2018
Michigan
EMMY® AWARDS
Nominees & Recipients
CATEGORY #02
NEWSCAST - EVENING
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
7 Action News at 11pm
WXYZ
• Melissa Nicol, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
11PM News - Officers Shot
WDIV
• Doda Lulgjuraj, Producer
CATEGORY #03
BREAKING NEWS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Airport Attack
WEYI
• Mike Schram, Executive Producer
• Neille Giffune, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Shot in the Line of Duty
WXYZ
• Melissa Nicol, Producer
CATEGORY #04
CONTINUING COVERAGE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Toxic Tapwater
WOOD
• Bilal Kurdi, Photographer
• Ken Kolker, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
School Bus Sexual Abuse
WWMT
• Anna Giles, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Continuing Coverage: Where Is Theresa Lockhart?
WWMT
• Walter Smith-Randolph, Investigative Reporter
• Carter Gent, Producer
• Cody Combs, Investigative Reporter
CATEGORY #05
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Toxic Tapwater: The Investigation
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Bilal Kurdi, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Case of the No-Show Judge
WJBK
• Robert Wolchek, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Problems in Probate: Grief, Greed, and Real Estate
WXYZ
• Heather Catallo, Producer/Reporter
• Johnny N Sartin Jr, Investigative Videographer
CATEGORY #06A
FEATURE NEWS REPORT - LIGHT FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Jerks are Doing it Right
WDIV
• Steve Garagiola, Reporter
• John Pompeo, Photojournalist
• Jamal Bransford, Photojournallist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Beer & Hymns
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Photojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Leaving the Station
WWTV/WWUP
• Corey Adkins, Write/editor/camera
• Stephanie Adkins, Photojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CBS 62 "Eye on Detroit: GoApe"
WWJ
• Tim Lawlis, Producer/Videographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Special Dream House
WWMT
• Franque Thompson, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
How to Speak Midwestern
WZZM
• Valerie Lego, Reporter
• Michael Powers, Videojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Cameron’s Chalk
WWMT
• Kate Tillotson, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Reggie Campus Corgi
WWJ
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer/Videographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Errick from Check-in
WDIV
• Sarah Mayberry, Producer
• John Pompeo, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #06B
FEATURE NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
#SmithStrong
WWMT
• Alex Jokich, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Clio twins joy and heartbreak
WJRT
• Cheri Hardmon, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Copycat Contractor
WJBK
• Robert Wolchek, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A Song For The Season
WSMH
• Sadie Hughes, Reporter
• Jesse Gonzales, Photojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Betrayal of Trust
WWMT
• Kate Tillotson, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Running to Remember
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Videojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Where is Kimora?
WJRT
• Angie Hendershot, Reporter
• Eric Fletcher, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #07
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Victory for MSU | Michigan State University
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Anthony Siciliano, Producer/Editor
• Kevin Epling, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Winter Wanderland
WWJ
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer
• Lisa Germani, Host/Producer
• Karen Carter, Host/Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit Performs
WTVS
• Sarah Zientarski-Smith, Producer
• Tina Brunn, Editor
• Matthew Brunn, Camera
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Director Of Photography
CATEGORY #08
BUSINESS/CONSUMER
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Melting House
WZZM
• Sarah Sell, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Visual Journalist & Story Teller
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Innovation in Mobility
WWJ
• Carol Cain, Senior Producer / Host
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer/Videographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
How Alex Clark Turned $32,000 Into A Chocolate Phenomenon
FORBES MAGAZINE/FORBES MEDIA
• Brian Petchers, Director, Editor, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #09A
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEENS - NEWS FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Skyping with Skywalker
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Michael Powers, Videojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Good News Gang
WDIV
• Koco McAboy, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Curious About Careers
WKAR
• Timothy Zeko, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Heartbreak and Heroism
WWMT
• Alex Jokich, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Away from the Spotlight: Road Trip of a Lifetime
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Rebecca Schuba, Associate Producer
• Kenneth Vance, Editor
• Matthew Stinson, Producer
CATEGORY #09B
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEENS - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Curious Crew #307: Rockets
WKAR
• Rob Stephenson, Producer/Host
• Tim Zeko, Executive Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Jr Pistons: Learning to Play the Right Way
DETROIT PISTONS
• Erin Albrecht, Producer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Concussions and The Modern Athlete
YELLOW FLAG PRODUCTIONS
• Kiara Hay, Producer
CATEGORY #10A
CRIME: NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES/FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
D.W.L.S.: A Road More Traveled
WEYI
• William Harris, Producer/Reporter
• Benjamin La Londe, Photographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Broken Trust: A mother's tale of betrayal at the hands of Larry Nassar
WILX
• Ann Emmerich, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
WXYZ Detroit's Most Wanted
WXYZ
• Ann Marie LaFlamme, Reporter/Producer/Writer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Theresa Lockhart Missing Person Case
WOOD
• Sarah Hurwitz, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Grinch who stole christmas
WJBK
• Hilary Golston, Reporter
• Brett Dickie, Photographer-Editor
CATEGORY #11
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Educator Gets Educated
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Photojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Lyricist Society
CITY OF DETROIT MEDIA DEPARTMENT
• Jeremy Brockman, Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A Day in the Life of Elijah
WTVS
• Keith Famie, Executive Producer/Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit Chess Club
WWJ
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer/Videographer/Editor
CATEGORY #12
ENVIRONMENT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Weather or Not
WWJ
• Jim Madaus, Host
• Karen Carter, Host/Producer
• April Moss, Host/Producer
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer/Videographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Michigan's Most Unwanted
WEYI
• Miranda Parnell, Reporter, Writer, Editor
• Tom Metevia, Photojournalist, Editor, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Failure In Flint
WDIV
• Jamal Bransford, Photojournalist
• Kimberly Gill, Reporter
CATEGORY #13A
HEALTH/SCIENCE - NEWS FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
What Does A Heart Attack Feel Like?
