2007 Nominees

2007 HEARTLAND CHAPTER EMMY® AWARD NOMINATIONS

 

 

Category 01A, Morning Newscast: Large Market

 

“Good Day Colorado”

KDVR, Denver

Hayley Herst, Executive Producer

Laura Phillips, Producer

 

“Platte Canyon High School Shooting”

KDVR, Denver

Amanda Smith, Producer

 

“9News 6am”

KUSA, Denver

Mark Yoder, Producer

Brad Rudolph, Producer

Dave Grant, Director

Jack Maher, Executive Producer

 

“7News at 6AM”

KMGH, Denver

Lesley Reno, Producer

Bobby Sandoval, Director

 

 

Category 01B, Morning Newscast: Medium Market

 

“Channel 2 News TODAY”

KJRH-TV, Tulsa

Julie Chin, Co-Anchor & Meteorologist

Erin Christy, Co-Anchor

Loren Cosby, Executive Producer

Scott Jones, Co-Anchor

Garret Krier, Associate Producer

Natalie Sentz, Reporter

 

“Good Morning Kansas”

KAKE-TV, Wichita

Adam Sechrist, Producer

Mike Iuen, Anchor

Jemelle Holopirek, Anchor

Dave Grant, News Director

Dan Hurt, Editor

Russ Sturm, Director

 

 

Category 02A, Daytime Newscast: Large Market

 

“4 O’clock at 9News: Ted Haggard”

KUSA, Denver

Linda Kotsaftis, Producer – 4 O’Clock at 9News

Jessica Roe, Executive Producer

 

“7News Now”

KMGH, Denver

Robin Hoffman, Senior Executive Producer

Deborah Stanley, Producer

John Velte, Director

 

“9News at Noon”

KUSA, Denver

Jordan Austin, Producer

 

 

Category 02B, Daytime Newscast: Medium Market

 

“Ch 2 News Midday”

KJRH-TV, Tulsa

Andrea Johnson, Producer

 

“KAKE News at 4”

KAKE-TV, Wichita

Amanda McNew, Producer

Jeff Herndon, Anchor

Jay Prater, Managing Meteorologist

Dave Grant, News Director

 

 

Category 03A, Evening Newscast: Large Market

 

“Holly Tornado Tragedy”

KDVR, Denver

Jon Stone, News Producer

Jan Blair, Executive Producer

Allison Soulvie, Director

 

“CBS4 at 10: Swift Raid”

KCNC, Denver

Krisann Chasarik, Evening Executive Producer

Aaron Romek, Producer

Misty Sommer, Assignment Editor

“9News at 10:  Holiday Blizzard”

KUSA, Denver

Tiffani Lupenski, Producer

Jerry Vancini, Director

 

“Platte Canyon School Shooting”

KDVR, Denver

Jon Stone, News Producer

Jan Blair, Executive Producer

Allison Soulvie, Director

 

“9News at 10: Cop Killer Verdict”

KUSA, Denver

Tiffani Lupenski, Producer

Jerry Vancini, Director

 

“Blizzard 2006”

KDVR, Denver

Amy Stoehrmann, Producer

Jan Blair, Executive Producer

Brad Remington, News Director

 

“CBS4 at 10: Blizzard 2006”

KCNC, Denver

Krisann Chasarik, Evening Executive Producer

Aaron Romek, Producer

Misty Sommer, Assignment Editor

 

 

Category 03B, Evening Newscast: Medium Market

 

“FOX23 News @ 5pm”

KOKI, Tulsa

Amanda Palumbo, Producer

Ben Ary, Director

Chera Kimiko, Anchor

Clay Loney, Anchor

 

“Channel 2 News Nightbeat”

KJRH-TV, Tulsa

Phil Berman, News Producer

Russ McCaskey, News Anchor

Karen Larsen, News Anchor

Dan Threlkeld, Chief Meteorologist

Ben Fisher, Executive Producer

 

“KAKE News at 5:30”

KAKE-TV, Wichita

Morgan Smith, Producer

Larry Hatteberg, Anchor

Matt Makens, Meteorologist

John Scheck, Director

Dave Grant, News Director

 

“KAKE News at Five”

KAKE-TV, Wichita

Susan Peters, Anchor

Larry Hatteberg, Anchor

Morgan Smith, Producer

Jay Prater, Managing Meteorologist

 

“Channel 2 News at 5 Tank Fire”

KJRH-TV, Tulsa

Russ McCaskey, News Anchor

Jennifer Norton, News Producer

Dan Threlkeld, Meteorologist

Ben Fisher, Executive Producer

Blake Cates, Operations Manager

Steve Weinstein, News Director

 

 

Category 04A, General Assignment Report: within 24 hours

 

“Cold Case Solved”

KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City

Ali Meyer, Reporter

Walt Cox, Photojournalist

 

“Swift Plant Bust”

KCNC, Denver

Kevin Hartfield, Photographer

 

“The Sable-Cicle”

KUSA, Denver

Manny Sotelo, Photojournalist

Chris Vanderveen, Reporter

 

“Matt’s Homecoming”

KCNC, Denver

Jim Benemann, Reporter

Steve Fedoriska, Photographer

Vicki Hildner, Producer

 

 

Category 04B, General Assignment Report: no time limit

 

“Donde Quedo mi Niñez”

Univision Colorado, Denver

Maria Rozman, News Anchor/producer

Mario Sandoval, Technical Director/Editor

Cesar Pacheco, Photojournalist

Raquel Rozman, Talent – Actress

 

