2001 Nominees

2001 HEARTLAND NOMINEES

Station/Credits
Category Title
01A 9News KUSA
9News Staff
Denver’s Seven KMGH
Denver’s Seven
FOX 31 News at 9 O’Clock KDVR 
KDVR News
01B Eyewitness News KOAA
Dan Dennison, News Director
02 Colorado Wildfires KCNC
News4 Staff
Colorado Wildfires KUSA
9News Staff
FOX On the Spot KDVR
KDVR News
03A 10pm January 28, 2001 KWTV
Jenny Monroe, Executive Producer
Brian King, Producer
Dean Travinski, Producer
Toby Rowland, Sports Producer
9News at 10 KUSA
Jene Nelson, Producer
Roger Rock, Director
Jim Benemann, Anchor
Adele Arakawa, Anchor
The Final Decision KTVT
Michelle Buckalew, Producer
Rob Allman, Executive Producer
03B 11 News 5:30 KKTV
Megan Rushmore
Stephanie Rogers
11 News Team
Brian Rackham
Eyewitness News at 10 KWCH
Mitch Jacob, News Director
News Staff
04A 9News 6am KUSA
Laura Holtman, Producer
Marc Sternfield, Producer
Pam Sullivan, Assignment Editor
Jack Maher, Executive Producer
Avalanche Day KWGN
Mark Breen, Director
Ron Dill, Director
Suzanne Weuve, Producer
Hank Lena, Technical Director
04B Eyewitness News Special Edition KOAA
Dan Dennison, News Director
Nissa Buth, Producer
Good Morning Kansas KAKE
Troy N. Diggs, Producer
05 Fire is Coming KCNC
Everett McEwan, Photographer
No Place to Call Home KUSA
Cheryl Preheim, Reporter
Lou Davis, Photojournalist
The Ones Who Walked Away KMGH
Ronda Scholting, Reporter
Major King, Photographer/Editor
Where the Access Ends KUSA
Adam Schrager, Reporter
Eric Kehe, Photojournalist
06 American Airlines Accident KDFW
Scott J. Gill, Photographer/Reporter
Steve Eagar, Anchor/Reporter
News 8 at 6: McVeigh Execution Delay WFAA
Robert Cartwright, Producer
John Rios, Director
WFAA-TV News Staff
Noticas 23 / Connally 7 KUVN-Univision
Cynthia Garcia, Producer
Alexis Brito, Anchor
Virgilio Avila, Reporter
Noticias 23, Equipo del Fin de Semana
OSU Tragedy – The Day After KJRH
Channel 2 Newsroom
SKY9: Colorado Wildfires KUSA
Linda Kotsaftis, Producer
Tony Lamonica, Reporter
Mark Koebrich, Anchor
Kyle Dyer, Anchor
07 Bush GOP Ads KDVR
Will Jones, Reporter
Ryan Borgman, Photojournalist
Down Goes the Dow KCNC
Everett McEwan, Photographer
Gift of Life WFAA
Rebecca Lopez, Reporter
Chris Johnson, Photojournalist
Jesus Hernandez, Editor
Long Ridge Point KUSA
Adam Schrager, Reporter
Eric Kehe, Photojournalist
Mother/Daughter Tag Team KUSA
Erica Wilner, Reporter
Lou Davis, Photojournalist
Police Brutality KDVR
Phil Keating, Reporter
Kevin Rand, Photojournalist
Nina Decapitada KUVN-Univision
Alexis Brito
Raul Cantu
08 God’s Country for Sale KUSA
Cheryl Preheim, Reporter
Brett Alles, Photojournalist
Jerred’s Life KUSA
Kim Christiansen, Reporter
Eric Kehe, Photojournalist
09 Climbing Long’s Peak KMGH
Major King, Producer/Photographer
Lori Allred, Editor
Ronda Scholting, Writer
Cristian Graduates KCNC
Vicki Hildner, Producer
Bob Burke, Photographer/Editor
Bill Stuart, Reporter
Crowns WFAA
Arnold M. Payne III, Photographer/Producer
Electric Avenue KMGH
Paula Haddock, Reporter
Sean Robert Olson, Editor
Mud Rules KCNC
