2021
HEARTLAND
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & WINNERS
CATEGORY #101
MORNING NEWSCAST - MARKETS 1-49
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
East Troublesome Wildfire
KCNC
• Kerry O'Connor, Producer
• Collette Calvert, Director
• Dominic Garcia, Anchor
• Laura Phillips, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
East Troublesome Fire Explodes
KUSA
• Amanda Horvath, Producer
• Mallory Davis, Director
• Lesley Martin, Producer
• Natasha Verma, Anchor
• Gary Shapiro, Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
FOX31 Morning News 6am - The George Floyd Riots
KDVR
• Sarah Stringer, Producer
• Tom Schilling, Director
• Drew Engelbart, Anchor
• Lisa D'Souza, Reporter
• Brooks Garner, Meteorologist
• Chris Whalen, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Morning Newscast: Wildfires Explode Overnight
KMGH
• Vincent Postiglione, Producer
• Stephen McNelis, Producer
CATEGORY #102
MORNING NEWSCAST - MARKETS 50+
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
KWCH AM Newscast
KWCH
• Beth Grimmett, Producer
• Natalie Davis, Anchor
• Shane Konicki, Anchor
• Brooke Chong, Producer
• Trevor Reichle, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
AM Show KWCH
KWCH
• Beth Grimmett, Producer
• Natalie Davis, Anchor
• Brooke Chong, Producer
• Trevor Reichle, Producer
CATEGORY #103
EVENING NEWSCAST - MARKETS 1-49
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
FOX31 News at 9: First Night of Denver Riots
KDVR
• Lindsay Sax, Producer
• Allison Soulvie, Director
• Gerard Carleton, Writer
• Matt Mauro, Reporter
• Aristea Brady, Anchor
• Amanda Carmichael, Editor
• Jeremy Hubbard, Anchor
• Keagan Harsha, Reporter
• Jonathan Frantz, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Frustrated, Fed Up and Fighting for Change
KMGH
• Cesira Costa, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Still I Rise: Juneteenth 2020
KMGH
• Jon Ewing, Producer
• Dominick Lee, Photojournalist
• Josh Whitston, Photojournalist
• Jessica Porter, Anchor
• Micah Smith, Reporter
CATEGORY #104
EVENING NEWSCAST - MARKETS 50+
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
KWCH News 6pm
KWCH
• Rob Marin, Producer
• Scott Elpers, Producer
• Melissa Scheffler-Hoyle, Anchor
• Jacob Albracht, Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
President Trump In Tulsa
KJRH
• Shea Smith, Producer
• Sierra Pizarro, Reporter
• Karen Larsen, Anchor
• Anthony Russell, Reporter
• Garrett Weindorf, Producer
• Cole Bewley, Director
• Andrew Barker, Senior Editor
• Stephen Owsley, Photographer
• Kyle Short, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
KRDO Newschannel 13 at 10: Bear Creek Wildfire
KRDO
• Jemal Duran, Producer
• Bart Bedsole, Anchor
• Heather Skold, Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
KWCH 10pm Newscast
KWCH
• Everett Carlisle, Producer
• Andrew Shores, Producer
• Melissa Scheffler-Hoyle, Anchor
• Jacob Albracht, Anchor
CATEGORY #105
DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
What They Would've Wanted
KUSA
• Marc Sallinger, Reporter
• Austyn Knox, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Defendiendo al Chapo
KCEC
• Carlos Moreno, Reporter
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Juneteenth March
KUSA
• Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A change at the front desk
KUSA
• Michael Grady, Producer
• Katie Eastman, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Denver Howl
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Photographer
• Noel Brennan, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Héroes de la Información
KDEN
• Rosy Zugasti, Writer
• Alejandro Hernandez Pacheco, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Jack's Day
KUSA
• Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
• Marc Sallinger, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
De a Una Papa a la Vez
KDEN
• Johan Castellanos, MMJ/Reporter
CATEGORY #106
HARD NEWS REPORT (NO TIME LIMIT)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
What Used to Be Heaven Turned Into Sheer Hell
KDVR
• Ashley Michels, Reporter
• Rico Romero, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
48 Days Animation
KUSA
• Chris Vanderveen, Producer
• Jaime Roy, Motion Graphic Designer
• Ryan Eads, Motion Graphic Designer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Llego La Migra
KCEC
• Carlos Moreno, Reporter
• Juan Arellano, Photographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
San Luis Connection
KUSA
• Liz Kotalik, Reporter
• Nicholas Goda, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Academy of Advanced Learning
KUSA
• Nelson Garcia, Producer
• Tom Cole, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Incendio East Troublesome
KDEN
• Griselle Sierra, Producer
• Mario Lopez, Producer
• Delanny Zuniga Cortes, Producer
• Sergio Ornelas, Reporter
• Josue Gonzalez, Technical Director
• Rosy Zugasti, Anchor
• Luis Morales, News Producer
CATEGORY #107
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
East Troublesome Fire
KCNC
• Raetta Holdman Webster, Producer
• Dominic Garcia, Anchor
• Benjamin Warwick, Assistant Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Protests and Unrest in OKC
KWTV
• Nathan Elliott, Producer
• Amanda Taylor, Anchor
• Jim Gardner, Helicopter Pilot
• Rich Kriegel, Helicopter Photographer
• Storme Jones, Field Producer
• Jobe McAdams, Photographer
• Sylvia Corkill, Reporter
• Stephen Draper, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
George Floyd Protests: Curfew Clash
KCNC
• Robin Clutters, Producer
• Jaimie E Goldstein, Producer
• Margaret DeMarco, Producer
• Raetta Holdman Webster, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Metro House Explosion
KWTV
• Nathan Elliott, Producer
• Jobe McAdams, Photographer
• Jim Gardner, Helicopter Pilot
• Rich Kriegel, Helicopter Photographer
• Robin Marsh, Anchor
• Lacie Lowry, Anchor
• Kylie Frakes, Producer
• Caleb Califano, Reporter
• Colby Thelen, Reporter
• Shiloh Sellers, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Protests, Riots and Dumpster Fires
KUSA
• Jennifer Soules, Producer
• Jennifer Meckles, Reporter
• Tess Wagner, Producer
• Lawrence Gibbs, Director
• Steve Staeger, Reporter
• Nathan Higgins, Producer
• Kyle Clark, Anchor
• Sandra Hernandez, Director
CATEGORY #108
CONTINUING COVERAGE
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado's Grizzly Creek Fire, Multi-Day Coverage
KMGH
• Sloan Dickey, Reporter
• Cameron Duckworth, Photographer
• Samuel McArthur, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Terremotos en Puerto Rico
KDEN
• Sency Mellado, Producer/Reporter
• Jose Torres, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Four Nights of Unrest
KMGH
• Russell Haythorn, Reporter
• Eric English, Photographer/Editor
• Jon Ewing, Producer/Field Producer
• Andrew Bray, Photographer/Editor
• Ivan Rodriguez, Reporter
• Molly Smerika, Producer
• Sloan Dickey, Field Producer
• Adilene Guajardo, Reporter
• Gary Brode, Reporter
• Leah Schwartz, Photographer
• Jaclyn Allen, Anchor
• Jason Gruenauer, Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Ketamine in Colorado
KDVR
• Lori Jane Gliha, Producer
• Noah Skinner, Photojournalist
• Isaias Medina, Photojournalist
• Kevin Burr, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado's Never Ending Fire Season
KUSA
• Steve Staeger, Reporter
• Marc Sallinger, Reporter
• Anusha Roy, Anchor/Reporter
• Noel Brennan, Reporter
• Natasha Verma, Anchor
• Allison Rosenmayer, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Caos en el Capitolio de Denver
KCEC
• Rafael Contreras, News Anchor
• Isela Gonzalez, Producer
• Carlos Moreno, Reporter
• Yamile Arango Ospina, Reporter
• Claudia Marcela Chavez, Web Content Producer