“They Existed”

KUSA, Denver

Cheryl Preheim, Reporter

Ken Mostek, Photojournalist

John Kuhrt, Photojournalist

 

“Emily’s Eyes”

KUSA, Denver

Paula Woodward, Investigative Reporter/Writer

Dan Weaver, Photojournalist

 

 

Category 05, Breaking News

 

“Holiday Blizzard”

KUSA, Denver

Patti Dennis, News Director

 

“Police Manhunt”

KETV, Omaha

Brandi Petersen, Reporter

 

“Bailey School Shooting”

KCNC, Denver

Tim Wieland, News Director

 

 

Category 06, Spot News

 

“Texas Panhandle Tornadoes”

KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City

David Payne, Meteorologist

Kevin Josefy, Photojournalist

Tony Stizza, Photojournalist

 

“Western Oklahoma/Sweetwater Tornadoes”

KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City

David Payne, Meteorologist

Kevin Josefy, Photojournalist

 

“Fire In The Hole”

KUSA, Denver

Anastasiya Bolton, News Reporter

Anne Herbst, Photojournalist

 

“Warehouse Shooting”

KUSA, Denver

Anastasiya Bolton, News Reporter

Brian Willie, Photojournalist

 

 

Category 07, Continuing Coverage: No Time Limit

 

“Winter Storm 2006”

KDVR, Denver

Brad Remington, News Director

 

“Greensburg Tornado”

KAKE-TV, Wichita

Dave Grant, News Director

 

“The Winter of Vanderveen’s Mild Discontent”

KUSA, Denver

Chris Vanderveen, Reporter

 

“Berthoud Boys”

KDVR, Denver

Libby Weaver, Anchor/Reporter

Kimberly Posey, Reporter

Deborah Takahara, Reporter

 

 

Category 08A, Investigative Report: Single Story

 

“A Foster Parent’s Pain: Deceived & Abused”

KMGH, Denver

John Ferrugia, Investigator

Tom Burke, Investigator

Jason Foster, Photojournalist

 

“Predators Arrests – Before and After”

KUSA, Denver

Paula Woodward, Investigative Reporter/Writer

Dan Weaver, Photographer/Editor

 

“Identity Thief: Taken to the Cleaners”

KMGH, Denver

Tony Kovaleski, Investigator

Tom Burke, Investigator

Jason Foster, Photojournalist

 

“Dollars for Joey”

KDVR, Denver

Tom Martino, Troubleshooter

Paula Haddock, Troubleshooter Producer

Justin Rush, Photographer

Ryan Delamater, Editor

 

“Airport Puffer Test”

KCNC, Denver

Carisa Scott, Producer

 

“The Red Team”

KUSA, Denver

Deborah Sherman, Investigative Reporter

Dan Weaver, Photojournalist/Editor

 

“No Prescription, No Problem”

KMGH, Denver

John Ferrugia, Investigator

Tom Burke, Investigator

Laney Valian, Investigator

Jason Foster, Photojournalist

Jeramy Rosenberg, Editor

 

 

 

Category 08B, Investigative Report: Series

 

“Protecting The Doctors: The AG’s Omission”

KMGH, Denver

John Ferrugia, Investigator

Tom Burke, Investigator

Jason Foster, Photojournalist

 

“Katrina Cons”

KUSA, Denver

Deborah Sherman, Investigative Reporter

John Fosholt, Producer/Photojournalist

 

“Contract Conflict: Deal for a Friend”

KMGH, Denver

John Ferrugia, Investigator

Tom Burke, Investigator

Jason Foster, Photojournalist

 

“Federal Air Marshals: System Failure”

KMGH, Denver

Tony Kovaleski, Investigator

Tom Burke, Investigator

Laney Valian, Investigator

Jason Foster, Photojournalist

 

“Mi Barrio, Mi Familia”

Univision Colorado, Denver

Crystal Ayala, Reporter/Producer

Noe Cumplido, Photojournalist

 

“The Voyeur, The Victim & The Video”

KMGH, Denver

Tony Kovaleski, Investigator

Tom Burke, Investigator

Jason Foster, Photojournalist

Rory Schmalzried, Assignment Manager

 

 

Category 09A, Feature News Report: within 24 hours

 

“Silva to Iraq”

KCNC, Denver

Ericka Lewis, Reporter

Bob Pearch, Photographer

 

“In The Bullseye”

KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City

Lance West, Reporter

Joe Busch, Photojournalist

 

 

 

Category 9B, Feature News Report: no time limit/Human Interest

 

“Church Deer”

KUSA, Denver

Adam Schrager, Reporter

Corky Scholl, Photojournalist

 

“Dog #A647970”

KUSA, Denver

Ken Mostek, Photojournalist

Chris Vanderveen, Reporter

 

“The Flying Dog”

KDVR, Denver

Heidi Hemmat, Anchor/Reporter

Josh White, Photographer/Editor

Rob Marshall and “Dylan”, Helicopter Pilot/Reporter

 

“Sister Bear and Friends”

KDVR, Denver

Chris Lupenski, Photojournalist

Ryan Delamater, Editor

 

“A Father’s Gift”

KMGH, Denver

Mike Landess, Reporter

Bobby Hayden, Producer

Phil Aldridge, Writer

Brad Bogott, Photojournalist/Editor

Eric Hoffman, Photojournalist

 

“Molly Look”

KDVR, Denver

Libby Weaver, Anchor/Reporter

Chris Lupenski, Photojournalist

 

 

Category 9C, Feature News Report: no time limit

 

“Trott has my ID!”

