NASHVILLE LIVE!
About the Artist
Phil Ponder introduced other skyline views of Nashville in 1982,
1986 and 1990. In the last 15 years, nearly fifty of his
originals have been reproduced in limited edition prints. The
combination of exacting details, bright colors, interesting
shapes and varied architectural styling produces a special warmth
in the pen and ink/watercolor process utilized by the artist.
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
EMMY AWARDS INFORMATION
EMMY USAGE-TRADEMARK POLICY
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR,
Membership Year - June 1 to May 30
Emmy Award Eligibility Period - July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Emmy Award Entry Deadline - August 15, 2008
Emmy Award Nominations Announced - November 21, 2008
23rd Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards - January 24, 2009
MIDSOUTH REGION BOUNDARIES,
The Nashville/Midsouth Region encompasses the States of North Carolina (except Asheville)
and Tennessee, and the television market of Huntsville, Alabama.
Markets include:
Alabama
Decatur
Florence
Huntsville
North Carolina
Charlotte
Durham
Greensboro
Greenville
High Point
New Bern
Raleigh
Washington
Wilmington
Winston-Salem
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Jackson
Knoxville
Memphis
Nashville
Tri-Cities
WHO WE ARE,
Chapter Office:
Geneva M. Brignolo, Executive Director
NATAS Nashville
161 Rains Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Voice Mail 615-259-0040
emmynash@aol.com
www.emmyonline.org/nashville
National Office:
NATAS
111 West 57th Street, #1020
New York, NY 10019
212-586-8424
fax 212-246-8129
PPillitteri@emmyonline.tv
Founded in 1957, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), best known for the internationally recognized Emmy Award, is a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to improving the quality of television at all levels. NATAS strives to raise industry standards, encourages those new to the profession, and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on industry problems and concerns.
The Nashville/Midsouth Region, founded in 1984, encompasses the States of North Carolina (except Asheville) and Tennessee, and the television market of Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to granting the Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards, the chapter awards scholarships, honors quarter-century industry veterans at the Silver Circle Celebration, conducts National Student Television Awards of Excellence, has a free, nationwide Job Bank, provides member discounts and insurance, and participates in judging Emmy entries at the regional and national levels.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS,
NATAS NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH 2008-2009 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
National Trustee - Phillip L. Bell, Executive Producer, Earnhardt & Company
National Trustee – Gene Policinski, Vice President, The First Amendment Center
Alternate Trustee - Laura Faber, Anchor, WZTV Fox 17 News
President - Ellen Jones Pryor, Director of Communications, Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Vice President - Kenneth A. Smith, News Director, WZTV Fox 17 News
Regional Vice President - Steve Crump, Reporter, WSOC
Regional Vice President - Sharon Tinsley, President, Alabama Broadcasters Association
Treasurer - Jennifer Lane, Tax Director-Entertainment, Decosimo/Vaden
Secretary - Clifton Hunt, Promotions, NewsChannel 5 Network
Legal Counsel - Kenneth R. Jones, Jr., Jones Hawkins & Farmer, PLC
Executive Director - Geneva M. Brignolo, NATAS Nashville
Advanced Media Chairman - Michael Schoenfeld, Vice President, Duke University
Development Chairman – Maureen Cleator, New Business Sales Manager, NewsChannel 5 Network
Education Chairman - Dr. Linda DeMarco Miller, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Emmy Awards Chairman - Beth Tucker Womack, Metro Nashville Public Schools
Program Chairman - Rich Stone, Stone Productions
Rising Star Chairman - Pete Weber, Voice of the Nashville Predators
Governor - David J. Bennett, President, Altura Productions
Governor - Dave Carter, VP/GM South Central, Comcast Spotlight
Governor – Jeff Davidson, Special Projects, WKRN
Governor - Nicholas Dugger, President, Tennessee Digital Video
Governor – Lisa Harless, Senior Vice President, Regions Morgan Keegan
Governor - Sandra M. Harris, Video Director, The Renaissance Center
Governor - Dr. David Hinton, Dean of Academic Affairs, Art Institute of Tennessee
Governor – Mason Hunter, Senior Director Media Licensing, BMI
Governor - Joe Pagetta, Media Relations Manager, NPT: Nashville Public Television
Governor - Emily Pearce, Assistant Director, Vanderbilt University News Service
Governor - Jacqueline Ann Pillers, Special Projects, NewsChannel 5 Network
Governor - Karen-Lee Ryan, Website Editor, TennesseeGreen.com and TennesseanTravel.com
Governor - Aaron Solomon, Anchor, WSMV
Governor - Sarah Trahern, Senior Vice President Programming, GAC: Great American Country
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION,
NATAS NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
I hereby apply for membership in The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Nashville/Midsouth Chapter.