WDIV
• Sarah Mayberry, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Rainbows Warrior Princess
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Videojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Pregnant Aneurysm
WZZM
• Valerie Lego, Reporter
• John Linsley, Videojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Mitchell's Run
WOOD
• Larry Figurski, Reporter
• Joe Aulisio, Photographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Boy Who Can't Eat
WDIV
• Nick Monacelli, Reporter/Editor
CATEGORY #13B
HEALTH/SCIENCE - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Discover Remarkable: At the Heart of Medicine - Sports Medicine
SAINT JOSEPH MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM
• Michele Szczypka, Executive Producer
• Lila Lazarus, Producer
• Mary Letters, Supervising Producer
• Don Montgomery, Creative Director & Graphic Design
• Lauren Smoker, Production Manager
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Spartans on Stranger Things
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Anthony Siciliano, Producer/Editor
• Ellen Doepke, Producer
• Kevin Epling, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Minds of Medicine: Transforming Transplant
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEMS
• William Conway Jr., Executive Producer
• Elizabeth Schnell, Executive Producer
• Ara Telbelian, Executive Producer
• William Madek, Technical Advisor
• Jim TerMarsch, Director / Producer
• Shawn Hamer, Director Of Photography / Editor
• Patrick Neff, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
13 Friends For Life Special
WZZM
• Kathryn Lathrop, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
11-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Rises from Wheelchair, Walks Across Football Field
MICHIGAN MEDICINE
• Joe Hallisy, Videographer, Editor, Co-Director, Producer
• Bryan McCullough, Videographer, Editor, Co-Director, Producer
• Beata Mostafavi, Writer, Producer
CATEGORY #14A
HISTORIC/CULTURAL - NEWS FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
When the War came to Dorr
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Videojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
9/11 Traveling Museum
WWJ
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer/Videographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Driver's Seat of a Driverless World
WJBK
• David Spencer, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
50 Years After Grand Rapids Riot, Black Poverty Worse
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Larry Gron, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #14B
HISTORIC/CULTURAL - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
City On Fire: Grand Rapids Race Riots 50 Years Later
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Larry Gron, Photographer/Editor
• Bilal Kurdi, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit 1967 Looking Back To Look Forward
WXYZ
• John Ciolino, Editor/photographer
• Amanda Horwitz, PRODUCER
• Jodie Heisner, Executive Producer
• David LewAllen, Anchor/Reporter
• Carolyn Clifford, Anchor/reporter
CATEGORY #15A
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS SINGLE STORY
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Books Before Boxing
WXYZ
• Sandra McPhee Ryan, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Earning the Letter: BT #6
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Alex Assaf, Producer
• Michael Nafso, Producer
• Rick Czapski, Producer/Editor
• Amber Curran, Photographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Sadie's Story
WJBK
• Taryn Asher, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
An Angel of Mercy
WDIV
• Sarah Mayberry, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Killer Among Us: Death's Door
WOOD
• Susan Samples, Reporter
• Troy Baker, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Reading Barber
WDIV
• Tati Amare, Producer
CATEGORY #15B
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Handcuffs to Handshakes
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Videojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A Meeting at Home
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Mike Castellucci, Reporter/Photojournalist/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Sean English: A Good Samaritan
WDIV
• Kelley Kosuda, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Chika's Story
DETROIT FREE PRESS
• Romain Blanquart, Producer, Editor
• Mitch Albom, Writer, Narrator
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Fearless Soul: Elyse's Story
ROBIN SCHWARTZ PR FOR FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
• Robin Schwartz, Producer
• Rebecca Smith, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
In His Shoes
WOOD
• Jack Doles, Sports Anchor
• Joe Aulisio, Sports Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Hoops for Troops
DETROIT PISTONS
• Erin Albrecht, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #15C
HUMAN INTEREST - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Tribute to our Troops
WJBK
• Traci Kryscynski, Producer
• Sherry Margolis, Anchor
• Kristy McCarthy, Photographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Stories Off the Highways
DETROIT FREE PRESS
• Ryan Garza, Producer Editor Videographer
• John Carlisle, Producer Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Spartan Football All-Access 2017: Couldn't Break Us
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
• Benjamin Owen, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Davontae Sanford Innocent Dreams
PHYBABY ENTERTAINMENT
• Phylecia Wilson, Producer, Videographer, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Veterans Stories: The American Fallen Soldiers Project
WGVU
• Patrick Center, Program Host
• Andrew Murray, Producer/Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Alibis Ignored
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Bilal Kurdi, Photojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Faith in the Fall
WOOD
• Casey Jones, Anchor/Writer/Producer
• Mike Ingram, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #16A
MILITARY - NEWS FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Rebuilding a Hero
WNEM
