2019
Michigan
EMMY® AWARDS
Nominees & Recipients
CATEGORY #01
NEWSCAST - MORNING/DAYTIME/EVENING
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
WDIV 11PM: Severe Weather Alert
WDIV
• Doda Lulgjuraj, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A Myriad of Breaking News at Noon
WDIV LOCAL 4
• MIA BALBIN-CUESTA, PRODUCER
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
7 Action News at 5 pm
WXYZ
• Megan Garagiola, Producer
• Glenda Lewis, Anchor
• Tim Kochenderfer, Senior Executive Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - Remembering Detroit's Legendary Lady (along with sharing the daily news) at 6pm
WDIV
• Mia Balbin-Cuesta, PRODUCER
CATEGORY #02
BREAKING NEWS
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CMU Shooting
WEYI/WSMH/WBSF
• Neille Giffune, Producer
• Mike Schram, Executive Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Farewell, Aretha
WXYZ
• Ifeoma Dike, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
CMU Shooting on campus
WXYZ
• Rhonda LaVelleRhonda LaVelle, News Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CMU Shooting
WXMI
• Brian Farber, Manager At Station Helping Coordinate Coverage
CATEGORY #03
CONTINUING COVERAGE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
PFAS Continuing Coverage
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Larry Gron, Photojournalist/Editor
• Bilal Kurdi, Photojournalist/Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Marijuana in Michigan
WXYZ
• Rhonda LaVelle, News Director
CATEGORY #04
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
MSU's Role in the Larry Nassar Scandal
WOOD
• Lynsey Mukomel, Reporter
• Kyle Wilson, Photojournalist/Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Tow company won't let customers off the hook
wjbk-tv
• Rob Wolchek, Investigative Reporter
• Keith Jungquist, Videographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
DNA Disaster
WXYZ
• Ross Jones, Reporter
CATEGORY #05A
FEATURE NEWS REPORT - LIGHT FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Biddle Bowl
WXYZ
• John Ciolino, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Her Year of Beer
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Multi Media Journalist
• Evan Linnert, Photojournalist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Criss Cross Crash
WDIV-TV
• Alex Atwell, Photojournalist, Writer, Producer, Editor
• Hans Ihlenfeldt, Photographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Alayna Chose the Right One
WDIV-TV
• John Pompeo, Photojournailst
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
"I cut this boat in half!"
wjbk-tv
• Robert Wolchek, Reporter
• Keith Jungquist, Videographer
CATEGORY #05B
FEATURE NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Trafficked in Grand Rapids
Nexstar
• Susan Samples, Reporter
• Mike Ingram, Editor
• Bilal Kurdi, Photographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Caught!
WDIV
• Sarah Mayberry, Writer & Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Surviving Decapitation
WOOD
• Marvis Herring, Reporter
• Ron Swanson, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #06
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Uniquely Detroit by CameraGuyAl Productions
WDIV-TV
• Alex Atwell, Photojournalist, Writer, Producer, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Edgar Allan Poe's Berenice
WADL TV Detroit
• Michael D. Stern, Producer/Director
• Robert Moore, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Giving Voice to a Foxtrot from Auschwitz-Birkenau
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
• Chris Boyes, Videographer And Editor
• Marilou Carlin, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Peace & Friendship | MSU Opera in China
Michigan State University
• Christopher Buller, Producer/Editor
• James Peck, Executive Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Superman 40th Anniversary Special
WJBK
• Jay Towers, Hosted And Written By
CATEGORY #07
BUSINESS/CONSUMER
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
CBS "Eye on the Future: The Power of Family Business"
WWJ-TV
• Carol Cain, Executive Producer / Host
• Paul Pytlowany, Videographer / Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Dr. Basement Braces, D.D.S.
