2021
Michigan
EMMY® AWARDS
Nominees & Recipients
CATEGORY #101
NEWSCAST - MORNING/DAYTIME/EVENING
The Plot to Kidnap the Governor
WXYZ
• Dennis Cutler, Producer
• Tim Kochenderfer, Executive Producer
• Glenda Lewis, Anchor
Mid-Michigan Flooding Disaster
WXYZ
• Ashleigh Klinger, Producer
• Alan Campbell, Anchor
• Glenda Lewis, Anchor
Mid-Michigan Flood Recovery Begins
WJRT
• Louis DiVizio, Producer
• Angie Hendershot, Anchor
CATEGORY #102
DAILY NEWS SINGLE (SINGLE SHIFT)
Feeding The People
WXYZ
• Andrea Isom, Reporter
Wings of Hope
WOOD
• Casey Jones, Reporter
Paint Shop Fire
WXMI
• Angeline McCall, Reporter
CATEGORY #103
HARD NEWS REPORT (NO TIME LIMIT)
COVID Surface Testing
WXMI
• Angeline McCall, Reporter
• Brian Farber, Cheif Photographer
CATEGORY #104
BREAKING NEWS
Grand Rapids 2020 Riot
WOOD
• Luke Stier, Producer
• Jennifer Hill, DIRECTOR
• Anna Sabine, DIRECTOR
• Susan Samples, REPORTER
• Justin Wynn, PHOTOJOURNALIST
• John Domol, REPORTER
• Bilal Kurdi, PHOTOJOURNALIST
Police Clash With Protesters
WDIV
• Chris Page, Producer
• Jason Colthorp, Reporter
• Doda Lulgjuraj, Executive Producer
GRAND RAPIDS RIOTS
WXMI
• Brian Farber, Producer
Flooding Disaster
WNEM
• Shawn Verbruggen, Producer
• David Custer, Producer
CATEGORY #105
CONTINUING COVERAGE
The Plot to Kidnap Michigan's Governor
WXYZ
• Jim Kiertzner, Reporter
• Heather Catallo, Reporter
• Kennan Oliphant, Asst. New Director
• Yve Jones, Real Time Desk Manager
• Tim Kochenderfer, Executive Producer
• Kim Russell, Reporter
Grand Rapids Riots Coverage
WOOD
• Leon Hendrix, ANCHOR
• Jacqueline Francis, REPORTER
• Justin Kollar, REPORTER
• Mike Ingram, PHOTOJOURNALIST
• Lynsey Mukomel, Reporter
• Kyle Wilson, Photojournalist
• Barton Deiters, Reporter
Unemployment Chaos and Confusion
WXMI
• Ryan Cummings, Reporter
Midland County Historic Flooding
WEYI
• Neille Giffune, Producer
Black Lives Matter Protest Clash With Police
WJBK
• Jessica Dupnack, Reporter
• Scott Federspiel, Photojournalist
Lakeside Academy Student Death
WWMT
• Mike Krafcik, Reporter
Protests Against Police Brutality
WDIV
• Jacob Nagel, Photographer
• Jason Colthorp, Reporter
CATEGORY #106
INVESTIGATIVE
Charity Bin Cheats
WJBK
• Robert Wolchek, Investigative Reporter
Riots Revealed: Following the Money
WOOD
• Susan Samples, REPORTER
• Carter Gent, Photojournalist
Unsafe Landing System: Air Traffic Control Whistleblower
WXYZ
• Heather Catallo, Investigative Reporter
• Johnny Sartin, Videographer
CATEGORY #107
NEWS FEATURE - LIGHT FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
Frontline Worker's Covid Routine
WDIV
• Joshua Daunt, Photojournalist/Editor
The Lakeshore Janitor
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Editor
Nosh With Josh
WJBK
• Richard Roethler, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Josh Landon, Producer/Reporter
Fire Ops 101
WJBK
• Erika Erickson, Reporter
What are antibodies? A claymation explanation
WDIV
• Frank McGeorge, Producer/Reporter
CATEGORY #108
NEWS FEATURE - SERIOUS FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
House of cards crumbling for custom home builder
WJBK
• Robert Wolchek, Reporter
Heaven Can Wait
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Photographer
A Night We Must Never Forget
WXYZ
• Andrea Isom, Reporter
Journey for Justice
WJBK
• Robin Murdoch, Reporter
• Martin Herak, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #201
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS
Drive Through Opera
WDIV
• Justin DePrekel, Photographer, Editor
• Paula Tutman, Reporter
Quarantine Pool Tournament
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Photographer
CATEGORY #202
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Detroit Performs - Sabrina Nelson
WTVS
• Sarah Zientarski-Smith, Producer
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Director Of Photography
• Tina Brunn, Editor
The Nutcracker Experience
SALT Creative Production Studio
• Sloan Inns, Producer And Director
• Jenna Inns, Executive Producer And Director
Kresge Arts in Detroit - Artist Film Series
Reel Clever Films LLC
• Eden Sabolboro, Producer/Director
