2013 Heartland Chapter Emmy® Award Winners
Morning Newscast – Larger Markets
“7News Now – High Park Fire”
KMGH, Denver
Anica Padilla, Producer
Bob Sandoval, Director
Mitch Jelniker, Anchor
Ana Cabrera, Anchor
Christine Chang, Anchor
Bertha Lynn, Anchor/Reporter
Dayle Cedars, Weather Anchor
Morning Newscast – Medium Markets
“2News Today – Barnard School Fire”
KJRH, Tulsa
Andrew Barker, Editor
Stephanie Carr, Associate Producer
Kylie Frakes, Producer
Justin Wilfon, Anchor
DEANA SILK, Anchor
Daniel Pearlman, Reporter
John Guthery, Photographer
Jim Doutt, photographer
Marc Rains, Photographer
Daytime Newscast – Larger Markets
“High Park Fire Devastation”
KUSA, Denver
Linda Kotsaftis, Executive Producer
Bob Pusatory, Director
Jessica James, Producer
Daytime Newscast – Medium Markets
“Missing Girl Found”
KRDO, Colorado Springs
Marie Madden, Producer
Evening Newscast – Larger Markets
“Aurora Theater Shooting”
KUSA 9News, Denver
Will Swope, Producer
Jerry Vancini, Director
James Negri, Helicopter Pilot
Cody Crouch, Helicopter Photojournalist
Kyle Clark, Anchor
Linda Kotsaftis, Executive Producer
Evening Newscast – Medium Markets
“News 5 at 6:00pm Aurora Shooting”
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs
Jeremy Downing, Executive Producer
Kirsten Bennett, Producer
Evening Newscast – Smaller Markets
“13 News at 6, 12/17/2012”
WIBW-TV, Topeka
Jon Janes, News Director
Weekend Newscast – Larger Markets
“High Park Fire”
KUSA, Denver
Will Swope, Producer
Lawrence Gibbs, Director
Linda Kotsaftis, Executive Producer
Weekend Newscast – Medium Markets
“Tornado Weekend”
KWCH, Wichita
Christina Taylor, Producer
General Assignment Report – Within 24 Hours
“Couch versus cab ”
KUSA, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
General Assignment Report – No Time Limit
“A Night in the ER”
KUSA, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
Breaking News
“Daybreak July 20, 2012 Aurora Theater Shooting”
KWGN, Denver
Kimberlee Rohrer, Producer
Natalie Tysdal, Anchor
Tom Green, Anchor
Spot News
“6-Year-Old Hostage Escapes”
KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City
Patrick Spencer, Executive Producer
Stephanie Croswait, News Director
Chris Lee, Photographer
Katy Blakey, Weekend Anchor & Reporter
Paul Folger, Anchor/Reporter
Jessica Schambach, Anchor
Chad Browning, Sky 5 Pilot / Reporter
Continuing Coverage
“Aurora Theater Shooting”
KUSA, Denver
Brandon Rittiman, Reporter
Investigative Report – Single Story **TIE**
“FOX23 Investigates Expired Food”
KOKI FOX23, Tulsa
Janna Clark, Reporter
“Caught on tape – cops running red lights”
KUSA, Denver
Jace Larson, Reporter
Anna Hewson, Photographer
Nicole Vap, Executive Producer
Investigative Report – Series
“The Call7 Investigators: Moving Mess”
KMGH, Denver
Keli Rabon, Investigative Reporter
Jason Foster, Photographer/Editor
Arthur Kane, Executive Producer
Marianne McKiernan, Producer
Tak Landrock, Producer
Feature News Report – Light Feature
“Winston Gives Back”
KTUL-TV, Tulsa
Burt Mummolo, Co-Producer
Robin Collett, Co-Producer
Feature News Report – Light Series
“The Classic in the Corner”
KUSA, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Reporter
Eric J. Kehe, Photojournalist
Chris Hansen, Editor
Business/Consumer – News Single Story **TIE**
“Quality Jobs”
KWTV, Oklahoma City
David Griffin, Executive Producer
“Science to Feeding Cows”
KWCH, Wichita
Michael Schwanke, Reporter
George Taylor, Producer
Politics/Government – News Single Story
“Labor Department ”
KUSA, Denver
Jeremy Jojola, Reporter
Anna Hewson, Photographer
Politics/Government – News Series **TIE**
“Truth Tests”
9NEWS KUSA, Denver
Brandon Rittiman, Reporter
Matt Flener, Reporter
Emily Parker, Researcher
Emily Lande, Researcher
Hannah Eddy, Researcher
Mark Yoder, Executive Producer
“Sobre la mesa”
KCEC Univision, Denver
Juan Carlos Gutierrez, Reporter/Writer
Raul Garcia, Photographer/Editor
Genesis Samayoa, Producer
Crime – News Feature
“Getting away with murder”
KUSA, Denver
Jace Larson, Reporter
Anna Hewson, Photographer
Human Interest – News Single Story
“El rostro de la autodeportacion”
KCEC Univision, Denver
VANESSA BERNAL, Reporter/Writer
Raul Garcia, Photographer/Editor
Gilberto Companioni, Producer
Environment – News Single Story
“Pipeline Problem”
KDVR, Denver
Heidi Hemmat, Investigative Reporter
Noah Skinner, Photographer
David Althouse, Photographer
Specialty Assignment Report – News Single Story
“From Colfax to College”
KUSA, Denver
Nelson Garcia, Reporter
Kevin Sullivan, Producer
Specialty Assignment Report – News Series **TIE**
“Negocio verde”
KCEC Univision, Denver
Rafael Henriquez, Reporter/Writer
Julio Sandoval, Photographer/Editor
“You Paid For It!”