KUSA, Denver

Ken Mostek, Photojournalist

Chris Vanderveen, Reporter

 

“On Frozen Pond”

KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City

Lance West, Reporter

 

“Skinny Mirrors”

KDVR, Denver

Sari Padorr, Reporter

 

“Finding Floyd”

KOKH Fox 25, Oklahoma City

Britten Follett, Reporter

Mike Johnston, Photographer/Editor

Ben Latham, Photographer/Editor

 

“Small Steps”

KUSA, Denver

Chris Vanderveen, Reporter

Dave Delozier, Photojournalist

 

 

Category 9D, Feature News Report: Series

 

“American Dream Series”

KDVR, Denver

Shaul Turner, Anchor Reporter

Ryan Delamater, Editor

 

“Triumph”

KCNC, Denver

Kathy Walsh, Reporter

Bill Masure, Photographer

 

“Homeless Kids Pay it Forward”

KCNC, Denver

Suzanne McCarroll, Reporter

Bill Masure, Photographer

 

“Centennial Stories”

OETA The Oklahoma Network, Oklahoma City

Billie Rodely, Researcher / Writer / Talent

Charles “Boots” Kennedye, Photojournalist

Derek Watson, Photojournalist

 

 

Category 10, Arts/Entertainment Program

 

“Inside the Cover:  Episode 8, Travel Theme”

Comcast MetroBeat TV, Denver

Sheila R. Willard, Senior Executive Producer

Dan Sitarski, Executive Producer

David Achilles, Senior Producer

Tom Dudzinski, Producer

Bret Saunders, Host

 

“The Journey”

KWGN, Denver

Vida Urbonas, Producer & Host

Dan Gillett, Editor

 

“Signature Story Special 2007”

KDVR, Denver

Ryan S. Borgman, Chief Editor/Producer

Kevin Scofield, Executive Producer

 

“MetroBeat Magazine:  Episode 11”

Comcast MetroBeat TV, Denver

Sheila R. Willard, Senior Executive Producer

Dan Sitarski, Executive Producer

David Achilles, Senior Producer

Michael Spencer, Producer

Tyler Lopez, Host

Shellene Cockrell, Host

 

 

Category 11, Children/Youth Program

 

“Student Voices:  Episode 7, Teen Suicide”

Comcast MetroBeat TV, Denver

Sheila R. Willard, Senior Executive Producer

Dan Sitarski, Executive Producer

David Achilles, Senior Producer

Michael Robert, Producer

Madeleine Pollak, Producer

Brian Harper, Host

 

“Suburban Cowboys”

The Network DC, Douglas County

Jim Kellett, Executive Producer

Whei Wong, Executive Producer

 

“9Kids Who Care Awards Show”

KUSA, Denver

Julie Andrews, Producer

Dan Warvi, Graphic Designer

Pam Berube, Graphic Designer

 

 “Steve Spangler Science”

KUSA, Denver

Bob Pusatory, Director

John Kuhrt, Editor

 

 

Category 12A, Specialty Assignment Report: Single Story

 

“The Girl Scout Murders”

KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City

Tony Stizza, Producer/Photographer

Linda Cavanaugh, Producer/Reporter

 

“24 Hour Home Security”

KUSA, Denver

Mark Koebrich, Reporter

Quynh Nguyen, Producer

 

“Unschooling”

KUSA, Denver

Nelson Garcia, Education Reporter

Brett Alles, Photojournalist

 

“Severe Weather at School”

KOKI, Tulsa

Emily Sinovic, Reporter

John Gibson, Photographer

 

 

Category 12B, Specialty Assignment Report: Series

 

“Aboard The USS Reagan”

KUSA, Denver

Jack Maher, Executive Producer

Alex Brancard, Editor

 

“Safe Escape”

KJRH-TV, Tulsa

Russ McCaskey, News Reporter

Ty Nguyen, News Photographer

Ross Greenawalt, Production Manager

Steve Weinstein, News Director

Blake Cates, Operations Manager

“Crossing the Border”

KCNC, Denver

Alan Gionet, Reporter

Eric Blumer, Field Producer

 

“A Good Guy’s Hit List”

KDVR, Denver

Deborah Takahara, Reporter

Sean Elliott, Editor

 

“Prostate Cancer: What Do I Do Now?”

KMGH, Denver

Mike Landess, Reporter/Producer

Jeramy Rosenberg, Editor/Producer

Lesley Reno, Co-Producer

 

“Booster Seat Danger”

KMGH, Denver

Theresa Marchetta, Reporter

Jane Slater, Producer

Carrie Hofmann, Nightside Executive Producer

 

 

Category 13A, Sportscast

 

“Susie Wargin – More than just a hairdo”

KUSA, Denver

Susie Wargin, Sports Anchor

 

“Big Red Zone Gameday”

KETV, Omaha

Rose Ann Shannon, News Director

 

“Jesse Kurtz”

KKTV, Colorado Springs

Jesse Kurtz, Anchor/Producer

 

 

Category 13B, Sports: News Feature

 

“Jake Richmeier Package”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Chris Schneider, Producer

Michael Spencer, Editor

 

“Dream Park”

KUSA, Denver

Corky Scholl, Photojournalist

 

“On the Wall”

KUSA, Denver

Dave Delozier, Producer

Chris Vanderveen, Reporter

 

“More Than A Team”

KUSA, Denver

Susie Wargin, Sports Anchor

Brian Olson, Photojournalist

 

“The Paris Twins”

KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City

Tony Stizza, Producer/Photographer

Linda Cavanaugh, Producer/Reporter

 

“Hockey Vision”

KKTV, Colorado Springs

Jesse Kurtz, Producer

 

 

Category 13C, Sports: Program Series

 

“Overtime”

KUSA, Denver

John Kuhrt, Photojournalist

Brian Olson, Photojournalist

 

“Rockies All Access”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Clay Pahlau, Producer

Joel Niebauer, Chief Editor

Ryan Morrison, Photographer/Editor

 

 

Category 13D, Sports: One-time Special

 

“Colorful Colorado: Xtreme”

KUSA, Denver

Jack Maher, Executive Producer

Manny Sotelo, Producer/Photojournalist

 

“Top 10 Sports Stories Part 1”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Nicole Gates, Producer/Editor

Benjie Kaze, Senior Coordinating Producer

David Rush, Local Programming Manager

 

“Top 10 Sports Stories Part 2”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Nicole Gates, Producer/Editor

Benjie Kaze, Senior Coordinating Producer

David Rush, Local Programming Manager

 

 

Category 14, Sporting Event/Game – Live/Unedited

 

“Colorado Rockies on FSN”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Chadwick Wachs, Director of Operations

Ken Miller, Director

Mike Fox, Producer

Tavis Strand, Associate Producer

Suzanne Uhrich, Production Coordinator

Joel Niebauer, Editor

 

“Bolder Boulder”

KCNC, Denver

Tim Wieland, News Director

 

“High School Football Championship on FSN Rocky Mountain”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Chadwick Wachs, Director of Operations

Ken Miller, Executive Producer

Mike Fox, Director

Tavis Strand, Producer

Suzanne Uhrich, Production Coordinator

Joel Niebauer, Editor

 

“Broncos Preseason Football”

KCNC, Denver

Steve Cox, Producer

Kevin Harper, Editor

Ken Miller, Director

Tavis Strand, Associate Producer

Chad Wachs, Technical Manager

Vic Lombardi, Broadcast Host

 

 

Category 15A, Cultural Documentary

 

“Big Blue Bear”

Just Media, Denver

Henry Ansbacher, Producer

Daniel Junge, Director

Davis Coombe, Director

 

“Hard Times Swing”

NET Television (KUON-TV), Lincoln

Joel Geyer, Senior Producer

Charles “Pat” Aylward, Videographer / Editor

 

 

Category 15B, Historical Documentary

 

“Shinin’ Times”

L.S. Productions, LLC, Denver

Lynne Scholfield, Producer

 

“June 8:  The Topeka Tornado”

KTWU, Topeka

Jim Kelly, Producer/Director

Eugene Williams, Executive Producer

Lloyd Slapar, Electronic Graphics

John Njagi, Production Assistant

Bill Shaffer, Production Assistant

Scott Williams, Production Assistant

 

“The Creightons – Building the Dream”

NET Television, Lincoln

Sue Maryott, Producer/Director

Brian Seifferlein, Director of Photography

 

 

Category 15C, Topical Documentary

 

“On the Frontline: Nebraskans at War in Iraq”

NET Television, Lincoln

Mike Tobias, Producer/Reporter/Writer

Ray Meints, Videographer/Editor

 

“Madagascar – Conservation vs Survival”

UNO Television, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Gary Repair, Producer

B.J. Hutchemann, Script

Brian Shaffer, Editor/Graphics/Effects

Steve O’Gorman, Location Audio

Mark G. Dail, Chief Videographer

 

“Crane Song”

NET Television, Lincoln

Perry Stoner, Producer

Ralph Hammack, Videographer/Editor

 

“Colorado Zoo Babies”

Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver

Cynthia Hessin, Executive Producer/Narrator

Janice McCoy, Producer/Writer

Janine White, Videographer/Editor/HD Colorist

Daniel Mercure, HD Editor

Angela B. Forster, Art Director

Tom Manion, Animation

 

“Bailando por mi Libertad”

Univision Colorado, Denver

Cesar Pacheco, Photojournalist

 

 

Category 16, Interview/Discussion Program

 

“Colorado 2031”

KDVR, Denver

Serena Ung, Producer

Ron Zappolo, Host

Allison Soulvie, Director

 

“At the Barbershop”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Clay Pahlau, Producer/Director

Joel Niebauer, Editor

 

“Colorado State of Mind”

Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver

Cynthia Hessin, Producer

Greg Dobbs, Host

Tom Craig, Director

Michael Reynolds, Post Production Editor

Daniel Mercure, Post Production Editor

 

“Spotlight Drew Litton”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Chris Schneider, Producer

William McGinn, Producer

 

 

Category 17, Magazine Program

 

“MetroBeat Magazine:  Episode 10”

Comcast MetroBeat TV, Denver

Sheila R. Willard, Senior Executive Producer

Dan Sitarski, Executive Producer

David Achilles, Senior Producer

Jocelyn Beresford, Editor

Tyler Lopez, Host

Shellene Cockrell, Host / Segment Producer

 

“Colorado Sportswomen: We’ve Got Spirit”

KCNC, Denver

Marcia Neville Burke, Host & Producer

Josh Shea, Post Production Editor

Greg Moody, Co-Host

 

“Glenwood Springs”

Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver

Lisa D. Olken, Executive Producer

Janine White, Videographer/Editor

Greg Mikolai, Field Producer/Videographer

Scott Jones, Field Producer

Daniel Mercure, HD Editor/Color Correction

Donna Sanford, Director of Network Programming and Production

“Rocky Mountain National Park & Beyond”

Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver

Lisa D. Olken, Executive Producer

Greg Mikolai, Field Producer

Janine White, Videographer/Color Correction

Ken Sciacca, Videographer

Daniel Mercure, HD Editor

Gabriella Cavallero, Narrator

 

 

Category 18, Informational/Instructional Program

 

“Mike Nelson’s Colorado”

KMGH, Denver

Mike Nelson, Chief Meteorologist /Anchor

Deb Stanley, Producer

 

“24/7 Weather Special: Nature’s Fury”

KMGH, Denver

Mike Nelson, Chief Meteorologist

Kevin Krug, Producer

Lisa Hidalgo, Reporter

Scott Mace, Reporter

Richard Ortner, Reporter

 

“Student Voices:  Episode 11, Dying to Be Thin”

Comcast MetroBeat TV, Denver

Sheila R. Willard, Senior Executive Producer

Dan Sitarski, Executive Producer

David Achilles, Senior Producer

Madeleine Pollak, Producer

Michael Ruger, Researcher

Brian Harper, Host

 

“OETA and the Digital Revolution”

OETA The Oklahoma Network, Oklahoma City

Bill Thrash, Executive Producer

John McCarroll, Executive Producer

Debra Martin, Writer – Producer

Price Wooldridge, Photographer – Editor

 

“Shape A Dream … Build A Future”

PlattForm Advertising, Lawrence

Michael Mackie, Senior Writer/Director

Jason Kerschner, Senior Editor

 

 

Category 19, Special Event Coverage

 

“Student Voices:  Episode 8, PeaceJam Special”

Comcast MetroBeat TV, Denver

Sheila R. Willard, Senior Executive Producer

Dan Sitarski, Executive Producer

David Achilles, Senior Producer

Michael Robert, Producer

Madeleine Pollak, Producer

Brian Harper, Host

 

“CSO Christmas Concert”

KCNC, Denver

Ed Greene, Host

Molly Hughes, Host

Raetta Holdman, Producer

Erica Ferrero, Producer

Vicki Hildner, Segment Producer

Eric Blumer, Segment Photographer/Editor

 

 

Category 20A, PSA – Single Spot

 

“Pledges for Pets”

KDVR, Denver

Brent Chapin, Producer

Jeff Parden, Videographer

 

“AIDS Walk 2006”

KCNC, Denver

Doug Pribble, Producer

Patti Meyer, Graphic artist

 

“Kempe – Superheroes”

KUSA, Denver

Robert D Springer, Director  / Producer

 

“Women’s Foundation”

KCNC, Denver

Mike Robert, Producer

Chad Roark, Graphic artist

 

 

Category 20B, PSA – Campaign

 

“Y-Me Campaign”

KOTV, Tulsa

Joanna Shelton, Writer / Producer / Editor

Diane Ward, Producer

Joseph DuPont, Photographer

 

“Arts In Douglas County Campaign”

The Network DC, Douglas County

David Schler, Executive Producer

Gene Park, Creative Director/DP/Editor

 

“DC Volunteer Campaign”

The Network DC, Douglas County

David Schler, Executive Producer

Kelly Herndon, Producer/Director

Gene Park, Director of Photography/Editor/Music

Brad Johanson, Editor/Music

 

“The Voices of Meth”

KUSA, Denver

John Allen, Producer

Robert Springer, Editor

 

 

Category 21A, News Promotion: Single Spot

 

“Mexican License”

KMGH, Denver

Jeff Lambert, Producer

 

“Maass Investigates”

KCNC, Denver

Ed Cushing, Creative Director

Mike Robert, Producer/Videograper

 

“Sky Marshals”

KMGH, Denver

Marvin K. Gill, Producer

 

“Frank Bingham Interview”

KUSA, Denver

Daniel Warvi, Writer/Editor/Producer

 

“News2 Chris Parente”

KWGN, Denver

Richard Savino, Creative Services Manager

 

 

Category 21B, News Promotion: Single Spot/Same Day

 

“Toy Test”

KMGH, Denver

Marlo T. Bluford, Producer

 

“Spoof Cards”

KMGH, Denver

Tanya Gonzalez, Producer

 

“Working Moms”

KMGH, Denver

Tanya Gonzalez, Producer

 

 

Category 21C, News Promotion: Campaign

 

“Hello. I’m 9News.com”

KUSA, Denver

Drew Sidener, Promotion Writer/Producer

Andy Schaeffer, Promotion Producer/Videographer

Dan Warvi, Promotion Producer/Graphic Designer

 

“Your Good Question”

KCNC, Denver

Mike Robert, Producer / Concept Creator

Chad Roark, Graphic Artist

Ed Cushing, Creative Director

Ed Crony, Producer / Concept Creator

Jim Hayek, Design Director

 

“6:30 Franchises”

KCNC, Denver

Ed Cushing, Creative Director

Ed Crony, Producer

Mike Robert, Producer / Editor

Jim Hayek, Design Director

Chad Roark, Graphic Artist

 

“Reality Check – Stop the Spin”

KCNC, Denver

Ed Cushing, Creative Director

Ed Crony, Producer

Mike Robert, Producer / Videographer

Jim Hayek, Design Director

Chad Roark, Graphic Artist

 

 

Category 21D, News Promotion: Image

 

“The Investigators Exclusives”

KMGH, Denver

Marlo T. Bluford, Producer

 

“Just In Time”