• Thaad Sabolboro, Director/Cinematographer
CATEGORY #203
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS
Place your bets! Michigan casinos go all in on sports books
WEYI
• Kristen Lowe, Reporter
• Jesse Gonzales, Editor
Grain Free Dog Food
WZZM
• Valerie Lego, Reporter
CATEGORY #204
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - SHORT OR LONG FORM
The Rebound Detroit : Navigating through the Pandemic
WXYZ
• Ameera David, Reporter
• Tracy Wujack, Producer
Holland Downtown Business Features Series
Holland Cable TV
• Eric Bruskotter, Videographer/Editor
• Kevin Lee, Producer
CATEGORY #205
CRIME - NEWS
Operation Crucial Capture
WJBK
• Erika Erickson, Reporter
Connected in Crime - Detroit to West Virginia
WXYZ
• Brian Abel, Reporter
CATEGORY #206
CRIME - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
The Receipt
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Carter Gent, Photographer
Life After Lockup - White Boy Rick Breaks His Silence
WXYZ
• Simon Shaykhet, Reporter
• Randy Lundquist, Editor
• Maxwell White, Executive Producer
The Matouk Mystery
WDIV
• John Pompeo, Producer/Photojournalist
She's a Monster: The Crimes of Tara Lee
WXYZ
• Heather Catallo, Reporter
• Johnny Sartin, Videographer
CATEGORY #207
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS
Everyday Is Different
Flint Beat
• Jamal Bransford, Photojournalist
• Jiquanda Johnson, Producer
Stopping School Threats
WNEM
• David Custer, Producer
• Michelle Galarno, Producer
Mrs. Lampe's Last Day
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Photographer
CATEGORY #208
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Professor on the Road
Troy Hale Films
• Troy Hale, Producer
Education 4 All, Bridging the Digital Divide Through COVID
WDIV
• Justin DePrekel, Editor, Photographer
• Paula Tutman, Reporter
The New North Pole of the Winds
The University of Michigan
• Sean Curtis Patrick, Producer
CATEGORY #209
CHILDREN/YOUTH (12 AND UNDER) - NEWS
Lori's Science Corner
WJBK
• Lori Pinson, Meteorologist
Curious About Careers - Meteorologist
WKAR
• Carol Yancho, Producer
CATEGORY #210
CHILDREN/YOUTH (12 AND UNDER) - LONG FORM CONTENT
Curious Crew - Bowling Science
WKAR
• Carol Yancho, Producer
• Rob Stephenson, Producer
The Mr. E Show: Episode 2, "The Pirate Adventure"
Detroit Media Services
• Rebecca Smith, Creator/Director
• Joseph Harris, Creator/Director Of Photography
• Emmanuel Smith, Creator/ "Mr. E"
• Sanders Bryant IV, Illustrator
• Chris Mosley, Writer
CATEGORY #211
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - NEWS
Rising Waters of the Great Lakes
MLive.com
• Garret Ellison, Host / Reporter
• Cory Morse, Producer
Morrow Dam Repairs Cause Issues on Kalamazoo River
WOOD
• Nicholas Ponton, Photographer
• Kyle Mitchell, Reporter
CATEGORY #212
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
VacciNation
WILX
• Barbara Roethler, Producer
Rising Waters
WOOD
• Ellen Bacca, METEOROLOGIST
• Luke Stier, PRODUCER
• Bilal Kurdi, PHOTOGRAPER/DRONE OPERATOR
Great Lakes Now: High Cost of High Water
WTVS
• Rob Green, Supervising Producer
• David Ruck, Producer
• Nick Austin, Narrator
Great Lakes Now: Chicago's Floating Islands
WTVS
• Rob Green, Supervising Producer
• Doug Clevenger, Videographer
• Laura Weber Davis, Narrator
Sam's Story: Outside-The-Box Treatment Helps With Brain Cancer
Michigan Medicine
• Nick Beardslee, Producer
• Bryan McCullough, Director
• Hunter Mitchell, Producer
CATEGORY #213
HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS
Roger Hayward - A Team Effort to Defeat Traumatic Injury
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
• David Buchanan, Videographer / Editor
Confronting Mental Health: Michigan Residents Share Their Stories
MLive.com
• Jeremy Marble, Editor
• Lori Chapman, Producer
• Neil Blake, Producer
Coronavirus Mutations, How they happen and how they can be helpful
WDIV
• Frank McGeorge, Producer/Reporter
CATEGORY #214
HEALTH/MEDICAL - LONG FORM CONTENT
Earliest Heartbreak
DETROIT FREE PRESS
• Brian Kaufman, Director / Editor
• Gina Kaufman, Producer / Reporter
• Elisha Anderson, Producer / Reporter