WDIV
• Kelley Kosuda, Producer
• Joe Prince Jr., Undercover Photographer
CATEGORY #08A
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEENS - NEWS FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
We can’t go back
Westwood Heights Schools
• Jamal Bransford, Producer / Photojournalist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Curious About Careers
WKAR-TV
• Tim Zeko, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Open Roads: Creating opportunities for Kalamazoo area youth
WWMT
• Erica Mokay, Reporter
• Jason Heeres, Photojournalist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Love of His Life
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Multi Media Journalist
• Evan Linnert, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #08B
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEENS - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Beauty Bar Surprise
WNEM-TV
• David Custer, Producer / Photographer / Talent
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Curious Crew #405: Basketball Science
WKAR-TV
• Rob Stephenson, Producer
• Tim Zeko, Producer
CATEGORY #09A
CRIME: NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES/FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Buried Secrets: A Killer Leads Police to His Wife's Body
WWMT
• Andy Dominianni, Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
MSP FOIA
Detroit Free Press
• Brian Kaufman, Video Editor
• Elisha Anderson, Video Producer
• Ann Zaniewski, Video Producer
• John Wisely, Video Producer
CATEGORY #10
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Forest Kindergarten
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Multi Media Journalist
• Evan Linnert, Photojournalist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Earning the Letter: The Final Stretch
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Faith Krogulecki, Producer
• Kyle Hill, Videographer
• Amber Curran, Videographer
• Alex Assaf, Associate Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CBS 62 "Eye on Detroit: Downtown Boxing Gym"
WWJ-TV
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer / Videographer / Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Reveal The Rainbow
WEYI/WSMH/WBSF
• William Harris, Producer/Reporter
• Sarah White, Photojournalist/Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Suspended in preschool
WXYZ
• Nia Harden, Reporter
CATEGORY #11
ENVIRONMENT
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Protecting the endangered
Detroit Free Press
• Ryan Garza, Photographer/editor
• John Carlisle, Co-producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Great Steal from The Great Lakes
WDIV
• Kelley Kosuda, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Pure Michigan (Sorta)
WXYZ
• Matthew Smith, Reporter
• Mike Krotche, Photojournalist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
West Michigan's Lead Problem
WZZM
• Noah Fromson, Multi Media Journalist
• Kamady Rudd, Multi Media Journalist
CATEGORY #12A
HEALTH/SCIENCE - NEWS FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Doing it Together
WDIV-TV
• John Pompeo, Photojournalist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
This is My Heartbeat Song
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Photographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Dementia in the Family
WZZM
• Valerie Lego, Health Reporter
• John Linsley, Visual Journalist & Storyteller
CATEGORY #12B
HEALTH/SCIENCE - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
PFAS Blood Testing
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Larry Gron, Photojournalist/Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Beneath the Surface: Line 5 Pipeline in the Great Lakes
Detroit Public Television Foundation
• Mary Ellen Geist, Producer
• Ed Moore, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #13A
HISTORIC/CULTURAL - NEWS FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
We Bought a Bomber
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Multi Media Journalist
• Evan Linnert, Photojournalist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster
City of Holland
• Kevin Lee, Drone Operator
• Eric Bruskotter, Videographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Remembering the Holocaust
WEYI/WSMH/WBSF
• Stephanie Parkinson, Reporter
• Jesse Gonzales, Videographer
CATEGORY #13B
HISTORIC/CULTURAL - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
70 Years of 7
WXYZ
• Sandra McPhee Ryan, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Saving the Willow Run Bomber Plant
WTVS
• Matthew Stinson, Writer/Producer
• Tina Brunn, Editor
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Cinematographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Salute to Vietnam Veteran Allan C. Barnes
Peaceful Warriors Foundation
• Rodney Brown, Producer
• R. Ray Barnes, Executive Producer
• William Redwine, Producer
CATEGORY #14A
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS SINGLE STORY
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
A Hero's Journey
Robin Schwartz PR for Downtown Boxing Gym
• Robin Schwartz, Producer
• Khali Sweeney, Associate Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Away from the Spotlight: Winged Wheels
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Kenneth Vance, Editor
• Matthew Stinson, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Singing Nurse Gives New Hope to Hospice Patient
WWMT
• Jake Berent, Reporter/MMJ
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The one with the two brothers
WZZM
• Jaleesa Irizarry, Reporter / Photographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Saving Recess
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Multi Media Journalist
• Evan Linnert, Photojournalist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Yooper Bars
Detroit Free Press
• Ryan Garza, Photographer/producer
• Brian Kaufman, Editor
• John Carlisle, Co-producer
CATEGORY #14B
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Scripted But Not Fake
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Kyle Hill, Videographer And Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
"Stumbling on a Sister"
WXYZ