Date_______________________
1. ___ Professional $60 ___ Associate $60 ___ Student $25
2. Print or type full name: ___ Mr. or ___ Ms. __________________________________
3. Title ____________________________________________________________________
4. Company _______________________________________________________________
5. Street Address ____________________________________________________________
6. City, State, Zip____________________________________________________________
7. Telephone Number with Area Code _________________________________________
8. e-mail Address ____________________________________________________________
9. Years in Broadcasting______________________________________________________
10. Current Occupation and/or Credits__________________________________________
11. Qualified to Serve as a Peer Judge In:
___Advanced Media
___ Children’s
___ Crafts – Please specify directing, writing, lighting, graphics, etc. _________________
___ Documentary
___ Entertainment
___ News
___ Short Form - Promotions , PSA’s, Commercials
12. Qualified to Serve as a Peer Judge in a Language Other Than English: Please specify: _________
13. Involved in National Production (over 50% of U.S.) and Wish to Receive National Rules and Entry Forms for:
___ Community Service/PSA
___ Daytime
___ News and Documentary
___ Sports
14. Required Signature of Applicant_______________________________________________
15. Check enclosed for $________ payable to NATAS-Nashville
Or, charge to American Express, MasterCard, or Visa:
____ ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ ____ - ____ ____ ____ ____
Security Code (4 digits on Amex; 3 digits on MasterCard/Visa) ___________________
Cardholder Name_________________________________________________________________
Expiration Date_______________________________
Return to: Geneva Brignolo, Executive Director
NATAS Nashville/Midsouth
161 Rains Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION,
Membership is a privilege extended to those actively engaged in television.
The membership year extends from June 1 - May 31.
Professional Membership: Available to those actively engaged in television.…………..…Annual Dues $60
Associate Membership: Available to those in related occupations who are interested in furthering excellence in television.…..……………………Annual Dues $60
Student Membership: Non-voting memberships are available to students enrolled in accredited telecommunications courses………………………………...…Annual Dues $25
Membership Benefits
• Substantial reductions on Emmy entry fees.
• NATASNEWS, the Chapter’s monthly electronic newsletter
• Television Quarterly, the prestigious journal of NATAS (online publication)
• Job Bank with free help wanted listings, free resume posting, and confidential e-mail addresses.
• NATAS/Vanderbilt University Professional Scholarship to the Poynter Institute
• Association rates on medical insurance
EMMY AWARDS INFORMATION,
REGIONAL AWARDS
Material broadcast in the Midsouth Region, which encompasses the States of North Carolina (except Asheville) and Tennessee, plus Huntsville, Alabama, from July 1 to June 30 is eligible for entry. Only programming seen in under 50% of the country can be considered. Official entry forms are available in June of each year, with entries on VHS tapes due at the end of August.
Please see the current Call for Entries brochure and Entry Form at the top of this page for complete details.
Nominations are announced on the Friday before Thanksgiving. Emmy Awards are granted at a banquet and live telecast in Nashville late January. Entry forms are available from the chapter office, or may be downloaded. Television professionals and broadcasting students are invited to volunteer to be on the telecast staff.
The Governors’ Award, the most prestigious Regional Emmy, is voted by the Board of Governors annually to honor an outstanding industry leader or company whose contributions are so great that they are beyond the scope of the Emmy Awards categories. The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter has honored the following:
GOVERNORS' AWARD RECIPIENTS
Irving Waugh - 1986
Jack DeWitt - 1987
Dan Miller - 1988
Bob Boatman - 1989
Bill Jay - 1990
Ralph Emery - 1991
Chris Clark –1992
John Seigenthaler, Sr.- 1993
E. W. Bud Wendell - 1994
Mike Kettenring - 1995
James G. Babb - 1996
David Hall - 1997
Robert L. Shepherd - 1998
James F. Goodmon - 1999
C. Paul Corbin - 2000
Deborah A. McDermott - 2001
Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks - 2002
Tom Howe - 2003
Tom Ervin - 2004
Bill Walker - 2005
Anne Holt - 2006
NATIONAL AWARDS
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awards Emmys for DAYTIME programming (including Children’s and Talk Shows), NEWS & DOCUMENTARY programming, and SPORTS programming, which aired in at least 51% of the total potential United States television audience. In addition, awards are given for COMMUNITY SERVICE, and PSA’s at both the national and regional levels.