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
• Cesar Sabogal, Photographer/Editor
• Fernando Ordaz, Reporter
• Linda Guerrero, News Anchor
• Juan Cardenas, Technical Director
• Juan Pablo Gomez, Technical Director
• Joniel Omana, Photographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
KOKI Deadly Shooting of Police Officer
KOKI
• Ron Terrell, Morning Anchor
• Michelle Hodge, Morning Anchor
• Sara Whaley, Reporter
• Shae Rozzi, Evening Anchor
CATEGORY #109
INVESTIGATIVE NEWS - SINGLE REPORT
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
She's Still in There by Her Seat Belt
KMGH
• Jennifer Kovaleski, Writer
• Michael Erickson, Photographer/Editor
• James Dougherty, Photographer
• Joe Vaccarelli, Investigative Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Paid to do Nothing
KDVR
• Noah Skinner, Photojournalist
• Rob Low, Investigative Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
His or Hers?
KUSA
• Jeremy Jojola, Reporter
• Anna Hewson, Photographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Escalators Dressed Up As Stairs
KUSA
• Marshall Zelinger, Investigative Producer
• Zack Newman, Investigative Producer
• Anna Hewson, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
This is the Hotel from Hell!
KMGH
• Tony Kovaleski, Chief Investigative Reporter
• Franz Barraza, Photojournalist
• Joe Vaccarelli, Producer
• David Klugh, Producer
CATEGORY #110
INVESTIGATIVE NEWS - MULTIPLE REPORTS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Bloody and Blinded
KDVR
• Lori Jane Gliha, Producer
• Noah Skinner, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
What Happened to Bobby Bizup
KUSA
• Kevin Vaughan, Producer
• Anna Hewson, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Uncovering Secrets Inside a Slaughterhouse: Covid Dangers Exposed
KMGH
• Tony Kovaleski, Chief Investigative Reporter
• David Klugh, Producer
• Michael Erickson, Photojournalist
• Franz Barraza, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Fight to Change Colorado's Domestic Violence Laws
KMGH
• Jennifer Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
• Franz Barraza, Photojournalist/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Police, Paramedics, and Ketamine: What Happened to Elijah McClain
KDVR
• Lori Jane Gliha, Producer
• Noah Skinner, Photojournalist
• Isaias Medina, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #111
NEWS FEATURE - LIGHT FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Art of Surviving 2020
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Maguire Family: Standing on Faith
KWTV
• Robin Marsh, Reporter
• Mike Weber, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Louisville Caboose
KMGH
• James Dougherty, Segment Producer
• Jason Gruenauer, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Mother's Last Thank You
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Reporter
• Isaias Medina, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Love, Loss, and Luck
KUSA
• Noel Brennan, Writer
• Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Gem In The Rough
KJRH
• Marisa Wojtalewicz, MMJ
CATEGORY #112
NEWS FEATURE - LIGHT FEATURE (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Cuisine & Conversation
KOCO
• Jason Hackett, Producer
• Austin Miller, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The OKC Bombing: 25 Years of Heartbreak & Hope
KFOR
• Ali Meyer, Reporter
• Steve Pusateri, Photojournalist
• Gene Rickman, Photojournalist
• Mateusz Gugalka, Photojournalist
• Todd Rich, Field Producer
CATEGORY #113
NEWS SPECIAL
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Storm Chasers
KWTV
• Matthew Payne, Producer/Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
We Remember: 25 Years Later
KWTV
• Jason Calder, Producer
• Mike Weber, Photographer
• Greg Blackwood, Editor
• Amanda Taylor, Anchor/Reporter
• Michael Johnston, Photographer
• Lisa Monahan, Segment Producer
• Robin Marsh, Reporter
• Dave Davis, Reporter
• LeAnne Taylor, Reporter
• Craig Day, Reporter
• Tess Maune, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
My Daughter's Murder: Confronting the Accused
KWTV
• Lisa Monahan, Producer, Writer
• Mike Weber, Photographer/Editor
• Michael Johnston, Aerial Photographer/Motion Graphics Editor
• Nathan Elliott, Segment Producer
• Jason Calder, Field Producer
• Darrell Vannostran, Associate Photographer
• Bryan Witt, Associate Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Peacekeeping in the Pandemic
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
CATEGORY #114
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
City Shutdowns
KUSA
• Michael Grady, Photographer
• Katie Eastman, Producer
• Noel Brennan, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
"I Miss Rooms of People" -- CO Restaurants Try to Survive 2020
KUSA
• Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
• Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
2020: A Year of Economic Turmoil
KMGH
• Russell Haythorn, Reporter
• Andrew Smith, Photographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Frothy Cup
KMGH
• James Dougherty, Segment Producer
• Liz Gelardi, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Silverton Hangs On
KUSA
• Katie Eastman, Reporter
CATEGORY #115
CRIME - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
From Marriage to Murder
KDVR
• Lori Jane Gliha, Producer
• Isaias Medina, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Behind the Break-In
KRDO
• Krystal Story, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Unlicensed To Contract
KMGH
• Jaclyn Allen, Reporter
• Franz Barraza, Photojournalist/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
I Don't Want to Die Like This
KDVR
• Lori Jane Gliha, Investigative Reporter
• Rob Low, Investigative Reporter
• Noah Skinner, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Arrest Disparity
KUSA
• Travis Khachatoorian, Photographer
• Mehak Sandhu, Motion Graphic Designer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Final Steps - Remembering those lost at Moore High School
KWTV
• Bonnie Campo, Reporter
• Mike Weber, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Who Killed Walter
KWCH
• George Taylor, Photographer
• Alex Flippin, Reporter
CATEGORY #116
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
It's Only a Matter of Time
KMGH
• Russell Haythorn, Reporter
• Andrew Smith, Photographer/Editor/Graphics
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
4Warn Weather Lab
KFOR
• Emily Sutton, Meteorologist/Anchor
• Damien Lodes, Meteorologist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Geothermal Beer
KUSA
• Thomas Cole, Photojournalist
• Steve Staeger, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Toxic Shopping: Exposing A Contaminated Mall
KMGH
• Jaclyn Allen, Reporter
CATEGORY #117
HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Fading Memories
KUSA
• Steve Staeger, Writer
• Thomas Cole, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Thriving Black Market of Fertility Drugs
KMGH
• Jennifer Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
• Michael Erickson, Photographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Victory for Victoria
Aurora 8 TV
• Yasmine Marino, Producer/Writer
• Christina Raney, Videographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Mary
KUSA
• Thomas Cole, Photographer
• Kim Christiansen, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Women of Color on the Frontlines
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Brian Willie, Video Journalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Fighting For Their Main Street
KWCH
• Caroline Elliott, Reporter
• George Taylor, Photographer
CATEGORY #118
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Conquering Life at 14,000 Feet