• Alicia Smith, Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit's Reclaimed Guitars
WXYZ
• Sandra McPhee Ryan, Producer
• Andrzej Milosz, Photographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Jordan's Surprise
Robin Schwartz PR
• Robin Schwartz, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Homeless but Hopeful: The Story of Bill Messner-Loebs
WJBK
• Derek Kevra, Entrant
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
A Wife Called Phoenicia
Detroit Free Press
• Mark Kurlyandchik, Director/Producer
• Marvin Shaouni, Co-Director/Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CBS 62 "Eye on Detroit: Nassar Survivor"
WWJ-TV
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer / Videographer / Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The King of Distraction
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Photographer
CATEGORY #14C
HUMAN INTEREST - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Crossing Superior
WWTV/WWUP
• Corey Adkins, Writer/Producer
• Mark Goethel, Videographer
• Stephanie Adkins, Videographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Spartans All-Access | Jacqueline Setas
Michigan State Spartan Vision/Fox Sports Detroit
• Julian Stall, Video Producer/Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Tyler's Recovery
WOOD
• Susan Samples, Reporter
• Troy Baker, Editor
• Bilal Kurdi, Photojournalist
• Mike Ingram, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #15A
MILITARY - NEWS FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Liberty Ship Survivor
WDIV
• Sarah Mayberry, Writer & Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
We Remember
WXYZ
• John Ciolino, Camera/editor/writer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Warrior Sailing
WOOD
• Teresa Weakley, Reporter
• Bilal Kurdi, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #15B
MILITARY - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Tribute To Our Troops: Saluting A Century
WJBK
• Traci Kryscynski, Producer
• Sherry Margolis, Anchor
• Kristy McCarthy, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Soldier overcomes loss from helicopter crash
U.S. Army
• Ryan DeBooy, Entrant
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Away From the Spotlight: Running For Freedom
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Kyle Hill, Videographer And Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Luke's Story
Render Studios
• Karen Stefl, Producer
CATEGORY #16A
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT- NEWS SINGLE STORY/FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Discovering Deceit
WNEM-TV
• David Custer, Producer / Talent
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Birth Certificate Fiasco
WZZM
• John Linsley, Visual Journalist & Storyteller
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Miscarriage of Justice
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Larry Gron, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #16B
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Tapping the Great Lakes
WTVS
• Matthew Stinson, Writer/Producer
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Cinematographer
• Mary Ellen Geist, Producer/Talent
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Michigan Voter Guide to Gerrymandering
WDIV Local 4 News (NBC Detroit)
• Dylan Dulberg, Producer
• Devin Scillian, Anchor
• Hans Ihlenfeldt, Editor/Graphics
CATEGORY #17A
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - NEWS FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Secret Marriages
WOOD
• Heather Walker, Reporter
• Bilal Kurdi, Photographer/Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Never Forget The Pain
Detroit Free Press
• Romain Blanquart, Photographer, Editor, Producer
CATEGORY #17B
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
How Nestle Makes Billions Bottling Free Water
AJ+
• Dena Takruri, Senior Producer/Correspondent
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Making It: Latino Students' Pathways To College
WTVS
• Sarah Zientarski-Smith, Producer
• Tina Brunn, Editor
• Matthew Brunn, Camera
• Sarah Rand, Executive Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Corktown
Detroit Free Press
• Ryan Garza, Photographer/producer/editor
• Brian Kaufman, Editor
• John Carlisle, Co-producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
W.A.R on Slavery: Human Trafficking Awareness
Render Studios
• Karen Stefl, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Connecting People to Produce
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
• Drew Mason, Story Writing, Filming, Editing
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
GENERATION UNDER FIRE
WDIV
• Sandra Ali, ANCHOR/REPORTER
CATEGORY #18A
SPORTS - NEWS FEATURE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A New Chapter
Detroit Lions
• Dustyn Blindert, Producer-Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
David Booth Comes Home
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Mary Beam, Producer
• Alex Assaf, Producer
• Kevin Guralewski, Photographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A strange day in Ada Ohio
Michigan State University
• Mike Castellucci, Solo Journalist
CATEGORY #18B
SPORTS - FEATURE/SEGMENT
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Spartans All-Access | Miracle League
Michigan State Spartan Vision/Fox Sports Detroit
• Benjamin Owen, Video Producer/Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
"Bless you, boys"
Detroit Free Press
• Brian Kaufman, Videographer / Editor
• Mary Schroeder, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Spartan Hockey All-Access | Tommy Apap
Michigan State Spartan Vision-Fox Sports Detroit
• Justin Garant, Senior Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
How MSU Changed College Football Forever
Michigan State University
• Anthony Siciliano, Producer
• Ellen Doepke, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Connection | Fly Fishing the Au Sable River
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
• Drew Mason, Story Writing, Filming, Editing
CATEGORY #18C
SPORTS - DAILY OR WEEKLY PROGRAM
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Spartans All-Access: Raequan Williams
Michigan State Spartan Vision/Fox Sports Detroit
