Marius Payton, Host
• Beau Morgan, Analyst
• Kelly Stouffer, Analyst
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Colorado Inside Out: Circa 1935"
Colorado Public Television -- Denver
• Dominic Dezzutti, Producer
• Larry Patchett, Producer
CATEGORY #21A
Magazine Program/Special
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Metromix Cherry Creek Neighborhood Guide"
KUSA/METROMIX -- Denver
• Heidi McGuire, Host/Producer/Photographer Editor
• John Kuhrt, Editor/Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Outside Film Festival"
Outside Television -- Telluride
• Christopher Hanson, Producer
• Brian Emerson, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"The Bucket List"
KDVR-FOX 31 -- Denver
• Mike Headrick, Producer
• Victor Roberto, Producer
• Ryan Delamater, Editor
• Ryan Minnaugh, Executive Producer
• Jeremy Auten, Editor
• Dan Gillett, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Nebraska Stories #202"
NET Television -- Lincoln
• Kay M. Hall, Series Producer
• Christine Lesiak, Executive Producer
• Michele Wolford, Series Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Keeping Up With Ramona"
Plum TV -- Aspen
• Ramona Bruland, Producer/Host
• Erik Osterholm, Camera
CATEGORY #21B
Magazine Program Feature/Segment
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Tom On The Town"
Root Sports -- Denver
• Tavis D. Strand, Producer
• Thomas Helmer, Sports Anchor
• Charlie Felix, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Frogs for the Cure"
The MountainWest Sports Network -- Denver
• Jeff McLain, Editor
• Joana Canals, Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Hands on Haiti - Meals in a Rush"
Colorado & Company -- Denver
• Tawnya Rush, Reporter/Producer/Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Metromix RiNo Arts District Segment"
KUSA/METROMIX -- Denver
• Heidi McGuire, Host/Producer/Photographer/Editor
• John Kuhrt, Editor/Photographer
CATEGORY #22A
Informational/Instructional Program/Special
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Wood, Brick & Stone: Lawrence"
KTWU -- Topeka
• Jim Kelly, Producer/Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Woodturning Workshop"
RSU Public Television (KRSC-TV) -- Claremore
• Tim Yoder, Producer/Editor
• Bryan Crain, Director/Photographer/Graphics
• Dan Schiedel, Executive Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"King Tut Special"
KCNC-TV, CBS4 -- Denver
• Raetta Holdman, Producer
• Kristine Strain, Assistant News Director
CATEGORY #23A
Public/Current/Community Affairs Program/Special
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Janine's Journey"
KRDO -- Colorado Springs
• Heather Skold, Producer/Writer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Fatal Errors: Deaths At The State Hospital"
KMGH -- Denver
• John Ferrugia, Executive Producer
• Jason Foster, Editor
• Mark Wisner, Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Colorado Helping Haiti"
KDVR -- Denver
• Janet Oravetz, Producer
• Ryan Delamater, Editor
• Libby Weaver, Talent
• Don Hardy, Field Producer
• Joe Panepinto, Graphic Artist
• Brian Tetzler, Writer
• Dan Gillett, Photographer/Field Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"It Can't Happen To Me"
KOAA-TV -- Colorado Springs
• Darren ClevengerGrimsley, Producer
• Tom Massmann, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"A Lesson For Success"
KOCO-TV -- Oklahoma City
• Patrick Spencer, Executive Producer
• John Norton, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #23B
Public/Current/Community Affairs Feature/Segment
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Have You Been Tested?"
