2020
HEARTLAND
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & WINNERS
CATEGORY #01A
MORNING NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver7 News at 6:30 a.m.: Let's Go 360
KMGH
• Kirsten Boyd, Executive Producer
• Stephen McNelis, Senior Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver7 News at 6:30 a.m.: Fiery Crash on I-70
KMGH
• Stephen McNelis, Senior Producer
• Hannah Knight, Producer
• Kirsten Boyd, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
8:30AM: Day after the I-70 Crash
KUSA
• Amanda Horvath, Producer
• Gary Shapiro, Anchor
• Anusha Ghosh Roy, Anchor
• Lesley Martin, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
6:30 AM STEM School Shooting
KUSA
• Lesley Martin, Executive Producer
• Mallory Davis, Director
• Gary Shapiro, Anchor
• Corey Rose, Anchor
• Anusha Ghosh Roy, Anchor
• Jess Camp, Producer
CATEGORY #02A
EVENING NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
I-70 Fiery Crash
KDVR
• Morgan Pawl, Producer
• Mike Ortmeier, Director
• Deborah Takahara, Anchor
• Keagan Harsha, Anchor
• Gregory Nieto, Reporter
• Alex Rose, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
STEM School shooting
KUSA
• Nathan Higgins, Producer
• Lawrence Gibbs, Director
• Kim Christiansen, Anchor
• Kyle Clark, Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
It's Happened Again, and It's Happened to Us
KMGH
• Jon Ewing, Producer
• Joseph Peters, Executive Producer
• Anne Trujillo, Anchor
• Shannon Ogden, Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
CBS4 News at 10: 'I don't even know if you can see me right now'
KCNC
• Laura Phillips, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
We Need All Available Officers
KMGH
• Jon Ewing, Producer
• Kirsten Boyd, Executive Producer
• Tom Mustin, Anchor
• Jaclyn Allen, Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Solo a Las Cinco
KCEC
• Karen Vega, News Anchor
• Rafael Contreras, Anchor/Reporter
• Juan Cardenas, Technical Director
• Juan Carlos Gutierrez, News Director/Anchor
• Mario Galarza, Photographer/Editor
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
• Carlos Moreno, Reporter
• Cesar Sabogal, Photographer/Editor
• Juan Pablo Gomez, Technical Director
• Joniel Omana, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #02B
EVENING NEWSCAST - MEDIUM MARKETS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Oklahoma's Flooding Emergency
KTUL
• Mason Waldvogel, Executive Producer
• Travis Hensley, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Rising Waters: Preparing For The Worst
KJRH
• Karen Larsen, Anchor
• Cole Bewley, Director
• Chris DiMaria, Reporter
• Garrett Weindorf, Assistant News Director
• Tabitha Crouch, Producer
• Andrew Barker, Senior Editor
• Marisa Wojtalewicz, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
6PM: Flood of 2019
KMTV
• Kristi Bicknell, Producer
• Jennifer Griswold, Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Newscast- Evening 10pm
KRDO
• Jemal Duran, Producer
• Heather Skold, Anchor
• Bart Bedsole, Anchor
• Merry Matthews, Meteorologist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Tornadoes and Historic Flooding Threat
KOKI FOX23
• Shae Rozzi, Anchor
• Sara Whaley, Reporter
• Michelle Hodge, Reporter
• James Aydelott, Meteorologist
• Laura Crews, Reporter
• Rick Maranon, Reporter
CATEGORY #02C
EVENING NEWSCAST - SMALLER MARKETS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
1011 Now at 10:00 ~ Nebraska Floods
GRAY TV/KOLN/KGIN
• Spencer Hansen, Producer
• William Schammert, Anchor/Producer
• Abbie Petersen, Reporter
• Ellis Wiltsey, Reporter
• Nicole Griffith, Reporter
• Alisha Cerny, Director
• Ken Siemek, Chief Meteorologist
• Kevin Sjuts, Sports Director
• Brett Baker, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
1011 Now at 10:00 ~ Tornado In Southwest Lincoln
GRAY TV/KOLN/KGIN
• Bridget DeGrand, Anchor/Producer
• Alisha Cerny, Director
• Mackenzie Huck, Reporter/Producer
• Madison Pitsch, Reporter
• Brandon Rector, Meteorologist
• Abbie Petersen, Reporter
• Brett Baker, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
1011 Now at 10:00 ~ Chaos at Chick-Fil-A
GRAY TV/KOLN/KGIN
• Spencer Hansen, Producer
• Travis Keaschall, Director
• Bridget DeGrand, Anchor/Producer
• Abbie Petersen, Reporter
• Ellis Wiltsey, Reporter
• William Schammert, Anchor/Producer
• Nicole Griffith, Sports Anchor
• Ken Siemek, Chief Meteorologist
• Brett Baker, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
KSNB Local4 News at 5
KSNB
• Spencer Schubert, Executive Producer/Evening Anchor
CATEGORY #03
NEWS SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Dolor en El Paso
KDEN
• Griselle Sierra, News Director
• Alejandro Hernandez, Photojournalist
• Mario Lopez, Executive Producer
• Yesmani Gomez, News Anchor
• Sergio Ornelas, Producer
• Adriana Macias, Anchor/Reporter
• Miguel Bedoy, Anchor/ News Writer
• Corina Hierro, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Dinosaur Hunter
KCNC
• Jamie Leary, Anchor
• Mark Neitro, Photographer
• Eddie Castro, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Columbine 20: Heartbreak to Hope
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• Keagan Harsha, Reporter
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
• Isaias Medina, Photographer
• Rico Romero, Photographer
• Sean Towle, Editor
• James Long, Photographer
• Joshua Thomas, Motion Graphics Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
And The Floods Came
Nebraska Public Media
• William Kelly, Producer/Writer
• John Haxby, Photographer
• Christopher Flanery, Videographer/Editor
• James Lenertz, Audio Post Production
• Joe McMullen, Graphic Design
• Ian Edgington, Video Post Production
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
BTK's Daughter Speaks Out
KPTS
• Susan Peters, Producer/Reporter
• Michael Oliver, Director/Editor
• James Grawe, Co-Producer
• Larry Hatteberg, Co-Producer/Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Clearing the Air
KUSA
• Jeremy Jojola, Reporter
• Thomas Cole, Photographer/Editor
• Megan Jorgensen, Graphic Artist
• Zack Newman, Data Producer
CATEGORY #04A
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - WITHIN 24 HOURS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Dumpster Thief
KDVR
• Ashley Michels, Writer
• Aubrey Morse, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Turkey Trot Tradition
KUSA
• Noel Brennan, Writer
• Corky Scholl, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Rising from the Ashes
KWTV
• Michael Johnston, Photojournalist
• Chris Gilmore, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
America's Birthday
KUSA
• Michael Grady, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Ciclón Bomba
KDEN
• Griselle Sierra, News Director
• Sergio Ornelas, Producer
• Mario Lopez, Executive Producer
• Alejandro Hernandez, Photojournalist
• Maria Bolivar, Assignment Editor
• Josue Gonzalez, Director
• Rosy Zugasti, Anchor
• Miguel Bedoy, Anchor/Reporter
• Corina Hierro, Reporter
• Chantal Arreola, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Siguiendo a Sol Pais
KCEC
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
• Fernando Ordaz, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Casper Has His Ghosts No More
KUSA
• Nelson Garcia, Producer
• Bryan Wendland, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Striking Out
KMGH
• Russell Haythorn, Reporter
CATEGORY #04B
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Licencias Para Indocumentados
KCEC
• Fernando Ordaz, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Life after Dorian
E. W. Scripps
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Finding Rose
KCNC
• Brian Maass, Reporter
• Kevin Hartfield, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Mistaken Hysterectomy
KUSA
• Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
• Anna Hewson, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
El Paso Strong
E. W. Scripps
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Robo de vehículos
KDEN Individual
• Chantal Arreola, News Reporter
CATEGORY #09A
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SINGLE STORY
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Inconceivable: The Investigation of a Colorado Fertility Doctor's Secret
KUSA
• Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
• Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
BROKERING BODY PARTS: 'These are not his Ashes!'
KMGH
• Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
• Michael Erickson, Photographer/Editor
• Franz Barraza, Editor
• David Klugh, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
911 can't always find wireless callers
KOAA
• Eric Ross, Reporter
• Adam Knapik, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Are your old thumb drives putting you at risk?