• Kristi Tanner, Producer / Reporter
CATEGORY #215
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL - NEWS
Arsenal of Determination
DETROIT FREE PRESS
• Brian Kaufman, Producer / Director / Editor
Hidden Beneath Since 1885
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Editor
The Michigan Barber School
WJBK
• Josh Landon, Reporter/Producer
• Richard Roethler, Photographer
“A Conversation with Black Mothers on Race
WDIV
• Kimberly Gill, Anchor/Reporter
• Sheree Calhoun, Producer
• Roseanne Coppola, Producer
CATEGORY #216
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL - LONG FORM CONTENT
Shaping Narratives: Meeting God
WGVU
• Mariano Avila, Executive Producer & Writer/Director
• Steve Chappell, Executive Director
• Randy Strobl, Director & Editor
• Mallory Patterson, Producer & Assistant Director
• Rishi Singh, Host
7 Action News Black History Month Special
WXYZ
• Aaron Amos, Producer
• Glenda Lewis, Talent
• Carolyn Clifford, Talent
• Adam Payne, Director
Rochester, Michigan's Hometown
Legacey Media Group
• Mark Rottenberk, Producer
• Jeff Burley, Director
• Cheryl Boodram, Writer
Spirit of Detroit: Fulfilling the Dream
WDIV
• Meaghan St. Pierre, Producer
• Erin Fleming, Producer
• Kimberly Gill, Producer
• Roseanne Coppola, Producer
CATEGORY #217
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS
Night to Shine
WWTV/WWUP
• Derrick Larr, Writer/Photojournalist
• William Bly, Photojournalist
"I'm glad it's me"
WDIV
• Sarah Mayberry, Producer
You’re Not Alone Gigi
WNEM
• David Custer, Producer
• Michelle Galarno, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #218
HUMAN INTEREST - SHORT FORM CONTENT
Changing the Ending
WWTV/WWUP
• Whitney Amann, Reporter
• Catherine Emery, Photojournalist
One Bead at a Time
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Photographer
Vic Thompson’s Lung Cancer Survivor Story
Henry Ford Health System
• David Flora, Executive Producer
• Kristin Bednarowski, Co-Producer
• Krista Boyer, Co-Producer
Voice of Survivorship - Al Higgins' cancer story
Henry Ford Health System
• David Flora, Executive Producer
• Kristin Bednarowski, Co-Producer
• Krista Boyer, Co-Producer
Wheelchair athlete competes with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Mary Free Bed
• Matthew Ferguson, Storyteller, Photographer, Editor
CATEGORY #219
HUMAN INTEREST - LONG FORM CONTENT
Changing the Game - Hockeytown's Next Generation
Olympia Entertainment / Detroit Red Wings
• Michael J Fitzsimmons, Co-Producer
• Kevin Brown, Co-Producer
• Emily Neenan, Co-Producer
• Peter Skorich, Co-Producer
Shaping Narratives: Ngiiwe
WGVU
• Mariano Avila, Executive Producer & Director/Writer
• Steve Chappell, Executive Producer
• Randy Strobl, Director & Editor
• Mallory Patterson, Producer & Assistant Director
• Lin Bardwell, Host & Producer
Spirit of Detroit
WDIV
• Benjamin Bell, Editor
• Meaghan St. Pierre, Producer
• Roseanne Coppola, Producer
Youngest Killers
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Carter Gent, Photojournalist/Editor
• Larry Gron, PHOTOJOURNALIST
CATEGORY #221
LIFESTYLE - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Quarantine Dreams
WZZM
• Valerie Lego, Reporter
Fitness Over 40
Robin Schwartz PR
• Robin Schwartz, Producer
• Grayson Beras, DP/Editor
• Ann Marie Wakula, Host
• Michael DeVilling, Associate Producer
Dine in the D
WDIV
• Michelle Oliver, Producer
CATEGORY #222
MILITARY - NEWS
Rockford mom organizes Memorial Day send-off for son
WOOD
• Lynsey Mukomel, Reporter
• Kyle Wilson, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #223
MILITARY - SHORT FORM
Leaving the Fallen Behind
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Photographer
Emperor's Legacy
WJBK
• Amy Thomas Andrews, Writer, Reporter
Family: The Asamu Johnson Story
IMichiganProductions
• Rodney Brown, Producer
• Justin Brown, Producer
• William Redwine, Producer
• Phil Wise, Producer
CATEGORY #224
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS
The Governor's COVID Town Hall
WXYZ/WDIV/WJBK
• Carolyn Clifford, Anchor
• Huel Perkins, Anchor
• Devin Scillian, Anchor
