2008 HEARTLAND REGIONAL EMMY® WINNERS
Morning Newscast – Larger Markets
“7News at 6AM”
KMGH-TV, Denver
April Schildmeyer, Producer
Robert Sandoval, Director
Morning Newscast – Medium Markets
“Oklahoma’s Ice Storm Disaster – Day 4”
KJRH-TV, NBC Tulsa, Tulsa
Julie Chin, Co-Anchor & Meteorologist
Loren Cosby, Executive Producer
Scott Jones, Co-Anchor
Lindsay Patterson, Co-Anchor
Liz Rahal, Producer
Natalie Sentz, Reporter
Daytime Newscast – Larger Markets
“4 o’clock @9NEWS”
KUSA-TV 9NEWS, Denver
Linda Kotsaftis, Producer
Bob Pusatory, Director
Daytime Newscast – Medium Markets
“KAKE News at 4”
KAKE-TV, Wichita
Adam Sechrist, Producer
Ben Bradley, Assignment Manager
Jay Prater, Managing Meterologist
Jeff Herndon, Anchor
Deb Farris, Anchor
Dan Hurt, Editor
Dave Grant, News Director
Evening Newscast – Larger Markets
“Colorado Church Shootings”
KDVR, Denver
Jonathan Stone, Executive Producer
Brad Remington, News Director
Ron Zappolo, Anchor
Libby Weaver, Anchor
Chris Dunn, Meteorologist
Evening Newscast – Medium Markets
“The News on 6 Tonight: Icy Assault”
KOTV-TV, Tulsa
Joshua Brakhage, Producer
Dave Neligan, Executive Producer
Terry Hood, Anchor
Katie Green, Meteorologist
General Assignment Report – Within 24 Hours ***TWO AWARDS***
“Matt Keil”
KCNC-TV, Denver
Vicki Hildner, Producer
Steve Fedoriska, Photographer
Jim Benemann, Reporter
“A history lesson at the AFA”
KUSA-TV 9News, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
Anne Herbst, Photojournalist
General Assignment Report – No Time Limit
“Double Angel Baseball Park”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Adam Schrager, Reporter
Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
Breaking News
“Kingfisher Rescue”
KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City
Dan Anderson, Photojournalist
Jim Gardner, Pilot/Reporter
Russell Carter, Anchor
Spot News ***THREE AWARDS***
“A Bad Day for Two Teen Drivers”
KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City
Kevin Josefy, Photojournalist
Russell Carter, News Reporter
Marc Dillard, Photographer/Editor
“One Moment”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Nelson Garcia, Reporter
Anne Herbst, Photojournalist
Ken Mostek, Photojournalist
“The Search for Thad”
KWTV News 9, Oklahoma City
Mary Joseph, Reporter
Travis Doussette, Photographer
Scott Buechner, Photographer
Continuing Coverage
“Denny’s Dilemma”
KETV-TV, Omaha
Julie Cornell, Reporter
Michael Richard, Photojournalist
Investigative Report – Single Story
“64-Seconds”
KMGH-TV, Denver
Tony Kovaleski, Investigative Reporter
Jason Foster, Investigative Photojournalist
Tom Burke, Investigative Producer
Jeramy Rosenberg, Editor
Ian McRae, Photojournalist
Investigative Report – Series
“Deicing Deficiencies”
KCNC-TV, Denver
Brian Maass, Reporter
Kevin Hartfield, Photographer
Feature News Report – Light Feature ***TWO AWARDS***
“Baxter”
KUSA-TV 9News, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
Dan Weaver, Photojournalist
“The Wedding”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Kim Christiansen, Reporter
Dan Weaver, Photojournalist
Feature News Report – Light Series
“Oklahoma The Beautiful”
KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City
Linda Cavanaugh, Producer/Writer
Tony Stizza, Producer/Photojournalist
Feature News Report – Serious Feature ***TWO AWARDS***
“Gary Lorenz”
KUSA-TV 9News, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
Dan Weaver, Photojournalist
“The Heart of the Barth Hotel”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Nelson Garcia, Reporter
Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
Feature News Report – Serious Series
“Who are you?”