KMGH, Denver
Keli Rabon, Reporter
John Ferrugia, Reporter
Jason Foster, Photographer/Editor
Arthur Kane, Executive Producer
Sports – Sportscast
“Vic Rides a Bike”
KCNC-TV, CBS4, Denver
Vic Lombardi, Sports Anchor
Sports – News Feature
“The Knuckleball”
Root Sports, Denver
Charlie Felix, Photographer
Joel Niebauer, Producer/Editor
Tracy Ringolsby, Producer/Talent
Arts/Entertainment – Program/Special
“Jump Cut (November Movie Reviews)”
KDVR (Fox 31), Denver
Chris Parente, Host
Chris Whalen, Editor
Business/Consumer – Program/Special
“Mike Nelson’s Colorado: After the Fires”
KMGH, Denver
Carl Bilek, Executive Producer
Deb Stanley, Producer
Jennifer R. Castor, Photographer/Editor
Katie Strickland, Art Director
Children/Youth/Teen – Program/Special
“2Works for You Against Bullying”
KJRH, Tulsa
Russ McCaskey, Executive Producer
Breanne Palmerini, Reporter
Sara Goldenberg, Reporter
John Guthery, Photographer
Jim Doutt, Photographer
Michelle Lowry, Reporter
Dennis Meister, Photographer
Justin Wilfon, Reporter
Environment: Program/Feature
“Paradise Burned”
KUSA, Denver
Tim Ryan, Executive Producer
Kevin Torres, Producer
Chris Hansen, Producer
Kyle Clark, Producer
Nelson Garcia, Reporter
Politics/Government – Program/Special
“Broomfield: Spirit of the American Dream”
KCCB Channel 8, Broomfield
Kimberly Greason, Producer
Jim Havey, Director
Human Interest: Program/Special
“Heroes at the Theater”
The Denver Post, Denver
Anne Herbst, Video Journalist
Rj Sangosti, Photojournalist
Joe Amon, Photojournalist
Sports – Program Series
“Rockies All Access: Juan Nicasio, Back to the Mound”
ROOT Sports Rocky Mountain, Denver
Ryan Morrison, Producer / Photographer
Ken Miller, Executive Producer
Clay Pahlau, Coordinating Producer
Justin Argo, Editor / Photographer
John DeVore, Editor
Charlie Felix, Photographer
Sports – One-Time Special
“Rockies Winter Meetings”
ROOT Sports Rocky Mountain, Denver
Ryan Morrison, Producer / Photographer
Ken Miller, Executive Producer
Clay Pahlau, Coordinating Producer
Justin Argo, Editor / Graphics
Alison Vigil, Editor
Charlie Felix, Photographer
Sporting Event/Game – Live/Unedited
“High School Football on Root Sports”
Root Sports Rocky Mountain, Denver
Justin Argo, Producer
Krista Kibel, Associate Producer
Erica Ferrero, Director
Charlie Felix, Photographer
Ken Miller, Executive Producer
Michael Schanno, Operations Manager
Documentary – Cultural
“Urban Rez”
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver
Lisa D. Olken, Executive Producer
Larry Pourier, Director
Boots Kennedye, Director of Photography
Derek Brown, Production Associate
Janine Trudell, Finishing Editor
Doug Price, Executive Producer
Donna Sanford, Executive Producer
Diane Cerafici, Production Coordinator
Sarah Newberry, Production Assistant
Walt Pourier, Title Graphic Design
Documentary – Historical
“Centennial Statehouse: Colorado’s Greatest Treasure”
Havey Productions, Denver
Jim Havey, Producer/Director
Nathan Church, Artistic Director And Editor
Documentary – Topical
“Investigating The Fire”
KMGH, Denver
Amanda Kost, Reporter/Producer
Marshall Zelinger, Reporter/Producer
Jennifer R. Castor, Photojournalist/Editor
Jeff Harris, News Director
Jonathan Stone, Executive Producer
Jason Foster, Editor
Doug Schepman, Photojournalist/Editor
James Dougherty, Photojournalist
Brad Bogott, Photojournalist
Katie Strickland, Graphic Artist
Mark Mountour-Larson, Art Director
Historic/Cultural Program – Feature/Segment
“Inclusion in Art”
OETA, Oklahoma City
Susan Miller, Segment Producer