KMTV
• Jeff Van Sant, Reporter
• Wade Lux, Photographer
CATEGORY #09B
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SERIES
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Dying For Help: A Mental Health Crisis in Clear View
KMGH
• Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
• David Klugh, Executive Producer
• Michael Erickson, Senior Photographer
• Chad Skinner, Art Director
• Franz Barraza, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Felony DUI
KUSA
• Kevin Vaughan, Producer
• Anna Hewson, Photographer/Editor
• Nicole Vap, Director Of Investigative Journalism
• Megan Jorgensen, Graphic Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Three Hail Marys
KUSA
• Kevin Vaughan, Reporter
• Anna Hewson, Photographer/Editor
• Nicole Vap, Director Of Investigative Journalism
CATEGORY #10A
FEATURE NEWS REPORT - LIGHT FEATURE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Manny Quinn
KMGH
• Jason Gruenauer, Reporter
• James Dougherty, Segment Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Oklahoma's Monarch Migration
KWTV
• Nathan Elliott, News Director
• Lacie Lowry, Reporter
• Mike Weber, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Invitenos-La Vida de un Camionero
KCEC
• Karen Vega, Reporter
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Friendship and the Flag
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Editor
• Noel Brennan, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Terrance's Story: Criminal Justice Reform
E. W. Scripps
• Elizabeth Ruiz, Multi-Media Journalist
• Andrew Snadecki, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Concert in the Woods
KDVR
• Evan Kruegel, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Two Words: American Dream
KCNC
• Louis Ramirez, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #10B
FEATURE NEWS REPORT - LIGHT SERIES
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Kate Nelson the 'Roll' Model
KCNC
• Kelly Werthmann, Reporter
• Jeremiah Bellile, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Thank You For Your Service
KDVR
• Dan Daru, Reporter
• Cody White, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
May 3rd Remembered: 20 Years
KFOR
• Marc Dillard, Producer/Photojournalist
• Kevin Ogle, Anchor/Reporter
• Emily Sutton, Anchor/Meteorologist
• Travis Schutten, Photojournalist
• Ali Meyer, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Homeless Hero
KDVR
• Aristea Brady, Anchor/Reporter
• Robert Pugsley, Photojournalist
• Gregory Nieto, Reporter
• George Taylor, Photojournalist
• Chris Mosher, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Sentencia Verde
KCEC
• Fernando Ordaz, Reporter
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #11A
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - WITHIN 24 HOURS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Perfect Job
KCNC
• Kelly Werthmann, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Pizzability
KCNC
• Tori Mason, Reporter
CATEGORY #11B
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NO TIME LIMIT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Made in Colorado
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• Isaias Medina, Photographer
• Joshua Maranhas, Photographer
• David Althouse, Photographer
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
• Sean Towle, Photographer
• Nicholas Carvin, Motion Graphics Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Fight to Save Tom's Diner
KMGH-TV
• Jennifer Kovaleski, Reporter
• Drew Smith, Photographer/Editor
• Josh Whitston, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Saving Salem
E. W. Scripps
• Andrew Snadecki, Photojournalist
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Airbnb Gone Bad
KUSA
• Jeremy Jojola, Reporter
• Zack Newman, Data Producer
• Anna Hewson, Photographer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Decks R Us
KRDO
• Stephanie Sierra, Reporter
CATEGORY #12A
CRIME - WITHIN 24 HOURS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
No One Intended To Be Here
KUSA
• Steve Staeger, Reporter
• Thomas Cole, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
45 Days in Jail
KDVR
• Rob Low, Reporter
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
STEM Thank You
KUSA
• Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #12B
CRIME - NO TIME LIMIT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
'Nobody did anything'
KMGH
• Jennifer Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
• Drew Smith, Photographer
• Franz Barraza, Editor
• Chad Skinner, Producer
• Michael Erickson, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
What Happened on Romeldale Lane?
KUSA
• Steve Staeger, Reporter
• Travis Khachatoorian, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Slap In The Face': Sex Offender Attorney Gets Off Registry
KMGH
• Jaclyn Allen, Reporter
• James Dougherty, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Murder for Hire
KDVR
• Rob Low, Investigative Reporter
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
THE 'RIEHL' STORY: Guns that Killed a Deputy
KMGH-TV
• Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
• David Klugh, Executive Producer
• Franz Barraza, Editor
• Michael Erickson, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #13
ENVIRONMENT - NEWS SINGLE STORY
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Cicatrices del Frío
UNIVISION COLORADO
• Shenti Rodríguez Núñez, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Do you know who Austin Holland is?
KTUL
• Maureen Wurtz, Reporter
• Andrejs Dabars, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Something Fishy is Happening
KDVR
• Rico Romero, Editor
• Keagan Harsha, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Niurma Sánchez - La Autoridad en El Tiempo
KDEN
• Griselle Sierra, News Director
• Niurma Sanchez, Meteorologist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Wise Beyond His Years
KMGH
• Eric Lupher, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
POLLUTED WATERWAYS: 'We Always Wondered If We Were Safe Out Here'
KMGH-TV
• Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
• Michael Erickson, Photographer/Editor
• David Klugh, Executive Producer
• Franz Barraza, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Environment News - Recycling Realities
KRDO
• Bart Bedsole, Reporter
CATEGORY #14A
HEALTH/SCIENCE - WITHIN 24 HOURS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Superhero Surgery
KDVR
• Ashley Michels, Reporter
• George Taylor, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
After the Asteroid
KCNC
• Jamie Leary, Reporter
• Mark Neitro, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Fight Against the Clock
KDVR
• Laura Wilson, Multimedia Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Purple Rain & the Boreal Toad
KCNC
• Matt Kroschel, Reporter
CATEGORY #14B
HEALTH/SCIENCE - NO TIME LIMIT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Baseline Breast Cancer
KFOR
• Ali Meyer, Producer
• Travis Schutten, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Mystery Illness Revealed
KOCO
• Evan Onstot, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Silent Killer
KDVR
• Evan Kruegel, Reporter
• Isaias Medina, Photographer
• Joshua Maranhas, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Warrior Way: Knitted Knockers
KUSA
• Natasha Verma, Reporter
• Chris Blake, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #15
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS SINGLE STORY
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Story of redemption
KUSA
• Katie Eastman, Reporter
• Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Santa's Little Hackers
KMGH
• Jason Gruenauer, Reporter
• James Dougherty, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Perfect Birthday Gift
KMGH
• Jason Gruenauer, Reporter
• James Dougherty, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
They say this trail's not accessible
KDVR
• Rico Romero, Editor
• Ashley Michels, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Doug's Got a Co-Pilot
KMGH
• Russell Haythorn, Reporter
• Drew Smith, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
El Angel de la Esperanza
KCEC
• Juan Carlos Gutierrez, Reporter
• Mario Galarza, Photographer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Art with a lower case 'a'
E. W. Scripps
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #16A
MILITARY - WITHIN 24 HOURS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Banners of Honor
KMGH
• Eric Lupher, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Suicide Panelist
KUSA
• Jeremy Moore, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #16B
MILITARY - NO TIME LIMIT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Lou's Legacy
KUSA
• Noel Brennan, Producer
• Chris Hansen, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
USS Colorado
KCNC
• Dominic Garcia, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Return the Salute
KFOR
• Joleen Chaney, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Poppies
KUSA
• Jon Glasgow, Reporter
• Chris Blake, Editor/Graphics
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
24 Hours with Jake
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Editor
• Noel Brennan, Producer
CATEGORY #17A
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - WITHIN 24 HOURS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
'A stop sign would have saved my husband's life'
KMGH
• Jennifer Kovaleski, Reporter
• Jacob Curtis, Photographer
• Michael Erickson, Photographer
• Josh Whitston, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Standing Out on the Presidential Debate Stage
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Photojournalist
• Marshall Zelinger, Producer
CATEGORY #17B
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NO TIME LIMIT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Snowball Kid
KUSA
• Michael Grady, Producer
• Noel Brennan, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Behind the Private Wall
E. W. Scripps
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
• Andrew Snadecki, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
God and Guns
E. W. Scripps
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #18
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - NEWS SINGLE STORY
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Unique Mental Health Resources
E. W. Scripps
• Elizabeth Ruiz, Multi-Media Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Neo-Nazi Nextdoor
KUSA
• Jeremy Jojola, Reporter
• Anna Hewson, Photographer/Editor
• Olivia Babeu, Graphic Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
More Than an Art Class
E. W. Scripps
• Chris Welch, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Recovery Through Culture
E. W. Scripps
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Bless Me Father for 'You' Have Sinned
KMGH
• Tony Kovaleski, Reporter
• Franz Barraza, Editor
• David Klugh, Executive Producer
• Michael Erickson, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Telemundo Denver Responde
KDEN
• Griselle Sierra, News Director
• Yesmani Gomez, News Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Padres Temporales
KCEC
• Rafael Contreras, Reporter
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
DPS Discipline
KUSA
• Sonia Gutierrez, Reporter
• Zack Newman, Producer
• Anna Hewson, Photographer
CATEGORY #19
SPORTS - NEWS FEATURE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Martin's Dying Wish
KMGH
• Russell Haythorn, Reporter
• Eric Goody, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Bullet: Oklahoma State's Rockstar Mascot
KTUL
• Mason Waldvogel, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Rebel Resilience
KUSA
• John Kuhrt, Photojournalist
• Kim Christiansen, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Beep Baseball
CMG/FOX23 News KOKI
• Nathan Thompson, Sports Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Run, Caleb. Run!