KUSA, Denver

Steve Carter, Writer/Producer/Special Effects

Andy Schaeffer, Photographer/Editor/Special Effects

 

“Breakfast with Brooke”

KCNC, Denver

Ed Crony, Producer / Writer / Editor

Jim Hayek, Design Director

Chad Roark, Graphic Designer

 

“When News Breaks”

KJRH-TV, Tulsa

Sean Lorton, Producer

 

 

Category 21E, Program Promotion: Single Spot

 

“Raw Sports Promo”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Mike Meyer, Designer

Chris Jordan, Senior Designer

Christine Gardner, Creative Services Manager

 

“Authors @ Douglas County Libraries”

The Network DC, Douglas County

David Schler, Executive Producer

Gene Park, Director of Photography

Brad Johanson, Editor

 

“Qwest Spirit of the Season Concert”

KCNC, Denver

Mark Petersen, Producer / Writer

Jim Hayek, Writer

Dagny Eustice, Animator

 

 

Category 21F, Program Promotion: Campaign

 

“Ready for Football?”

KCNC, Denver

Ed Cushing, Creative Director

Jim Hayek, Design Director

Doug Pribble, Editor

Jud Luyties, Editor

 

“Ever Notice”

KXVO CW-15, Omaha

Chris Beeler, Creative Director

 

 

Category 21G, Sports Promotion

 

“BCS Preview”

the mtn. – Mountain West Sports Network, Denver

Sean Murray, Producer

Mike Gray, Editor

 

“Colorful Colorado Extreme”

KUSA, Denver

Drew Sidener, Promotion Writer/Producer

 

“Broncos Country on CBS4”

KCNC, Denver

Mark Petersen, Producer

Doug Pribble, Videographer

Jim Hayek, Design Director

Chad Roark, Graphic Artist

Dagny Eustice, Graphic Artist

 

“Football Season in Review”

the mtn. – Mountain West Sports Network, Denver

Sean Murray, Producer

Mike Gray, Editor

Steve Symkoviak, Art Director

 

 

Category 21H, Promotion: Station Image

 

“GrooveHawgs – Watch Me”

Comcast Entertainment Television,

Robert James, Director

Jim Gromer, Producer

 

“Opportunity”

KUSA, Denver

Steve Carter, Writer

Andy Schaeffer, Producer/Photographer/AFX Editor

 

“Holiday Station IDs”

The Network DC, Douglas County

David Schler, Executive Producer

Kelly L. Herndon, Coordinating Producer

Gene Park, Director of Photography

Brad Johanson, Editor & Graphics

 

“Snowman”

KMGH, Denver

Marvin K. Gill, Producer

 

“The Future of 9NEWS”

KUSA, Denver

Steve Carter, Writer/Producer

Andy Schaeffer, Photographer/Editor

 

 

Category 22, Commercial – Single Spot

 

“Medical Center of the Rockies”

KUSA, Denver

Robert D Springer, Producer / Director

 

“Colorado’s Hot Model Contest- Prize”

KWGN, Denver

Becky Holden, Writer/Producer

 

“American Express: Penti Tofferi”

Plum TV, Vail

Carla Sinatra, Executive Producer

 

“Insurance 4 Less – Happy Customer”

KDVR, Denver

Adam Fowler, Commercial Producer

 

“Tribal Paths – Colorado History Museum”

KUSA, Denver

Daniel Warvi, Graphic Artist/Editor/Producer

 

 

Category 23, Station Excellence

 

“9News: Where News Comes First”

KUSA, Denver

Mark Cornetta, President & General Manager

Patti Dennis, News Director

9News Staff

 

“CBS4 News”

KCNC, Denver

Walt DeHaven, General Manager

CBS4 News Staff

 

“Denver’s 7 – KMGH-TV”

KMGH, Denver

Darrell Brown, Vice President and General Manager

 

 

Category 24, Team Coverage

 

“December Blizzard”

KUSA, Denver

Patti Dennis, News Director

 

“Deadly School Shooting”

KUSA, Denver

Patti Dennis, News Director

 

“DNC Announcement”

KCNC, Denver

CBS4 News Staff

 

 

Category 25, Journalistic Enterprise

 

Never Lead With a Cat Story — Vanderveen Journalistic Enterprise”

KUSA, Denver

Chris Vanderveen, Reporter

 

“Tony Kovaleski”

KMGH, Denver

Tony Kovaleski, Investigator

 

“Hildner: Journalistic Enterprise”

KCNC, Denver

Vicki Hildner, Writer/Producer

 

 

Category 26, Interactivity

 

“Election Webcast”

KCNC, Denver

Jesse Sarles, Website Manager

Libby Smith, Producer

Brooke Wagner, Co-Anchor

Michelle Griego, Co-Anchor

 

“MetroBeat TV Interactive Program Elements”

Comcast MetroBeat TV, Denver

Sheila R. Willard, Senior Executive Producer

Dan Sitarski, Executive Producer

David Achilles, Senior Producer

Steve Hansen, Project Manager

Jocelyn Beresford, Editor

 

 

Category 27, Audio

 

“Big Rocks”

KCNC, Denver

Shawn Montano, Video Editor

 

“Auto Auction”

KUSA, Denver

Ken Mostek, Photojournalist

 

 “Swallow Hill”

KMGH, Denver

Jennifer Castor, Photojournalist

Jeramy Rosenberg, Editor

 

 

Category 28A, Musical Composition/Arrangement

 

“Music Composition – Composite”

The Network DC, Douglas County

Gene Park, Composer

Brad Johanson, Composer

 

“UP TO US”