UIA excludes 400 pages of emails after records request
WXMI
• Ryan Cummings, Reporter
CATEGORY #225
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Pistons Vote and Social Change
Detroit Pistons
• Joe Pendergrass, Producer/Editor
Disinformation Training
WZZM
• Jamie Fortier, Writer / Producer
CATEGORY #226
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - NEWS
Deadly Transfer: Lisa Cole's COVID-19 Story
WXYZ
• Heather Catallo, Reporter
The Deadliest Great Lake
MLive.com
• Jeremy Marble, Director Of Photography
• Lori Chapman, Editor
• Neil Blake, Photographer
• Gillian Van Stratt, Producer
• Dana Afana, Host
Ride for Skylar
WDIV
• Jacob Nagel, Photographer
• Jason Colthorp, Reporter
Election 2020: Putting the mail to the test
WEYI
• Brandon Palevich, Photographer And Editor
• Kristen Lowe, Reporter
CATEGORY #227
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - LONG FORM CONTENT
Kidnapping Plot
WOOD
• Susan Samples, REPORTER
• Ken Kolker, REPORTER
• Carter Gent, Editor
• Larry Gron, PHOTOJOURNALIST
• Bilal Kurdi, PHOTOJOURNALIST
Belle Isle Peace March
WXYZ
• Carolyn Clifford, Anchor
• Glenda Lewis, Anchor
• Megan Garagiola, Producer
Understanding COVID-19
WDIV
• Frank McGeorge, Reporter
• Sarah Mayberry, Producer
CATEGORY #228
WEATHER - NEWS
Meteorologist Derek Kevra
WJBK
• Derek Kevra, Producer/Presenter
CATEGORY #229
WEATHER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Paul Gross - Station Scientist
WDIV
• Paul Gross, Meteorologist
Ask Ellen: Viewer questions answered
WOOD
• Ellen Bacca, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #230
WEATHERCAST
Dangerous Summer Storms
WLNS
• David Young, Chief Meteorologist
• Jim Geyer, Meteorologist
• Diane Phillips, Meteorologist
Microburst Strike
WNEM
• Bryan Bachman, Chief Meteorologist
CATEGORY #301
SPORTS STORY - NEWS FEATURE
Football Lives Matter
Flint Beat
• Jamal Bransford, Photojournalist
• Jiquanda Johnson, Producer
Muskegon Nike Commercial
WZZM
• Evan Linnert, Photographer
• Michael LaDolcetta, Reporter
Planet Lions: A Whole New Schedule Revealed
Detroit Lions
• Derek Heitman, Producer
• Ellen Trudell, Writer
Ella Being Ella
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Photographer
Brendan Sullivan honors fallen hero
WEYI
• Jonathan Deutsch, Reporter
CATEGORY #303
SPORTS PROGRAM - LIVE
Pistons Live
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Craig Wilking, Producer
• Joe Nikkola, Producer
• Brian Henry, Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
Tigers Live
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Joe Nikkola, Producer
• Craig Wilking, Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jason Dizik, Producer
• Mary Beam, Producer
CATEGORY #304
SPORTS PROGRAM - POST-PRODUCED OR EDITED
Spartans All-Access Episode 225
Michigan State University Athletics
• Benjamin Owen, Senior Broadcast Producer
Sights & Sounds
Detroit Lions
• Joe Marchert, Producer-Editor
• John Bondegard, Producer-Photographer
CATEGORY #305
SPORTS - ONE TIME SPECIAL
Road to Detroit 2020
Detroit Tigers
• Stan Fracker, Producer
• Nicholas Austin, Writer/Videographer/Editor
Tigers Memorable Moments 2000 & Beyond
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Craig Wilking, Producer
• Catie Juszczyk, Production Assistant
• John Keating, Talent
Behind The Screens: Top Moments of 2020
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Alex Assaf, Producer
• George Gallagher, Associate Producer
• Brooke Fletcher, Host
• Jeff Lyczak, Editor
• Michael Happy, Manager
Detroit Lions Road to the Draft: 2020 Senior Bowl
Detroit Lions
• Derek Heitman, Producer
• Joe Marchert, Producer
The Rocket Mortgage Classic Primetime Special
WXYZ
• Marie-Terese Gould, Producer
• Andrzej Milosz, Photographer
• Pravin Sitaraman, Editor
• Brad Galli, Talent
CATEGORY #306
SPORTS DOCUMENTARY
Spartans All-Access Episode 226
Michigan State University Athletics
• Benjamin Owen, Senior Broadcast Producer
Remembering Mr. Tiger
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeffrey Byle, Executive Producer
• Brian Henry, Producer
• Rick Czapski, Producer
• Alex Assaf, Producer
• Kevin Guralewski, Photographer