KFOR
• Ali Meyer, Reporter
• Marc Dillard, Aerial Photographer
• Travis Schutten, Photojournalist
• Mason Dunn, Chopper Pilot
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Tough Old Broads
KUSA
• Lori Lizarraga, Reporter
• Darren Rode, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The fight of their life
E. W. Scripps
• Tomas Hoppough, Photographer
CATEGORY #20
TECHNOLOGY - NEWS SINGLE STORY
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The World of Esports
KWTV
• Mike Weber, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A really embarrassing photo from 10 years ago
KMGH
• Liz Gelardi, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Password or Prison
KMGH
• Jace Larson, Reporter
• Michael Erickson, Photographer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Instagram Likes
KDVR
• Ashley Michels, Reporter
• Rico Romero, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Red Light - Green Light
KMGH
• Brad Bogott, Photojournalist
• Meghan Lopez, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Oklahoma: Epicenter for Tornado Technology
KFOR
• Emily Sutton, Reporter/Meteorologist
• Marc Dillard, Photojournalist/Editor
CATEGORY #21A
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 502
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Jennifer Loren, Host
• Zach Litwack, Editor
• Jeremy Charles, Cinematographer
• Rory Crittenden, Producer
• Kawnar, Composer
• Krista Perry, Hair & Makeup Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
This is Oklahoma Country
OETA
• Susan Cadot, Co-Producer
• Robert Burch, Co-Producer
• Bill Perry, Executive Producer/Narrator
• Polly Anderson, Executive Director
• Ryan Lorg, Videographer
• David Tamez, Program Producer
• Kallie Langham, Graphics Design
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Jam
Nebraska Public Media
• Michele Wolford, Producer/Writer
• David Koehn, Videographer/Editor
• Werner Althaus, Field Audio/Sound Mix/Sweetening
• Scott Beachler, Graphic Design
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colo-Road Trip: Colorado Creative Corridor
TravelingJules Productions
• Juliana Broste, Video Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Lazy Circles: 'Welcome' to Goshé
CLOVER BLOOM PRODUCTIONS
• Lucas Ross, Actor-Creator
• Marcus Ross, Director/Writer
CATEGORY #21B
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Aviator to Sculptor
INDEPENDENT
• Lindsay Pierce Martin, Multimedia Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Winston, Young Composer
Nebraska Public Media
• Mike Tobias, Producer/Writer
• Justin Cheney, Videographer/Editor
• Emily Kreutz, Field Audio
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Miniature Worlds of Mr. Christmas
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Alexis Kikoen, Video Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Creede in Three Acts
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Cohle Fowler & His Medieval Fight Club
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Jennifer Loren, Executive Producer
• Jeremy Charles, Producer/Director
• Zach Litwack, Producer/Director
CATEGORY #22A
BRANDED CONTENT PROGRAM - SHORT FORM
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Charlie's Daily Routine
UCHealth
• Mike Mazzanti, Director/Editor
• Brian Quintana, Writer
• Alex Polesovsky, Art Director
• Jeff Kosloski, Executive Creative Director
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Paul Manutes, Creative Director
• William Smith, Associate Producer
• Manny Rodriguez, Executive Producer
• Christina Hixson, Associate Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
University of Oklahoma - School of Musical Theatre | Kirsten's Story
Spark Creative/Scissortail Media
• Victoria Fouke, Producer
• Colten Sikes, Director/Editor
• Christopher Lloyd, Executive Producer
• Kris Murray, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Muskogee Made For More
Lampstand Story Co
• Derek Watson, Executive Producer
• Janson Jones, Director Of Photography
• Hayley Moore, Director
• Bryan Clark, Art Director
• Nick Jones, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Contenders - The City of Champions
Hudl
• Michael Saenz, Editor
• Alex Jacobsen, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Matthew Mejstrik, Videographer/Editor
• Trevor Colson, Producer/Videographer
• Chris Walsh, Videographer
• Trevor Hellman, Videographer
CATEGORY #22B
BRANDED CONTENT PROGRAM - LONG FORM
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Jon Blank: From Brain Surgery to the Backcountry
UCHealth
• Mike Mazzanti, Director
• Christen Nehmer, Editor
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Jeff Kosloski, Executive Creative Director
• Manny Rodriguez, Executive Producer
• Paula Freund, Associate Producer
• Brad Fixler, Associate Producer
• Bradley Stabio, Photographer
• Paul Manutes, Creative Director
• Brook Aitken, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Best Of JPS-TV
Jeffco Public Schools
• Jack Maher, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #23
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Growing Up George
Thunder Broadcasting
• Matthew Wells, Audio Engineer
• Dan Mahoney, Executive Producer
• Matt Tumbleson, Executive Producer
• Nick Gallo, Producer/Writer
• Michael Zubach, Associate Producer
• John Read, Associate Producer
• Nanae Yamano, Character Design
• Jack Ellis, Animation Director
• Gaby Breiter, Animator
• Barret Thompson, Art Director/Backgrounds
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
I Miss You: The Kids of Camp Erin Denver
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
CATEGORY #24A
DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Natural Grocers Presents: Ghosts of the Great Plains
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage and Wild Idea Buffalo Co.
• Heather Isely, Producer
• Justin Halstead, Director/Producer/Editor
• Kyle Stambler, Assistant Director
• Christie Zimmerman, Associate Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Art of Home: A Wind River Story
KCWC-DT/WYOMINGPBS
• Terry Dugas, Executive Producer
• Jordan Dresser, Producer
• Mat Hames, Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Kerry Vincent: Queen of Cakes - The Final Competition
RSU Public Television
• Tim Yoder, Producer/Photographer
• Bryan Crain, Producer/Director/Editor/Photographer
• Royal Aills, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
I Stand: The Guardians of the Water
Meridian Arc Entertainment
• Marcus Cox, Producer
• Kyle Harris, Director
• Karrie Cox, Producer
CATEGORY #24B
DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The State of Equality
Wyoming PBS
• Kyle Nicholoff, Editor/Director Of Photography
• Sophie Barksdale, Producer
• Geoffrey O'Gara, Producer, Writer/Director
• Kyle Duba, Videographer
• Matthew Wright, Videographer
• Kurt Reitz, Motion Graphics Artist
• Terry Dugas, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
L'dor V'dor Generation to Generation
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
• Elvis Ripley, Director
• Jeremy Lamberton, Director
• Phil Goldfarb, Producer
• Jerry Parkhurst, Producer
• Michelle Place, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Return to Foretop's Father
Cactus Productions
• Preston Randolph, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Columbine shootings: 20 years later
THE DENVER POST
• Hyoung Chang, Video Journalist
• AAron Ontiveroz, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Light Shines On
The University of Colorado Boulder
• John Snelson, Director
• Charles Mangano, Director
• Lucas Flores, Producer
• David Smail, Writer
• Dirk Martin, Producer
• Jamie Guy, Colorist
• Tina Bojanowski, Producer
CATEGORY #24C
DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Small Town Cops
Nebraska Public Media
• William Kelly, Producer/Writer
• James Lenertz, Field & Post Production Audio
• Emily Kreutz, Field Audio
• Justin Cheney, Videographer/Editor
• Ralph Hammack, Videographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Caliber of Healing
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Lindsey Schwartz, Writer
• Julie Speer Jackson, Director/Executive Producer/Videographer
• Brian Malone, Director Of Photography/Editor/Director/Narrator
• Clarissa Guy, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Columbine
KUSA
• Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
• Chris Hansen, Producer
• Emily Clawson, Motion Graphics Designer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Freedom Isn't Free: The Folds of Honor Story
DNA FILMS
• Nick Nanton, Executive Producer
• JW Dicks, Executive Producer
• Branden Colon, Colorist
• James Dicks, Executive Producer
• Parker Yates, Cinematographer
• Matt Marriott, Cinematographer
• Carlo Alberto Orecchia, Director Of Photography
• Christopher Low, Cinematographer
• Elise Edwards, Field Producer
• Ryan Ruff, Assistant Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Insight with John Ferrugia - Ripples of Columbine
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• John Ferrugia, Anchor/Managing Editor
• Lori Jane Gliha, Investigative Correspondent
• Laura Frank, VP-Journalism
• Jason Foster, Photojournalist/Editor
• Kelly Flink, Photojournalist/Editor
• Jay C. Hutcheson, Photojournalist
• Brittany Freeman, Investigative Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Last Clinic Standing
E. W. Scripps
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
• Andrew Snadecki, Photojournalist
• Megan Pope, Producer
CATEGORY #25
ENVIRONMENT - PROGRAM/FEATURE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Urban Conversion - Across the Desert Sand
9-Ball Studios
• Rodman Schley, Executive Producer/Host
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Ferret Town
CALDERA PRODUCTIONS
• Virginia Moore, Producer/Director/Editor
• Kyle Duba, Director Of Photography
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Race: Climate Change
E. W. Scripps
• Chaas Toborg, Producer
• Christopher Stewart, Producer
• Neel Dhere, Executive Producer
• Nick Refuerzo, Editor
• Peter Lipomi, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado Avalanches: The Science Behind the Slides
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• Michael Konopasek, Reporter
• Dave Fraser, Chief Meteorologist
• Chris Tomer, Meteorologist
• Alex Rose, Reporter
• Vicente Arenas, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The War on ANWR
E. W. Scripps
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
• Andrew Snadecki, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #26
HISTORIC/CULTURAL PROGRAM - FEATURE/SEGMENT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Voyage to Victory
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• James Long, Photographer
• Timothy Davis, Historian
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado Experience: Glen Eyrie Castle
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Kate Perdoni, Director/Producer/Writer/Videographer/Editor/Researcher
• Eric Hernandez, Producer/Videographer
• Julie Speer Jackson, Executive Producer/Narrator
• Carol L. Fleisher, Senior Producer
• Clarissa Guy, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Leaders & Legacies - Charles Carter
ACKERMAN MCQUEEN
• Andrew Lamon, Producer
• Becky King, Executive Producer/Writer/Director
• John Almendarez, Director Of Photography
• Micah Leon, Videographer
• Walt Cox, Videographer
• Joe Busch, Editor
• Rodney Autaubo, Chief Lighting Technician
• Linda Trippe, Key Costume Designer
• Sharon Tabb, Key Hair & Make-up Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Daksi: David Crawler and the Art of Turtle Shell Shakers
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Jennifer Loren, Producer
• Jeremy Charles, Producer
CATEGORY #27
HUMAN INTEREST - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
What If...'