Christi McGahan, Editor
Interview/Discussion – Program/Special
“Campaign Connection 2012: Voter Voices”
NET News (Nebraska Public Television and Radio), Lincoln
Mike Tobias, Producer/Reporter/Writer
Ray Meints, Videographer/Editor
Magazine Program – Program/Special **TIE**
“Colorado’s Great Places”
The Denver Post, Denver
Mahala Gaylord, Photographer
Anne Herbst, Videojournalist
“Nebraska Stories: Free Land!”
NET Television (KUON), Lincoln
Michele Wolford, Episode Producer
Kay M. Hall, Episode Producer
Jerry Johnston, Episode Radio Producer
Christine Lesiak, Executive Producer
Magazine Program – Feature/Segment
“Artist Profile: Bo Bridges, Photographer”
Plum TV Aspen, Aspen
Oliver Sharpe, Producer
Joseph Radano, Photographer/Editor
Informational/Instructional – Program/Special
“Stateline: Power To The People!”
OETA, Oklahoma City
Bill Perry, Executive Producer
Robert Burch, Segment Producer
Charles Kennedye, Segment Producer
Informational/Instructional – Feature/Segment **TIE**
“Wildfire Ready Series”
KCNC-TV, CBS4, Denver
Mark Ackerman, Producer
“March To The Stadium”
OETA, Oklahoma City
Bill Perry, Executive Producer
Charles Kennedye, Photographer
Susan Miller, Segment Producer
David Tamez, Senior Photographer
Christi McGahan, Editor
Public/Current/Community Affairs – Program/Special
“Heroin in Denver”
Denver Post, Denver
Mahala Gaylord, Videojournalist
Joe Amon, Videojournalist
Meghan Lyden, Editor
Tim Rasmussen, Editor
Public/Current/Community Affairs – Feature/Segment
“A Lesson Learned”
The Denver Post, Denver
Anne Herbst, Reporter
Special Event Coverage (other than News or Sports)
“9NEWS Parade of Lights”
KUSA, Denver
Bob Pusatory, Production Manager
Sandra Hernandez, Technical Director
Lawrence Gibbs, Director
Interstitial
“Making Paint Move: A Nebraska Story”
NET Television, Lincoln
Kelly Rush, Producer
Brian Seifferlein, Videographer
Ray Meints, Editor
Short Format Program **TIE**
“Great Ingredients”
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver
Julie Speer, Producer/Director/Videographer/Editor
Mariel Rodriguez-McGill, Associate Producer
Travis McNamara, Music
“Vintage Colorado: Airstreams”
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver
Lisa D. Olken, Producer & Host
Daniel Mercure, Editor
Janine Trudell, Videographer
Tom Manion, Show Open Graphics
Community/Public Service (PSAs) – Single Spot
“Betty’s Favorite Animal”
De Ja Vu Media Inc., Denver
Michael J. Robert, Producer / Director
Eugene Gonzales, Art Director
Community/Public Service (PSAs) – Campaign
“Calm a Crying Baby”
KUSA, Denver
Robert D. Springer, Writer/Director/Editor
News Promo – Single Spot
“Mud Baby”
KWTV, Oklahoma City
Emily Ward, Producer/Editor
News Promo – Single Spot/Same Day **TIE**
“Melanie’s Topical”
KUSA, Denver
Melanie Escobar, Writer Producer Editor
“Political Peeper”
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs
Joany D’Agostino, Producer
James Muller, Editor
News Promo – Campaign
“Baby App”
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs
Nick Jossendal, Producer
Joany D’Agostino, Marketing Director
News Promo – Image
“Got You Covered”
KUSA, Denver
Andy Schaeffer, Writer/Producer/Photographer/Editor/Stunt Dog Owner
Program Promo – Single Spot
“It’s Called ‘The Chat’”
KUSA, Denver
Drew Sidener, Writer/Producer/Graphic Artist/Editor
Andy Schaeffer, Photographer
Program Promo – Campaign
“Be Here Campaign”
Root Sports, Denver
Bill Roberts, VP Content & Creative Services
Tom Anthony, Creative Director
Jennifer Ihrke, Marketing Director