For further information, contact:
National Awards Coordinator
NATAS
111 West 57th Street, Suite 1020
New York, NY 10019.
212-586-8424
EMMY USAGE-TRADEMARK POLICY,
Policy Regarding the Use of: Trademarks, EMMY® statue(ette), and Clips from EMMY® Award Shows
I. TRADEMARK USE GUIDELINES
A. Consistent and Proper Use
The trademarks of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, also known as National Television Academy (“NATAS/NTA”) are valuable assets. Proper and consistent use of such trademarks is vital so that those marks maintain their value and NATAS/NTA may protect its legal rights in ownership of those marks.
Therefore, please familiarize yourself with, and abide by, the following use guidelines. Always follow these rules when using the National Television Academy trademarks:
1. Use trademarks as adjectives. Trademarks are adjectives, not nouns or verbs, and should always be followed by a noun.
Correct: Emmy® award
Emmy® award ceremony
Incorrect: The Emmy’s.
2. Never use trademarks in plural or possessive form.
Correct: Two Emmy® statuettes.
Incorrect: Two Emmy’s
3. Set trademarks apart from other words or the nouns they modify. Methods of distinguishing a mark include printing it in capitals, italicized text, using bold faced text, title case (providing that the surrounding text is not also in title case) and/or putting the mark in “quotation marks.”
Examples: the EMMY® award ceremony
the Emmy® award ceremony
the “Emmy” ® award ceremony
4. Never use any other trademark in conjunction with a National Television Academy trademark without express authorization from the National Television Academy.
5. Use the appropriate trademark symbol in the proper place and give proper attribution. While it is not always practical or feasible to use the appropriate trademark notice with every use of a word mark, try to use the appropriate symbol whenever the mark is displayed prominently and in the first occurrence of the mark in text on each page, including web pages. If the trademark consists of a logo or a design, the appropriate trademark notice should appear with every use of the logo or design.
B. Appropriate Symbols
® = registered trademark (a mark used in connection with goods) or service mark (a mark used in connection with services)
TM = trademark ownership claimed but mark is not registered
SM = service mark ownership claimed but mark is not registered
Correct: Emmy® Awards
SILVER CIRCLE® Program
C. Disclaimer
Acknowledge National Television Academy’s ownership of its trademarks. The following language should be included on all websites and materials that display National Television Academy trademarks:
“Use of the trademarks and service marks of the National Television Academy (“NATAS/NTA”), including the mark EMMY®, requires the prior express written permission of the National Television
Academy.”
D. Fair Use of Emmy Trademark
1. Note that while permission is required to use the National Television Academy trademarks in connection with products and services, others are allowed to make “fair use” of the mark to identify the
products and services of the National Television Academy. For example, a winning television show, may fairly advertise that it has won an EMMY® award.
E. Alteration
1. Never alter National Television Academy trademarks, including designs, colors, etc. without express written authorization from the National Television Academy.
F. Inappropriate Use
1. Never use National Television Academy trademarks in jokes, puns or in a derogatory fashion.
2. Notify the National Television Academy of any improper use of any of its trademarks. Report as much detail as possible about the misuse, including the name of the party, contact information, and copies or photographs of the potential misuse.
G. Subject to Change
1. Always follow all applicable marketing and legal guidelines. From time to time, the National Television Academy may modify these written guidelines making it imperative to review all updates. At all times, you are subject to the prevailing guidelines currently in effect.
II. PROTECTION OF THE EMMY® STATUE(ETTE)
A. The Emmy® statue(ette) is the property of and all rights are reserved by the National Television Academy;
B. The Emmy® statue(ette) may not be reproduced or used in any commercial manner unless permitted by the National Television Academy, it being understood that possession of the same is solely for the benefit of the recipient and the recipient’s heirs or successors in interest.
C. If a recipient or the recipient’s heir or successor in interest proposes to sell or otherwise dispose of the Emmy® statue(ette), such persons shall be obligated to return the statue(ette) to the National Television Academy which will retain the same in storage in memory of the recipient.