Nebraska Public Media
• Mike Tobias, Producer/Writer/Host
• Emily Kreutz, Field Audio
• Lisa Chavanothai Craig, Graphic Design
• Justin Cheney, Videographer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
El Milagro Del Jinete
KCEC
• Cesar Sabogal, Photographer/Editor
• Carlos Moreno, Reporter
• Joniel Omana, Photographer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Nebraska Pathbreakers
Nebraska Public Media
• Kay M. Hall, Producer/Writer
• Ralph Hammack, Jr., Videographer/Editor
• Lisa Chavanothai Craig, Program Graphics
• Ian Edgington, Post Production Editor
• Joe Turco, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Food Sovereignty in Indian Country
KCWC - WYOMINGPBS
• Stefani Smith, Writer/Producer
• Darrah Perez-Good Voice Elk, Writer/Producer
• Matthew Wright, Director Of Photography
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Brad LeDuc: Portrait of an Artist
Milken Family Foundation
• Jessica Yingling, Producer / Director / Writer
• Anthony Clegg, Photographer
• Michael Hillman, Director Of Photography
• Adrian Rudloff, Editor
• Rob Elliott, Motion Graphics
• Jeff Gust, Audio
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
They Were Soldiers: Return to the Ia Drang Valley
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• James Long, Photographer
• Jeffrey Cales, Motion Graphics Designer
• Timothy Davis, Historian
CATEGORY #28A
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Esports Revolution
KMGH
• Russell Haythorn, Producer/Host
• Sean Towle, Producer/Reporter
• Adam Stevens, Photographer
• Drew Smith, Editor/Photographer
• Andrew Bray, Photographer
• Nick Rothschild, Host
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Savor: Nebraska Craft Beer
Nebraska Public Media
• Gavin Felix, Producer
• Tyler Kersting, Videographer/Editor
• Lisa Chavanothai Craig, Graphic Designer
• Werner Althaus, Post-Production Audio
• Ian Edgington, Post-Production Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
What Does Christmas Mean in 2019?
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• Joe St. George, Reporter
• James Long, Photographer
• Sean Towle, Photographer
• Jeffrey Cales, Motion Graphics Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 508
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Jennifer Loren, Host
• Jeremy Charles, Director
• Kawnar, Composer
• Zach Litwack, Editor
• Krista Perry, Hair And Makeup Artist
• Viet Nguyen, Editor
CATEGORY #28B
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - FEATURE/SEGMENT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Valor: The Men and Women of Fort Logan National Cemetery
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• James Long, Photographer
• Jeffrey Cales, Motion Graphics Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse
KMGH
• Chris Daley, Producer
• Katie LaSalle, Host
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
A Pow Wow Education
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Jennifer Loren, Executive Producer
• Meghan Cunningham, Director
• Matthew Leach, Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Town of Parker - Traffic Signals
Stage 2 Studios
• John Conn, Director/Editor/Cinematographer
• Elise Penington, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
What Is Terrorism Explainer
E. W. Scripps
• Nick Refuerzo, Graphics
• Chaas Toborg, Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Gallery America: Oklahoma's Bat Man
OETA
• Susan Cadot, Producer
• Randy Hayes, Videographer/Editor
CATEGORY #29
INTERSTITIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Shining a Light on NET
Nebraska Public Media
• Ralph Hammack, Editor
• Debbie Hamlett, Executive Producer
• Ian Edgington, Post Editor
• Kelly Rush, Producer
• Scott Beachler, Graphic Artist
• Kim Rogers, Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Street Level Startups: Sistahpreneurs
KBDI
• Tamara Banks, Producer
• Heather Dalton, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Mental Health Colorado: Parity
KBDI
• Heather Domko, Executive Producer
• Janine Trudell, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Max Whisperer
Aurora 8 TV
• Matthew Peterson, Producer
• Matthew Howshar, Producer
CATEGORY #30
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Play It Loud - Jabee
Outsiders Productions
• Chad Mathews, Producer
• Kenny Pitts, Producer
• Jason Alexander, Director Of Photography/Editor
• Adam Hampton, Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Perspectives – Eva Unterman, A Holocaust Survivor’s Story
RSU Public Television
• Emily Spivy, Director/Editor
• Sam Jones, Producer/Host
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Working Capital
KTWU CHANNEL 11
• Jared Gregg, Production Director
• Eugene Williams, Executive Producer
• Jim Kelly, Director
• Jay Hurst, Producer
• Janet Radziejeski, Associate Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Building a Purposeful Brand - Interview with Jonathan Mildenhall
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
• Julia Benbrook, Host / Producer
CATEGORY #31
LIFESTYLE - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
New to Colorado: Summer
KDVR
• Gerard Carleton, Producer
• Joshua Maranhas, Editor
• Keagan Harsha, Anchor
• Erika Arriola, Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colo-Road Trip: Steam, Sand, Spaceships & Hot Springs
TravelingJules Productions
• Juliana Broste, Video Journalist
• Allison Otto, Cinematographer
• Robert Fraser, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Savor: Nebraska Craft Wine
Nebraska Public Media
• Gavin Felix, Producer
• Tyler Kersting, Videographer/Editor
• Lisa Chavanothai Craig, Graphic Designer
• Erin Green, Post-Production Audio
• Ian Edgington, Post-Production Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Living Abroad
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• Sean Towle, Producer
• Matt Roembke, Motion Graphics Artist
CATEGORY #32A
MAGAZINE PROGRAM - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People, Episode 510
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Jennifer Loren, Host
• Zach Litwack, Editor
• Charles Elmore, Editor
• Viet Nguyen, Cinematographer
• Matthew Leach, Producer
• Jeremy Charles, Cinematographer
• Nicholas Buttram, Editor
• Connor McFarland, Composer
• Krista Perry, Hair And Makeup Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Nebraska Stories: In the Key of Glass & More
Nebraska Public Media
• Michele Wolford, Series/Segment Producer
• Kay M. Hall, Series/Segment Producer
• Brock Lohr, Segment Producer
• Christine Lesiak, Segment Producer
• Joe Turco, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Newcomer's Guide to Colorado's Craziest Places
KDVR
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
• Aubrey Morse, Photographer
• Robert Pugsley, Photographer
• Evan Kruegel, Reporter
• Matt Roembke, Motion Graphics Artist
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Insight with John Ferrugia - Conversations of Columbine
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Kelly Flink, Photojournalist/Editor
• Laura Frank, VP-Journalism
• Brittany Freeman, Investigative Producer
• Jay C. Hutcheson, Photojournalist
• Jason Foster, Photojournalist/Editor
• Lori Jane Gliha, Producer/Writer
• John Ferrugia, Anchor/Managing Editor
CATEGORY #32B
MAGAZINE PROGRAM - FEATURE/SEGMENT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado's Forgotten Heroes Vol. 3
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• Sean Towle, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Life in Death
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Alexis Kikoen, Video Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Driven to the Sky, US Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot Nicole Webber
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Jennifer Loren, Producer/Director
• Jeremy Charles, Cinematographer/Editor
• Zach Litwack, Cinematographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
OKC Make-A-Wish
Thunder Broadcasting
• Dan Mahoney, Executive Producer
• Viridiana Diaz, Photographer
• Michael Zubach, Photographer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
OKC Memorial Jersey Night
Thunder Broadcasting
• Matthew Wells, Producer
• Michael Zubach, Photographer/Editor
• Dan Mahoney, Executive Producer
• Matthew Hinderman, Photographer
• Joe Abdellah, Photographer
• Vidiriana Diaz, Photographer
• Osedebamen Imeokparia, Photographer
• Chris Thomas, Drone Photographer
CATEGORY #33A
NOSTALGIA PROGRAM - SERIES/SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Chronicle: Remembering T. Boone Pickens
KOCO
• Abigail Ogle Ewing, Anchor/Reporter
• Jessica Brogdon, Producer
• Ricky White, Editor
• Bryan Keating, Reporter
• Carson Cunningham, Reporter
• Austin Miller, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado Experience: Creede - The Last Boom Town
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Sean Ender, Producer/Director/Editor/Motion Graphics Artist
• Eric Hernandez, Producer
• Clarissa Guy, Producer/Researcher
• Carol L. Fleisher, Senior Producer
• Julie Speer Jackson, Executive Producer/Narrator
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Sonny Lubick: From the Heart
Altitude Sports & Entertainment
• Ken Miller, Executive Producer
• Matthew Krol, Coordinating Producer
• Marina Mackrow, Producer