Gossett Productions, Oklahoma City

Jeremy Gossett, Music Producer

David B. Hooten, Composer/Arranger/Performer

 

 

Category 28B, Narrator

 

“Glenwood Springs”

Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver

Audrey Elling, Voice Talent

 

“The Journey”

KWGN, Denver

Vida Urbonas, Narrator

 

“Starlight”

The Network DC, Douglas County

Mark Connolly, Narrator & Writer

 

 

Category 29A, Director: Live or Live-to-tape

 

“Spirit of the Season”

KCNC, Denver

Erica Ferrero, Director

 

“On Target Weather Special May 2007”

KDVR, Denver

Korie Johnson, Director

 

 

Category 29B, Director: Post-production

 

“Aspen Artbeat/ Tania Dibbs”

FuseMedia, Aspen

Chris Macdonald, Director

 

“186 Miles To Ride”

The Network DC, Douglas County

Megan Cotler, Director

 

 

Category 29C, Technical Director

 

“9NEWS at Ten”

KUSA, Denver

Lawrence Gibbs, Technical Director

 

“Cari’s Composite”

the mtn. – Mountain West Sports Network, Denver

Cari Townsend, Technical Director

 

 

Category 30A, Program Editor

 

“Editor Composite – Brad Johanson”

The Network DC, Douglas County

Brad Johanson, Editor

 

“Rockies All Access”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Joel Niebauer, Producer/Editor

 

“Shawn’s Program Editing”

KCNC, Denver

Shawn Montano, Video Editor

 

 

Category 30B, News Editor: within 24 hours

 

“Mostek Editing Compilation”

KUSA, Denver

Ken Mostek, Editor

 

“Catch Me if You Can…”

KDVR, Denver

Sean Elliott, Editor

 

“Stuff I do on the Weekend: Anne Herbst Editing Composite”

KUSA, Denver

Anne Herbst, Photojournalist

 

 

Category 30C, News Editor: no time limit

 

“Tatoos to Tuana”

KDVR, Denver

Ryan Delamater, Editor

 

“Mapping Out Sex Offenders”

KDVR, Denver

Brian Fullerton, Editor

 

“Guns, Guys, Gas and GI Joes: Anne Herbst Editing Composite”

KUSA, Denver

Anne Herbst, Photojournalist

 

“Reed’s Reel”

KUSA, Denver

Byron Reed, Editor

 

“Corky Scholl No Time Limit Editing Composite”

KUSA, Denver

Corky Scholl, Editor

 

 

Category 30D, Sports Editor

 

“In the Arena”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Charlie Felix, Editor

 

“Play Ball”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Alison Vigil, Editor

 

“Joel Niebauer Sports Editing Composite”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Joel C. Niebauer, Producer/Editor

 

“The Olson Adventure”

KUSA, Denver

Brian Olson, Sports Editor

 

 

Category 30E, Editor: Short Form

 

“Promotion Commotion”

KMGH, Denver

Marvin K. Gill, Editor

 

“Politics as Unusual – DC & Dinner”

KCNC, Denver

Ed Crony, Editor

 

“Paul Sexton Composite”

KKTV 11 News, Colorado Springs

Paul Sexton, Creative Services Producer

 

“Short & Sweet”

KMGH, Denver

Jeff Lambert, Editor

 

 

Category 31A, Program Graphics

 

“Graphic Art Composite – Reach TV Graphics”

The Network DC, Douglas County

Dave Wruck, Motion Graphic Artist

 

“The Mtn. Art Department Reel”

the mtn. – Mountain West Sports Network, Denver

Steve Symkoviak, Art Director

Jason Abell, Graphic Designer

 

“Spirit of the Season”

KCNC, Denver

Dagny Eustice, Graphic Designer

Jim Hayek, Design Director

 

 

Category 31B, News Graphics

 

“Franchise Animations”

KCNC, Denver

Jim Hayek, Design Director

Chad Roark, Graphic Artist

 

“7News Graphics Package”

KMGH, Denver

Mark Montour-Larson, Art Director

 

 

Category 31C, Set Design

 

“OKC Metro Set”

OETA The Oklahoma Network, Oklahoma City

Ron Calloway, Set Designer

Jonathan Siler, Set Designer

 

“KWTV-TV News Set”

FX Group, Orlando

Mack McLaughlin, Creative Director/Designer

Glenn Anderson, Senior Designer

Bill Brown, Design Consultant

Randy Cassimus, Design Consultant

Jeff Bier, Designer

 

 

Category 32, Lighting

 

“Lighting Craft Achievement – Gene Park”

The Network DC, Douglas County

Gene Park, Director of Photography

 

“Spirit of the Season”

KCNC, Denver

James Sale, Lighting Designer

 

“Accidentally Famous”

Runawaytrain Productions, Denver

Jim Jones, Lighting Director

 

 

Category 33A, News Anchor

 

“Koebrich Anchor Composite”

KUSA, Denver

Mark Koebrich, Anchor

 

“7News Anchor Mike Landess”

KMGH, Denver

Mike Landess, Anchor

 

“Bob Kendrick Anchor Compilation”

KUSA, Denver

Bob Kendrick, News Anchor

 

“7News Anchor Anne Trujillo”

KMGH, Denver

Anne Trujillo, Anchor

 

 

Category 33B, Weather Anchor

 

“Chris Dunn-Fox 31 On Target Weather”

KDVR, Denver

Chris Dunn, Chief Meteorologist

 

“Meteorologist Kathy Sabine – Colorado Weather”