III. USE OF EXCERPTS FROM EMMY® AWARDS SHOW
A. Clips from EMMY® Awards Shows may be used in news broadcasts to report on said awards shows. The policies governing such uses are as follows:
1. The clips are to be used only in the segment of the broadcaster’s news program that covers the EMMY® Awards ceremony.
2. Aggregate length of all clips in a news program is not to exceed one (1) minute.
3. Clips are not to be aired as a part of a news program in any time zone until completion of the airing of the EMMY® Awards shows in that time zone.
4. The broadcaster must assume all responsibility for obtaining union and/or music clearances, and must secure the consent of the network which broadcasts the show. The broadcaster must indemnify NATAS/NTA and ATAS against any claims. See Exhibit A (attached).
B. Other Use of Excerpts:
1. Clips from EMMY® Awards shows may be used in news stories (in addition to those covered under section A above) which relate to a recipient of an award upon his or her death.
1. Clips from EMMY® Awards shows may be used in retrospectives and similar shows dealing with the careers of recipients.
3. Clips from EMMY® Awards shows may be used in other awards shows.
4. Clips may not be used in entertainment-type shows.
C. Programs other than current news shows in which clips are used may be broadcast and rebroadcast without limitation. NATAS/NTA and ATAS would also agree that, in most cases, it is proper to allow usage of those clips in after-market applications, e.g., a retrospective of an artist which is first broadcast on television then released on home video.
D. Permission for use of clips (in shows other than news) must be obtained in each instance from NATAS/NTA and ATAS. The party seeking permission is responsible for securing any necessary union or music clearances. A copy of the standard form used in connection with EMMY® Awards Shows for this purpose is attached as Exhibit B. Please note that in the form, in some cases where NATAS/NTA or ATAS is dealing with a recognized company, there is an alternate paragraph that contains an indemnity against union and music claims, as opposed to a provision requiring the proposed user to obtain the clearances.
E. Use of Excerpts in Commercials:
1. It is felt that this type of use would dilute the value of the EMMY®. Accordingly, unless the Board of Trustees were to grant a waiver in a specific instance, excerpts from EMMY® Awards Shows may not be used in commercials.
IV. USE OF THE EMMY® NAME AND EMMY® STATUE(ETTE) IN ADVERTISING AND PUBLICITY
A. EMMY® Winners:
1. EMMY® Winners may at any time refer in advertising and publicity to the fact that they have won an EMMY® and may, for one year after the Award is won, use a replica of the statue(ette) in such advertising.
2. NATAS/NTA and ATAS are currently receiving requests for use of the statue(ette) on video cassettes of EMMY®-winning Shows. It is the policy of NATAS/NTA and ATAS that the statue(ette) may not be used on video cassette/disc copies of EMMY®-winning Shows. However, reference may be made in the printed material on the cover to the effect that the show is an EMMY® winner.
B. Sponsors of EMMY® shows:
1. In the past, we have allowed sponsors of EMMY® Awards Shows to use a copy of the EMMY® Statuette and the EMMY® name in both print and point-of-sale advertising, provided that (i) the advertising occurred at or about the time of broadcast of the Show, and (ii) the advertising made specific reference to their sponsorship of the Show.
C. Advertiser’s Use of Clips from Shows in Advertising:
1. Unless the Board of Trustees were to grant a waiver, clips from an EMMY® show (i.e., a clip showing someone winning an EMMY® award or a clip of someone wearing the advertiser’s product at the Show) may not be used in advertising.
D. Network / Station Uses:
1. Networks and local television stations may use the EMMY® name and EMMY® statue(ette) with appropriate copyright and trademark notices in connection with promotional announcements for programs
which, in fact, have won the EMMY® award, as long as it is done within one (1) year after the Award has been won and not thereafter.
2. Networks and local stations may announce the fact that they have won national EMMY® Awards or regional EMMY® Awards, as the case may be, by showing replicas of the statue(ette) and may refer to the name of NATAS/NTA or ATAS. Appropriate copyright and trademark notices should be affixed to any replicas of the statue(ette) as outlined above.
V. OTHER USES OF THE EMMY® NAME OR THE EMMY® STATUE(ETTE)
A. In Television Programs or Movies:
1. The EMMY® statue(ette) may be used as a prop in a program or movie as long as the use is not in any way derogatory to the statue(ette) and that the statue(ette) is an incidental part of the same.
B. In Published Works, etc.:
1. The EMMY® name and/or statue(ette) may be used in connection with printed works provided that the work is of an educational or informational nature, and the reference to the EMMY® name or statuette is
non-derogatory and is reasonably related to the purpose of the published work.