KDVR FOX31 News, Denver
Brian Fullerton, Editor
Sari Padorr, Reporter
Chris Lupenski, Photojournalist
Arts/Entertainment Program ***TWO AWARDS***
“Woman’s Intuition”
Free State Studios, Lawrence
Ann Niccum, Production Manager
“Signature Stories #2”
KDVR FOX 31, Denver
Ryan S. Borgman, Chief Editor
Brian Fullerton, Editor
Kevin Scofield, Executive Producer
Children/Youth Program ***TWO AWARDS***
“Battle of the Bands”
The Network DC, Douglas County
David Schler, Executive Producer
Megan Leigh Sweeney, Editor
Robin Bond, Producer/Director
“Student Voices: Episode 14, Internet Safety”
Comcast MetroBeat TV, Denver
Sheila R. Willard, Senior Executive Producer
Dan Sitarski, Executive Producer
David Achilles, Senior Producer
Madeleine Pollak, Producer
Jocelyn Beresford, Editor
Brian Harper, Host
Mary Cassidy, Project Administrator
Rick Smotkin, Project Director
Kelsie Brown, Teen Reporter
Marsali Hancock, Guest Expert
Specialty Assignment Report – Single Story
“Telemarketing Scam”
KWTV News 9, Oklahoma City
Amanda Taylor, Reporter
Rich Kriegel, Photographer
Specialty Assignment Report – Series
“Room 206: Untold Stories”
KMGH-TV, Denver
John Ferrugia, Call 7 Investigator
Tom Burke, Investigator
Jason Foster, Field Producer
Jim Hucks, Photojournalist
Brad Bogott, Photojournalist
Sportscast
“Vic Lombardi: CBS4 Sports”
KCNC-TV, Denver
Vic Lombardi, Sports Anchor
Sports – News Feature
“Earthman”
KDVR, Denver
Noah Skinner, Photojournalist
Sports – Program Series
“Rockies All Access”
FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver
Clay Pahlau, Producer/Director
Joel Niebauer, Show Editor
Ryan Morrison, Photographer/Editor
Braden Grieser, Feature Editor
Sports – One-Time Special
“Dream Like a Champion”
NET Television, Lincoln
Joe Turco, Producer/Executive Producer
Pat Aylward, Videographer/Editor
Ralph Hammack, Jr., Editor
Sporting Event/Game – Live/Unedited
“5A State High School Football Championship”
FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver
Tavis D. Strand, Producer
Ken Miller, Executive Producer
Chadwick Wachs, Director of Operations
Joel Niebauer, Editor
Katie O’Malley, Associate Producer
Mike Schanno, Production Manager
Journalistic Enterprise
“We don’t need no Education”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Nelson Garcia, Education Reporter
Documentary – Cultural
“My Africa”
KUSA, Denver
Bazi Kanani, Anchor/Reporter
Colleen Locke, Producer
Documentary – Historical
“Dream No Little Dream”
Graymark Productions, Oklahoma City
Gray Frederickson, Producer
Greg Mellott, Writer/Director
Amy Briede, Line Producer
John Simonelli, Executive Producer
Documentary – Topical
“Room 206: The Platte Canyon Shooting”
KMGH-TV, Denver
John Ferrugia, Call 7 Investigator
Tom Burke, Investigator
Jason Foster, Field Producer
Brad Bogott, Photojournalist
Jim Hucks, Photojournalist
Interview/Discussion Program
“Breakfast With Brooke”
KCNC-TV, Denver
Brooke Wagner, Reporter
Magazine Program
“Gadgets, Gizmos & Gee Wiz Stuff”
KMGH-TV, Denver
Byron Grandy, News Director
Informational/Instructional Program
“Prostate Cancer: My Story”
KMGH-TV, Denver
Mike Landess, Host
Deborah Stanley, Producer
Special Event Coverage
“Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular”
OETA The Oklahoma Network, Oklahoma City
Lee Allan Smith, Executive Producer
Blake Wade, Associate Producer
Steve Dahlem, Creative Director
Curt Casassa, TV Director
Bill Thrash, TV Producer