KRDO
• Josh Helmuth, Reporter
• Chappin Everett, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Sunflower Belle
KAKE
• Annette Lawless, Reporter/Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Gary Needs a Home
KWCH
• Alex Flippin, Reporter
• George Taylor, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Greyson's Dragons
KUSA
• Bryan Wendland, Photojournalist
• Katie Eastman, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Pie Queen
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Time for a Miracle
KUSA
• Travis Khachatoorian, Photographer
• Kim Christiansen, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
What I Won't Take For Granted
KUSA
• Chris Vanderveen, Producer
• Chris Hansen, Editor
CATEGORY #119
MILITARY - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Ray Barela
KUSA
• Steve Staeger, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Wreaths of Remembrance
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Brian Willie, Multi-Media Journalist
CATEGORY #120
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
I Truth Tested A Senator's Mom
KUSA
• Marshall Zelinger, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
33-Mysterious Ballots: The Election Controversy in Castle Pines
KMGH
• Tony Kovaleski, Writer
• David Klugh, Producer
• Franz Barraza, Photojournalist
• Joe Vaccarelli, Investigative Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Voto Obligado
KCEC
• Carlos Moreno, Reporter
• Juan Arellano, Photographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
360: Colorado Considers the National Popular Vote Compact
KMGH
• Meghan Lopez, Reporter
• Andrew Bray, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Del Campo de Batalla al Capitolio
KDEN
• Efren Barvosa, Editor
• Rosy Zugasti, Reporter
• Alejandro Hernandez, Photographer
CATEGORY #121
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Back From Broken
KUSA
• Jordan Chavez, Reporter
• Travis Khachatoorian, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
LSD Suicide
KDVR
• Lori Jane Gliha, Producer
• Noah Skinner, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Ataque a Paletero
KCEC
• Carlos Moreno, Reporter
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
• Cesar Sabogal, Photographer/Editor
• Joniel Omana, Photographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Let's Give Him Some Juice to Go to Sleep
KMGH
• Jennifer Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
• Franz Barraza, Photojournalist/Editor
• Joe Vaccarelli, Investigative Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Sin Computadora
KCEC
• Yamile Arango Ospina, Reporter
• Eduardo Flores Rodriguez, Photographer/Editor
• Joniel Omana, Photographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
One Day in 2020
KUSA
• Michael Grady, Photographer
• Chris Hansen, Producer
• Chris Vanderveen, Producer
• Foster Gaines, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Protesta Black Lives Matter
KDEN
• Griselle Sierra, Producer
• Yesmani Gomez, Anchor
• Julia Coltters, Producer
• Sergio Ornelas, Reporter
• Josue Gonzalez, Technical Director
• Luis Morales, News Producer
CATEGORY #122
TECHNOLOGY - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
We've Sold Our Souls To Google
KMGH
• Jennifer Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
• Michael Erickson, Photographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Is time up for TikTok?
KMGH
• Meghan Lopez, Reporter
• Andrew Bray, Photographer/ Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
First Person View
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• James Long, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver7 Goes 360 on Technology
KMGH
• Russell Haythorn, Reporter
• Andrew Smith, Photographer/Editor/Graphics
CATEGORY #201
SPORTS STORY - NEWS FEATURE
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
That Lovin' Feeling
KUSA
• Michael Grady, Producer
• Thomas Cole, Photographer
• Noel Brennan, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
My Favorite Thing
KUSA
• Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
• Noel Brennan, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
More Than A Name
Colorado State University
• Reno Boyd, Videographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Good Boys
KUSA
• Katie Eastman, Reporter
• Bryan Wendland, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
One Fast Dude
Nebraska Public Media
• Mike Tobias, Writer/Producer
• David Koehn, Videographer/Editor
• Emily Kreutz, Field Audio
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Avery Clark: Handling the Curve
KOKH
• Danielle Dwyer, Reporter/Producer
• Anthony West, Photojournalist/Editor
CATEGORY #202
SPORTS PROGRAM - LIVE
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado Avalanche
Altitude Sports & Entertainment
• Douglas Menzies, Senior Producer
• Michael Rigg, Producer
• Marc Moser, Play-by-Play
• Kyle Keefe, Host
• Lauren Jbara, Reporter
• Conor McGahey, Reporter
• Mark Rycroft, Analyst
• Alyssa Marye, Associate Producer
• Michael Fox, Director
• Brandon Svitak, EVS
• Lee Blair, Graphics
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
State of Volleyball
Nebraska Public Media
• Brock Lohr, Producer/Editor
• Ryan Dobesh, Director
• Joe McMullen, Graphic Designer
• Larry Punteney, Host
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
OKC Thunder vs Boston Celtics
Thunder Broadcasting
• Dan Mahoney, Producer
• Jason Walsh, Producer
• Dave Evans, Producer
• Steve Melton, Producer
• Eric Date, Director
• Chris Fisher, Play-by-Play
• Michael Cage, Analyst
• Nick Gallo, Reporter
• Paris Lawson, Reporter
• Chris Josephson, Graphics
• John Jagou, Editor
• David Jones, Production Manager
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
OKC Thunder Game 7 Pregame Show
Thunder Broadcasting
• Dan Mahoney, Producer
• Steve Melton, Producer
• Eric Date, Director
• Chris Fisher, Host
• Michael Cage, Analyst
• Nick Gallo, Sideline Reporter
• Paris Lawson, Reporter
• Chris Josephson, Graphics
• John Jagou, Editor
• Michael Zubach, Editor
• Osedebamen Imeokparia, Editor
• David Jones, Production Manager
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver Nuggets
Altitude Sports & Entertainment
• Scott Bay, Senior Producer
• Brian Peters, Director
• Nick Helling, Graphics
• Michael Ferrero, Editor
• Andrew Kilman, EVS
• Christian Marlowe, Play-by-Play
• Katy Winge, Reporter
• Christopher Dempsey, Reporter
• Vic Lombardi, Host
• Andrew Mangiona, Graphics
CATEGORY #203
SPORTS PROGRAM - POST-PRODUCED OR EDITED
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
4 Quarters with the Denver Broncos - Mike Shanahan
Denver Broncos Broadcast Productions
• Russ Jenisch, Producer
• Austin Brink, Producer
• Aaron Gunning, Producer
• Alexis Perry, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Club: Larry Walker's Road to Cooperstown
AT&T SportsNet
• Ryan Morrison, Producer
• Charlie Felix, Photographer
• Ryan Spilborghs, Talent - Host
• Alison Harder, Editor
• Mike Gray, Editor
• Mike Casey, Talent - Voice Over
• Alison Vigil, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Tiempo Extra con los Broncos
KDEN
• Alejandro Olivares, Marketing Manager
• Alejandra Ochoa, Sports Anchor
• Mauricio Jaramillo Mutis, Sports Anchor
• Gabriel Munoz, Editor
• Julia Coltters, Producer
CATEGORY #301
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Arts District Episode 819 | The Curse of Zabiti
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Alexis Kikoen, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Inside the Art of Koko Bayer
Ms.Mayhem
• Polina Sarana, Videographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Bravo! Topeka Civic Theatre
Berkeley Square media