• David Custer, Producer / Talent
• Derrick Smith, Photographer
• Michelle Galarno, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Cena's Final Ride
WXMI
• Rebecca Russell, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A Mission to Honor
WXYZ
• John Ciolino, Producer
• Malcolm Maddox, Reporter/producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Michigan Warriors Hockey
WWJ
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer/Videographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Veterans Stories: Specialist Five James C. McCloughan
WGVU
• Patrick Center, Program Host
• Andrew Murray, Director/Editor
• Alan Helzer, Director/Editor
• Zach Liniewski, Director/Editor
CATEGORY #16B
MILITARY - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Away from the Spotlight: Wounded Warrior Running Rehab
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Cinematographer
• Justin White, Reporter/Producer
• Kenneth Vance, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Memorial Day Means to Me
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Director/Producer/Editor
• Jason McCombs, Digital Artist
• Lauren Pober, Director Of Marketing
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Remembering Andy Becker: A Tribute to a Hero
CITY OF NOVI
• Sheryl Walsh-Molloy, Executive Producer
• Damon Parnell, Producer/Editor
• Josh Buscher, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Veterans Interviews: Dave Fix - U.S.S. Forrestal Disaster
IMICHIGAN PRODUCTIONS
• Rodney Brown, Producer
• William Redwine, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Vietnam Letters Home Project
WCMU
• Matthew Ozanich, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Spc. 5 James McCloughan: 'They Call Me Doc'
DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY - ARMY MEDIA
• Tyler Prince, Producer
• Jose Ibarra, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Veterans Stories: PBR 7331 - Operation Black Sheep
WGVU
• Andrew Murray, Director/Editor
• Patrick Center, Producer
• Alan Helzer, Director/Editor
CATEGORY #17A
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT- NEWS SINGLE STORY/FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Focusing on Freedom
WNEM
• David Custer, Producer / Talent
• Michelle Galarno, Producer / Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Cadillac of Insurance
WZZM
• Sarah Sell, Reporter
• John Linsley, Videojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Secret Meetings
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Troy Baker, Producer
• Bilal Kurdi, Photojouranlist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Solve the Problem. Solve the "Cycle of Craziness".
WZZM
• David Bailey, Segment Producer
• John Linsley, Lead Visual Journalist & Storyteller
CATEGORY #18A
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - NEWS FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
WEYI
• William Harris, Producer/Reporter
• Jesse Gonzales, Videographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
About Face
WJBK
• Taryn Asher, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Away from the Spotlight: Detroit Boxing Gym
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Cinematographer
• Justin White, Reporter/Producer
• Kenneth Vance, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Illegal Dumping In Detroit: A Personal Perspective
WJBK
• Josh Landon, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Born into Crisis
WJRT
• Angie Hendershot, Reporter
• Eric Fletcher, Photojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Is this the end of Delray?
DETROIT FREE PRESS
• Ryan Garza, Producer/editor/videographer
• John Carlisle, Producer/reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Killer Among Us: Dealer Down
WOOD
• Susan Samples, Reporter
• Ron Swanson, Photographer
CATEGORY #18B
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Hunger, Hope & Hot Chocolate: Life on Detroit's East Side
DETROIT FREE PRESS
• Mark Kurlyandchik, Producer/Editor
• John Carlisle, Producer/Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Opioid Nation: An American Epidemic
WDIV
• Meaghan St. Pierre, Producer
• Roseanne Coppola, Executive Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Opening Minds Ending Stigma Campus Challenges
WOOD
• Andrea Cole, Executive Producer
• Cary Crafty, Managing Editor
• John O'Donnell, Senior Producer
• Duncan Sinclair, Videographer/Editor/Producer
• Lauren Sanders, Host
• Lynda Zeller, Editorial Contributor
CATEGORY #19A
SPORTS - NEWS FEATURE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Bridging History: The Story of St. Ignace Girls Basketball
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Johnny Kane, Reporter
• Alex Assaf, Producer
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Photographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Boss of Beaverton
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Reporter
• Evan Linnert, Videojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Andersons: A Wolfpack of Three
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Alex Assaf, Producer
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Photographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Hamtramck Field
WWJ
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer/Videographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Born To Box
ROBIN SCHWARTZ PR
• Robin Schwartz, Producer
• Khali Sweeney, Associate Producer
CATEGORY #19B
SPORTS - FEATURE/SEGMENT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Spartan Football All-Access '17: "Won't Back Down"
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTAN VISION
• Julian Stall, Producer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Civic Center Memories: Glenn Van Wieren
CITY OF HOLLAND
• Eric Bruskotter, Videographer
• Kevin Lee, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Reilly's Remarkable Recovery: Goodrich teen's pace turns nightmare into miracle
WEYI
• Thomas Eschen, Anchor/Reporter/Photographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Ann Arbor Rockets: Hockey Players with Disabilities
MICHIGAN MEDICINE
• Joe Hallisy, Videographer, Editor, Co-Director, Producer
• Bryan McCullough, Videographer, Editor, Co-Director, Producer