Price Wooldridge, Production Manager
Jennifer Kiersch, Sr. Project Coordinator
Erica Reid, Project Coordinator
DeLee Smith, Project Coordinator
Paul Christensen, Technical Producer
Melinda Lovelace, Producer
Mickie Smith, Technical Director
Community/Public Service (PSA) – Single Spot
“Discover Your Library”
The Network DC, Douglas County
David Schler, Executive Producer
Gene Park, Producer/Director
Mark Alston, Gaffer
Katie Klossner, Executive Producer
Brad Johanson, Director/Graphics
Community/Public Service (PSA) – Campaign
“Uninterrupted”
The Network DC, Douglas County
David Schler, Executive Producer
Joy Zarra, Producer
Jim Kellett, Producer/Director
Michael McIntyre, Editor
News Promotion- Single Spot ***TWO AWARDS***
“The Truth about the Lies”
KUSA, Denver
Chad Maurer, Executive Promotion Producer
Andy Schaeffer, Promotion Photographer / Producer
“Are You on the List?”
KUSA, Denver
Drew Sidener, Promotion Writer/Producer
News Promotion – Single Spot/Same Day
“A Tale of Two Fire Stations”
KUSA, Denver
Andy Schaeffer, Promotion Photographer/Producer/Editor
News Promotion – Campaign
“We Are News 9”
KWTV News 9, Oklahoma City
Blaise Labbe, Executive Producer
Brett Hart, Director
News Promotion – Image
“Get the Whole Story – Puzzle”
KCNC, Denver
Ed Cushing, Creative Director & Writer
Jim Hayek, Design Director
Michael J. Robert, Producer / Videographer
Chad Roark, Designer
Lauren Ridgley, Producer
Program Promotion – Single Spot
“Douglas County Comprehensive Master Plan 2030”
The Network DC, Douglas County Television, Douglas County
David Schler, Executive Producer
Jim Kellett, Producer
Terence Quinn, Executive Producer/Writer
Michael McIntyre, Motion Graphics
Program Promotion – Campaign
“Sadie Football Campaign”
The MountainWest Sports Network, Denver
Sean Murray, Producer/Editor
Adrian Cruz, Photographer
Sports Promotion
“Broncos Pre-Season – Depression”
KCNC, Denver
Ed Cushing, Creative Director / Writer
Michael J. Robert, Producer / Editor
Doug Pribble, Videographer
Jim Hayek, Design Director
Dagny Eustice, Designer
Station Image Promotion
“Pop-up Holiday”
KMGH-TV, Denver
Jason Maloney, Producer/Designer/Editor
Marvin K. Gill, Director of Photography
Commercial – Single Spot
“The Children’s Hospital ‘Night Light’”
!mpossible Pictures, Denver
Steve Urbano, Director
Station Excellence
“9News: Where News Comes First”
KUSA-TV, 9News, Denver
Mark Cornetta, President & General Manager
Community Service
“Oklahoma’s World War II Veterans”
OETA The Oklahoma Network, Oklahoma City
John McCarroll, Executive Director
Lori Holliday, Campaign Coordinator
Ashley Barcum, Campaign Coordinator
Jonathan Siler, Graphic and Video Coordinator
Dick Pryor, Talent
Debra Martin, Editor – Director
Interactivity
“Your Show: Your Thoughts, Your Questions, Your Ideas”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Christy Tetzler, Producer
Adam Schrager, Moderator
Randy Barber, Associate Producer
Jordan Austin, Web Producer
Danielle Anderson, Editor
Geoff Sawtell, Chief Editor
Audio
“Merry Christmas”
KMGH-TV, Denver
Jeramy Rosenberg, Editor
James Hucks, Photojournalist
Musical Composition/Arrangement
“The Handjian Story: A Road Less Traveled”
Denise Gentilini Music, Denver
Denise Gentilini, Composer
Director – Live or Live-to-Tape
“Spirit of the Season”
KCNC, Denver
Erica Ferrero, Director
Director – Post-Production
“Parker: A Town Through Time”
Malone Media Group, LLC, Denver
Brian Malone, Director
Technical Director