Adam Schmisek, Editor & Photographer
Jeffrey Meyer, Photographer
Benjamin Huelsing, Editor & Photographer
Program Promo – Sports
“9NEWS Olympics”
KUSA, Denver
Robert D. Springer, Writer/Director/Editor
Andy Schaeffer, Photographer
Program Promo – Image
“Henry the Gossip Campaign”
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver
Julie Speer, Director/Producer/Writer/Videographer/Editor
Tom Manion, Graphic Artist
Commercial – Single Spot
“Thunder Coverage Pictures in Motion”
NewsOK.com / OPUBCO Communications Group, Oklahoma City
Kyle Roberts, Editor/Animator
Commercial – Campaign
“Longmont United Hospital BirthPlace”
KUSA, Denver
Robert D. Springer, Writer/Director/Editor
Station Excellence
“Denver’s 7”
KMGH, Denver
Byron Grandy, Vice-President & General Manager
News Excellence
“7News”
KMGH, Denver
Jeff Harris, News Director
Community Service **TIE**
“Lessons From The Dustbowl”
OETA, Oklahoma City
Ashley Barcum, Project Producer
Mark Norman, Community Location Coordinator
Mickie Smith, Video Producer
Sarah Blaney, Project Manager
Clay Pope, Project Manager
Dick Pryor, News Anchor
Chase Harvick, Production Assistant
Ben Pollard, Conservation Consultant
Tom Lucas, Conservation Consultant
Bill Perry, Field Producer
Toni Matthews, Interim Executive Director
Janette Thornbrue, Promotion Coordinator
“Rocky Mountain PBS Community Service”
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver
Donna Sanford, Chief Content Officer
Stacy Baum, Writer, Marketing and Communications, Community Engagement
Elizabeth Mayer, Marketing and Communications, Community Engagement
Julie Speer, Producer/Director/Editor
Cynthia Hessin, Producer/Director
Mariel Rodriguez-McGill, Editor/Associate Producer
Dana Schmidt, Marketing and Communications, Community Engagement
Janine Trudell, Videographer/Editor
Tom Manion, Graphic Artist
Ryan Conley, Graphic Artist
Douglas M. Price, Executive Producer
Harris Ravine, Executive Producer
Journalistic Enterprise
“Hopefully this doesn’t suck — Vanderveen Journalistic Enterprise”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Producer
Interactivity
“#Safekids: Jessica Ridgeway abduction and murder”
KUSA, Denver
Misty Montano, Producer
Audio ***TIE***
“9NEWS Parade of Lights”
KUSA, Denver
Robert Owens, Audio Engineer
“We Are Voices – For A Future Without Genocide – Concert”
Well Orchestrated Madness, LLC, Denver
Denise Gentilini, Audio Mixer
Steve Avedis, Audio Mixer
Musical Composition / Arrangement
“Territorial Prison: Stories Behind the Walls”
RPM Productions, LLC, Denver
Bob Studinger, Composer, Musical Score
Director
“Daniel Mercure, Boulder Box Set: Andy and Renee”
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver
Daniel Mercure, Post Production Director
Editor – Program
“Everett McEwan Craft Program Editing entry”
Catchittime.org, Denver
Everett McEwan, Editor
Sara Morris, Writer
Editor – News – Within 24 Hours
“Hansen Edits In a Live Truck”
KUSA, Denver
Chris Hansen, Editor
Editor – News – No Time Limit
“Hansen Edits In-House”
KUSA, Denver
Chris Hansen, Editor
Editor – Sports **TIE**
“Broncos Swag and Game Day”
Living Life Productions/KMGH, Denver
Keith Prevost, Producer/Reporter/Editor
“Brian Olson 2012 Sports Editing composite”
KUSA, Denver
Brian Olson, Editor
Editor – Short Form
“Editing In The Time of Collier”
KUSA, Denver
Tommy Collier, Editor
Graphic Arts – Program
“The John Fox Show”
KMGH-TV, Denver
James Pinigis, Art Director/Graphic Designer/3D Animator
Andrew Williams, Graphic Designer/ 3D Object Builder