• Beata Mostafavi, Writer, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Victors: HAIL
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
• Oliver Thornton, Writer
• Ty Rogers, Photorapher/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Love Letter
WDIV
• Jamal Bransford, Photojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Joe Louis Arena Closes Its Doors
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Mary Beam, Producer
• Jeff Lyczak, Editor
• Kenneth Vance, Editor
CATEGORY #19C
SPORTS - DAILY OR WEEKLY PROGRAM
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Spartan Basketball All-Access: Tum Tum
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTAN VISION
• Nicholas Baker, Producer, Editor
• Jacob Huber, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Spartan Football All-Access 2017: Couldn't Break Us
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
• Benjamin Owen, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Red Wings Live
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Mary Beam, Producer
• Craig Wilking, Producer
• Joe Nikkola, Producer
• Blair McGowan, Producer
CATEGORY #19D
SPORTS - PROGRAM SERIES
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Inside the Den
DETROIT LIONS
• John Bondegard, Producer-Editor
• Neil Larson, Producer-Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Spartan Basketball All-Access: What Matters Most
Michigan State Spartan Vision
• Nicholas Baker, Producer, Editor
• Jacob Huber, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Wingspan: "Farewell to the Joe"
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brandie Wells, Producer
• Jeff Lyczak, Editor
• Kenneth Vance, Senior Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Spartan Football All Access '17: "Won't Back Down"
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTAN VISION
• Julian Stall, Producer/Editor/Cinematographer
CATEGORY #19E
SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Remembering Mr. I
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Craig Wilking, Producer
• Alex Assaf, Associate Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Kevin Guralewski, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
State Champs! Legends - Jalen Rose
YELLOW FLAG PRODUCTIONS
• Lorne Plant, Producer - Narrator
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Road to Kickoff
DETROIT LIONS
• Tori Petry, Talent-Editor
• Dustyn Blindert, Producer-Videographer
• Ellen Trudell, Production Assistant-Manager
• Ben Manges, Director
CATEGORY #20A
SPORTING EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED - PROGRAM/SPECIAL
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Powers North Central's Historic 83rd Straight Win and Third Consecutive State Title
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Joe Nikkola, Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit Pistons - Rip Hamilton Jersey Retirement Night
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• David Rhoades, Director
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Last Game at Joe Louis Arena
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Mary Beam, Producer
• Joe Nikkola, Producer
• Mark Iacofano, Director
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #20B
SPORTING EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED - SERIES
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit Pistons Basketball
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Jason Dizik, Producer
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• Michael Oddino, Director
• David Rhoades, Directori
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit Tigers Baseball
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• Jason Dizik, Producer
• Michael Oddino, Director
• Mark Iacofano, Director
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit Red Wings Hockey
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• Mark Iacofano, Director
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Detroit Tigers Themed Telecasts
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Christopher Wasielewski, Producer
• Jason Dizik, Producer
• Michael Oddino, Director
• Mark Iacofano, Director
• Alex Assaf, Associate Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
• Brady Clyma, Coordinating Producer
CATEGORY #21
WEATHER
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Paul Gross - Station Scientist
WDIV
• Paul Gross, Meteorologist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Halloween Trick or Sleet
WLNS
• David Young, Weather Anchor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Shoot the Puck!
WZZM
• David Bailey, Segment Producer
• John Linsley, Lead Visual Journalist & Storyteller
CATEGORY #22A
DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Accidental Activists: One Couple's Journey to the U.S. Supreme Court
DETROIT FREE PRESS
• Mandi Wright, Director
• Kathy Kieliszewski, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Inside Grand Hotel
WTVS
• Oliver Thornton, Writer/Producer
• Matthew Stinson, Co-writer/Associate Producer
• Tina Brunn, Editor
• Robert Berg, Photographer
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Photographer
CATEGORY #22B
DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
12th and Clairmount
DETROIT FREE PRESS
• Brian Kaufman, Writer / Editor
• Kathy Kieliszewski, Producer
• Bill McGraw, Producer
• Michael Murri, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
20 Years at Fox 2: Working Together, Working for You
WJBK
• Alyssa Strickland, Producer
• Kristy McCarthy, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Summer '67
BIG CITY FILMS
• Bruce Harper, Producer/Director
• Joe Spencer, Executive Producer
• Eddie B. Allen, Jr., Producer
CATEGORY #22C
DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A New Day in Detroit
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Rebecca Schuba, Associate Producer
• Oliver Thornton, Writer/Producer
• James Graessle, Writer
• Alex Assaf, Associate Producer
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Director Of Photography
• Brady Clyma, Producer
• Jeff Byle, Executive Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
CMU_PT The Ottaway, A River Reborn
DISCOVER MEDIAWORKS, INC.