“Gibbs Composite”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Lawrence Gibbs, Technical Director
Program Editor
“Parker: A Town Through Time”
Malone Media Group, LLC, Denver
Brian Malone, Editor
News Editor – Within 24 Hours
“Under Pressure: Anne Herbst editing compilation…not the song by Queen”
KUSA, Denver
Anne Herbst, Editor
News Editor – No Time Limit
“Corky Scholl Editing Composite”
KUSA, Denver
Corky Scholl, Editor
Sports Editor
“Rails to Runs: A Sport’s Compilation”
KDVR, Denver
Ryan Delamater, Video Editor
Short Form Editor
“Discover Your Library”
The Network DC, Douglas County
Brad Johanson, Editor
Program Graphics
“Colorado and Company Graphics Package”
KUSA-TV Graphics Department, Denver
Jason Hirsch, Art Director
News Graphics
“Jason Hirsch Motion Graphics Composite-News”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Jason Hirsch, Art Director
Graphics – Short Turnaround
“Jason Hirsch Motion Graphics SHORT TURNAROUND”
KUSA-TV Graphics Department, Denver
Jason Hirsch, Art Director
Set Design
“Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular Set”
OETA The Oklahoma Network, Oklahoma City
Steve Dahlem, Set Designer
Gregory Crane, Set Designer
Lighting
“Room 206”
KMGH-TV, Denver
Jason Foster, Lighting
News Anchor
“Anne Trujillo”
KMGH-TV, Denver
Anne Trujillo, Anchor
Weather Anchor
“Winter Driving and Weather Forecast”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Marty Coniglio, Meteorologist
Sports Anchor
“Vic Lombardi”
KCNC-TV, Denver
Vic Lombardi, Sports Anchor
Commentator/Editorialist ***TWO AWARDS***
“World Series Time in Colorado!”
KUSA-TV 9News, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
David W. Delozier, Photojournalist
“A Real Oklahoman”
KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City
Tony Stizza, Photographer
Kevin Ogle, Anchor/Reporter
Kent Ogle, Anchor/Reporter
Performer
“Kirk being Kirk”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Kirk Montgomery, Entertainment Reporter
Program Host/Moderator
“MetroBeat Magazine/Castle Rock View Composite”
Comcast Cable, Denver
Shellene Cockrell, Host
Narrator
“Colorado Spaces: Historic Hotels”
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver
Audrey Elling, Narrator
Program Photographer
“Room 206”
KMGH, Denver
Jason Foster, Photojournalist
News Photographer
“Corky Scholl Photography Composite”
KUSA, Denver
Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
Sports Photographer ***TWO AWARDS***
“The Greatest Show on Dirt”
FSN Rocky Mountain, Denver
Charlie Felix, Photographer
“John Kuhrt ‘Shoot This!’”
KUSA, Denver
John Kuhrt, Sports Photojournalist
Technical Achievement
“Oklahoma Centennial Projects”
OETA The Oklahoma Network, Oklahoma City
Paul Christensen, Technical Producer
Writer – Program
“Room 206: The Platte Canyon Shooting”
KMGH-TV, Denver
John Ferrugia, Writer
Writer – News
“’Where are the explosions?’ Vanderveen Writing Composite”
KUSA-TV 9News, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
News Producer
“Waliya Lari”
KOCO, Oklahoma City
Waliya Lari, Producer
Student Production: College
“Teller Elementary: Where Memories are made”
The Art Institute of Colorado, Denver
Don Dexter, Ph.D., Instructor
Fred Bohm, Producer/Videographer/Off-line Editor
Michael Ibarra, Producer/Editor/DVD Authoring
Ryan Gibson, Producer/Editor/Video Crew
Alfred Martinez, Producer/Videographer/DVD Authoring
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