• Nicholas Baker, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #18D
SPORTS - PROGRAM SERIES
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Pistons Live
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Craig Wilking, Producer
• Rick Czapski, Producer
• Brian Henry, Producer
• Jason Dizik, Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Under the Helmet
Detroit Lions
• Eamonn Reynolds, Contributing Producer
• Dustyn Blindert, Director-Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Spartans All-Access | Paige Duren
Michigan State Spartan Vision-Fox Sports Detroit
• Justin Garant, Senior Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Red Wings Live Compilation
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Mary Beam, Producer
• Joe Nikkola, Producer
• Brian Henry, Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #18E
SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Call to the Hall
Detroit Tigers
• Stan Fracker, Producer/Editor
• Matthew Sonefeld, Videographer/Editor
• Nicholas Austin, Writer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Lions Season Launch
Detroit Lions
• Tori Petry, Talent-Editor
• Ellen Trudell, Production Assistant-Manager
• Derek Heitman, Contributing Editor
• Ben Manges, Director
• Dustyn Blindert, Graphic Artist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Call to Cooperstown
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• John Keating, Host
• Kevin Guralewski, Photographer
• Ryan Semanko, Producer
• Josh Blessing, Producer
CATEGORY #19A
SPORTING EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Kenny Cam 2.0
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• Mark Iacofano, Director
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Ken Daniels, Play By Play
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
United By Hockey
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• Mary Beam, Producer
• Joe Nikkola, Producer
• Alex Assaf, Associate Producer
• Mark Iacofano, Director
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Pistons Opening Night
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Jason Dizik, Producer
• Michael Oddino, Director
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #19B
SPORTING EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED - SERIES
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Detroit Pistons Basketball
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Henry, Producer
• Jason Dizik, Lead Producer
• Michael Oddino, Director
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
2018 Detroit Red Wings
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• Mark Iacofano, Director
• Brian Henry, Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
CATEGORY #20
WEATHER
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Historic Flooding Hits Mid Michigan
WLNS
• David Young, Anchor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Christina Zimmerman Weather 2018
WJRT
• Christina Zimmerman, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #21B
DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
VIETNAM VOICES: Mid-Michigan Remembers The Vietnam War
WDCQ-TV (PBS)
• Robert Przybylski, Producer / Director / Editor / Writer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Poor Farm
Vantage Point Visual
• Joshua Pardon, Producer
CATEGORY #21C
DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Michigan Divided
Bridge Magazine
• Ron French, Producer
• Al Lilly, Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Those on the Front Lines of Alzheimer's & Dementia
Visionalist Entertainment Productions
• Keith Famie, Executive Director/Producer
CATEGORY #22
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Newsmakers - Painting with Glass: The Art of Craig Mitchell Smith
WGVU
• Alan Helzer, Producer/Director/Editor
• Patrick Center, Producer/Writer
• Zach Liniewski, Assistant Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Dine & Dish Nation: Interview/Discussion
Kam Carman, Inc.
• Kamala Carman, Host/Executive Producer
• Tess Hochstein, Producer
• Elaine Danielian, Editing
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Medal of Honor Recipient Jim McCloughan
Peaceful Warriors Foundation
• Rodney Brown, Producer
• R. Ray Barnes, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #23
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Dine & Dish Nation: Magazine Program
Kam Carman, Inc.
• Kam Carman, Host/Executive Producer
• Tess Hochstein, Producer
• Elaine Danielian, Editing
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Great Lakes ~ Great Tastes 2018
WTVS
• Steve Julin, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Destination Michigan
WCMU
• Adam Miedema, Videographer
• Stefanie Mills, Producer
• Chris Ogozaly, Executive Producer
• Matthew Ozanich, Producer
• Steven Smith, Producer
CATEGORY #24
PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
One Detroit: Michigan Election / Church of Messiah / Monique Stanton
Detroit Public Television Foundation
• Ed Moore, Executive Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Behind the Investigation
WXYZ
• Jodie Heisner, Assistant News Director/Producer
• Heather Catallo, Investigative Reporter
CATEGORY #25
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A Classy Brassy Christmas & More
WEYI/WSMH/WBSF
• William Harris, Executive Producer/co-host
• Christopher Harris, Producer/Audio/Graphics
• Michael Horne, Producer/Videographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Woodward Dream Cruise
WXYZ
• Marie Gould, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Remembering Aretha: Live Post-Funeral Coverage
WJBK
• Alyssa Strickland, Producer
• Maggie Hiner, Producer
• Amy Lange, Field Anchor
• Rob Zielesch, Director
• Jennifer Mazure, Technical Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Artprize Awards
WOOD
• Luke Stier, Producer
CATEGORY #26A
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Michigan Engineering: Pursue Bold Ideas
University of Michigan, College of Engineering
• Evan Dougherty, Producer
• Levi Hutmacher, Producer
• Robert Coelius, Producer
• Joseph Xu, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Healthy and Productive Michigan Commercial- Not in our state!