• John Keating, Writer/Host
DRIVEN - Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
• Erin Gibson, Producer/Editor
• Andrew Gyorgyfi, Producer/Editor
• Joe Pendergrass, Producer/Editor
• Lauren Primeau, Producer/Editor
• Gavin Rhoades, Videographer
• Chris Stamatakis, Producer
• Ken Foldenauer, Graphic Designer
SC! Rivals: King vs Cass
Yellow Flag Productions
• Ryan Slocum, Writer/Producer/Editor/Talent
CATEGORY #307
SPORTS INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
Unscripted
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer/Editor
• Matt Shepard, Host
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeffrey Byle, Executive Producer
Wingspan: Table For Three
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Alex Assaf, Producer
• Jeff Lyczak, Editor
• Catie Juszczyk, Associate Producer
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Director Of Photography
• Kevin Guralewski, Photographer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
Anything Goes with Luke Kennard
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Alex Assaf, Producer
• Brooke Fletcher, Host
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Photographer
• Amber Curran, Photographer
Straight Talk
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Craig Wilking, Producer
• Kevin Grigg, Producer
• Dwane Casey, Talent
• Greg Kelser, Talent
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #308
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
Detroit Red Wings Game Telecasts
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• Brian Henry, Producer
• Mark Iacofano, Director
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeffrey Byle, Executive Producer
2020 Detroit Tigers Baseball Compilation Reel
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Jeffrey Byle, Executive Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Michael Oddino, Director
• Mark Iacofano, Director
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• Brian Henry, Producer
Detroit Pistons Basketball
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Jason Dizik, Producer
• Michael Oddino, Director
• Brian Henry, Producer
• David Rhoades, Director
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
High School Football Game Telecasts
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• Michael Oddino, On-Site Director
• Alan Dekelaita, Studio Director
• David Rhoades, Director Of Operations
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeffrey Byle, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #401
DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL
6 Degrees with Tino G
LOUD Productions LLC
• Tony D'Annunzio, Producer/Director
An American Prophecy
Robin Schwartz PR
• Robin Schwartz, Producer
• Grayson Beras, Editor
• Aaron Dworkin, Executive Producer
Nature and Us is One
WGVU
• Zach Liniewski, Co-Director/Editor
• Alan Helzer, Co-Director/Editor
• Patrick Center, Producer/Writer
CATEGORY #402
DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL
African Democracy: Hopes and Challenges
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY TELEVISON
• Darryl Shreve, Producer/Editor
• Irvin D Reid, Producer/Host
Rockin' Robin: A Tribute to Robin Seymour
WTVS
• Bill Kubota, Director
• Fred Nahhat, Executive Producer
Lifta
Eric Schrotenboer Music & Film
• Eric Schrotenboer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
• Joshua Vis, Producer, Director
CATEGORY #403
DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL
Paddling the Chain of Lakes
WWTV/WWUP
• Corey Adkins, Writer/Producer
• Stephanie Adkins, Photojournalist
AG 2.0: Changes, Challenges & Trends
WDCQ
• Robert Przybylski, Co Producer
• Michael Redford, Co-Producer
CATEGORY #404
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Michigan's Best Day
MLive.com
• Lori Chapman, Editor
• Jeremy Marble, Photographer
• Neil Blake, Photographer
• Amy Sherman, Host
• John Gonzalez, Host
• Kyle Mattson, Producer
Great Lakes Now: From Rust to Resilience
WTVS
• Rob Green, Supervising Producer
• Jordan Wingrove, Editor
• Sandra Svoboda, Supervising Director