KUSA, Denver

Kathy Sabine, Meteorologist

 

“Ashton Altieri”

KUSA, Denver

Ashton Altieri, Weather Anchor

 

“Marty Coniglio-Meteorologist”

KUSA, Denver

Marty Coniglio, Meteorologist

 

“Greensburg, Kansas – May 4, 2007”

KAKE-TV, Wichita

Jay Prater, Managing Meteorologist

 

“Ed Greene”

KCNC, Denver

Ed Greene, Weathercaster

 

 

Category 33C, Sports Anchor

 

“Vic Lombardi”

KCNC, Denver

Vic Lombardi, Sportscaster

 

“7Sports Anchor Lionel Bienvenu”

KMGH, Denver

Lionel Bienvenu, Sports Director

 

“Rob Namnoum’s Compilation Volume 1”

KRDO-TV, Colorado Springs

Rob Namnoum, Sports Director

 

“Susie Wargin – Sports Anchor or Markswoman?”

KUSA, Denver

Susie Wargin, Sports Anchor

 

 

Category 33D, Commentator/Editorialist

 

“What’s on your mind?”

KUSA, Denver

Adam Schrager, Reporter

 

“How Do You Know?”

KUSA, Denver

Ward Lucas, Anchor/Reporter

Anna Hewson, Photojournalist

 

 

Category 33E, Performer

 

“Kirk’s World”

KUSA, Denver

Kirk Montgomery, Entertainment Anchor/Producer

 

“Jon Haque as HD Hawk”

OETA The Oklahoma Network, Oklahoma City

Jon Haque, Graphic Artist / Talent

 

 

Category 33F, Program Host/Moderator

 

“Denise Plante Colorado & Company”

KUSA, Denver

Denise Plante, Host Colorado & Company

 

“Tyler Lopez, Host – MetroBeat Magazine”

Comcast MetroBeat TV, Denver

Tyler Lopez, Host

 

“Castle Rock View & MetroBeat TV”

Comcast Cable, Denver

Shellene Cockrell, Host

 

“Marcia Neville & Greg Moody: We’ve Got Spirit”

KCNC, Denver

Marcia Neville Burke, Host

Greg Moody, Critic at Large

 

“Bertha Lynn, Host – People to Watch”

Comcast MetroBeat TV, Denver

Bertha Lynn, Host

 

 

Category 34A, Program Photographer

 

“Janine White Composite”

Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver

Janine White, Videographer/Editor

 

“Aspen Artbeat/Mark Cesark”

FuseMedia, Aspen

Chris Macdonald, Videographer

 

“Photographer Composite – Gene Park”

The Network DC, Douglas County

Gene Park, Photographer

 

 

Category 34B, News Photographer

 

“Mostek Photography Compiliation”

KUSA, Denver

Ken Mostek, Photojournalist

 

“Everett McEwan Photojournalism 2006 and 2007”

KWGN, Denver

Everett McEwan, Photojournalist

 

“Lupenski Comp”

KDVR, Denver

Chris Lupenski, Photojournalist

 

“Feds Can Shoot News in ’07”

KCNC, Denver

Steve Fedoriska, Photographer

 

“Corky Scholl Photography Composite”

KUSA, Denver

Corky Scholl, Photojournalist

 

 

Category 34C, Sports Photographer

 

“In the Arena”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Charlie Felix, Photographer

 

“Olson’s Eye”

KUSA, Denver

Brian Olson, Sports Photojournalist

 

 

Category 35, Technical Achievement

 

“High School Football on FSN Rocky Mountain”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Chadwick Wachs, Director of Production & Operations

Suzanne Uhrich, Production Coordinator

 

“Colorado Rockies in HD and X-Mo”

FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver

Chadwick Wachs, Director of Operations

Travis Swenson, Engineer in Charge

 

 

Category 36A, Writer: Program

 

“Adam Schrager Composite”

KUSA, Denver

Adam Schrager, Reporter

 

“Strong Words”

KCNC, Denver

Kevin Strong, Writer

 

 

Category 36B, Writer: News

 

“Kim Christiansen Composite”

KUSA, Denver

Kim Christiansen, Writer

 

I’m not gonna lie.  There are no flames. — Vanderveen Writing Composite”

KUSA, Denver

Chris Vanderveen, Reporter

 

“Education’s not a four-letter word”

KUSA, Denver

Nelson Garcia, Education Reporter

 

“Adam Schrager Composite”

KUSA, Denver

Adam Schrager, Reporter

 

 

Category 37, News Producer

 

“This is What I Do While Joe Is At School”

KUSA, Denver

Erika Matich, Producer

 

“Nighttime is the Right Time for Making News”

KUSA, Denver

Tiffani Lupenski, Producer

 

“Amy Stoehrmann Producer Composite”

KDVR, Denver

Amy Stoehrmann, Producer

 

 

Category 38, Student Achievement

 

“Colorado Ice Tryouts”

Colorado State University Campus Television, Ft. Collins

Ben Brune, Sports Reporter/Photographer

Julia Sandidge, Broadcast News Adviser

 

“The Met Report”

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Dianne Harrison Miller, Advisor

Eric Lupher, News Director/Anchor

Steven Piesman, Sports Director/Anchor

Rosie Stringer, Anchor/Producer

Amanda Allen, Reporter/Producer

Amy Ferguson, Reporter

Carissa Deutscher, Director

Geoff Sawtell, Assistant Director

Eric Lansing, Sports Anchor

Tamisha Harris, Anchor/Reporter