• Christopher Hage, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
2Works For You: 65 Years
KJRH
• Andrew Barker, Senior Editor
• Karen Larsen, Anchor
• Garrett Weindorf, Assistant News Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Where Heroes Rest: Africa
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• Sean Towle, Producer
• Nicholas Carvin, Motion Graphics Artist
• Timothy Davis, Historian
CATEGORY #33B
NOSTALGIA PROGRAM - FEATURE/SEGMENT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
D-Day: The Final Reunion
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• James Long, Photographer
• Timothy Davis, Historian
• Matt Roembke, Motion Graphics Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Celebrating 65 Years Of KRDO-TV
KRDO
• Joshua Helmuth, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Oklahoma Missionary Legacy
Lampstand Story Co
• Derek Watson, Director
• Nick Jones, Producer
• Hayley Moore, Producer
• Bryan Clark, Art Director
• Benjamin Crane, Cinematographer
• Janson Jones, Director Of Photography
• Jacob Jolly, Cinematographer
• Abbigail Dedmon, Associate Producer
• Janna Smith, Producer
CATEGORY #34
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Hazte Ciudadano
KCEC
• Karen Vega, News Anchor
• Juan Cardenas, Technical Director
• Juan Carlos Gutierrez, News Director/Anchor
• Fernando Ordaz, Reporter
• Isela Gonzalez, Executive Producer
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
• Mario Galarza, Photographer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Race For Denver Mayor
KUSA
• Marshall Zelinger, Moderator
• Kyle Clark, Moderator
• Amie Casaldi, Motion Graphic Designer
• Lawrence Gibbs, Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Support the Shield: Police Week
KDVR
• Deborah Takahara, Anchor
• Aubrey Morse, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #35A
PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - PROGRAM/SERIES/SPECIAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Inside Unit 32
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Working Dogs
KCWC - WYOMINGPBS
• Stefani Smith, Writer/Producer
• Matthew Wright, Director Of Photography
• Nathan Schucker, Videographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Race: Guns
E. W. Scripps
• Neel Dhere, Executive Producer
• Chaas Toborg, Producer
• Nick Refuerzo, Editor
• Christopher Stewart, Producer
• Peter Lipomi, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Killing Pain: State v Pharma
Lampstand Story Co
• Derek Watson, Director
• Nick Jones, Executive Producer
• Bryan Clark, Art Director
• Hayley Moore, Producer
• Janna Smith, Producer
• Janson Jones, Director Of Photography
• Luke Hall, Assistant Producer
• Benjamin Crane, Cinematographer
• Jacob Jolly, Cinematographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Insight with John Ferrugia - Lessons of Columbine
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Laura Frank, VP-Journalism
• John Ferrugia, Anchor/Managing Editor
• Jason Foster, Photojournalist/Editor
• Brittany Freeman, Investigative Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Race: Healthcare
E. W. Scripps
• Neel Dhere, Executive Producer
• Chaas Toborg, Producer
• Peter Lipomi, Photojournalist
• Nick Refuerzo, Editor
• Christopher Stewart, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Hiding in Plain Sight
KRDO
• Stephanie Sierra, Investigative Reporter
• Mark Pimentel, Executive Producer
• Brandon Lingnau, Motion Graphic Designer
• Daniel Benson, Graphic Artist/Photographer
CATEGORY #35B
PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - FEATURE/SEGMENT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Guns to Garden Tools
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Kate Perdoni, Producer/ Reporter
• Alexis Kikoen, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Robert Barnett, Videographer
• Jennifer R. Castor, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Mother's Last Christmas
KDVR
• Aristea Brady, Reporter
• James Long, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Regreso Al Santuario
KCEC
• Rafael Contreras, Anchor/Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
A Mother's Message Explainer
E. W. Scripps
• Nick Refuerzo, Producer
CATEGORY #36A
SHORT FORMAT PROGRAM - ENTERTAINMENT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Local Now Food & Booze - Snooze
TravelingJules Productions
• Juliana Broste, Video Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Grads at a Glance: JJ Gallegos
PSD-TV
• Matthew Gohl, Producer
• Philip Primo, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado with Kevin Torres (Digital Program)
KDVR
• Kevin Torres, Producer/Host
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Contenders - No Quit
Hudl
• Alex Jacobsen, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Matthew Mejstrik, Videographer/Editor
• Trevor Colson, Producer/Videographer
• Michael Saenz, Editor
• Chris Walsh, Videographer
• Trevor Hellman, Videographer
CATEGORY #36B
SHORT FORMAT PROGRAM - INFORMATIONAL
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Story of The Air Force Cadet Chapel
Pikes Peak Library District
• Drew Cerino, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Retro Colorado: Flight 232
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• David Althouse, Photographer
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Our Wyoming: Audra Draper Master Bladesmith
Wyoming PBS
• Nathan Schucker, Producer
• Steven McKnight, Producer
• Matthew Wright, Videographer
CATEGORY #37A
SPORTS PROGRAM - LIVE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Nuggets Live
Altitude Sports & Entertainment
• Travis Honderd, Director
• Scott Bay, Senior Producer
• Julia Lewis, Producer
• Tabor Smith, Director
• Stanton Gilliland, Photographer
• Taylor Vincek, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Tiempo Extra con los Broncos
KDEN
• Griselle Sierra, News Director
• Sergio Ornelas, Producer
• Samuel Montalvo, Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Ford Award - High School Football Awards Show
KTUL
• TJ Eckert, Talent/Reporter
• Austin Bain, Editor
• Payton Alls, Producer
• Jacob Aranda, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Broncos Huddle
KUSA
• Brian Olson, Executive Producer
• Jerry Vancini, Director
• Jeff Dressel, Editor
• John Kuhrt, Photographer
• Rod Mackey, Host
• Bill Boyer, Chief Tech
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Pregame: Nebraska vs Colorado
Pac-12 Networks
• Ashley Adamson, Reporter
• Colleen Farrell, Producer
• Nigel Burton, Analyst
• Nick Aliotti, Analyst
• Robert Schmelzle, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Remembering Pat Bowlen
KMGH
• Lionel Bienvenu, Anchor
• Joseph Peters, Executive Producer
• Nick Rothschild, MMJ
• Jon Ewing, Producer
• Troy Renck, Reporter
CATEGORY #37B
SPORTS PROGRAM - POST-PRODUCED OR EDITED
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Just the Beginning: One Final Season with Tim Howard
Colorado Rapids Soccer Club
• Riley Clinton, Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
All In: Episode 10
K-StateHD.TV
• Harold German, Videographer/Producer/Editor
• Jay Moline, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Club: Charity Night
AT&T SportsNet
• Ryan Morrison, Producer/Photographer
• Zachary Tornabene, Editor/Photographer
• Charlie Felix, Photographer
• Alison Harder, Editor
• Mike Gray, Editor
• Clay Pahlau, Coordinating Producer
CATEGORY #38
SPORTS EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Colorado Rockies: Little League Night
AT&T SportsNet
• Tavis D. Strand, Producer
• Alison Vigil, Producer
• Susan Strand, Graphics Producer
• Erica Ferrero, Director
• Jarrod Ligrani, Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver Nuggets Basketball
Altitude Sports & Entertainment
• Scott Bay, Senior Producer
• Erin Slack, Producer
• Brian Peters, Director
• Nick Helling, Graphics
• Andrew Mangiona, Graphics
• Christian Marlowe, Play-by-Play
• Andrew Kilman, EVS
• Vic Lombardi, Host/Reporter
• Christopher Dempsey, Reporter
• Katy Winge, Host/Reporter
• Bill Hanzlik, Analyst
• Todd Romero, Host/Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Avalanche Hockey
Altitude Sports & Entertainment
• Douglas Menzies, Senior Producer
• Michael Rigg, Producer
• Michael Fox, Director
• Lee Blair, Graphics
• Marc Moser, Play-by-Play
• Conor McGahey, Play-by-Play
• Brandon Svitak, EVS
• Lauren Jbara, Host/Reporter
• Kyle Keefe, Host/Reporter
• Mark Rycroft, Analyst
• John-Michael Liles, Analyst
CATEGORY #39
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
9NEWS Parade of Lights
KUSA
• Mallory Davis, Director
• Megan Doyle, Producer
• Jerry Vancini, Production Manager
• Emily Clawson, Motion Graphic Designer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Washburn University Holiday Vespers 2019
KTWU CHANNEL 11
• Jared Gregg, Executive Producer
• Eugene Williams, Executive Producer
• Wanda Hinton, Producer
• Kevin Goodman, Producer
• Jim Kelly, Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Celebrating Scissortail Park
KWTV
• Nathan Elliott, News Director
• Mike Weber, Photographer
• Michael Johnston, Editor
CATEGORY #40A
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Filling the Void
CHISEL CREATIVE LLC
• Dan Martel, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado Is For Kids
Heinrich Marketing, Inc.