• Dan Bertalan, Producer
• Mark Rose, Executive Producer
• Lisa Rose, Executive Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Enlisted
WTVS
• Keith Famie, Executive Producer/Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Minds of Medicine: Breast Cancer's Last Stand
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEMS
• William Conway Jr., Executive Producer
• Elizabeth Schnell, Executive Producer
• Suzanne Schut, Production Coordinator
• Krista Boyer, Production Coordinator
• Kristin Bednarowski, Production Coordinator
• Jim TerMarsch, Director
• Shawn Hamer, Director Of Photography
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Final Farewell - Joe Louis Arena
DETROIT RED WINGS
• Jamie Stark, Production
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Pathways to Prison
DPTV
• Scott McCartney, Director / Producer / Writer
• Bill Kubota, Director / Producer / Writer
CATEGORY #23
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Newsmakers: Ai Weiwei at Meijer Gardens: Natural State
WGVU
• Zach Liniewski, Director/Editor
• Patrick Center, Producer/Program Host
• Alan Helzer, Director/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Toxic Tapwater: The Lives Impacted
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
• Bilal Kurdi, Photojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Michigan Matters Compilation
WWJ
• Carol Cain, Senior Producer/Host
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
'From Glory Days' TV Show
GLORY DAYS PRODUCTIONS, LLC
• Kurt A. David, Interviewer/Host
CATEGORY #24
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Pure Brews America - Season 3 Episode 8
YELLOW FLAG PRODUCTIONS
• Denver Rochon, Producer/Editor/Writer/Director
• Shannon Long, Co-Producer/Host/Writer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Great Lakes~Great Tastes 2017
WTVS
• Steve Julin, Producer
• Tim Peterson, Associate Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A Century of Arcade: Inside Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
MLIVE
• Edward Fritz, Producer/Director
• Jeremy Marble, Videographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Food Science: The Perfect Cup of Coffee
WKAR
• Nicole Zaremba, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Minds of Medicine: Magazine Show Submission
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEMS
• William Conway Jr., Executive Producer
• Elizabeth Schnell, Executive Producer
• Ara Telbelian, Executive Producer
• Jim TerMarsch, Producer / Director
• Krista Boyer, Production Coordinator
• Shawn Hamer, Director Of Photography / Editor
• Patrick Neff, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Destination Michigan
WCMU
• Bob Garner, Producer
• Stefanie Mills, Producer
• Adam Miedema, Videographer | Editor
• Chris Ogozaly, Executive Producer
• Matthew Ozanich, Producer
• Steven Smith, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Silver Bells in the City 2017 Tree Harvest
RENDER STUDIOS
• Karen Stefl, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #25
PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Matrix Boxing
JEREMY BROCKMAN
• Jeremy Brockman, Producer, Director And Viedographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Help, Hope & Redemption
WBSF
• Sadie Hughes, Host
• Timothy Meehan, Producer
• Jesse Gonzales, Videographer/Graphic Artist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
University Distinguished Professors
WKAR
• Carol Yancho, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A Day in the Life of Elijah
DPTV/WTVS
• Keith Famie, Executive Director/Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Run, Hide, Fight
MICHIGAN MEDIA - UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
• Bob Berg, Producer
• Chris McElroy, Associate Producer
• Heather Young, Associate Producer
• Lynetta Smith, Associate Producer
• Matthew Butzky, Associate Producer
CATEGORY #26
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
WOTV Idol
WOTV
• Kurtis Kaechele, Executive Producer
• Carly Munoz, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Red Carpet Charity Preview
WXYZ
• Marie Gould, Producer
CATEGORY #27A
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Matthew Stafford: JoinMe
SAINT JOSEPH MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM
• Michele Szczypka, Executive Producer
• Don Montgomery, Creative Direction
• John "QUIG" Quigley, Director, Producer, Editor
• Lila Lazarus, Writer
• Mary Letters, Supervising Producer
• Lauren Smoker, Production Manager
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Benjamin's Hope: Welcome Home
ERIC SCHROTENBOER MUSIC & FILM
• Eric Schrotenboer, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Evan's Story
WGVU
• Timothy Eernisse, Executive Producer
• Philip Lane, Executive Producer
• Zach Liniewski, Producer/Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
WXMI
• Jacob De La Rosa, Writer / Producer
CATEGORY #27B
COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - CAMPAIGN
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Friends For Life Campaign
WZZM
• Jonathan Flis, Writer / Producer / Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Central Michigan University - Fire Up for Excellence (feat. Dick Enberg)
VIDEO AND INTERNET STUFF,LLC
• Scott Nadeau, Producer & Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Ann Arbor Public Schools 2017 Sinking Fund Millage Informational Campaign
VIDEO AND INTERNET STUFF, LLC
• Scott Nadeau, Videographer And Editor
CATEGORY #28A
PROMOTION - NEWS PROMO - SINGLE SPOT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Dirty Dining
WOOD
• Matthew Ferguson, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Race & Riots
WJRT
• Jeremy Chaney, Write, Producer, Editor, Motion Graphics
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
WXYZ 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE OTT
WXYZ
• Aaron Liversedge, Campaign Producer
• Phil Wrobel, Creative Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Kalamazoo Strong One Year Later
WXMI