• David Uhler, Producer, Videographer, Editor, Graphics
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Beto Combines Roots and Culture in Art
Denver 8 TV
• Emily Maxwell, Multimedia Journalist
• Roxana A. Soto, Producer
• Amanda Zitzman, Video Journalist
CATEGORY #302
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
2020 Virtual Five Points Jazz Festival
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Julie Jackson, Producer/Director
• Tina Cartagena, Producer
• Matthew Kowal, Producer/Performer/Audio Engineer
• Brooke Dilling, Producer
• Amber C. Fochi, Producer
• Tamara Banks, Writer/Host
• Nikki Swarn, Host
• Arturo Gómez, Host
• Carlos Lando, Host
• Jennifer R. Castor, Editor
• Mark Montour-Larson, Graphic Designer
• Brian Willie, Videographer
• Colin Bricker, Audio Engineer/Editor
• James Joliat, Videographer/Editor
• Clarissa Guy, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Gallery America: Joe Slack, Iron Man
OETA
• David Tamez, Producer
• Robert Reid, Writer/Host
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Jam: The Fey
Nebraska Public Media
• Michele Wolford, Producer/Writer
• David Koehn, Videographer/Editor
• Werner Althaus, Field Audio/Sound Mix
• Scott Beachler, Graphic Design
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Music Theatre Wichita Holiday Special
Music Theatre Wichita
• Brian J. Marcum, Creator/Director/Choreographer
• Wayne Bryan, Producer/Host
• Eric Zoller, Producer
• Lonny Quattlebaum, Producer/Director Of Photography/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People - Episode 602
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Maggie Cunningham, Producer
• Jennifer Loren, Host
• Rory Crittenden, Producer
• Brit Hensel, Producer
• Blake Brown, Assistant Editor
• Matthew Leach, Assistant Editor
• Zach Litwack, Lead Editor
• LeeAnn Dreadfulwater, Associate Producer
• Eric Lee, Illustrator
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Once Upon a Dream | OU Weitzenhoffer School of Dance
Scissortail Media
• Victoria Fouke, Senior Producer
• Jason Anderson, Program Editor
• Christopher Lloyd, Producer
• Kris Murray, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Latin Beats
KDEN
• Griselle Sierra, Producer
• Mauricio Jaramillo Mutis, Anchor
• Jake Mankin, Technical Director
CATEGORY #303
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Robert Carver: COVID Survivor
UCHealth
• Christen Nehmer, Director/Camera/Editor
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Jeff Kosloski, Co-Producer
• Jessica Berry, Production Coordinator
• Manny Rodriguez, Associate Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Colorado's Moose
Peak to Creek Films Inc.
• Sean Ender, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
CATEGORY #304
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Dia de los Muertos
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Julio Sandoval, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Korean Kimchi
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Kate Perdoni, Video Journalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Civics 101
Nebraska Public Media
• Kristi Koser, Graphic Artist
• Perry Stoner, Producer/Writer
• Brandee Weber, Producer/Writer
• B.J. Huchtemann, Producer/Writer
• Nikki Bates, Producer/Writer
• Debbie Hamlett, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Cowboy's Dream Come True
Denver 8 TV
• Emily Maxwell, Multimedia Journalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Heroes of the Heartland
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• James Long, Photographer
• Timothy Davis, Co-Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Hidden Ice World of the South Fork Canyon
Wyoming PBS
• Kyle Duba, Photographer
• Nathan Schucker, Producer, Photographer, Editor
CATEGORY #305
HUMAN INTEREST - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Five Points Jazz Festival | Music from the Heart
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Jennifer R. Castor, Producer/Videographer
• Mitch Jelniker, Producer/Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Best of Us: Joe Boardman
UCHealth
• Christen Nehmer, Director/Camera/Editor
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Mike Mazzanti, Co-Producer
• Jeff Kosloski, Co-Producer
• Bradley Stabio, Director Of Photography
• Katherine McCrimmon, Production Coordinator
• Brad Fixler, Associate Producer
• Manny Rodriguez, Associate Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Back in Time: A Piece of Home
OETA
• Robert Burch, Producer
• Ryan Lorg, Videographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Caleb Freeman's Story
Lampstand Story Co
• Janna Smith, Director/Editor
• Nick Jones, Producer
• Hayley Moore, Producer
• Janson Jones, Cinematographer
• Bryan Clark, Art Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People - Episode 603
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Jennifer Loren, Host
• Brit Hensel, Producer
• Matthew Leach, Producer
• Rory Crittenden, Producer
• LeeAnn Dreadfulwater, Associate Producer
• Maggie Cunningham, Associate Producer
• Ty Clark, Production Assistant
• Nicholas Buttram, Assistant Editor
• Blake Brown, Assistant Editor
• Zach Litwack, Lead Editor
• Eric Lee, Illustrator
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Never Too Late
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• Isaias Medina, Photojournalist
• James Long, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #306
NOSTALGIA - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Our Wyoming - Cheyenne Stewardess School
Wyoming PBS
• Steven McKnight, Producer
• Kyle Duba, Videographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Finding Peace: Colorado's Connection to Bosnia
KMGH
• Sean Towle, Host/Reporter
• Josh Whitston, Photographer
• Russell Haythorn, Reporter
• Brad Bogott, Photographer
• Eric English, Aerial Photographer
• Drew Smith, Photographer/Editor
• Liz Gelardi, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Overshadowed: The Wichita State Football Crash
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
• Noah Skinner, Photographer
• George Taylor, Photographer
• Curt Rierson, Photographer
• Isaias Medina, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Gallery America: Mapping the Mother Road
OETA
• David Tamez, Producer
• Robert Burch, Writer/Narration
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
‘To Boldly Go Where Everyone Else Has Gone Before’
Denver 8 TV
• Amanda Zitzman, Multimedia Journalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People - Episode 605
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Brit Hensel, Producer
• Blake Brown, Producer
• Jennifer Loren, Host
• LeeAnn Dreadfulwater, Associate Producer
• Rory Crittenden, Producer
• Matthew Leach, Assistant Editor
• Ty Clark, Assistant Editor
• Zach Litwack, Lead Editor
• Dustin Howard, Composer
• Eric Lee, Illustrator
CATEGORY #307
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Great Colorado Senate Debate
KMGH
• Anne Trujillo, Anchor/Moderator
• Joseph Peters, Producer
• Blair Miller, Writer
• Caitlyn Kim, Moderator
• Justin Wingerter, Moderator
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Unprecedented Politics
KDVR
• Morgan Pawl, Producer
• Matt Mauro, Producer
• Aubrey Morse, Photojournalist
• Gabrielle Franklin, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Next Presents: Race For The Senate
KUSA
• Marshall Zelinger, Moderator
• Kyle Clark, Moderator
• Kevin Larson, Producer
• Jerry Vancini, Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Election Town Hall
KUSA
• Megan Doyle, Producer
• Samantha Bergum, Producer
CATEGORY #308
DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Tour de Force
Stabio Productions Inc.