Eric Blumer, Photographer/Editor
Vicki Hildner, Producer
New York Street Boys KUSA
Shawn Montano, Editor
Steve Fedorisha, Photojournalist
Shattered Dreams WFAA
Byron Black, Producer/Editor
The Rides to Die For KMGH
Brian Weister, Editor
Will Blakley, Photographer
Time is Running Out WFAA
Gary Reeves, Reporter
Alan McKenzie, Photojournalist/Editor
10 Catfish Prices KTVT
Jim Walker, Reporter
Lawn Chair Drill Team KDVR
Sari Padorr, Reporter
Kolin Lawler, Photographer/Editor
Stick Horse Rodeo KUSA
Ken Mostek, Photojournalist
Wheeling Through Life KCNC
Stephanie Riggs, Reporter
Pat Barry, Photographer/Editor
11 9-1-1 KDFW
David Christopher, Reporter
Becky Miller, Producer
Brad Voigt, Photographer
Hooked on Meth KJRH
Channel 2 Newsroom
John Walls, Anchor
Melanie Henry, Producer
Lexi & Syd KCNC
Stephanie Riggs, Reporter
Bill Masure, Photographer/Editor
Eric Blumer, Photographer
Vicki Hildner, Producer
12 Chance of a Lifetime KDFW
Mike Doocy, Reporter
Matt Lawson, Producer
Chris Hanks, Photographer
Drew Soicher Composite KUSA
Drew Soicher, Reporter
The Chicken Runs at Midnight KUSA
Tony Zarrella, Reporter
Vic Lombardi & Friends KCNC
Vic Lombardi, Sports Anchor
13 Health & Medical Reporting WFAA
Janet St. James, Reporter
Mark Koebrich Consumer Reports KUSA
Mark Koebrich, Consumer Reporter
Quynh Nguyen, Consumer Producer
14 Cop Complaints KMGH
John Ferrugia, Reporter
Jeff Harris, Investigative Producer
Greg Verspohl, Photographer
Brian Weister, Editor
Felons on the Payroll KMGH
John Ferrugia, Reporter
Jeff Harris, Investigative Producer
Stephen Coppin, Photographer/Editor
Internet School KUSA
Paula Woodward, Reporter
Nicole Vap, Producer
Dave Delozier, Photojournalist
No Justice for Children WFAA
Valeri Williams, Correspondent
Meredith Schucker, Producer
Jesus Hernandez, Editor
15 FOX 4’s Cotton Bowl Pre-game Show KDFW
FOX 4 Sports
Zinger Cycling Challenge KCNC
Doug Houston, Operations Manager
Mike Calhoun, Production Manager
Steve Cox, Producer
Bob Burke, Chief Photographer
16 Lexi & Syd KCNC
Stephanie Riggs, Reporter
Bill Masure, Photographer/Editor
Judd Luyties, Post-Production Editor
Vicki Hildner, Producer
The Face in the Mirror KMGH
Jeff Hirota, Producer
Sean Robert Olson, Editor
Pat Woodard, Writer
Stephen Coppin, Photojournalist
17 A Night at the Rodeo Malone Media Group
Brian Malone, Producer/Editor
Jazz in Five Points RMPBS
Lisa D. Olken, Writer/Producer
Kim Kendrick, Assistant Producer
Dave Kinney, Principal Photography
Jennifer Barta, Technical Supervisor
18 Canyon de Chelly, American History, Heritage & Tradition Baerclaw Productions
Bill Baer, Producer/Host
Finding Our Voice: The Dallas Gay & Lesbian Community KERA
Rick Thompson, Executive Producer Kay Vinson, Writer/Producer Christine McConnell, Editor Ginny Martin, Director
Husker Century: Pioneer Spirit Nebraska ETV
Joel Geyer, Producer/Director
The Way We Were- Denver’s Fabulous 50s RMPBS
Trux Simmons, Writer/Producer
Dave Kinney, Director/Editor
Kim Kendrick, Associate Producer
Tom Manion, Animations
19 Colorado Sportswomen 2001 #1 KCNC