Takeda Entertainment, Inc. -- Denver
• Scott Takeda, Director
• Ben McCoy, Director of Photography
• Brock Sherman, Co-Director/Art Director
• Dawn Martin, Executive Producer
• Cynthia Aadal, Co-Executive Producer
• Yvette Manculich, Production Manager
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Sun Valley"
The Denver Post -- Denver
• Meghan Lyden, Producer, Editor, Programmer
• Mahala Gaylord, Producer, Editor
• Tim Rasmussen, Producer, Editor
• Craig Walker, Photojournalist
• Tina Griego, Reporter, Writer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"SAVE, Inc. No Place Like Home"
PlattForm Advertising -- Lenexa, KS
• Michael Mackie, Sr. Writer/Director
• Jason Kerschner, Editor
CATEGORY #24
Special Event Coverage (other than News or Sports)
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Parade of Lights"
KUSA -- Denver
• Alex Brancard, Director
• Bob Pusatory, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"9News Light the Lights"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Kirk Montgomery, Producer
• Linda Kotsaftis, Executive Producer
• Bob Pusatory, Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Washburn Holiday Vespers"
KTWU -- Topeka
• Dave Kendall, Associate Producer
• Eugene Williams, Producer
• Jim Kelly, Director/Editor
• Kevin Goodman, Set dresser
CATEGORY #25A
Community/Public Service (PSA) - Single Spot
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Yesterday's Zoo"
Yesterday's Zoo LLC -- Denver
• Shane DeRolf, Executive Producer
• Bernard Derriman, Animation Director
• Mark Oblinger, Music Director
• Greg Carr, Art Director
• Bruce Marshall, Sound Editor
• Evan DeRolf, Story Editor
• Amy Carder, Co-Producer
• Andrew Walters, Co-Producer
• Jim Houlihan, Co-Producer
• Amy Houlihan, Co-Producer
• Karen Knudsen, Co-Producer
• Craig Knudsen, Co-Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Celebrating 100 Years"
Dumb Friends League -- Denver
• Rick Gabrielson, Executive Producer
• Sheri Tuffield, Executive Producer
• Dave Krahling, Producer/Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"The Biennial of the Americas"
KCNC -- Denver
• Mark Petersen, Writer/Producer/Director
• Doug Pribble, Photographer
• Chad Roark, Design/Animator
CATEGORY #25B
Community/Public Service (PSA) - Campaign
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"SeniorSource"
KUSA -- Denver
• Robert D. Springer, Producer / Director / Editor
• John Allen, Writer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Broomfield PSAs"
Film Pharm Productions -- Denver
• Deren Abram, Director
• Jeffrey "Lew" Robert, Music Composer
• Kim Greason, Writer
• Michael T. Smith, Writer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"9Health"
KUSA -- Denver
• Andy Schaffer, Write, light, shoot, edit and add graphics
• Chad Maurer, Writer/Producer
CATEGORY #26A
News Promotion - Single Spot
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"9Wants to Know: Great Escape Artist"
KUSA -- Denver
• Drew Sidener, Writer/Producer/Editor
• Andy Schaeffer, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Boomerang Kids"
KDVR -- Denver
• Malia Armani, Producer
• Kevin Andrews, Associate Producer
• Andrew Windish, Graphic Artist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"First 4Cast / Timeline"
KCNC -- Denver
• Jim Hayek, Design Director
• Ed Cushing, Creative Director
• Michael J. Robert, Director
• Chad Roark, Animator
• Doug Pribble, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"DNA Love"
KWCH -- Wichita
• Chard Cross, News Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"9WTK: City Manager"
KUSA -- Denver
• Chad Maurer, Writer/Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #26B
News Promotion - Single Spot/Same Day
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Emily's Hope"
KUSA -- Denver
• Chad Maurer, Writer/Producer/Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Vampire Facelift"
KMGH-TV -- Denver
• Tanya Gonzalez, Writer / Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Putting the Brakes on Texting"
KMGH-TV -- Denver
• Tanya Gonzalez, Writer / Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"9Wants to Know: Life on the Run"
KUSA -- Denver
• Drew Sidener, Topical Writer/Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #26C
News Promotion - Campaign
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Extreme Weather Campaign"
KFOR TV 4 -- Oklahoma City
• Joe Kozlowski, Producer
• Todd Rich, Producer/Editor/Writer/Videographer
• Lucas Ross, Producer/Editor/Writer/Videographer
• Ryan Perri, Producer/Editor/Writer/Videographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Moss Means Business"
KUSA -- Denver
• Andy Schaeffer, Lights and Shoots and Edits
• Steve Carter, Writer/Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"FOX 25 Morning News Facebook campaign"
KOKH -- Oklahoma City
• Stephanie Sims, Creative Director
• Steve Kelley, Writer / Producer / Director
CATEGORY #26D
News Promotion - Image
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"The Return of Amelia Earhart"
KUSA -- Denver
• David Sidener, Writer/Producer/Editor/Graphic Artist/Voiceover Artist
• Andy Schaeffer, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"First 4Cast / Lawyer"
KCNC -- Denver
• Jim Hayek, Design Director
• Ed Cushing, Creative Director
• Chad Roark, Animator
• Michael J. Robert, Director