• Bradley Stabio, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor
• Brook Aitken, Co-Cinematographer
• Brian De Herrera-Schnering, Colorist
• Sean Heraty, Camera/Assistant Editor
• Nathalie Proulx, Co-Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A Sculpted Life
Nebraska Public Media
• Christine Lesiak, Producer/Writer
• Ralph Hammack, Co-Producer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Hispanic Heritage
KDVR
• Robert Pugsley, Photojournalist
• Josh Maranhas, Photojournalist/Editor
• Kevin Burr, Photojournalist
• Isaias Medina, Chief Photojournalist
• Vicente Arenas, Reporter
• Erika Gonzalez, Reporter
• Gregory Nieto, Reporter
• Chris Mosher, Photojournalist
• Gerard Carleton, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Jefferson Project
KUSA
• Nelson Garcia, Producer
• Anne Herbst, Producer
CATEGORY #309
DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Leaders & Legacies - From the Pulpit to the Presses
Ackerman McQueen
• Becky King, Writer/Director
• Andrew Lamon, Producer
• John Almendarez, Director Of Photography
• Walt Cox, Videographer
• Ed Russell, Art Director
• Tim Katzenmeier, Assistant Director
• Micah Leon, Videographer/Editor
• Shad Wyckoff, SteadiCam OP
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
D-REP: Fight For Life
UCHealth
• Mike Mazzanti, Director
• Bradley Stabio, Producer/Director Of Photography
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Jeff Kosloski, Producer
• Jessica Berry, Associate Producer
• Brad Fixler, Associate Producer
• Manny Rodriguez, Associate Producer
• Eric Singer, Audio Production
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Winter Fire - Tribal Resurgence
Ackerman McQueen
• Becky King, Writer/Director
• Andrew Lamon, Producer
• Tim Katzenmeier, Assistant Director
• John Almendarez, Director Of Photography/Editor
• Micah Leon, Videographer
• Walt Cox, Videographer
• Shad Wyckoff, SteadiCam OP
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Emerging from Internment
Denver 8 TV
• Amanda Zitzman, Multimedia Journalist
• Gary Stebbins, Video Journalist
• Roxana A. Soto, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
40 Years In The Dark
KUSA
• Kevin Vaughan, Reporter
• Anna Hewson, Photojournalist/Editor
• Nicole Vap, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
24th & Glory
Omaha World-Herald / Omaha.com
• Brendan Sullivan, Videographer/Director/Producer
CATEGORY #310
DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Nebraska Roots: Trees and Native Plants
Nebraska Public Media
• Nikki Bates, Producer/Writer/Narrator
• Justin Cheney, Editor
• David Barry, Videographer
• Emily Kreutz, Location Audio
• Joe McMullen, Graphic Design
• Jacob Imig, Aerial Videography
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Mystery on Mount Meeker
KUSA
• Anna Hewson, Editor
• Kevin Vaughan, Writer
• Nicole Vap, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Exploring Nebraska's State Parks
Nebraska Public Media
• Brandee Weber, Producer
• Wayne Martino, Jr., Videographer/Editor
• Lisa Chavanothai Craig, Graphic Designer
• Tyler Kersting, Aerial Videography/Additional Videography
• Jacob Imig, Aerial Videography
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Rider and The Wolf
Grit and Thistle Film
• Nathan Ward, Director/Cinematographer/Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Insight with John Ferrugia: Breakdown
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• John Ferrugia, Investigative Reporter
• Jason Foster, Photojournalist/Editor
• Philip Maravilla, Investigative Producer
• Brittany Freeman, Investigative Producer
• Laura Frank, Investigative Producer
• Joshua Burleson, Photojournalist
• Brian Malone, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Tuning Out the Pandemic
CSU Journalism And Media Communication
• Steven Weiss, Producer
• Jesse Grace, Producer
CATEGORY #311
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Club: Best of 2020
AT&T SportsNet
• Ryan Morrison, Producer/Photographer
• Jenny Cavnar, Talent
• Michael Coniglio, Editor
• Zachary Tornabene, Editor
• Mike Gray, Editor
• Alison Harder, Editor
• Mike Casey, Talent - Voice Over
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Nebraska Stories: Herb Mignery, Cowboy Artist and More
Nebraska Public Media
• Kay M. Hall, Series / Episode Producer
• Michele Wolford, Series / Segment Producer
• Christine Lesiak, Segment Producer
• Mike Tobias, Segment Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Insight with John Ferrugia: Lifelines
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• John Ferrugia, Reporter/Anchor
• Brittany Freeman, Producer
• Jennifer Castor, Photojournalist/Editor
• Alexis Kikoen, Photojournalist
• Julio Sandoval, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Coronavirus Winter: A Small Town Portrait in Black and White
KUSA
• Gary Shapiro, Producer/Narrator
• Chris Wheeler, Producer/Photographer
• Blair Kuster, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Coloradans Living Abroad
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People - Episode 601
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Jeremy Charles, Producer
• Jennifer Loren, Host
• Maggie Cunningham, Production Manager
• Brit Hensel, Producer
• Rory Crittenden, Producer
• Charles Elmore, Segment Director/Cinematographer
• Blake Brown, Assistant Editor
• Zach Litwack, Lead Editor
• Eric Lee, Illustrator
CATEGORY #312
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Golden Civic Foundation: For the Good of Golden
GCO.TV - Golden Community Television
• Bob Pearce, Producer/Photographer/Editor
• Karlyn Tilley, Producer/Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Stay in Your Lane
Aurora 8 TV
• Christina Raney, Videographer/Editor
• Randy Simpson, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Vota Conmigo Show
KCEC
• Juan Carlos Gutierrez, News Anchor
• Linda Guerrero, News Anchor
• Jesus Carrasquel Torres, News Producer
• Fernando Ordaz, Reporter
• Carlos Moreno, Reporter
• Yamile Arango Ospina, Reporter
• Cesar Sabogal, Photographer/Editor
• Joniel Omana, Photographer/Editor
• Claudia Marcela Chavez, Web Content Producer
• Juan Cardenas, Technical Director
• Luz Rojas, Weather Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Missing in Kansas with Annette Lawless
KAKE
• Annette Lawless, Investigative Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Coronavirus Vaccine: Gateway to Immunity
KDVR
• Lauren Zweitzig, Producer
• Allison Soulvie, Director
• Shaul Turner, Anchor
• Jeremy Hubbard, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Dosis de Esperanza
KDEN
• Griselle Sierra, Producer
• Delanny Zuniga Cortes, Producer
• Maria Bolivar, Assignment Editor
• Efren Barvosa, Editor
• Rosy Zugasti, Anchor
• Sergio Ornelas, Reporter
• Stephanie Rodriguez, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Coronavirus: Answering Kids' Questions
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Killing Pain: Addiction in Crisis
Lampstand Story Co.