2. EMMY® winners are permitted to use pictures of themselves receiving the EMMY® award in personal resumes and self-promotion.
3. Pictures of EMMY® winners receiving their statue(ette)s may also be used in printed materials featuring biographical material about such winner, provided that the use is reasonably related to the biographical material, e.g., use of a picture of an EMMY® winner in a souvenir program of a stage play in which the EMMY® winner appears, use in biographical articles about the winner, etc.
4. We have received requests from corporate EMMY® winners to use replicas of the EMMY® on stationery and the like. Although EMMY® winners may make textual reference to the fact that they have won an EMMY® award, they may not use replicas of the EMMY® statue(ette) for this purpose.
C. Merchandising:
1. The EMMY® name and EMMY® statue(ette) may not be used in connection with merchandising items except with prior approval of the Board of Trustees. If any proposed merchandising uses are to be approved, that proposal must be coordinated with NATAS/NTA and ATAS.
EXHIBIT A
Dated:________________ Re: Use of Clips from the _________________________ Show
Gentlemen / Ladies:
You have requested permission to use excerpts (the “Clips”) from the broadcast by____(the network)________ of the ________________________Show.
Network has no objection to your use of the Clips, subject to the following terms and conditions:
You agree that the Clips will be used only in the segment of your program covering the Show and for no other purpose whatsoever without the written consent of the Network.
You agree that the aggregate length of all Clips used will not exceed one minute.
You agree that the Clips will not be aired as part of your program in any time zone, until completion of the airing of the Show in that time zone.
You acknowledge that as between Network and you, Network and/or the National Television Academy (NATAS/NTA) is the sole owner of all copyrights and exclusive rights in and to the Clips, and you agree to give Network and NATAS/NTA a credit for its grant of permission to use the Clips.
You will obtain all required authorization, clearances, consents, and releases necessary for your use of the Clips, including without limitation, consents from NATAS/NTA, from all performers and persons who rendered services in connection with the Clips, from all persons who appear recognizably in the Clips, as well as consents from all unions and guilds to the extent any of their respective members performed in or in connection with the Clips, including without limitation, AMF, AFTRA, SAG, DAGA and WGA. If music is in the Clips, you will also obtain music synchronization licenses from the owners of the music.
You agree to defend, indemnity and hold harmless NATAS/NTA, Network, its parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, its owned and affiliated stations, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives, employees, successors and assigns, from and against any and all losses, actions, claims, demands, liabilities, damages or costs (including reasonable attorney’s fees) of any kind or nature whatsoever which may arise out of or result from your use of the Clips or your breach of this agreement.
You agree that NATAS/NTA and the Network has made no warranty or representation whatsoever, express or implied, with respect to the Clips or your use of them.
Very truly yours,
NETWORK
By:___________________________________________
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
______________________________________________
(Name of Company)
By:___________________________________________
Title:__________________________________________
EXHIBIT B
Dated:___________________________
National Television Academy
111 West 57th Street, Suite 600
New York, NY 10019
Gentlepersons:
We desire to use a clip, sixty (60) seconds or less, from the _________________ Annual Emmy® Awards presentation featuring______________ accepting _________________ Award for “______________” in connection with the production and broadcast of ____________________ program, which is scheduled to be aired on _______________.
By your signature below, you consent to the use of the clip subject to the following:
A. We agree to obtain a written consent from_______________ and furnish you with a copy of the same, unless waived by _____________.
A. *ALTERNATE CHOICE * We understand that the use of the clips may require clearance from the networks that originally broadcast the clips and/or from unions representing persons whose services were rendered in connection with the clips. Our determination not to obtain clearances and/or our failure to obtain the same for any reason shall in no event excuse us from our agreement to indemnify you as set forth in subparagraph B. that immediately follows.
B. We agree to obtain all other consents and releases necessary for the use of the clip, including but not limited to, consents where required from those who appear recognizably in the clip or the results and proceeds of whose services are utilized in the clip, as well as from unions including AMF, AFTRA, SAG, DGA, and WGA. If music is in the clip, we shall also obtain music synchronization licenses from the owners of the music, if necessary, and consents from those performing music in the clip. We will furnish you, upon request, with copies of all such consents.
C. We also agree to indemnify and hold you harmless from and against any and all losses, actions, claims, demands, liabilities, damages or costs of any kind or nature whatsoever (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise out of or in connection with our use of the clip or our breach of this agreement.
D. We agree that the clip shall be used only in connection with the aforementioned “________________” program and for no other purpose. We have no obligation to broadcast the clip.