• Jacob De La Rosa, Writer / Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Grandma Got Run Over Breaking News
WXMI
• Jacob De La Rosa, Producer
CATEGORY #28B
PROMOTION - NEWS PROMO - IMAGE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Problem Solvers
WXMI
• Jacob De La Rosa, Writer / Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
StoryTellers
WDIV
• Ian Rhodes, Producer
• Jamal Bransford, Photographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Accuracy Matters
WZZM
• Alex Poehlman, Writer / Producer / Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
WXYZ MORNING: SCHOOL'S OUT BUT WE'RE HERE
WXYZ
• Aaron Liversedge, Campaign Producer
• Phil Wrobel, Creative Director
• Timothy Hawkins, Videographer
CATEGORY #28C
PROMOTION - PROGRAM - SINGLE SPOT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Spartan Football All-Access Season Promo
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTAN VISION
• Justin Garant, Producer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CW50 The Big Bang Theory "Amy-Bernadette-Penny"
WKBD
• Tim Sargent, Producer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
April in the D Anthem
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer
• Jason McCombs, Animator/Digital Artist
• Lauren Pober, Director Of Marketing
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
CBS 62 Family Feud "Opera Man"
WWJ
• Andrew Cotitsas, Writer/Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #28D
PROMOTION - PROGRAM - IMAGE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
CBS 62 First Forecast March Madness
WWJ
• Andrew Cotitsas, Producer / Editor
• Tim Sargent, Producer / Editor
• Paul Pytlowany, Videographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Lions: Voice of Thunder
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer/Writer
• Jason McCombs, Digital Artist
• Lauren Pober, Director Of Marketing
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CBS 62 March Madness "Bracket Challenge"
WWJ
• Tim Sargent, Producer / Editor
• Andrew Cotitsas, Producer / Editor
• Paul Pytlowany, Videographer
CATEGORY #29A
COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Testify HG IceCream
HATTIEGIRL ICE CREAM AND FOODS
• James Render, Executive Producer/ Principal Actor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
#watchTOGETHER: Detroit Institute of Arts
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer/Writer
• Jason McCombs, Digital Artist
• Lauren Pober, Director Of Marketing
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
2017 Year in Review: Michigan State University
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Anthony Siciliano, Producer/Editor
• Ellen Doepke, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Preaching the Goodness
HATTIEGIRL ICE CREAM AND FOODS
• James Render, Executive Producer/ Principal Actor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Jeff Glover & Associates "Detroiter"
WWJ
• Greg Shattuck, Executive Producer
• Charles Forbes, Editor / Producer
• Paul Pytlowany, Director Of Photography
• Todd Bruhnsen, Production Assistant
CATEGORY #29B
COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Arabian Nights Campaign
CALVIN COLLEGE
• Geert Heetebrij, Producer/Cameraman/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
#watchTOGETHER
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer
• Jason McCombs, Digital Artist
• Lauren Pober, Director Of Marketing
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Lions on Fox Sports Detroit
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Producer
• Jason McCombs, Digital Artist
• Lauren Pober, Director Of Marketing
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit Pistons - I Can't Wait
DETROIT PISTONS
• Charlie Metzger, Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer
• Diane Ferranti, Executive Producer
• Jeremy Smoker, Coordinating Producer
• Jason George, Creative Director
• Erin Albrecht, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #30
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
WXYZ
WXYZ
• Mike Murri, Vice President And General Manager
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
FOX Sports Detroit 2017
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Greg Hammaren, SVP/GM
CATEGORY #31
NEWS EXCELLENCE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
WXYZ News Excellence
WXYZ
• Rhonda LaVelle, News Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
ABC12 News Excellence
WJRT
• Jayne Hodak Soboleski, News Director
CATEGORY #32
AUDIO
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
A Classy Brassy Christmas & More
WEYI
• Christopher Harris, Audio Supervisor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
BackStage Pass: The Crane Wives
WKAR-TV
• Drew Hill, Audio Recordist And Mixer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Great Lakes ~ Great Tastes 2017
WTVS
• Tim Peterson, Audio Recordist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
2017 Saluting Our Veterans Exhibit
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE
• Walter V. Marshall, Videographer
CATEGORY #33A
MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Anthem
TEAM 5
• Erik Johnson, COMPOSER
CATEGORY #33B
MAKEUP
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Pledge Composite
DPTV
• Amanie Mokdad, Makeup Artist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit Performs
DPTV
• Amanie Mokdad, Makeup Artist
CATEGORY #34A
DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Detroit Pistons
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• David Rhoades, Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Michael Oddino Live Director
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Michael Oddino, Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A Classy Brassy Christmas & More
WEYI
• Christopher Harris, Director
• Robin Chan, Technical Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Mark Iacofano
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Mark Iacofano, Director
CATEGORY #34B
DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Live Newscast Directing
WEYI