Destination Michigan
WCMU
• Courtney Jerome, Producer
• Adam Miedema, Videographer
• Stefanie Mills, Producer
• Chris Ogozaly, Executive Producer
• Matthew Ozanich, Producer
• Steven Smith, Producer
Some Good News Special
WZZM
• Jonathan Flis, Producer
CATEGORY #405
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
ABC 12 Presents: The Path Forward
WJRT
• Matt Franklin, Host/Producer
• Dawn Jones, Host/Producer
• Denise Killian, Producer
Inside Michigan's African American Vote
WXYZ
• Chuck Stokes, Executive Producer/Host
• Marie-Terese Gould, Producer
• Pravin Sitaraman, Editor
One Detroit Education Special: School Daze
WTVS
• Christy McDonald, Managing Editor
• Bill Kubota, Senior Producer
• Chris Jordan, Editor
• Zosette Guir, Managing Producer
• Daphne Hughes, Producer
CATEGORY #406
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE
Light Up the Season
WXYZ
• Marie-Terese Gould, Producer
• Nikolas Tyckowski, Staging Manager
• Andrzej Milosz, Photographer
• Josh Bowren, Photographer
• Pravin Sitaraman, Editor
A Classy, Brassy Christmas & More
WEYI
• William Harris, Executive Producer
• Christopher Harris, Producer/Director
"Feeding Detroit: A Motor City Meal-A-Thon"
WWJ
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer/Photographer/Editor
• Pam Baumann, Producer
• Heather Kuh, Producer
• Lisa Germani, Host
CATEGORY #407
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
Yancho Family Veteran Story
IMichiganProductions
• Rodney Brown, Producer
• William Redwine, Producer
• Justin Brown, Producer
• Michael Thorp, Producer
American Black Journal –Black Lives Matter: Is the Media Getting It Right?
WTVS
• Stephen Henderson, Host
• Orlando Bailey, Host
• Daphne Hughes, Producer
• Christopher Jordan, Editor
• Catherine Kelly, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #408
BRANDED CONTENT
National Food Group - Be A Part Of Our Club
National Food Group
• Katherine Dooley, Producer/Director
• Craig Davis, Cinematographer/Editor
• Kevin Taylor, Sound Technician
Hospitals Can’t Operate Without Laundry: The Story of MDAHS
Michigan Medicine
• Hunter Mitchell, Director/Producer
• Bryan McCullough, Director/Producer
City Edition Jersey Launch
Detroit Pistons
• Lauren Primeau, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #501
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - SINGLE SPOT
Play to Win (Vote Promo)
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Andrew Walton, Producer
• Lauren Pober, Marketing Director
A2 Neighbors
Kohlitz
• Shannon Kohlitz, Producer
Say It Don't Spray It! PSA
WKAR
• Carol Yancho, Producer
CATEGORY #503
NEWS PROMOTION - TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT)
Youngest Killers
WOOD
• Karsen Kolenko, Producer / Editor
White Boy Rick: In his Words
WXYZ
• Phil Wrobel, Executive Producer
• Katie Chupailo, Writer/Producer
• Karam Rassam, Editor And Designer
Morning After The Oscars
WZZM
• Jonathan Flis, Writer / Producer
CATEGORY #504
NEWS PROMOTION - IMAGE (SINGLE SPOT)
"Home for the Holidays"
WOOD
• Teresa Weakley, PRODUCER/WRITER/EDITOR
Detroit Unites: Voices for Change, Voices for Peace
WXYZ
• Phil Wrobel, Executive Producer
• Timothy Hawkins, Editor
• Daryn Boulerice, Producer
The 7 Investigators: Every Fact, Clue and Detail
WXYZ
• Phil Wrobel, Executive Producer/Writer
• Daryn Boulerice, Producer
• Timothy Hawkins, Videographer/Editor
CATEGORY #505
PROGRAM PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT)
Rise Of The Telecast
Park West Gallery Studios
• Jordan Sitter, Writer/Host
• Robin Tracey, Director/Producer
• Chris Moore, Editor
• Tony Leja, Video Technician
CATEGORY #506
IMAGE PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT)
Riverside Skate Park
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Andrew Walton, Producer Editor
• Lauren Pober, Marketing Director
UM-Flint: Defining a Wolverine
University of Michigan-Flint
• Bob Berg, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Jennifer Hogan, Producer/ Writer
• Kirei Turner, Writer
CATEGORY #508
COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT
DTE - Lead by Example
Seventy 7 Productions