Walter Vincent Films
• Walter V. Marshall, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Miracle League
WOOD
• Joe Dean, Writer, Director, Photographer, Editor
• Eva Aguirre Cooper, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #26B
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - CAMPAIGN
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Preschool Matters!
WTVS
• Oliver Thornton, Writer
• Tina Brunn, Editor
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Camera
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Diaper Drive PSA Campaign
WJRT
• Jeremy Chaney, Writer, Producer, Editor, Post
• Jason Jerke, Illustration, Graphic Art
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Native American Stories
WCMU Public Media
• Matthew Ozanich, Producer
• Stefanie Mills, Producer
• Steven Smith, Producer
CATEGORY #27A
PROMOTION - NEWS PROMO - SINGLE SPOT
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
13 ON YOUR SIDE ArtPrize
WZZM
• Jonathan Flis, Writer / Producer / Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Project Imagination
WJRT
• Jeremy Chaney, Writer, Producer, Videographer, Editor, Post
• Jason Jerke, Graphics Art And Elements For Promo
CATEGORY #27B
PROMOTION - NEWS PROMO - IMAGE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Life Happens
WXMI
• Travis Henkaline, Writer, Producer, Photographer, Editor, Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Celebrating 70 Years of 7
WXYZ
• Aaron Liversedge, Producer & Editor
• Phil Wrobel, Creative Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Get Ready
WWMT
• Mark Bishop, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CBS 62 First Forecast "Summer Image" Campaign
WWJ-TV
• Paul Pytlowany, Videographer
• Andrew Cotitsas, Writer/Producer/Editor
• Francesco Collins, Graphic Design
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
13 Morning Food Fun
WZZM
• Alex Poehlman, Creator - Camera - Animator - Editor
CATEGORY #27C
PROMOTION - PROGRAM - SINGLE SPOT
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Where Will You Watch?
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer/Editor
• Jason McCombs, Digital Artist
• Lauren Pober, Director Of Marketing
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CBS 62 Family Feud "Time"
WWJ-TV
• Andrew Cotitsas, Producer/Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Sh*t Saves the World
Michigan State University
• Troy Hale, Director/EP
• Zoe Kissel, Editor/Associate Producer
• Geri Zeldes, Director/EP
CATEGORY #27D
PROMOTION - PROGRAM - IMAGE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CBS 62 First Forecast "Catch the Madness"
WWJ-TV
• Paul Pytlowany, Videographer
• Andrew Cotitsas, Producer / Editor
• Tim Sargent, Producer / Editor
• Francesco Collins, Graphic Design
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Baseball Reigns
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer/Writer/Editor
• Jason McCombs, Digital Artist
• Lauren Pober, Director Of Marketing
CATEGORY #28A
COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Secrets of the Heart
Brogan & Partners
• Elizabeth Schnell, Executive Producer
• Stephanie Giorio, Executive Producer
• Laurie Hix, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit Lions: What You See
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer/Writer/Editor
• Jason McCombs, Digital Artist
• Lauren Pober, Director Of Marketing
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Hard Hat
Daniel Brian Advertising
• Christian Stoehr, Director / Producer
• Corey Brent, Creative Director
• George Maranville, Producer
• Saudia Santure, Associate Producer
• Rebecca Domingo, Associate Producer
• John Lewis, Writer
• Terry Cunningham, Creative Producer
CATEGORY #28B
COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
People, Planet, Prosperity
Daniel Brian Advertising
• Christian Stoehr, Director / Producer
• Corey Brent, Creative Director
• George Maranville, Producer
• Saudia Santure, Associate Producer
• Rebecca Domingo, Associate Producer
• John Lewis, Writer
• Terry Cunningham, Creative Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
2018-19 Hockeytown
Olympia Entertainment / Detroit Red Wings
• Pete Skorich, Executive Producer
• Michael J Fitzsimmons, Producer / Editor
• Dan Mannes, Coordinating Producer
• Rob Kohn, Director / Director Of Photography
• Jamie Stark, Associate Proudcer
• Brian Woodworth, Associate Proudcer
• Debbie Michelson, Agency
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Life is Remarkable
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
• Michele Szczypka, Executive Producer
• Don Montgomery, Creative Director
• Mary Letters, Supervising Producer
• John "QUIG" Quigley, Director, Producer, Editor
• Lila Lazarus, Creative Partner
• Lauren Smoker, Producer
CATEGORY #29
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
WXYZ
WXYZ
• Mike Murri, Vice President And General Manager
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
FOX Sports Detroit 2018
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Greg Hammaren, SVP/GM
CATEGORY #30
NEWS EXCELLENCE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
ABC12 News: Your Trusted Source
WJRT
• Jayne Hodak Soboleski, News Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
News Excellence-WXYZ
WXYZ
• Rhonda LaVelle, News Director
CATEGORY #31
AUDIO
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Hard Hat