• Doug Pribble, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"9NEWS Weather Plus"
KUSA -- Denver
• Steve Carter, Writer/Producer
• Tommy Collier, Graphic Designer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Picture Perfect"
KUSA -- Denver
• Andy Schaeffer, Lights and Shoots
• Chad Maurer, Producer
• Steve Carter, Writer/Producer/Frame Owner
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Happy Holidays"
KFOR NewsChannel 4 -- Oklahoma City
• Kevin Barrett, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Spelling Bee"
KMGH-TV -- Denver
• Marvin K. Gill, Producer
CATEGORY #26E
Program Promotion - Single Spot
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Nikita in Denver"
KWGN -- Denver
• Kevin Andrews, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"The Founders Trailer"
TechStars/Alpine Light Pictures, Inc -- Denver
• Megan Leigh Sweeney, Videographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Iwo Jima: A Final Tour"
KMGH -- Denver
• Jeff Lambert, Writer, Editor, Producer
CATEGORY #26F
Program Promotion - Campaign
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Membership Music Campaign"
Rocky Mountain PBS -- Denver
• Scott Darnell, Writer / Producer / Director
• Douglas Price, Executive Producer
• Daniel Mercure, Editor
• Tom Manion, Graphics
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"CBS4 Broncos Shows"
KCNC -- Denver
• Jim Hayek, Design Director
• Ed Cushing, Creative Director
• Mark Petersen, Producer
• Doug Pribble, Producer/Editor
• Chad Roark, Design/Animator
CATEGORY #26G
Sports Promotion
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Inner Broncos Fan"
KCNC -- Denver
• Jim Hayek, Design Director
• Ed Cushing, Creative Director
• Lauren Ridgley, Producer
• Jillian Oppegard, producer
• Judson Luyties, Producer/Lighting
• Michael J. Robert, Director/Editor
• Chad Roark, Designer/Animator
• Dagny Eustice, Designer/Animator
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"CU vs CSU Mascots"
The MountainWest Sports Network -- Denver
• Sean Murray, Producer/Writer
• Mike Gray, Producer
CATEGORY #26H
Program - Image
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"News on the My20 Menu"
KUSA -- Denver
• Chad Maurer, Writer/Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Network Image"
The MountainWest Sports Network -- Denver
• Sean Murray, Producer/Writer
• Mike Gray, Producer
CATEGORY #27
Commercial - Single Spot
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Dracula"
Denver Center Theatre Company -- Denver
• Brandon M Gaschler, Director of Photography
• Melissa Marano, Producer
• Randy Hansen, Audio Post-Production Engineer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Cindy Nelson: Vail Valley Medical Center"
Plum TV -- Vail
• Kevin Heinz, Producer/Director
• Spencer McKnight, Director of Photography
• Denise Cheng, Advertising Producer
• Matt Ziniel, Cinematographer/Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Globeology 3D"
KMGH-TV -- Denver
• Brent Chapin, Writer, Producer, Videographer
• Janis Fairchild, Graphic Design, Animation
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Lunch"
Frontier Airlines -- Denver
• Gary Ennis, VP Creative Director/Art Director
• Neil Miller, Editor
• Lori Bullock, Senior Content Producer/VP
• Shawn Couzens, VP Creative Director
• Diane Willmann, Director of Advertising
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Stretch Seating"
Frontier Airlines -- Denver
• Gary Ennis, VP Creative Director/Art Director
• Neil Miller, Editor
• Shawn Couzens, VP/Creative Director/Writer
• Lori Bullock, Senior Content Producer/VP
• Diane Willmann, Director of Advertising
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Auld Lang Syne"
Grey Worldwide -- New York
• Gary Ennis, VP Creative Director/Art Director
• Neil Miller, Editor
• Shawn Couzens, VP/Creative Director/Art Director
• Lori Bullock, Senior Content Producer/VP
• Diane Willmann, Director of Advertising
CATEGORY #28
Station Excellence
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Denver's 7"
KMGH -- Denver
• Byron Grandy, General Manager
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"9News, Colorado's News Leader"
KUSA -- Denver
• Mark Cornetta, General Manager
CATEGORY #29
News Excellence
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"9News, Colorado's News Leader"
KUSA -- Denver
• Patti Dennis, News Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"7NEWS"
KMGH -- Denver
• Jeff Harris, News Director
CATEGORY #30
Community Service
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Catching Predators"
KRDO-TV -- Colorado Springs
• James Jarman, Producer/Writer
• Heather Skold, Anchor
• Jon Pretzinger, Anchor/Reporter
• Mark Kachelmeier, Photojournalist/Editor
• Dennison Howard, Photojournalist
• Mireya Garcia, Anchor/Reporter
• Jessica Hines, Photojournalist/Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"The Traditions That Make Us Who We Are"
KUSA -- Denver
• Patti Dennis, News Director
CATEGORY #31
Journal Enterprise
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Deana Silk Composite"
KJRH -- Tulsa
• Deana Silk, News Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Dave Delozier Composite"
KUSA 9News -- Denver