Graphic Arts – News
“London Olympics Graphics Package”
Gannett Graphics Group, Denver
Toby Sjolander, Production Artist
Jason Hirsch, Design Director, Production Artist
Brenna Mastro, Production Artist
John Kuhrt, Photography
David Fitzhugh, Production Artist
Ryan Walker, Production Artist
Lighting
“2012 Washburn University Holiday Vespers”
KTWU, Topeka
Eugene Williams, Lighting Designer
BRYAN LEWIS, Lighting Designer
Talent – News Anchor ** TIE **
“Un poco de mi trabajo”
KCEC Univision, Denver
Juan Carlos Gutierrez, News Anchor
“Cheryl Preheim, Anchor”
KUSA, Denver
Cheryl Preheim, Anchor
“Escape Of The Housecat”
KUSA, Denver
Kyle Clark, Anchor
Talent – Weather Anchor **TIE**
“Meteorologist Matt Makens”
KMGH, Denver
Matthew Makens, Talent
“Colorado Weather- Meteorologist Kathy Sabine”
KUSA, Denver
Kathy Sabine, Meteorologist
Talent – Sports Anchor
“Vic Reads the Prompter”
KCNC-TV, CBS4, Denver
Vic Lombardi, Sports Anchor
Talent – Commentator/Editorialist
“The FOX Rant”
KOKI FOX23, Tulsa
Clay Loney, News Anchor
Talent – Performer/Host/Moderator **TIE**
“Christine Chang: Mile High Living ”
KMGH-TV, Denver
Christine Chang, Program Host
“Lucas Ross”
KFOR, KAUT, Oklahoma City
Lucas Ross, Banjo-toting Movie Guy
Talent – Narrator
“Matt Flener – Narrating Stories with Passion and Compassion”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Matt Flener, Narrator
Talent – Reporter /Live
“TMZ: The Marshall Zelinger”
KMGH-TV, Denver
Marshall Zelinger, Reporter
Photographer – Program
“Eight Square Miles: The Fight for Iwo Jima”
KUSA, Denver
David W. Delozier, Photojournalist
Chris Vanderveen, Photojournalist
Photographer – News
“KSully Photographer Compilation”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Kevin Sullivan, Photographer
Photographer – Sports
“Brian Olson Sports Photography compilation 2012”
KUSA, Denver
Brian Olson, Photographer
Photographer – Video Essay **TIE**
“From Violence to Victory”
KUSA, Denver
Corky Scholl, Photojournalist
“Denver Diner Politics”
KUSA-TV, Denver
Kevin Sullivan, Photographer
Technical Achievement
“Mobile Production Meets Post Production: a Tale of Fiber Connectivity”
Root Sports, Denver
Grant McGilvray, Engineering/Planning
Christopher Connolly, Engineering/Planning
Video Journalist
“The Loneliest Job: Anne’s Solo Video Journalist Composite”
The Denver Post, Denver
Anne Herbst, Solo Video Journalist
Writer – Program
“Eight Square Miles ”
KUSA, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Writer
Writer – News
“Lila’s Daddy Writes — Vanderveen Writing Composite”
KUSA, Denver
Chris Vanderveen, Writer
News Producer
“An Unforgettable Year”
KUSA 9NEWS, Denver
Will Swope, News Producer
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Newscast
“OU Nightly”
OU Gaylord College, Norman
Bob Dickey, Faculty Advisor
Kelsey Hightower, Executive Producer
Madeline Stebbins, Producer
Brendan Williams, Director
Long Form Fiction
“One Last Kill”
University of Oklahoma: Gaylord Hall Productions, Norman
Scott Hodgson, Faculty Advisor
Long Form Non-Fiction
“Feasting On Four Wheels”
Student – University of Denver,
Sheila E. Schroeder, Faculty Advisor
Mariel Rodriguez-McGill, Producer/Director
Community/Public Service (PSAs)
“Oklahoma Littering PSA”
University of Oklahoma: Gaylord Hall Productions, Norman
Scott Hodgson, Faculty Advisor
Public Affairs / Community Service
“A Glass Half Empty”
Liquid Luck Productions / CU Denver, Denver
Hans Rosenwinkel, Faculty Advisor
Lauryn Guerrieri, Producer
Ian Kellett, Director