Daniel Brian Advertising
• Jakke Erixson, Composer / Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Drew Hill - Audio Composite
WKAR-TV
• Drew Hill, Audio Recordist And Mixer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Classy Brassy Christmas & More
WEYI/WSMH/WBSF
• Christopher Harris, Audio Engineer
CATEGORY #32A
DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Honoring The Queen of Soul R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
WDIV
• Wesley Knodel, Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
News compilation
WDIV
• Robert Gearardo, Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Director - Live - Michael Oddino
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Michael Oddino, Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Detroit Pistons
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• David Rhoades, Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
PrixView To The Race
WXYZ
• Matthew Bellehumeur, Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Classy Brassy Christmas & More
WEYI/WSMH/WBSF
• Christopher Harris, Director
• Robin Chan, Technical Director
CATEGORY #32B
DIRECTOR - NON-LIVE (POST PRODUCTION)
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Michigan Medicine - Director (Non-Live) Compilation
Michigan Medince
• Joe Hallisy, Video Producer, Editor, Co-Director
• Bryan McCullough, Video Producer, Editor, Co-Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Edgar Allan Poe's Berenice
WADL
• Michael D. Stern, Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Life is Remarkable
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
• Michele Szczypka, Executive Producer
• Don Montgomery, Creative Director
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Hard Hat
Daniel Brian Advertising
• Christian Stoehr, Director
CATEGORY #33A
EDITOR - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
VIETNAM VOICES: Mid-Michigan Remembers The Vietnam War
WDCQ-TV (PBS)
• Robert Przybylski, Producer / Director / Editor / Writer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
My 2 Brothers
Living Legends / WDCQ
• Kimberly Wells, Editor
• Kenneth LaPlace, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Under the Helmet
Detroit Lions
• Dustyn Blindert, Editor
CATEGORY #33B
EDITOR - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Fox Sports Detroit Editing
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Hard Hat
Daniel Brian Advertising
• Steve Pankotai, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Spartan Vision Short Form Reel
Michigan State Spartan Vision
• Nicholas Baker, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Cancer Support Services - Henry Ford Cancer Institute
Henry Ford Health System
• Patrick Neff, Editor
CATEGORY #33C
EDITOR - NEWS
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CameraGuyAl cuts it up in 2018
WDIV-TV
• Alex Atwell, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
CBS 62 "Eye on Detroit" Compilation
WWJ-TV
• Paul Pytlowany, Editor
CATEGORY #34A
GRAPHIC ARTS - GRAPHICS
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Graphics Compilation Frank Collins
WWJ-TV
• Francesco Collins, Graphic Design & Animation
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Graphics Composite - Dan Wogan
WKAR-TV
• Dan Wogan, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
April in the D :30 Spot
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Jason McCombs, Graphics And Animation
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Darrell Quandt - Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
• Darrell Quandt, Motion Graphic Designer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Ken Foldenauer - Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
• Ken Foldenauer, Motion Graphics Designer
CATEGORY #35
LIGHTING
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Ken Merley - Lighting Composite
WKAR-TV
• Ken Merley, Lighting Designer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Colors
University of Michigan Football
• Ty Rogers, Cinematographer, Editor
CATEGORY #36A
TALENT - ANCHOR NEWS
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Bill Harris
WEYI/WSMH/WBSF
• William Harris, Anchor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Nick LaFave
WZZM
• Nick LaFave, Anchor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Alicia Smith
WXYZ
• Alicia Smith, Anchor - News
CATEGORY #36B
TALENT - ANCHOR WEATHER
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Bryan Bachman: Ever-Changing Weather
WNEM
• Bryan Bachman, Producer/Talent
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Meteorologist Ellen Bacca
WOOD
• Ellen Bacca, Meteorologist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Meteorologist Derek Kevra
WJBK
• Derek Kevra, Entrant
CATEGORY #36C
TALENT - ANCHOR SPORTS
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Metro Detroit sports coverage
WXYZ
• Brad Galli, Sports Anchor/Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
John Keating - Fox Sports Detroit
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• John Keating, Anchor- Host
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Matt Shepard Sports Anchor
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Matthew Shepard, Host
CATEGORY #36E
TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Kam Carman: Talent-Program Host/Moderator
Kam Carman, Inc.