• Laura Sonderup, Account Services Director
• Matt Ingwalson, VP, Creative Strategy
• Robert McPhee, Creative Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Greatest Toolman
TABLE CREATIVE AGENCY
• Tim Jones, Director, Producer
• Brandon Naughton, Director Of Photography
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Harmony Foundation Gala Video
Stage 2 Studios
• John Conn, Director/Cinematographer/Editor
• Jim Geckler, Executive Producer
• Gina Thorne, Producer
• Kevin Zundl, Writer
CATEGORY #40B
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - CAMPAIGN
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Sunshine
Lampstand Story Co
• Derek Watson, Director
• Nick Jones, Executive Producer
• Hayley Moore, Producer
• Bryan Clark, Art Director
• Janson Jones, Musical Arrangement
• Janna Smith, Producer
• Benjamin Crane, Cinematographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Teens2Teens 'You Are Not Alone' Campaign (Safe2Tell & Colo Crisis Line)
JANICEK MEDIA CREATIVE / JANICEK ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
• Jim Janicek, Creator / Director
• Raquel Carpio, Coordinating Producer
• Julie Dorough, Producer
CATEGORY #41A
NEWS PROMO - SINGLE SPOT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Sisters Reunited
KCNC
• Brett Heinzerling, Producer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Denver7: We Are Colorado
KMGH
• Travis Lupher, Producer/Co-Writer/Director
• Will Beckingham, Producer/Co-Writer/Director Of Photography
• Brent Chapin, Creative Director
• Michael Meyer, Producer/Co-Writer
• Eric English, Aerial Photographer
• Adam Fowler, Producer/Co-Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Belleza Mortal
KDEN
• Alejandro Olivares, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Tracker Heroes
KWTV
• Jessica Chalker, Writer/Producer/Editor
• Andrew Shanor, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Two Mobile Weather Labs
KCNC
• Michael J. Choy, Producer
• Mike Vialpando-Nunez, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
We are Oklahomans
KFOR
• Joe Kozlowski, Writer
• Todd Rich, Producer/Editor
• Mateusz Gugalka, Photographer
CATEGORY #41B
NEWS PROMO - CAMPAIGN
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
4 Warn Looking Out 4 You
KFOR
• Joe Kozlowski, Writer/Producer
• Mateusz Gugalka, Photographer/Editor
• Westin Hacker, Producer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Denver7 On Demand
KMGH
• Brent Chapin, Creative Director
• Travis Lupher, Co-Writer/Director/Producer
• Chad Skinner, Motion Graphics Artist
• Will Beckingham, Producer/Director Of Photography/Lighting
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
9NEWS | Seeking Truth
KUSA
• Enrico Meyer, Creative Director
• Luisa Alvarez, Producer
• Brenna Mastro, Art Director
• Danielle Klein, Cinematographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver7 Morning Campaign
KMGH
• Will Beckingham, Producer/Director Of Photography/Lighting
• Travis Lupher, Producer/Co-Writer/Director/Editor
• Chad Skinner, Motion Graphics Artist
• Brent Chapin, Creative Director
CATEGORY #41C
NEWS PROMO - IMAGE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Oklahoma's Own
KOTV
• Houston Hunt, Executive Producer
• Joanna Shelton, Writer/Producer
• Jessica Chalker, Producer
• Andrew Shanor, Producer
• Diane Ward, Producer
• J.C. DuPont, Photographer/Editor
• Davis Ward, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Forever Dad: A Denver7 360 Digital Short
KMGH
• Travis Lupher, Producer/Writer
• Brent Chapin, Creative Director
• Will Beckingham, Producer/Director Of Photography
• Chad Skinner, Motion Graphics Artist
• William Pelepchan, Producer
• Paige Rush, Project Coordinator/Wardrobe
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Every Emotion
KFOR
• Joe Kozlowski, Writer
• Todd Rich, Producer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Somos Univision Colorado
KCEC
• Juan Gutierrez, Producer
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Verano de Fútbol
KDEN
• Alejandro Olivares, Producer
CATEGORY #41D
PROGRAM PROMO - SINGLE SPOT / CAMPAIGN
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Rocky Mountain PBS 2019 Image
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Mike Johns, Producer/Editor
• Kelly Flink, Creative Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
KUVO Jazz: Block to Block
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Mike Johns, Producer/Editor
• Kelly Flink, Creative Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
We Love It! Keep Going!
KCNC
• Michael J. Choy, Producer
• Mike Nunez, Director
• Judson Luyties, Photographer
CATEGORY #41E
PROGRAM PROMO - SPORTS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
This Means More - Colorado Rockies
AT&T SportsNet
• Garrison Schott, Editor
• Cody Ulm, Producer
• Jeffrey Meyer, Photographer
• Benjamin Huelsing, Supervising Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Future is Ours - Mountain West Football
AT&T SportsNet
• Brian Rouse, Graphic Designer
• Garrison Schott, Editor
• Cody Ulm, Writer/Producer
• Benjamin Huelsing, Supervising Producer
• Jeffrey Meyer, Photographer
• Sam Neumann, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
CBS4 Sports: Football on the Brain
KCNC
• Michael J. Choy, Director/Producer
• Mike Vialpando-Nunez, Producer
• Brett Heinzerling, Producer
• Judson Luyties, Photographer
CATEGORY #42A
COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Gabe and Gary: Mis-Fit Roommates
UCHealth
• Mike Mazzanti, Director/Writer
• Alex Polesovsky, Art Director
• Kelly OReilly, Writer
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Jeff Kosloski, Executive Creative Director
• Brad Conner, Director Of Photography
• Evan Swinehart, Photographer
• Allie Meikle, Producer
• Manny Rodriguez, Executive Producer
• Christina Hixson, Associate Producer
• Heather Hogoboom, Associate Producer
• Jessica Berry, Associate Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Young at Heart
UCHealth
• Jeff Kosloski, Writer/Executive Creative Director
• John Pechacek, Art Director
• Pamela Thomas, Director
• Jim Ulbrich, Editor
• Jesse Green, Director Of Photography
• Danielle Bryan, Producer
• Manny Rodriguez, Executive Producer
• Kimberly Vecchio, Associate Producer
• Brad Fixler, Associate Producer
• Erin Emery, Associate Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Taking Off
UCHealth
• Paul Manutes, Writer/Creative Director
• Kyle Siderius, Art Director
• Matthaeus Bussmann, Director
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Jeff Kosloski, Executive Creative Director
• Manny Rodriguez, Executive Producer
• Kimberly Vecchio, Associate Producer
• Brad Fixler, Associate Producer
• Kati Blocker, Associate Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Emmanuel Sanders is Not Done Yet
UCHealth
• Jeff Kosloski, Writer/Executive Creative Director
• Brian Quintana, Writer
• Evan Swinehart, Camera
• Brad Conner, Director
• Brandon Genova, Art Director
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Danielle Bryan, Producer
• Cameron Grimes, Producer
• Manny Rodriguez, Executive Producer
• Christina Hixson, Associate Producer
• William Smith, Associate Producer
CATEGORY #42B
COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Denver Mattress - Athlete's Choice Campaign
SPILLT
• Ryan Bramwell, Creative Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Big Horn Addiction
CACTUS PRODUCTIONS
• Preston Randolph, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Emmanuel Sanders: BFD
UCHealth
• Kelly OReilly, Writer
• Brian Quintana, Associate Creative Director
• Brandon Genova, Art Director
• Jeff Kosloski, Executive Creative Director
• Brad Conner, Director
• Christen Nehmer, Editor
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Evan Swinehart, Photographer
• Danielle Bryan, Producer
• Cameron Grimes, Producer
• William Smith, Associate Producer
• Manny Rodriguez, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Love Your New Life: Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center Campaign
DENVER HEALTH
• Alan Singer, Executive Producer/Marketing/PR Strategist
• Ryan Sparber, Associate Producer
• Joe Mastromonaco, Editor
• Will Feldman, Producer/Director
• Aaron Holmes, Director Of Photography
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
BBB Start With Trust Video Series
Freestyle Creative
• Vahid Farzaneh, Producer/Director
• Kelley Gann, Producer
• Kitt Letcher, Producer
CATEGORY #43
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Rocky Mountain PBS: Our Colorado Community Comes First
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Amanda Mountain, President & CEO, RMPM
• Sam Cohen, Chief Content Officer
• Dan Diamond, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
FOX31
KDVR
• Joan M. Barrett, General Manager
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
9NEWS: Colorado's News Leader
KUSA
• Mark Cornetta, General Manager
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Denver7: OWNING IT ON ALL PLATFORMS
KMGH
• Dean Littleton, President/General Manager
CATEGORY #44
NEWS EXCELLENCE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
9NEWS: Everywhere
KUSA
• Megan Jurgemeyer, News Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
FOX31 NEWS
KDVR
• Brian Gregory, News Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
News Excellence - KRDO
KRDO
• Staci-Lyn Onofre, News Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver7 News
KMGH
• Holly Gauntt, News Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Oklahoma's Own News 9
KWTV
• Nathan Elliott, News Director
CATEGORY #45
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
WE'RE ON IT
KDVR
• Stacy Baum, Community Initiatives Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
9NEWS: You Are Not Alone
KUSA
• Megan Jurgemeyer, News Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Contact7 Gives
KMGH
• Holly Gauntt, News Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Missing in Kansas with Annette Lawless
KAKE
• Annette Lawless, Investigative Reporter
CATEGORY #46
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The 2019 Adventures of Mo and Dre: Losing's fine with me too
KTUL
• Andrejs Dabars, Photojournalist
• Maureen Wurtz, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Lila Vanderveen has a dorky dad -- Chris Vanderveen Journalistic Enterprise
KUSA
• Chris Vanderveen, Investigative Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