E. We acknowledge that between us, you are the sole owner of all copyrights and exclusive rights in and to the clip.
Very truly yours,
_______________________________________
(Name of Company)
By: ____________________________________
Title:___________________________________
ACCEPTED AND APPROVED:
NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY
By:_____________________________________
Peter Price, President and CEO
SILVER CIRCLE,
THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
MIDSOUTH REGION SILVER CIRCLE
The Silver Circle is open to all persons who began their television careers at least 25 years ago, either in a performing, creative, technical, or administrative role within the industry, or in a peripheral area directly related to television, such as commercial production, journalism, or education, etc. Candidates must also have made a significant contribution to Midsouth television for a least part of their 25-year career. Silver Circle members are inducted at the Emmy Awards.
MEMBERS OF THE SILVER CIRCLE
Karen Adams
Larry R. Bearden
Fred Blackman
Bob Bomar
Rich Brenner
Larry Brinton
Jack Callaghan
Judson G. Collins
Dic Condra
Gary Conrad
Reynard A. Corley
Edwin Wilson Craig
Don Dare
Frank Deal
Guilford Dudley, Jr.
Jack Eaton
Cullen Ferguson
Charlie Gaddy
Adrian Gibson
Jane Dowden Grams
Stuart Grasberg
Ed Greaney
Don Griffin
Tom Griscom
Bill Hall
Dick Hawley
Chuck Hemrick
Hope Hines
Anne Holt
Ralph Hucaby
Dana Kaye
Evelyn Keller
Thomas H. Kennemer
Lee William Kinard, Jr.
Fred Kirby
Charles Lewis
Keith Lowhorne
Loonis McGlohon
Lee Meredith
Bernie Mintz
Bob Mueller
Charlie Orr
Clyde G. Payne
Charlie Scott
Aaron Shelton
Robert Shepherd
Jim Stanley
Robert Stoldal
Tom Suiter
C. J. Underwood
Bill Williams
Richard M. Wright
PUBLICATIONS,
The National Academy publishes a newsletter and the professional journal, Television Quarterly, which are available online at emmyonline.org.
The Nashville/Midsouth chapter publishes a monthly electronic newsletter, NATASNEWS
NATASNEWS,
JULY 2008
EMMY AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES
NOW ONLINE FOR MIDSOUTH REGION
We are very excited about the 23rd Annual Emmy Awards, which will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. Entries must have had their first broadcast or cablecast in the awards area during the eligibility period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Entries are due at 5 PM on Friday, August 15, 2008. The Midsouth Region encompasses the States of North Carolina [except Asheville] and Tennessee and the television market of Huntsville, Alabama. Category numbers have been updated - please refer to the 23rd Call for Entries for changes and additions.
For Rules, Categories, and Entry Forms
Please go to http://nashville.emmyonline.org/Emmy2008/default.aspx
or write to emmynash@aol.com for an e-mail copy, or to order a printed copy by mail
ABC, CBS WALK AWAY WITH DAYTIME EMMYS
By Andrew Krukowski, TV Week, June 20, 2008
ABC took home the most Daytime Emmy Awards this year with 14 total, as "General Hospital" and "One Life to Live" bringing home honors in entertainment categories. CBS won the most entertainment Emmys tonight with five. ABC pulled in four entertainment awards tonight at the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. The network had received 10 others at a June 13 event recognizing creative arts categories. The night also debuted several new categories, as Twentieth Television's “Cristina’s Court” won the first legal/courtroom award and “The Tyra Banks Show” from Warner Bros. walked away with the talk show-informative award. View the full list of winners here: http://www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/daytime_35th_telecast_winners.html
PUBLIC BROADCASTING TOPS NEWS AND DOCU EMMY NOMINEES
By Vlada Gelman, TV WEEK, July 15, 2008
Public broadcasting programming led the list of nominees for the 29th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, announced today by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Public broadcasting shows received 38 nominations, followed by ABC and CBS with 17 nominations each. NBC received 14 nominations. National Geographic was the most-nominated cable channel with 12, followed by HBO/Cinemax with 10. Regional nominees include KCNC-TV in Denver, WBBM-TV in Chicago, WBZ-TV in Boston, WGCL-TV in Atlanta, WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., and WTHR-TV in Indianapolis. Awards will be presented in 33 categories, including breaking news, investigative reporting, interview and documentary, on Sept. 22 at a ceremony held at Frederick P. Rose Hall in the Time Warner Center in New York City.