• Kamala Carman, Host/Moderator
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Rob Stephenson - Curious Crew Composite
WKAR-TV
• Rob Stephenson, Host
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Ryan Ermanni - Host, The Nine
WJBK
• Ryan Ermanni, Host
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Matthew Ozanich - Destination Michigan
WCMU Public Media
• Matthew Ozanich, Host
CATEGORY #36F
REPORTER - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Reporter Syma Chowdhry
WXYZ
• Syma Chowdhry, Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Good Grief, What's He Doing Now?
WXYZ
• Matthew Smith, Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Femi Redwood Crafts Achievement Reporter - General Assignment
WEYI/WSMH/WBSF
• Femi Redwood, Reporter
CATEGORY #36G
REPORTER - INVESTIGATIVE
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Heather Catallo - Investigative Reporter
WXYZ
• Heather Catallo, Investigative Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Rob Wolchek-Investigative Reporter
wjbk-tv
• Robert Wolchek, Investigative Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Alani Letang-Investigative Reports
WILX News 10
• Alani Letang, Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Investigative Reporter-Ken Kolker
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
CATEGORY #36H
REPORTER - SPORTS
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Justin Rose Sports Reporter
WXYZ
• Justin Rose, Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Trevor Thompson - Detroit Sports Compliation
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Trevor Thompson, Reporter / Anchor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Metro Detroit sports coverage
WXYZ
• Brad Galli, Sports Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Johnny Kane
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Johnny Kane, Reporter
CATEGORY #37A
PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Schwartzenberger Compilation
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Cinematographer/Director Of Photography
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Bonjour Blue - Michigan Football Paris Trip
University of Michigan Football
• Ty Rogers, Cinematographer, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Hard Hat
Daniel Brian Advertising
• John Tarver, Photographer
CATEGORY #37B
PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Visual Storytelling
WZZM
• Evan Linnert, Photographer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Josh Daunt photog composite
WDIV
• Joshua Daunt, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #38A
WRITER - PROGRAM
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit's Reclaimed Guitars
WXYZ
• Sandra McPhee Ryan, Producer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CBS 62 "Eye on the Future: The Power of Family Business"
WWJ-TV
• Carol Cain, Writer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Crossing Superior
WWTV/WWUP
• Corey Adkins, Writer
CATEGORY #38B
WRITER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Hard Hat
Daniel Brian Advertising
• John Lewis, Writer
• Christian Stoehr, Co-Writer
• Corey Brent, Co-Writer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Brian Ducoffe Compilation
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Writer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
2018 PROMO COMPOSITE
WEYI/WSMH/WBSF
• Phillip Krapohl, Writer
CATEGORY #38C
WRITER - NEWS
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Nick LaFave
WZZM
• Nick LaFave, Writer
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Erica Francis Writing Composite
WXMI
• Erica Francis, Reporter
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Brent Ashcroft Writing Composite
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Writer
CATEGORY #39
VIDEO JOURNALIST
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
John Ciolino Compilation
WXYZ
• John Ciolino, Video Journalist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
One Woman Band Composite
WZZM
• Jaleesa Irizarry, Video Journalist
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
CameraGuyAl 2018
WDIV-TV
• Alex Atwell, Photographer, Writer, Producer, Editor
2019 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Coach Ingles Talks: "You have to ask for help"
WOOD
• Joe Aulisio, Videojournalist