• Derek Watson, Director
• Bryan Clark, Motion Designer
• Hayley Moore, Producer
• Janson Jones, Cinematographer
• Nick Jones, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Enfoque Denver
KDEN
• Griselle Sierra, Producer
• Maria Bolivar, Producer
• Mario Lopez, Producer
• Sency Mellado, Reporter
• Yesmani Gomez, Anchor
• Sergio Ornelas, Reporter
• Josue Gonzalez, Technical Director
• Samuel Montalvo, Director
CATEGORY #313
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Farmer's Markets: The New Normal
Wyoming PBS
• Matthew Wright, Editor
• Stefani Smith, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People - Episode 604
Cherokee Nation Businesses
• Colby Luper, Producer
• Jennifer Loren, Host
• Jeremy Charles, Producer
• Charles Elmore, Producer
• Brit Hensel, Producer
• Maggie Cunningham, Associate Producer
• Blake Brown, Assistant Editor
• Nicholas Buttram, Assistant Editor
• Ty Clark, Assistant Editor
• Zach Litwack, Lead Editor
• Eric Lee, Illustrator
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Nebraska Stories: Racing the Wind
Nebraska Public Media
• Kay M. Hall, Series/Episode Producer/Writer
• Sean Carney, Producer
• Tyler Kersting, Editor/Videographer
• Scott Beachler, Series/Episode Graphics
CATEGORY #314
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Race in Oklahoma
OETA
• Susan Cadot, Producer
• Carlos Manzano, Director
• Aaron Morvan, Technical Coordinator
• Kallie Langham, Graphics/Open
• Polly Anderson, Producer
• Yamiche Alcindor, Moderator
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Racism and Reform: A Virtual Town Hall
KDVR
• Lauren Zweitzig, Producer
• Allison Soulvie, Director
• Shaul Turner, Anchor
• Jeremy Hubbard, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Play It Loud - Wade Hayes
Outsiders Productions
• Chad Mathews, Producer
• Kenny Pitts, Producer
• Jason Alexander, Director Of Photography
• Adam Hampton, Host
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Wyoming Chronicle: Gary Olson - Lapidarist
Wyoming PBS
• Craig Blumenshine, Producer/Host
• Kyle Duba, Videographer/Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Painful History, Evolving Future
KFOR
• Irish Stogner, Producer
• Natalie Hughes, Producer
• Joleen Chaney, Anchor
• Kevin Cosby, Director
• Kevin Ogle, Anchor
• Nick Thompson, Zoom Live Tech
• Scotia Moore, Associate Producer
• Clarence Hill, Cohost
• Cece Jones-Davis, Cohost
CATEGORY #315
BRANDED CONTENT - SHORT FORM / LONG FORM
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Recruitment OKCPD - Sandra
Chisel Creative LLC
• Dan Martel, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
180 Medical: Kelly's Story
Lampstand Story Co
• Derek Watson, Director
• Nick Jones, Producer
• Hayley Moore, Producer
• Bryan Clark, Assistant Director
• Benjamin Crane, Cinematographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Proud to Be Certified Evergreen
Supportworks, Inc.