• Rhonda Huie, SVP Creative Director
• Ryan Swartz, Associate Creative Director
• Karyn Kozo, VP Client Services Director
• Marc Ruiz, Director
• Nora Urbanski, Producer
All for You
Henry Ford Health System
• Ara Telbelian, Executive Producer
• David Flora, Director Of Photography
• Dave Buchanan, Director Of Photography
Tough Love
Henry Ford Health System
• Heather Geisler, Executive Producer
• David Flora, Director Of Photography
• Ara Telbelian, Executive Producer
• Dave Buchanan, Director Of Photography
Batter Up America
Legacey Media Group
• Mark Rottenberk, Producer
• Cheryl Boodram, Writer
• Jeff Burley, Director
CATEGORY #509
COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN
In the Game Together
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Andrew Walton, Producer Editor
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer Editor
• Jason McCombs, Graphic Artist
• Lauren Pober, Marketing Director
Classics VHS Tune-ins
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Jason McCombs, Producer Graphic Artist
• George Gallagher, Editor
• Lauren Pober, Marketing Director
Give the gift of wow - Holiday
Fluid Motion Productions
• Alton Bud Solem, Producer
CATEGORY #601
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
FOX Sports Detroit 2020
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Greg Hammaren, SVP/GM
WXYZ
WXYZ
• Mike Murri, General Manager
CATEGORY #602
NEWS EXCELLENCE
WXYZ
WXYZ
• Rhonda LaVelle, News Director
CATEGORY #701
TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS
David Custer News Anchor
WNEM
• David Custer, News Anchor
Taryn Asher - Anchor
WJBK
• Taryn Asher, Anchor
Alicia Smith
WXYZ
• Alicia Smith, Anchor
CATEGORY #702
TALENT - ANCHOR WEATHER
Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes
WXYZ
• Kevin Jeanes, Meteorologist
Ellen Bacca
WOOD
• Ellen Bacca, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #703
TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS
Mickey York-2020
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Mickey York, Sports Anchor
John Keating Anchor/Host
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• John Keating, Anchor/Host
CATEGORY #704
TALENT - REPORTER - INVESTIGATIVE
Rob Wolchek-Investigative Reporter
WJBK
• Robert Wolchek, Reporter
Heather Catallo Reporting
WXYZ
• Heather Catallo, Investigative Reporter
Ken Kolker Investigative Reporter 2020
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
CATEGORY #705
TALENT - REPORTER - SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT
Lauren Edwards WXMI - Reporter Specialty Assignment
WXMI
• Lauren Edwards, Reporter
Kimberly Russell
WXYZ
• Kim Russell, Reporter
Leon Hendrix Reporter
WOOD
• Leon Hendrix, REPORTER
CATEGORY #706
TALENT - REPORTER - SPORTS
Mike Lacett: Sports Reporter
WZZM
• Michael LaDolcetta, Sports Reporter
Brooke Fletcher Sports Reporter
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brooke Fletcher, Reporter
Johnny Kane
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Johnny Kane, Reporter
Brad Galli WXYZ 2020 metro Detroit sports coverage
WXYZ
• Brad Galli, Reporter, Editor, Writer
CATEGORY #707
TALENT - PERFORMER/NARRATOR
Its all about Online
Troy Hale Film
• Troy Hale, Host/Producer
CATEGORY #708
TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR/CORRESPONDENT
Rob Stephenson
WKAR
• Rob Stephenson, Host
Brooke Fletcher Host
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brooke Fletcher, Host
Changing the Game - Hockeytown's Next Generation
Olympia Entertainment / Detroit Red Wings
• Trevor Thompson, Host
CATEGORY #709
WRITER - NEWS
Brent Ashcroft Writing Composite
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Writer
CATEGORY #710
WRITER - SPORTS
Planet Lions: A Whole New Schedule Revealed
Detroit Lions
• Ellen Trudell, Writer
John Keating- Writing
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• John Keating, Writer
Pistons Essays
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Jason Dizik, Writer
• Jordan Chambers, Writer
• Greg Kelser, Writer
CATEGORY #711
WRITER - LONG FORM CONTENT
The Deadliest Great Lake
MLive.com