A full list of nominees is available AT www.emmyonline.org/mediacenter/news_29th_nominations.html
NATIONAL NEWS
YOUTUBE TEAMS WITH INDIE FILMMAKERS
Internet giant opens virtual screening room
By ASSOCIATED PRESS, June 20, 2008
Google Inc.'s YouTube is setting up a virtual screening room to bring the work of independent filmmakers to a global audience. Struggling filmmakers already use YouTube to kick-start viral marketing campaigns. The new feature, which debuts Wednesday, gives them an easy-to-find home - and makes them partners in drawing new ad revenue. "Hopefully as they see thousands of people watching their films, it's going to be a very eye-opening experience," said Sara Pollack, YouTube's film and animation manager. The screening room will highlight four new films a week, picked by a YouTube editorial panel. Submissions are welcomed. The panel also will scour film festivals and work with partners such as the Sundance Channel to identify prospects. Among the first eight titles to be showcased are "Love and War," a stop-motion puppet movie by a Swedish director; the Oscar-nominated short "I Met The Walrus," about an interview with John Lennon; and "Are You the Favorite Person of Anybody?" by performance artist Miranda July. Filmmakers can choose to have a "Buy Now" button attached to their work for sales of DVDs or digital copies. They will also collect a majority share of ad revenue generated from views of their work. YouTube said people whose clips regularly attract a million viewers can make several thousand dollars a month. The bigger prize can be exposure. When YouTube featured the nine-minute short "Spider" by Nash Edgerton in February, it became the fifth-best selling short on iTunes, Pollack said. The creators of the full-length feature "Four Eyed Monsters," Susan Buice and Arin Crumley, got their break when more than a million YouTube views helped land them a TV and DVD distribution deal, she said. "They ended up doing really, really well, ironically by putting their film online for free," Pollack said.
ABC NEWS LEADS IN MURROW AWARD WINS
By Michele Greppi, TV WEEK, July 1, 2008
ABC News earned six Edward R. Murrow Awards to top the list of winners that will be honored by the Radio-Television News Directors Association at its annual dinner Oct. 13 in New York City. ABC will pick up a Murrow for overall excellence, one for spot news coverage of the Minneapolis bridge collapse and one for “To Iraq and Back: Bob Woodruff Reports,” which recently received a Peabody Award. CBS News won four Murrows, including one for the Aug. 9, 2007, edition of “CBS Evening News With Katie Couric” for best newscast, and one for “Boots on the Ground,” a four-part series about U.S. soldiers in Iraq by Lara Logan, who was recently promoted to chief foreign affairs correspondent. Also honored: “The Way Home,” a “CBS Sunday Morning” report by correspondent Kimberly Dozier. She, like Mr. Woodruff, recovered from catastrophic injuries received while reporting in Iraq and turned her experience into a broader look at the experiences of wounded U.S. troops. Ms. Dozier’s story also received a Peabody Award recently. “American Story With Bob Dotson” on NBC’s “Today” won a Murrow Award for writing. In all, 77 awards will be dispensed Oct. 13 to representatives of 54 network and local TV and radio news organizations.
National Awards 2008 - http://www.rtnda.org/pages/awards.php?g=67
Regional Awards 2008 - http://www.rtnda.org/pages/media_items/2008-regional-edward-r.-murrow-winners1005.php
Congratulations to 2008 Murrow Award winner from the Midsouth Region:
Television: Large Market, Sports Reporting: WCNC-TV, A League of Their Own
WHICHEVER SCREEN, PEOPLE ARE WATCHING
By BRIAN STELTER, The New York Times, July 8, 2008
SOMEHOW, despite more distractions than ever, we’re finding even more time to plant ourselves in front of screens. he first in a series of new “three-screen” reports by the Nielsen Company shows an emerging shift toward a more video-centric use of the Internet, but not at the expense of television viewing. The report, an initial effort by Nielsen to “follow the video” as consumer viewing habits shift, is scheduled to be released Tuesday [7/9/08]. The average American spent 127 hours of time with TV in May, up from 121 hours in May 2007; and 26 hours on the Internet, up from 24 hours last year. More than 282 million people watch television in a given month and nearly 162 million use the Internet.