Cj Grammer, Producer
Marcia Neville, Assistant Producer
Inge Gill, Editor
Alison Harder, Post-Production Editor
20 INSIGHTS: Identity Lost KDFW
Shaun Rabb, Anchor
Sara Sidner, Reporter
Donna Ressl, Producer
Brent Stanley, Editor
Urban Sprawl KERA
Kay Vinson, Producer
M.B. Boehm, Director
Sujata Dand, Reporter
Sam Baker, Moderator
21 2000 Images KMGH
Sean Robert Olson, Producer/Editor
Brian Weister, Producer/Editor
Tom Burke, Writer
Electricity by the Trainload DCTV
Jess Stainbrook, Executive Producer
David Schler, Producer/Director
Dave Wruck, Editor/Sound Design
Race for the Cure: Making Strides KUSA
Julie Andrews, Producer
Gayle Galvez, Director
22 Decision 2000: Your Voice, Your Vote KUSA
Pam Sullivan, Election Coordinator
Demetria Gallegos, Producer
Jim Benemann, Anchor/Moderator
Adele Arakawa, Anchor/Moderator
Up Close With Pat & Emmitt Smith KDAF
Crystal Thornton, Producer/Interviewer
Frank Merola, Editor/Photographer
23 In Focus WFAA
David Carter, Producer
Alan McKenzie, Assiistant Producer
Doug Burgess, Assistant Producer
The Artist & the Muse – Dreamspace Schler Productions
David Schler, Producer/Director
Hugh Grant, Executive Producer
Bob Callaway, Editor
24 HeadJam: Bird Brained Flying Colors Media
Doug Crain, Producer/Director/Writer
Blake Ross, Director/Writer/Post-Production
Ryan Haines, Post-Production
Spencer’s Crossing WAM! America’s Kidz Network
Maureen Pierce, Producer
Midge Pierce, Executive Producer
Bridgett Blandin, Assistant Producer
25 40 Years and a Cloud of Dust KUSA
John Kuhrt, Photojournalist/Editor
Brian Olson, Photojournalist/Editor
Jeff Dressel, Editor
Blake Olson, Producer
Halloween Special FOX Sports Net
Elsy J. Watkins, Newscast Director
Ric Renner, Anchor
Matt Scales, Producer
Ron Pell, Audio
Zinger: The Inside Track KCNC
Greg Moody, Producer
Erica Ferrero, Director
Alison Harder, Post-Production
Dawn Maxwell, Post-Production
26 Bolder Boulder KCNC
Kimo Quintance, Engineer Transmission
Paul Deeth, Engineer Transmission
David Gregg, Copter Camera Operator
Mike Silva, Copter Pilot
27 Graphic Design Compilation KDFW
Justin Anstead, Design
On-Air News Design 2001 KDFW
Stephen Vance Daniels, Assistant Design Director
28 Entertainment Franchise Graphics Composite KDAF
Roger Vertrees, Producer
Dave Holcomb, Designer
Ricardo Sosa, Assistant Producer
High Tech Texas WFAA
Ben Day, Designer/Animator
Edward Parra, 3-D Artist
29 FOX 31 News Set KDVR
Kathy Thaden, Design Director
Live Fundraising/
Pledge Set
KERA
Chris Henry, Set Designer
Johnette Alter, Executive Producer
Jason Jones, Producer
John Grossenbacher, Production Manager
30 A Night at the Rodeo Malone Media Group
Brian Malone, Composer/Producer
Peggy Malone, Songwriter/Performer
A Test of Survival KCNC
Jerome Gilmer, Composer
Electricity by the Trainload DCTV
Dave Wruck, Music Composer
Have You Had a Good Day? KDFW
Chris Ivey, Writer/Composer/Producer
John Kukla, Writer
Dan Crider, Engineer/Performer
Montel/Maury Wrap KDFW
Larry Seiler, Writer/Producer
31 CU PSA 2000 Sovereign Pictures
Bob Nero, Executive Producer