• Lori Chapman, Writer
Linked to Legends: The U.P. Teams that Played the Packers
WNMU
• Dwight Brady, Writer
CATEGORY #712
DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE
Let It Rip
WJBK
• Christina Larson, Director
CATEGORY #714
DIRECTOR - SPORTS
Michael Oddino - Director
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Michael Oddino, Director
Riverside Skate Park
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Andrew Walton, Director
CATEGORY #715
DIRECTOR - LONG FORM CONTENT
COVID Diaries: On the Front Line
WKAR
• Nicole Zaremba, Producer
The New North Pole of the Winds
The University Of Michigan
• Sean Curtis Patrick, Director
Robin Tracey - Director
Park West Gallery Studios
• Robin Tracey, Director
Bryan McCullough and Hunter Mitchell - Director
Michigan Medicine
• Bryan McCullough, Director/Producer
• Hunter Mitchell, Director/Producer
CATEGORY #716
EDITOR NEWS
Michelle Galarno Editor
WNEM
• Michelle Galarno, Editor
COVID composite
DETROIT FREE PRESS
• Brian Kaufman, Editor
Riots: Follow the Money
WOOD
• Carter Gent, Editor
CATEGORY #717
EDITOR SPORTS
Andrew DuPont Composite
Detroit Tigers
• Andrew DuPont, Editor
Neil Larson
Detroit Lions
• Neil Larson, Editor
Riverside Skate Park
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Andrew Walton, Editor
CATEGORY #718
EDITOR - LONG FORM CONTENT
Curious Crew Compilation
WKAR
• Scott Schoessel, Editor
Changing the Game - Hockeytown's Next Generation
Olympia Entertainment / Detroit Red Wings
• Michael J Fitzsimmons, Editor
The Amazing Story of Vietnam Veteran Asamu Johnson
IMichiganProductions
• Dontavias Smith, Editor
Bryan McCullough and Hunter Mitchell - Editor
Michigan Medicine
• Bryan McCullough, Editor
• Hunter Mitchell, Editor
CATEGORY #719
PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS
Jason Heeres
WWMT
• Jason Heeres, Photographer
COVID composite
DETROIT FREE PRESS
• Brian Kaufman, Photographer
Visual Storytelling
WZZM
• Evan Linnert, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #720
PHOTOGRAPHER - SPORTS
John Bondegard
Detroit Lions
• John Bondegard, Photographer
Kevin Guralewski composite
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Kevin Guralewski, Photographer
Riverside Skate Park
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Andrew Walton, Camera Operator
Schwartzenberger Cinematography
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #721
PHOTOGRAPHER - LONG FORM CONTENT
Destination Michigan
WCMU
• Chris Ogozaly, Photographer
• Adam Miedema, Photographer
CATEGORY #722
VIDEO JOURNALIST
Jamal Bransford Composite
Flint Beat
• Jamal Bransford, Photojournalist
Is it just you here?
WZZM
• Noah Fromson, Multimedia Journalist
Matthew Ozanich - Destination Michigan
WCMU
• Matthew Ozanich, Video Journalist
CATEGORY #723
GRAPHIC ARTS - MOTION GRAPHICS
Graphics Composite
WKAR
• Dan Wogan, Motion Graphics Artist
Ken Vance Graphics Compilation Reel
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Kenneth Vance, Designer
CATEGORY #724
GRAPHIC ARTS - MOTION GRAPHICS - NEWS
Housing Discrimination in Detroit: An Example of Systemic Racism
WDIV
• Kimberly Gill, Anchor/Reporter
• Hans Ihlenfeldt, Graphic Artist/Animator
CATEGORY #725
AUDIO
A Classy Brassy Christmas & More 2020
WEYI
• Christopher Harris, Audio Supervisor
BackStage Pass - Tunde Olaniran
WKAR
• Drew Hill, Audio Engineer
CATEGORY #726
LIGHTING
Uncommon Times-Together we will
Michigan State University
• Anthony Siciliano, Producer And Videographer
• Greg Kohuth, Producer And Videographer
Schwartzenberger Lighting Compilation
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #727
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
2020 Detroit Lions Virtual Draft Party
Detroit Lions
• Derek Heitman, Director-Engineer
Detroit Tigers Baseball
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• David Rhoades, Director Of Operations
• Russ Marschall, Chief Engineer
• Ashley Lukes, Director
• Thomas McJennett, Audio Technician
A Classy, Brassy Christmas & More
WEYI
• Christopher Harris, Chief Engineer
• James Booth, Remote Supervisor
• William Harris, Executive Producer