• Robin Chan, Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
WDIV Local 4 News
WDIV
• Wesley Knodel, Director
CATEGORY #34C
DIRECTOR - NON-LIVE (POST PRODUCTION)
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Michigan Medicine - Director (Non-Live) Compilation
MICHIGAN MEDICINE
• Joe Hallisy, Videographer, Editor, Co-Director, Producer
• Bryan McCullough, Videographer, Editor, Co-Director, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Run, Hide, Fight
MICHIGAN MEDIA - UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
• Bob Berg, Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Alexander Wright
GOOD PROBLEM PRODUCTIONS
• Alexander Wright, Director
CATEGORY #35A
EDITOR - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Run, Hide, Fight
MICHIGAN MEDIA-UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
• Bob Berg, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
BackStage Pass: The Accidentals
WKAR
• Jason Vlahos, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Great Lakes~Great Tastes 2017
WTVS
• Steve Julin, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A Day in the Life of Elijah
DPTV/WTVS
• James Saoud, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Enlisted
DPTV/WTVS
• Joe Grant, Editor
• James Saoud, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Michigan Medicine - Editing (Non-News) compilation
MICHIGAN MEDICINE
• Joe Hallisy, Videographer, Editor, Co-Director, Producer
• Bryan McCullough, Videographer, Editor, Co-Director, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A New Day in Detroit
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Jeff Lyczak, Editor
• Kenneth Vance, Editor
CATEGORY #35B
EDITOR - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Matthew Ozanich: Editor
WCMU
• Matthew Ozanich, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Brian Ducoffe Editing Comp
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
University Distinguished Professors
WKAR
• Jason Vlahos, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Matthew Ferguson- Short Form Editor
WOOD
• Matthew Ferguson, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Jeff Glover & Associates "Detroiter"
WWJ
• Charles Forbes, Editor / Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Kirk Mason Production Reel 2017
KIRK MASON PRODUCTIONS
• Kirk Mason, Director/Cinematographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Old Man Winter
WEYI
• Jeff Varga, Wrote, Directed, Shot, Edited, Created Vfx
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
StoryTellers
WDIV
• Ian Rhodes, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Michigan Athletics - Expect Respect
MICHIGAN SPORTS TELEVISION
• Nolan Bona, Video Editor
CATEGORY #35C
EDITOR - NEWS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Make It Sing!
WZZM
• John Linsley, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
9/11 Traveling Museum
WWJ
• Paul Pytlowany, Producer/Videographer/Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Editor
WOOD
• Bilal Kurdi, EDITOR
CATEGORY #35D
SPORTS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
John Bondegard - Composite
DETROIT LIONS
• John Bondegard, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
2017 Spartan Vision Reel
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTAN VISION
• Nicholas Baker, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
The Show Must Go On - The Final Video at Joe Louis Arena
DETROIT RED WINGS
• Jamie Stark, Production
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Jud Heathcote
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTAN VISION
• Nicholas Baker, Editor
CATEGORY #36A
GRAPHIC ARTS - GRAPHICS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
FOX Sports Detroit Graphics - Jason McCombs
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Jason McCombs, Graphic Artist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Dan Wogan Graphics Composite
WKAR
• Dan Wogan, Graphics Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
University of Michigan HR - Planning For Your Retirement Animation
KOHLITZ
• Shannon Kohlitz, Graphic Artist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Old Man Winter
WEYI
• Jeff Varga, Wrote, Directed, Shot, Edited, Created Vfx
CATEGORY #37
LIGHTING
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Great Lakes ~ Great Tastes 2017
WTVS
• Tim Peterson, Gaffer/Grip
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
David Tietmeyer Compilation: Lighting
CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS, CHANNEL 8
• David Tietmeyer, Executive Producer / Lighting
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Chad Schwartzenberger Lighting Compilation
GOOD PROBLEM PRODUCTIONS
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #38
NEWS PRODUCER
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Melissa Nicol Composite
WXYZ
• Melissa Nicol, Producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Luke Stier - Producer
WOOD
• Luke Stier, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #39A
TALENT - ANCHOR NEWS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Ann Emmerich, Anchor Composite
WILX
• Ann Emmerich, Anchor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Lora Painter -- Anchor
WILX
• Lora Painter, Anchor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Bill Harris
WEYI
• William Harris, News Anchor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Kimberly Gill Anchor Composite
WDIV
• Kimberly Gill, Anchor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Angie Hendershot - Composite
WJRT
• Angie Hendershot, Anchor
CATEGORY #39B
TALENT - WEATHER
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Ellen Bacca, Meteorologist
WOOD
• Ellen Bacca, Talent
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Derek Kevra - Meteorologist, CBM
WJBK
• Derek Kevra, Meteorologist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Chris Mulcahy - Learning & Knowing the Weather
WJRT
• Chris Mulcahy, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #39C
TALENT - SPORTS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Matt Shepard Sports Anchor