Don Downey, Producer/Writer
Mickey Booz, Director of Photography
Chris Blankenship, Editor/Graphics
Douglas County Foster Home DCTV
Jess Stainbrook, Executive Producer
Laurel Harris, Producer
Steve Capstick, Camera/Editor
Vikings Exhibition CPG
Jeanne Kopeck, Director
Dan Fox, Producer
Jim Brisnehan, Art Director
Web MD Champions of the Heart KDFW
John Kukla, Writer
Chris Ivey, Producer/Editor
Aaron Caughran, Director/Cinematographer
32 2001 9Health Fair KUSA
Julie Andrews, Producer
Andy Schaeffer, Photojournalist
David Reeve, Producer
Douglas County Foster Home DCTV
Jess Stainbrook, Executive Producer
Laurel Harris, Producer
Steve Capstick, Camera/Editor
33 A Test of Suvival KCNC
Mark D. Petersen
Writer/Producer/Editor
Hurt so Bad KUSA
Andy Schaeffer, Producer/Photographer/Editor
Lexi & Syd, Part 1 KCNC
Mark D. Petersen, Producer
Dan Diamond, Writer/Producer
34 2000 KMGH
Marvin K. Gill, Producer/Editor
Dinner Clubs WFAA
Cathy Helean, Producer
Jerry Cadigan, Editor
Tony’s Angels KUSA
Robert D. Springer, Producer
35 Family Ties: Young and Republican KTVD
Jeffery Lambert, Producer/Editor/Writer
Texans Love Seinfeld KDFW
Chris Ivey, Producer/Editor
John Kukla, Writer
Aaron Caughran, Camera Man
36 CNC Chair Campaign KCNC
Dan Diamond, Producer
Jennifer McComb, Producer
Doug Pribble, Photographer
CNC Summer Image KCNC
Jennifer McComb, Producer
Dan Diamond, Producer
Chad Roark, Editor
Jerome Gilmer, Music
Good Day KDFW
Chris Ivey, Writer/Producer/Editor
Aaron Caughran, Director of Photography/Einematographer
John Kukla, Writer
Holiday Campaign 2000 KUSA
David Reeve, Executive Producer
Andy Schaeffer, Photographer
37 Anti-Baseball KDAF
Bob Dickinson, Producer
Jennings Image KMGH
Jason Maloney, Producer/Editor
Marvin K. Gill, Photographer
Simplicity KMGH
Marvin K. Gill, Photographer
38 Dallas Stars Hockey Campaign KDFI
Keith Paxton, Producer/Writer
Justin Anstead, Graphic Designer
Family First Image WFAA
Cathy Helean, Producer
Ronda Gibbons, Producer
Ben Day, Graphic Designer
Jerry Cadigan, Editor
39 Colorado Wildfires KMGH
Mitch Jelniker, Anchor
Jim Benemann – Wildfires KUSA
Jim Benemann, Anchor
Theresa Marchetta KCNC
Theresa Marchetta, Anchor
40 Kathy Sabine – Weather KUSA
Kathy Sabine, Meteorologist
Mike Nelson – Meteorologist KUSA
Mike Nelson, Meteorologist
WB2 News @ Nine Weather KWGN
Dave Fraser, Meteorologist
41 Scott Murray’s Sports Extra KXAS
Scott Murray, Sports Anchor
Vic Lombardi Sports Anchorage KCNC
Vic Lombardi, Sports Anchor
42 Independence Day KUSA
Ward Lucas, Writer/Reporter
Q-Cats KUSA
Ward Lucas, Writer/Reporter
43 A Test of Survival KCNC
Bill Stuart, Anchor/Reporter/Survivor
Hansen Style WFAA
Dale Hansen, Host
44 AT&T Parade of Lights Open (Sponsored by 9News) KUSA
Mark Koebrich, Reporter
45 Avalanche Day KWGN
Mark Breen, Director
Escapees Caught 6pm KTVT
Seth Thomas, Director
Spring Blizzard KWGN
Debra L. Luthye, Director
46 Jazz in Five Points RMPBS
Lisa D. Olken, Producer
Zinger: The Inside Track KCNC
Erica Ferrero, Director
47 Premiere of KDVR FOX 31 News, July 16, 2000 KDVR