• David W. Delozier, Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"The Shermanator"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Deborah Sherman, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Denver's Diversity"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• TaRhonda Thomas, Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Nick, Lisa, and Kyle -- Vanderveen Journalistic Enterprise"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Chris Vanderveen, Producer
CATEGORY #32
Interactivity
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Circus Animals"
KCNC-TV, CBS4 -- Denver
• Mike Nunez, Reporter, Editor
• Michael Choy, Producer, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Gloria Neal - Interactive Help Center"
KCNC-TV, CBS4 -- Denver
• Gloria Neal, Producer
CATEGORY #33
Audio
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Yesterday's Zoo"
Yesterday's Zoo LLC -- Denver
• Mark Oblinger, Mixer
• Bruce Marshall, SFX Engineer
• Shane DeRolf, Recording Engineer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Colorado Inside Out: Circa 1935 Audio Design"
Colorado Public Television -- Denver
• Larry Patchett, Audio Designer
CATEGORY #34
Musical Composition/Arrangement
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Yesterday's Zoo"
Yesterday's Zoo LLC -- Denver
• Shane DeRolf, Composer
• Mark Oblinger, Composer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Conviction"
Denise Gentilini Music -- Denver
• Denise Gentilini, Composer
CATEGORY #35A&B
Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Colorado Avalanche Hockey"
Altitude Sports & Entertainment -- Denver
• Jim Cremmins, Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"First 4Cast"
KCNC -- Denver
• Jim Hayek, Director
• Ed Cushing, Director
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"The Founders: Demo Day"
TechStars/Alpine Light Pictures, Inc -- Denver
• Megan Leigh Sweeney, Director
CATEGORY #36A
Program Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"The Colorado National Monument: Celebrating 100 Years of John Otto's Dream"
KRMJ-TV -- Grand Junction
• Greg Mikolai, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Will Rogers & American Politics"
RSU Public Television (KRSC-TV) -- Claremore
• Tim Yoder, Editor
CATEGORY #36B
News Editor - Within 24 Hours
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Fire, Beer, and an Ukulele? Dave Edited Those in 24 Hours!"
KDVR/KWGN -- Denver
• David Althouse, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Corky Scholl Within 24 Edit Compilation"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Corky Scholl, Editor
CATEGORY #36C
News Editor - No Time Limit
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"This Year's Model"
KDVR / KWGN -- Denver
• Joshua Maranhas, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Corky Scholl Editing Compilation"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Corky Scholl, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Trapped in an Edit Bay: Anne Edits the Long Stuff"
KUSA -- Denver
• Anne Herbst, Editor
CATEGORY #36D
Sports Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Brian Olson Sports Editing 2010"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Brian Olson, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Quick And Direty Sports Edits
KDVR / KWGN -- Denver
• Joshua Maranhas, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Sports Editor"
Root Sports -- Denver
• Joel Niebauer, Editor
CATEGORY #36E
Short Form Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Donka Dew Balls"
KMGH-TV -- Denver
• Marvin K. Gill, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Yesterday's Zoo"
Yesterday's Zoo LLC -- Denver
• Shane DeRolf, Graphics Editor
• Mark Oblinger, Sound Editor
• Bernard Derriman, Animation Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Opening Night: The Story of Things to come"
OKC Thunder Broadcasting -- Oklahoma City
• Robert Hedrick, Editor
• Todd Minhinnett, Producer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Othello, Dracula, The 39 Steps"
Checkmate Entertainment -- Denver
• Brandon M Gaschler, Editor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Mike Gray Composite"
The MountainWest Sports Network -- Denver
• Mike Gray, Editor
CATEGORY #37A
Program Graphics
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Yesterday's Zoo"
Yesterday's Zoo LLC -- Denver
• Shane DeRolf, Art Director
• Bernard Derriman, Character Designer
• Greg Carr, Designer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Metromix.com TV Graphics Package"
KUSA -- Denver
• Toby Sjolander, Graphic Production Artist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Programming Graphics"
The MountainWest Sports Network -- Denver
• Steve Symkoviak, Creative Director
• Jason Abell, Senior Designer/Animator
• Bryan Davis, Designer
CATEGORY #37B&C
Graphics - News & Short Turnaround
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"VOTE 2010 Graphics for Election Coverage"
KMGH-TV -- Denver
• Katie Strickland, Graphic Design
• James Pinigis, Cinema 4D Animator
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Open Animations"
KFOR NewsChannel 4 -- Oklahoma City
• Kevin Barrett, Graphic Artist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Justin Argo Composite"
Root Sports -- Denver
• Justin Argo, Graphic Designer
CATEGORY #37D & 38
Lighting & Set Design
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Using Wood"