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Matthew Shepard, Host
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Ryan Slocum - Sports Anchor
WJRT
• Ryan Slocum, Anchor, Writer, Producer, Editor
CATEGORY #39D
TALENT - PERFORMER/NARRATOR
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A New Day in Detroit
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• JK Simmons, Talent
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Cody Stauber Performer/Narrator Composite
HAZEL HOUSE FILMS
• Cody Stauber, Talent-Narrator/Performer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Run, Hide, Fight
MICHIGAN MEDIA-UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
• Gary Hicks, Talent
CATEGORY #39E
TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Rob Stephenson - Curious Crew
WKAR
• Rob Stephenson, Host
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Matt Ottinger - QuizBusters
WKAR
• Matt Ottinger, Host
CATEGORY #39F
REPORTER - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Reporter Syma Chowdhry
WXYZ
• Syma Chowdhry, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Hilary Golston
WJBK
• Hilary Golston, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Nick Monacelli Composite
WDIV
• Nick Monacelli, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Kim Russell Reporter
WXYZ
• Kim Russell, General Assignment Reporter
CATEGORY #39G
REPORTER - INVESTIGATIVE
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Heather Catallo - Investigative Reporter
WXYZ
• Heather Catallo, Investigative Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Ken Kolker: Investigative Reporter
WOOD
• Ken Kolker, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Rob Wolchek
WJBK
• Robert Wolchek, Reporter
CATEGORY #39H
REPORTER - SPORTS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Al Martin Composite
WKAR
• Al Martin, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Tori Petry - Composite
DETROIT LIONS
• Tori Petry, Reporter
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Justin Rose - WXYZ Sports Reporter/Host
WXYZ
• Justin Rose, Reporter/Host/Anchor/Color Commentator
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Trevor Thompson - Sports Reporter Compilation
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Trevor Thompson, Reporter
CATEGORY #39I
REPORTER - TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
David Bailey - Speed Limits and the Law
WZZM
• David Bailey, Transportation Reporter
CATEGORY #40A
PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
David Tietmeyer Compilation: Photographer
CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS, CHANNEL 8
• David Tietmeyer, Executive Producer / Photographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
University Distinguished Professors
WKAR
• Jason Vlahos, Videographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Innovation in Mobility
WWJ
• Paul Pytlowany, Videographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Chad Schwartzenberger Compilation
GOOD PROBLEM PRODUCTIONS
• Chad Schwartzenberger, Cinematographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Great Lakes ~ Great Tastes 2017
WTVS
• Tim Peterson, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #40B
PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Eye On Detroit Compilation
WWJ
• Paul Pytlowany, Videographer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Stories by Alex Atwell
WDIV
• Alex Atwell, Photographer, Editor, Producer, Writer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Visual Storytelling
WZZM
• Evan Linnert, Photojournalist
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Photojournalist
WOOD
• Bilal Kurdi, Photographer
CATEGORY #41A
WRITER - PROGRAM
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Final Game at Joe Louis Arena
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• John Keating, Writer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Discover Remarkable: At the Heart of Medicine - Sports Medicine
SAINT JOSEPH MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM
• Michele Szczypka, Writer, Executive Producer
• Lila Lazarus, Writer, Producer, Director
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
A New Day in Detroit
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• James Graessle, Writer
• Oliver Thornton, Writer
CATEGORY #41B
WRITER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
StoryTellers
WDIV
• Ian Rhodes, Writer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
The Victors: HAIL
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
• Oliver Thornton, Writer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Brian Ducoffe Written Compostie
FOX SPORTS DETROIT
• Brian Ducoffe, Writer
CATEGORY #41C
WRITER - NEWS
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Sadie Hughes Writing Composite
WSMH
• Sadie Hughes, Writer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Koco McAboy Writer
WDIV
• Koco McAboy, Writer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Brent Ashcroft Writing Composite
WZZM
• Brent Ashcroft, Writer
CATEGORY #42
VIDEO JOURNALIST
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
CameraGuyAl Video Composite
WDIV
• Alex Atwell, Photographer, Writer, Producer, Editor
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Duck Tape, a Little Luck and Dancing with Deadlines: A lesson in How Matt MMJs
WXYZ
• Matthew Smith, MMJ
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
A Meeting at Home
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
• Mike Castellucci, Video Journalist/editor/producer
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® NOMINEE
Matthew Ozanich: Destination Michigan
WCMU
• Matthew Ozanich, Video Journalist
CATEGORY #43
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
2018 MICHIGAN EMMY® RECIPIENT
Beatification of Father Solanus
CORPORATE OPTICS AND FORD FIELD
• Kim Earle, Technical Producer/Writer
• Steve Simmons, Technical Producer
• Brian Haberkorn, Technical Producer
• Edward Clark, Technical Producer
• Bryan Bender, Coordinating Producer