20 Years in the TV Business and I'm Still Here!
KUSA
• Jeremy Jojola, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Fake Fake News
KUSA
• Nelson Garcia, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Kevin Vaughan Journalistic Enterprise
KUSA
• Kevin Vaughan, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Insight with John Ferrugia
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Brittany Freeman, Investigative Producer
• Jason Foster, Photojournalist/Editor
• Laura Frank, VP-Journalism
• John Ferrugia, Anchor/Managing Editor
• Lori Jane Gliha, Investigative Correspondent
• Kelly Flink, Photojournalist/Editor
CATEGORY #47
INTERACTIVE MEDIA
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
9FanCard
KUSA
• Chris Hansen, Producer
• Kyle Clark, Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Our Colorado: Through Your Photos
KMGH
• Blair Miller, Digital Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Ally Dog Depot
THINKTUNE INC.
• James Faulconer, Creator/Music Producer
• Erin Hines, Creator/Producer
• Josh McKamie, Producer
• Lucas Ross, Performer/Producer
• Chandler Jackson, Writer/Puppeteer
• Colin Stein, Visual Effects & Animation Artist
• Gwin Faulconer-Lippert, Executive Producer
• Rick Allen Lippert, Producer
• Chris Hoyt, Creative Arts & Set Designer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Beyond Columbine
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Brittany Freeman, Producer
• Lori Jane Gliha, Host
CATEGORY #48
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Dancing Light
LittleRiverMusic
• Charles Denler, Composer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Eventide
LittleRiverMusic
• Charles Denler, Composer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Spring's Reprise
LittleRiverMusic
• Charles Denler, Composer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The State of Equality
KCWC-DT/WYOMINGPBS
• Anne Guzzo, Composer/Arranger
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Forever Dad
KMGH
• Henry Cavalier, Composer
CATEGORY #49
DIRECTOR
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Forever Dad: a Denver7 360 Digital Short
KMGH
• Travis Lupher, Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Freedom Isn't Free: The Folds of Honor Story
DNA FILMS
• Nick Nanton, Director
CATEGORY #5
BREAKING NEWS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
I-70 Inferno
KDVR
• Lauren Zweitzig, Producer
• Linda Kicak, Assistant News Director
• Rachel Burton, Assignment Editor
• Christopher Falin, Executive Producer
• Christina Taylor, Managing Editor
• Gregory Nieto, Reporter
• Robert Pugsley, Photographer
• Aristea Brady, Anchor
• Jeremy Hubbard, Anchor
• Samantha Fox, Assignment Editor
• Michael Brannen, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Two Lives on a Tow Rope
KFOR
• Ali Meyer, Anchor
• Steve Johnson, Managing Editor/Chopper Photographer
• Patrick Spencer, Producer
• Mason Dunn, Chopper Pilot
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
High-Speed Chase Ends in Deadly Shooting
KWTV
• Nathan Elliott, News Director
• Jim Gardner, Helicopter Pilot/Reporter
CATEGORY #50A
EDITOR - PROGRAM
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Ripples of Columbine
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Jason Foster, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Columbine
KUSA
• Chris Hansen, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
D-Day Lessons From Normandy
KUSA
• John Kuhrt, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Soldier Stories
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Freedom Isn't Free: The Folds of Honor Story
DNA FILMS
• Nicholas Ruff, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Dying For Help: A Mental Health Crisis in Clear View
KMGH
• Michael Erickson, Editor
CATEGORY #50B
EDITOR - NEWS - WITHIN 24 HOURS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
ColoRADo Editing: Anne Herbst Edits the Quick Stuff
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A cut here. A cut there. Cuts. Cuts. Everywhere!
KUSA
• Michael Grady, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Scholl Edit Compilation
KUSA
• Corky Scholl, Editor
CATEGORY #50C
EDITOR - NEWS - NO TIME LIMIT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
COLEDIT
KUSA
• Tom Cole, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Chris Hansen
KUSA
• Chris Hansen, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Edited by JD
KMGH
• James Dougherty, Editor
CATEGORY #50D
EDITOR - SPORTS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Best of Broncos (Composite)
Denver Broncos Football Club
• Matt Boyer, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Colorado State AthlEDITS
Colorado State University
• Reno Boyd, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Samie Sposato - Editor
Altitude Sports & Entertainment
• Samantha Sposato, Video Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Garrison Schott Sports Editor 2019
AT&T SportsNet
• Garrison Schott, Editor
CATEGORY #50E
EDITOR - SHORT FORM
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Colorado Plate Trailer
THE DENVER POST
• Amy Brothers, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Insight: Detention
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Mike Johns, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Travis Lupher Editing Composite
KMGH
• Travis Lupher, Editor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Matthew Howshar Editor Composite
Aurora 8 TV
• Matthew Howshar, Editor
CATEGORY #51A
GRAPHIC ARTS - PROGRAM
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Killing Pain
Lampstand
• Bryan Clark, Art Director / Motion Designer
CATEGORY #51B
GRAPHIC ARTS - NEWS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
CHAD'S FX IN CLEAR VIEW
KMGH
• Chad Skinner, Motion Graphic Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Race - Graphics Explainer Composite
E. W. Scripps
• Nick Refuerzo, Animator / Graphic Artist
CATEGORY #52
LIGHTING
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Will Beckingham 2019 Lighting Composite
KMGH
• Will Beckingham, Lighting
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Get Your Edge Back
Monument Visuals, Lane Mathis Films
• Rodolfo Gabriel Macalintal, Gaffer
CATEGORY #53A
TALENT - NEWS ANCHOR
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Rafael Contreras Detras De La Noticia
KCEC
• Rafael Contreras, Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Britt Moreno Doesn't Horse Around, Or Does She?
KCNC
• Brittani Moreno, Morning News Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Aristea Brady Anchor Entry
KDVR
• Aristea Brady, Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Jeremy Hubbard Composite
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Anchoring According to Scott
KXRM
• Scott Kilbury, Anchor
CATEGORY #53B
TALENT - WEATHER ANCHOR
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Meteorologist Christine Rapp Composite
KDVR
• Christine Workman, Meteorologist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Emily Sutton: Meteorologist and Storm Chaser
KFOR
• Emily Sutton, Meteorologist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Dave Fraser Pinpoint Weather
KDVR
• Dave Fraser, Chief Meteorologist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Kathy Sabine Chief Meteorologist- Colorado Weather
KUSA
• Kathy Sabine, Chief Meteorologist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
30 Years and Counting
KCNC
• Dave Aguilera, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #53D
TALENT - PERFORMER/HOST/MODERATOR
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
On The Road With 'The Race'
E. W. Scripps
• Christopher Stewart, Host
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
'A Voice to the Voiceless'-Tony Kovaleski
KMGH
• Tony Kovaleski, Host
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Talent - Vic Lombardi
Altitude Sports & Entertainment
• Vic Lombardi, Host
CATEGORY #53E
TALENT - REPORTER /LIVE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
I Wake Up At 3am
KUSA
• Liz Kotalik, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Leary Live!