Root Sports -- Denver
• Joel Niebauer, Creative Director
• Ryan Morrison, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Foot Candles"
KMGH-TV -- Denver
• Marvin K. Gill, Gaffer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"That Rug Really Tied The Room Together"
KMGH -- Denver
• Jason Foster, Lighter
CATEGORY #39A
Anchor - News
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Anchor...but Reporter at Heart"
KUSA -- Denver
• Cheryl Preheim, Anchor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Adele Arakawa - Compilation"
KUSA-TV, 9News -- Denver
• Adele Arakawa, Anchor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Mark Koebrich Anchor Composite"
KUSA-TV, 9News -- Denver
• Mark Koebrich, Anchor
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Kellie MacMullan Anchor Composite
KWGN/KDVR -- Denver
• Kellie MacMullan, Anchor/Reporter
CATEGORY #39B
Anchor - Weather
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Oklahoma Severe Weather with Mike Morgan"
KFOR-TV -- Oklahoma City
• Mike Morgan, Talent
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Colorado Weather- Meteorologist Kathy Sabine"
KUSA -- Denver
• Kathy Sabine, Chief Meteorologist
CATEGORY #39C
Anchor - Sports
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Lionel Bienvenu, Sports for Everyone"
KMGH -- Denver
• Lionel Bienvenu, Anchor / Writer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Vic Lombardi"
KCNC-TV, CBS4 -- Denver
• Vic Lombardi, Sports Reporter
CATEGORY #39D
Commentator/Educationalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Why I Won't Wear Red on Saturdays -- Go Buffs!"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Chris Vanderveen, Writer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Ode to Negative Ads"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Kyle Clark, Writer
CATEGORY #339E & 39G
Performer/Narrator
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Lucas Ross"
2MG Productions -- Oklahoma City
• Lucas Ross, Performer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Iwo Jima: A Final Tour"
KMGH -- Denver
• Mitch Jelniker, Narrator
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Yesterday's Zoo"
Yesterday's Zoo LLC -- Denver
• Shane DeRolf, Narrator
CATEGORY #39F
Program Host/Moderator
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Halls Presents: What The Chic"
Scenic Road Productions -- Lenexa, KS
• Michael Mackie, Host
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Janine's Journey"
KRDO -- Colorado Springs
• Heather Skold, Program Host
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Face the Challenge"
KRDO-TV -- Colorado Springs
• Vida Urbonas, Host
CATEGORY #39H
Reporter - Live
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Tom Mustin"
KCNC -- Denver
• Tom Mustin, Reporter-Live
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Backpack Journalists Go Live Too?"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Kevin Torres, Reporter
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Nightside Live"
KUSA -- Denver
• Cheryl Preheim, Live Reporter
CATEGORY #40A
Program Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"The Colorado National Monument: Celebrating 100 Years of John Otto's Dream"
KRMJ-TV -- Grand Junction
• Greg Mikolai, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Nice Marmot"
KMGH -- Denver
• Jason Foster, Photographer
CATEGORY #40B
News Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Shoots Like a Girl: Anne Herbst Photography Composite"
KUSA -- Denver
• Anne Herbst, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"All About Memories"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Ken Mostek, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Robin Collett Composite"
KTUL -- Tulsa
• Robin Collett, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #40C
Sports Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Brian Olson Sports Photography 2010"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Brian Olson, Photographer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Broncos, Pioneers and Quadzilla: Dave Althouse Sports Photographer!"
KDVR/KWGN -- Denver
• David Althouse, Sports Photographer
CATEGORY #41
Technical Achievement
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"The Mountain Bowl"
Root Sports -- Denver
• Grant McGilvray, Engineer
• Christopher Connolly, Engineer
• Michael Schanno, Operations Manager
• Daniel Marcus, Engineer in Charge
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Fast Video: Live Tornadoes over Streaming Technology"
Westchester Film Groups -- Oklahoma City
• Robert Hedrick, Chief Engineer
CATEGORY #42
Video Journalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Matt Renoux"
KUSA -- Denver
• Matt Renoux, Video Journalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
"Kevin Torres -- Backpack Journalist Compilation -- 'Stories from my Backpack'"
KUSA-TV -- Denver
• Kevin Torres, Video Journalist
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Dave Delozier Composite"
KUSA 9News -- Denver
• David W. Delozier, Video Journalist
CATEGORY #43A
Writer - Program
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"Yesterday's Zoo"
Yesterday's Zoo LLC -- Denver
• Shane DeRolf, Writer
2011 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
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