Korie L. Johnson, Technical Director
WB2 News @ Nine 3/30/01 KWGN
Brian Tilford, Technical Director
WB2 News @ Nine 4/11/01 KWGN
Brian Tilford, Technical Director
48 Blumer Edits: 2000 KCNC
Eric Blumer, Editor
Brad Houston’s News Editing Compilation KUSA
Brad Houston, Editor
Burgess Edit 2K + 1 WFAA
Douglas Burgess, Photojournalist
Eric Kehe/Composite KUSA
Eric Kehe, Photojournalist
The Darker Side KMGH
Brian Weister, Editor
49 60 Seconds on Sydney KUSA
Brad Houston, Production Producer/Editor
One More Chance to Play WFAA
Douglas Burgess, Photojournalist
Trevor Pryce: D.J. Defensive Tackle KWGN
Matt Gee, Editor
50 Brad Houston’s Non-news Compilation KUSA
Brad Houston, Editor
CNC May Preview Spot KCNC
Mark D. Petersen, Editor
Gallery: The Long Way Home OETA, The Oklahoma Network
Dave Tamez, Photographer/Editor
InBox Editing Sample KERA
Linda Stogner, Editor
The Artist & the Muse – Dreamspace Online Media
Bob Callaway, Editor
51 John Kuhrt Compilation KUSA
John Kuhrt, Editor
Post-Production and Editing 2001 KDFW
Stephen Vance Daniels, On-line Editor
Promotion Commotion KMGH
Marvin K. Gill, Editor
Robert Springer Composite KUSA
Robert D. Springer, Editor
52 Eric Blumer Audio 2000 KCNC
Eric Blumer, Photojournalist/Editor
Lexi & Syd KCNC
Bill Masure, Photographer/Editor
Sky 4 Promo KDFW
John Fugg, Audio Engineer
53 Jazz in Five Points RMPBS
Dave Kinney, Lighting Director
Station Ids KDFW
Aaron Caughran, Director of Photography
The Rides to Die For KMGH
Will S. Blakley, Photojournalist
54 Blumer Photojournalism: 2000 KCNC
Eric Blumer, Photojournalist
Brad Houston’s News Videography Compilation KUSA
Brad Houston, Photojournalist
Eric Kehe Composite KUSA
Eric Kehe. Photojournalist
Lexi & Syd KCNC
Bill Masure, Photographer
Lou Davis Composite KUSA
Lou Davis, Phototjournalist
55 Eric Kehe Composite KUSA
Eric Kehe, Photojournalist
One More Chance to Play WFAA
Douglas Burgess, Photojournalist
56 Bounce, Rock, Roll, Skate WFAA
Alan McKenzie, Photojournalist
The Art of Sound KTVT
Greg T. Johnson, Photojournalist
57 Multi spot Composite KDFW
Aaron Caughran, Director of Photography
58 Brothers KMGH
Sean McLaughlin, Reporter
Kim Christiansen Stories KUSA
Kim Christiansen, Reporter
59 A Test of Survival KCNC
Vicki Hildner, Writer
Lexi & Syd KCNC
Vicki Hildner, Writer
On Assignment: A Woman of the Plains KUSA
Gary A. Wolfe, Writer
60 Ferrugia File – John Ferrugia Enterprise KMGH
John Ferrugia, Investigative Reporter
Investigative Reporting WFAA
Byron Harris
Journalistic Enterprise – Hildner KCNC
Vicki Hildner, Writer/Producer
61 CU Women’s Basketball vs. Kansas State CU
Chad Wachs, Faculty, Executive Producer
Luke Howell, Play-by-Play
Robert Scheid, Color
Chris Connolly, Director
Campus Television
Thursday News 3/29/01
CSU 
Mario Caballero, Advisor
Jon Stone, Producer
CTV Anchor Staff
NewsTeam Boulder CU
Billli Hazle, Reporter
Meredith Young, Reporter
Greg Bledsoe, Reporter
Stacey Aronowitz, Reporter
CTV SportsFest 9/4/00 CSU
Adrian Cruz, Producer
Jon Stone, Assistant Producer
CTV Sports Team