KCNC
• Jamie Leary, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Emily Allen: 2019 Live Reporter Entry
KDVR
• Emily Allen, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
A Renoux Style
KUSA
• Matt Renoux, Reporter
CATEGORY #53F
TALENT - REPORTER /GENERAL ASSIGNMENT
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Ellos Son Grandes
KDEN-INDIVIDUAL REPORTER
• Eragdi Adriana Macias, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Fernando El Reportero
KCEC
• Fernando Ordaz, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Oh, Well Because I Tell Stories!
KDVR
• Ashley Michels, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Cooper's Dad's Reporting Reel
KUSA
• Noel Brennan, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Can I have an extra 30 seconds?
KUSA
• Ryan Haarer, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Hey Mo, are you done writing yet?
KTUL Tulsa's Channel 8
• Maureen Wurtz, Reporter
CATEGORY #53G
TALENT - REPORTER /INVESTIGATIVE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
John Ferrugia- Investigative Reporter
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• John Ferrugia, Investigative Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Kevin Vaughan Investigative Reporter
KUSA
• Kevin Vaughan, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Tony's 2019 Investigations
KMGH
• Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
CATEGORY #54A
PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Beyond Columbine
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Jason Foster, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Brian Malone Videographer Program
Malone Media Group/Fast Forward Films
• Brian Malone, Cinematographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Columbine
KUSA
• Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado Experience: Creede - The Last Boom Town
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Eric Hernandez, Videographer
• Sean Ender, Videographer
CATEGORY #54B
PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Shoots Like a Girl: Anne Herbst Photography Composite
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Chris Hansen
KUSA
• Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Louis Ramirez
KCNC
• Louis Ramirez, Photographer
CATEGORY #54C
PHOTOGRAPHER - SPORTS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Unique look at Pro Football in Denver
Denver Broncos Broadcast Productions
• Austin Brink, Videographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Gallery America: Oklahoma's Bat Man
OETA
• Randy Hayes, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Ram Country
Colorado State University
• Reno Boyd, Photographer
CATEGORY #54D
PHOTOGRAPHER - VIDEO ESSAY
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Epitome of Friendship
KUSA
• Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Just…Leave Me Out of It - A Trackless Composite
KUSA
• Michael Grady, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Thunder By The Numbers
Thunder Broadcasting
• Joe Abdellah, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Path to Equality
Colorado Springs Gazette
• Hannah Tran, Photographer
CATEGORY #55
VIDEO JOURNALIST
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Solo: An MMJ story
E. W. Scripps
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Maggie's Stage
KUSA
• Katie Eastman, Solo Video Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Concert in the Woods
KDVR
• Evan Kruegel, Multimedia Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Juliana Broste - Il Posto
TravelingJules Productions
• Juliana Broste, Video Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Creede in Three Acts
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Solo Video Journalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colo-Road Trip: Lamar to La Junta, a Santa Fe Trail Itinerary
TravelingJules Productions
• Juliana Broste, Video Journalist
CATEGORY #56A
WRITER - PROGRAM
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado Experience: Imprisonment
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Carol L. Fleisher, Writer
• Scott Jones, Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Jefferson Project
KUSA
• Nelson Garcia, Writer
• Anne Herbst, Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
This is Oklahoma Country
OETA
• Susan Cadot, Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
John Ferrugia - Program Writing
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• John Ferrugia, Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
I Miss You
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Writer
CATEGORY #56B
WRITER - NEWS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Finally got it Write
KUSA
• Nelson Garcia, Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Honestly! Dad! Stop! -- Lila Vanderveen's Father's Writing Composite
KUSA
• Chris Vanderveen, Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Titles are Harder Than Opening Lines
KUSA
• Noel Brennan, Writer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Some Things I Wrote Last Year
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Writer
CATEGORY #57
NEWS PRODUCER
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Above and Beyond
KMGH
• Alli Friedman, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
News Producer - Morgan Pawl
KDVR
• Morgan Pawl, News Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Lucky 13: Laura Phillips
KCNC
• Laura Phillips, Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
In-Depth and Investigative
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Brittany Freeman, Producer
CATEGORY #6
SPOT NEWS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Bomb Cyclone Aftermath
KMGH
• Alli Friedman, Executive Producer
• Jaclyn Allen, Reporter
• Anne Trujillo, Anchor
• Shannon Ogden, Anchor
• Matthew Pastor, Director
• Tom Mustin, Reporter
• Mike Nelson, Chief Meteorologist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Mayhem At The Mall: Reporting From The Danger Zone
KFOR
• Natalie Hughes, News Director
• Patrick Spencer, Producer
• Kevin Cosby, Director
• Joleen Chaney, Anchor
• Mason Dunn, Helicopter Pilot
• James McManus, Helicopter Photographer
• Jessica Bruno, Reporter
• Peyton Yager, Reporter
• Jacklyn Chappell, Reporter
• Kyle Vincent, Photographer
• Christopher McBee, Photographer
• Kevin Ogle, Anchor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
STEM School Shooting
KDVR
• Linda Kicak, Assistant News Director
• Christopher Falin, Executive Producer
• Gerard Carleton, Producer
• Christina Taylor, Managing Editor
• Gregory Nieto, Reporter
• Aristea Brady, Anchor
• Deborah Takahara, Reporter
• Michael Konopasek, Reporter
• Zora Stephenson, Reporter
• Vicente Arenas, Reporter
• Rachel Burton, Assignment Editor
• Ashley Michels, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Spring Flooding
KETV
• Vonn Jones, News Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Bomb Cyclone
KCNC
• Jamie Leary, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Not Again: STEM School Shooting
KMGH
• Anne Trujillo, Anchor
• Kara Van Hoose, Assignment Editor
• Jon Ewing, Producer
• Shannon Ogden, Anchor
• Jennifer Kovaleski, Reporter
• Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
• Josh Whitston, Photographer
• James Dougherty, Photographer
• Joseph Peters, Executive Producer
• Tom Mustin, Reporter
• Matthew Pastor, Director
• Chad Skinner, Motion Graphics Artist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
If He's In There, He's Fried
KMGH
• Andrew Snadecki, Photojournalist
• Tomas Hoppough, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #7
CONTINUING COVERAGE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Maisie's Story
KCNC
• Matt Kroschel, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Adrienne Stone
KDVR
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
• Rob Low, Reporter
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Conflict of Interest
KUSA
• Steve Staeger, Reporter
• Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Cramped Quarters
KCNC
• Dominic Garcia, Reporter
CATEGORY #71B
STUDENT PRODUCTION: LONG FORM FICTION
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Staccato
Colorado Film School
• Geoffrey Chadwick, Professor
CATEGORY #71E
STUDENT PRODUCTION: SHORT-FORM NON-FICTION
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
No Limits
Colorado Film School
• Justin Jones, Faculty Instructor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Shrouded
Colorado Film School
• Justin Jones, Faculty Advisor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
When In Doubt, Call The Beavers
University Of Colorado At Boulder
• Paul Daugherty, Faculty Adviser
CATEGORY #71F
STUDENT PRODUCTION: SPORTS
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Out of Bounds: Pre-gaming
The OU Daily
• Seth Prince, Adviser
CATEGORY #71J
STUDENT PRODUCTION: PUBLIC AFFAIRS / COMMUNITY SERVICE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
MARIA GONZALEZ PROFILE
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
• Alfredo Sanchez, Faculty Advisor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Teacher Strike
University Of Colorado At Boulder
• Emilie Johnson, Faculty Adviser
CATEGORY #71K
STUDENT PRODUCTION: VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
West Classroom Crisis
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
• Alfredo Sanchez, Faculty Advisor
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
CU Boulder Parking Problem
University Of Colorado At Boulder
• Emilie Johnson, Faculty Adviser
CATEGORY #8
TEAM COVERAGE
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Bomb Cyclone
KDVR
• Linda Kicak, Assistant News Director
• Lauren Zweitzig, Producer
• Dave Fraser, Chief Meteorologist
• Patrick Mueller, Producer
• Christina Taylor, Managing Editor
• George Taylor, Photographer
• Gregory Nieto, Reporter
• Vicente Arenas, Reporter
• Michael Konopasek, Reporter
• Samantha Fox, Assignment Editor
• Michael Brannen, Executive Producer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Priest Abuse Scandal
KUSA
• Kevin Vaughan, Reporter
• Marc Sallinger, Reporter
• Zack Newman, Producer
• Thomas Cole, Photographer
• Ryan Haarer, Reporter
• Chris Hansen, Photographer
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Bomb Cyclone
KUSA
• Megan Jurgemeyer, Managing Editor
• Austin Cox, Producer
• Jerry Vancini, Director
• Sandra Hernandez, Director
2020 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Socked by Snow
KCNC
• Jeff Gurney, Executive Producer