• Ethan Seagren, Producer
• Amanda Harrington, Writer
• Patrick White, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Arrow Electronics "Drone Town"
Arrow Electronics/AspenCore Studio
• Steve Urbano, Director/Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Gabe's Story
Scissortail Media
• Colten Sikes, Director/Editor
• Victoria Fouke, Senior Producer
• Christopher Lloyd, Producer
• Kris Murray, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Downtown Denver Partnership "Standing Tall"
Futuristic Films
• Sarah Liles, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Restore Farms-Vinita
Resolute Visuals
• David Callahan, Director
CATEGORY #401
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Fields and Futures: Why We Care
Lampstand Story Co
• Derek Watson, Co-Director
• Janna Smith, Co-Director
• Nick Jones, Producer
• Hayley Moore, Producer
• Janson Jones, Cinematographer
• Abbigail Dedmon, Editor
• Anna Hulkower, Editor
• Bryan Clark, Assistant Director
• Luke Hall, Assistant Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Kids In The House
WIBW
• David Uhler, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
We the Artists
Heroine Films
• Andrea Nordgren, Director/Co-Producer
• Melanie McLean Brooks, Director Of Photography
• Josh O'Brien, Motion Graphics Designer
• Diego Rodriguez, Video Editor
• Bobby LeFebre, Poet/Writer/Talent
• Stephen Brackett, Music Producer
• Saja Butler, Musician/Composer
• Julia Mendiolea, Musician
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Vote
Infinitus Pictures
• Eric Hernández, Writer/Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
VOC Voices of Change
KUSA
• Bill Reddick, Editor
• Blair Nelson, Producer
• Danielle Klein, Videographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
This is Human Trafficking
Listen Productions
• Mitch Dickman, Director
CATEGORY #402
PROMOTION: NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Denver7: Weather 24/7 Campaign
KMGH
• Travis Lupher, Producer/Writer/Director
• Brent Chapin, Producer/Co-Writer
• Will Beckingham, Director Of Photography
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado Moments
KCNC
• Michael J. Choy, Producer/Writer
• Mike Vialpando-Nunez, Editor
• Drew Sidener, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Team Renoux :30
KUSA
• Bill Reddick, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver7: Pay It Forward
KMGH
• Travis Lupher, Producer/Co-Writer/Director
• Brent Chapin, Producer/Co-Writer
• Will Beckingham, Director Of Photography
• Adam Fowler, Producer/Co-Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver7: We Remember
KMGH
• Travis Lupher, Producer/Director
• Brent Chapin, Producer
• Paige Rush, Production Assistant
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Nation's First Tornado Alert
KFOR
• Brenna Campbell, Graphic Designer/Producer
• Joe Kozlowski, Writer
CATEGORY #403
PROMOTION: PROGRAM
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Spirit of Sports Promo
Altitude Sports & Entertainment
• Matthew Darlington, Producer/Editor
• Sean Murray, Producer/Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Violencia Domestica Promo
KCEC
• Rosangela Payan, Graphic Designer
• Angel Castellanos, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Mile High Mornings Image Launch Campaign
KUSA
• Danielle Klein, Producer
• Enrico Meyer, Producer
• Brenna Mastro, Motion Designer
• Blair Nelson, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Perspective Anthem Campaign
KUSA
• Brian Eloe, Editor
• Danielle Klein, Cinematographer
• Enrico Meyer, Producer
• Blair Nelson, Producer
• Brenna Mastro, Motion Designer
• Bill Reddick, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Mes de la Herencia Hispana
KCEC
• Samuel Bernal, Producer/ Writer
• Don Daboub, Creative Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Oklahoma State Basketball: A New Era Begins
Oklahoma State University Athletics
• Courtney Bay, Producer/Director
• Andrew Bay, Videographer
CATEGORY #404
COMMERCIAL
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
We Are MIO
Boiling Point Media
• Colin Stein, Visual Effects & Animation Artist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Southern Nazarene University "Made for More Campaign"
Digital DK Studios
• Steve Jones, Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
I Did
UCHealth
• Matthäus Bussmann, Director
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Jeff Kosloski, Co-Producer
• Benjamin Entrup, Editor
• Kelly OReilly, Writer
• Brandon Genova, Graphic/Production Design
• Brian Quintana, Writer/Associate Producer
• Paul Manutes, Associate Producer
• Manny Rodriguez, Associate Producer
• Eric Singer, Audio Production
• Kimberly Vecchio, Production Coordinator
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
OU Health | We Believe | the Future of Health is Here
Studio Flight
• Charles Molleur, Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Charlie's Tunnel Vision
UCHealth
• Mike Mazzanti, Co-Director
• Brad Conner, Co-Director
• Brian Quintana, Writer
• Alex Polesovsky, Graphic/Production Design
• Julia Berthet, Producer
• Cameron Grimes, Producer
• Jeff Kosloski, Co-Producer
• Brook Aitken, Director Of Photography
• Manny Rodriguez, Associate Producer
• William Smith, Production Coordinator
• Eric Singer, Audio Production
• Allyson Feldman, Production Design
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Arrow Electronics "Pioneer"
Arrow Electronics/AspenCore Studio
• Steve Urbano, Writer
CATEGORY #501
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Rocky Mountain PBS: Where the Community Comes First
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Amanda Mountain, President & CEO
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
FOX31
KDVR
• Byron Grandy, Vice President & General Manager
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver7: Owning It On All Platforms
KMGH
• Dean Littleton, General Manager
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
9News: Colorado's News Leader
KUSA
• Mark Cornetta, General Manager
CATEGORY #502
NEWS EXCELLENCE
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Oklahoma's Own News 9
KWTV
• Nathan Elliott, News Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Rocky Mountain PBS: 2020
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Linda Kotsaftis, Chief Content Officer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
KOCO 5 News
KOCO
• Shawnda Adams, News Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
9NEWS: Everywhere
KUSA
• Tim Ryan, Director Of Content
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Denver7 News
KMGH
• Holly Gauntt, News Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
FOX31 News
KDVR
• Brian Gregory, News Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Covering Colorado First
KCNC
• Tim Wieland, News Director
CATEGORY #503
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Tony Kovaleski: Reporting in a Pandemic
KMGH
• Tony Kovaleski, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Lila's Dad/Susan's Husband Enters Journalistic Enterprise
KUSA
• Chris Vanderveen, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Lori Jane Gliha's Investigations
KDVR
• Lori Jane Gliha, Investigative Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Enterprising From Home
KUSA
• Steve Staeger, Reporter
CATEGORY #504
INTERACTIVE MEDIA
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Changing Course: COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall for Parents
KDVR
• Phil Rankin, Digital Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Lifelines: Preventing Youth Suicide
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Brittany Freeman, Producer
• Alexis Kikoen, Editor
• Jennifer Castor, Editor
• John Ferrugia, Reporter
• Julio Sandoval, Editor
• Kyle Cooke, Digital Media Producer
CATEGORY #601
TALENT: ANCHOR - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
What Is An Anchor?
KUSA
• Kyle Clark, Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Calm In The Chaos: Kathy Walsh Anchors Nine Hours Of Protests
KCNC
• Kathy Walsh, Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Linda Guerrero Presentando
KCEC
• Linda Guerrero, News Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
2020: The Dumpster Fire
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Melissa's Moments
WIBW
• Melissa Brown, Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Rafael Contreras Siempre Contigo
KCEC
• Rafael Contreras, News Anchor
CATEGORY #602
TALENT: ANCHOR - WEATHER
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Weather Extremes with Meteorologist Dave Aguilera
KCNC
• Dave Aguilera, Weather Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Meteorologist Kathy Sabine- Colorado Weather
KUSA
• Kathy Sabine, Meteorologist- Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Dave Fraser: Pinpoint Weather
KDVR
• Dave Fraser, Chief Meteorologist
CATEGORY #603
TALENT: ANCHOR - SPORTS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Sports in 2020? Challenge Accepted
KDVR
• Nick Griffith, Sports Director
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
And Nathan Thompson with Sports
KOKI
• Nathan Thompson, Sports Anchor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Sports Through the Eyes of Justin Adams. This is What I Do
KCNC
• Justin Adams, Sports Anchor
CATEGORY #604
TALENT: REPORTER - DAILY NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Getting Out of the House
KUSA
• Nelson Garcia, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Steve, You're Muted
KUSA
• Steve Staeger, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Katie's Stories
KUSA
• Katie Eastman, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Noel Brennan Masters the Boom Mic
KUSA
• Noel Brennan, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Work From Home Got Me 10/10 On Room Rater!
KUSA
• Marshall Zelinger, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
I'm Eric Lupher, Denver7
KMGH
• Eric Lupher, Reporter
CATEGORY #605
TALENT: REPORTER - INVESTIGATIVE
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Investigating During a Pandemic
KMGH
• Jennifer Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Tony Kovaleski: 2020- "A Year Like No Other"
KMGH
• Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Lisa Monahan: Confronting an Accused Killer
KWTV
• Lisa Monahan, Investigative Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Best Investigative Reporter: Lori Jane Gliha
KDVR
• Lori Jane Gliha, Investigative Reporter
CATEGORY #606
TALENT: REPORTER - LIVE
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Amid the tear gas and chaos - Jeremy Jojola goes live
KUSA
• Jeremy Jojola, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Mauro 2020
KDVR
• Matt Mauro, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Yamile Informa
KCEC
• Yamile Arango Ospina, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Carlos Moreno Reporta
KCEC
• Carlos Moreno, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
A Summer of Protest
KUSA
• Marc Sallinger, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Getting A Thumbs Up From The President
KOKI
• Richard Maranon, Reporter
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Andrea, Go Live!
KCNC
• Andrea Flores, Reporter
CATEGORY #607
LIVE NEWS PRODUCER
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Expect the Unexpected
KMGH
• Alli Friedman, Producer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
News never sleeps and neither do I
KUSA
• Amanda Horvath, Producer
CATEGORY #608
WRITER - CONTENT
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Play It Loud - Wade Hayes
Outsiders Productions
• Adam Hampton, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Insight with John Ferrugia
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• John Ferrugia, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Some Journeys Are Just A Little Longer Than Others
KDVR
• Jeremy Hubbard, Writer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Best Writer Lori Jane Gliha
KDVR
• Lori Jane Gliha, Writer
CATEGORY #609
EDITOR - NEWS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
JWK Composite
KUSA
• John Kuhrt, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Editing With A 'G'
KUSA
• Geoff Sawtell, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Cole Covid Edits
KUSA
• Thomas Cole, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Travis Khachatoorian Composite
KUSA
• Travis Khachatoorian, Editor
CATEGORY #610
EDITOR - CONTENT
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Colorado Experience - Charles Deaton
Malone Media Group/Fast Forward Films
• Brian Malone, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
D-REP: Fight For Life
UCHealth
• Mike Mazzanti, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A TIGHT Eight-Thirty
KUSA
• Michael Grady, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Police, Paramedics and Ketamine: What Happened to Elijah McClain?
KDVR
• Noah Skinner, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Rock Your Routine, Mis Fit Roommates, COVID-19 Videos
UCHealth
• Mike Mazzanti, Editor
CATEGORY #611
EDITOR - SPOT ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Travis Lupher Editing Composite
KMGH
• Travis Lupher, Editor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
2020
Rocky Mountain Public Media
• Mike Johns, Editor
CATEGORY #612
PHOTOGRAPHER
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Travis Khachatoorian Composite
KUSA
• Travis Khachatoorian, Photographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
James Dougherty - Camera Dude
KMGH
• James Dougherty, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
A year to remember, a year to forget
KDVR
• Rico Romero, Photojournalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Travis Lupher Composite
KMGH
• Travis Lupher, Director Of Photography
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Janson Jones 2020 Composite
Lampstand Story Co
• Janson Jones, Cinematographer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Vote
Infinitus Pictures
• Eric Hernández, Director Of Photography
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Shootin' My Shot
KUSA
• Michael Grady, Photographer
CATEGORY #613
VIDEO JOURNALIST
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Art of Covering the Arts: Anne Herbst Composite
KUSA
• Anne Herbst, Solo Video Journalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Art of the Pandemic
KDVR
• Evan Kruegel, Solo Video Journalist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Covering COVID: From the Sewer to the Sky
KCNC
• Dillon Thomas, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #614
GRAPHIC ARTS
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
AT&T SportsNet 2020 Campaign Designs
AT&T SportsNet
• Richard Ealom, Designer
• Brian Rouse, Designer
• Benjamin Makovsky, Designer
• Caz Perez, Designer
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Home Office FX
KMGH
• Chad Skinner, Motion Graphics Artist
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
2020 KUSA Highlights
KUSA
• Eleni Hosack, Motion Graphic Designer
• Amie Casaldi, Art Director/Motion Designer
• Jaime Roy, Motion Graphic Designer
• Christine Ryan, Motion Graphic Designer
• Kyle Bianchi, Motion Graphic Designer
• Dakota Hitt, Motion Graphic Designer
• Olivia Pulick, Motion Graphic Designer
• Brenna Mastro, Art Director
• Ryan Eads, Motion Graphic Designer
CATEGORY #615
MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Great Colorado Women - Carlotta LaNier - Original Music
Enchanted Road
• Rick Higgins, Music Arrangement/Sound Editor
• Elizabeth Heid, Music Arrangement
• Lisa Downing, Composer
• Toni Glymin, Music Arrangement
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
The Little Things
Well Orchestrated Madness, LLC
• Denise Gentilini, Songwriter/Arranger
CATEGORY #701
STUDENT PRODUCTION: NEWSCAST
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
NewsTeam Boulder
University of Colorado at Boulder
• Paul Daugherty, Faculty Advisor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
NewsTeam Boulder
University Of Colorado At Boulder
• Emilie Johnson, Faculty Advisor
• Emilie Johnson, Faculty Advisor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
91st Street Live
Tulsa Technology Center
• Richard Walton, Faculty Advisor
• Teresa Piper, Faculty Advisor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
The Met Report March 13th, 2020
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
• Alfredo Sanchez, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #702
STUDENT PRODUCTION: MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (MMJ)
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Vinay Simlot MMJ
University of Colorado at Boulder
• Paul Daugherty, Faculty Advisor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Jessica Cha MMJ
University of Colorado at Boulder
• Emilie Johnson, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #703
STUDENT PRODUCTION: NON-FICTION - SHORT FORM
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD NOMINEE
Soul Kitchen Dance Group Reacts to Pandemic
CSU Journalism And Media Communication
• Steven Weiss, Faculty Advisor
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Free Falling
University of Colorado at Boulder
• Hunter Vaughan, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #704
STUDENT PRODUCTION: NON-FICTION - LONG FORM
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Routes TV-Oklahoma's Mental Health Battle
University of Oklahoma
• Kathleen Johnson, Faculty Advisor
• Mike Boettcher, Faculty Advisor
CATEGORY #707
STUDENT PRODUCTION: FICTION - SHORT FORM
2021 HEARTLAND EMMY® AWARD WINNER
Kovid
Colorado Mesa University
• Greg Mikolai, Faculty Advisor