Full article at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/08/business/media/08adco.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
‘BOOB TUBE’ STILL CONTENT KING: NIELSEN STUDY
People Spend More Than 5 Full Days Each Month Watching TV
By Linda Haugsted -- Multichannel News, 7/8/2008
Video consumers are spending more time on every available platform, including TVs, computers and cell phones, according to a report on television consumption released Tuesday by The Nielsen Co. Despite other options for consuming content, Americans are spending an increased amount of time in front of televisions: an average of 127 hours, 15 minutes a month, according to the research company. This viewing is not at the expense of Internet use: that metric is up 9%, to 26 hours and 26 minutes a month. Online viewing is estimated at 2 hours and 19 minutes and Americans watch 3 hours and 15 minutes a month on their cell phones, according to the survey. “Commercial television is alive and well—growing 1% year over year—despite the rapid adoption of other platforms,” said John Burbank, chief marketing officer for The Nielsen Company. “Moreover, timeshifting represents less than 5% of total viewing.”
REGIONAL NEWS
NEWSCHANNEL 5 WTVF NASHVILLE SOLD TO BONTEN
Landmark Communications announced that it has agreed to sell NewsChannel 5 (WTVF), located in Nashville, TN, to Bonten Media Group. NewsChannel 5, a CBS affiliate, is the leading television station in the Nashville market, and the #1 rated CBS station in the top 30 markets in the U.S. NewsChannel 5 also operates a 24 hour local-on-cable news channel and an online business in addition to the television station. Landmark Chairman and CEO Frank Batten, Jr. commented, “We are very proud of NewsChannel 5’s outstanding service to the Nashville region. We deeply appreciate the high level of professionalism, innovation and commitment to news excellence and community service that Debbie Turner, the President and General Manager of NewsChannel 5, and her team provide. Bonten Media Group, which has a strong track record in broadcasting, inherits a wonderful station and group of superb professionals, and we expect NewsChannel 5 will continue to grow and excel.” The sale, which is expected to close later this year after FCC approval, is part of a process that Landmark announced in January to explore strategic alternatives, including the sale of Landmark’s businesses. Lehman Brothers advised Landmark on the sale.
CABLE NETS, WEB PRESENCE BOLSTERED BY SCRIPPS SPLIT
Unit Freed From Company’s Troubled Stations and Newspapers
By Jon Lafayette, TV WEEK, June 29, 2008
With this week’s splitting up of E.W. Scripps, HGTV, Food Network and Scripps’ other cable properties will be free of their old-media cousins. “I think this will allow our management team to be more focused on where we’re going to take the company,” said Ken Lowe, who took the old newspaper company into cable, and who will be CEO of the new company Scripps Networks Interactive. SNI comprises Scripps Networks, which will own the company’s lifestyle cable networks—HGTV, Food Network, DIY, Fine Living and Great American Country—as well as sn_digital. That division oversees those networks’ Web extensions as well as other Web sites, including shopping comparison site Shopzilla and uSwitch, which helps consumers compare prices on home services and utilities. The cable networks are seeing ratings results from an increase in spending on programming on HGTV and Food Network. With those networks as the foundation, SNI is looking to dominate the shelter and food categories on as many platforms as possible. The other new company created in the split, a “new” Scripps, will own Scripps’ newspapers and television station assets. Read full article at http://www.tvweek.com/news/2008/06/cable_nets_web_presence_bolste.php
A LOOK AT THE 'NEW SCRIPPS' AND CEO BOEHNE
By Jennifer Saba , Editor and Publisher, July 01, 2008
Today Rich Boehne steps into the role of president and CEO of the newly formed E.W. Scripps Co., a company that has been relatively unscathed -- at least compared to its peers -- on the Street. The “new” Scripps will be operating as a newspaper and broadcast TV company with a focus on local media sans its lucrative cable and Interactive division, which is now Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI). The feel-good vibe from investors will probably spin-out with it, as the new Scripps (NYSE: SSP) will likely get a bitter taste of how the investors have been treating newspaper companies without fast growing media properties. Just take a June 2 note from Goldman Sachs’ lead analyst Peter Appert, who pegged the new Scripps to start trading at roughly $8/share, with a market capitalization of about $1.4 billion. (On June 30, the old SSP closed at $41.90). It got the boot from the S&P500; SNI took its place. Boehne is not a stranger to road shows and investor calls. He began his media career as a part time reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer before graduating from college, eventually landing at The Cincinnati Post where he covered Wall Street, the national economy, and other business subjects. He was plucked by Scripps headquarters to help prepare the company for its initial public offering in 1988. It went public that summer at $16. For all the chaos in the industry – especially over the past month -- Read full article at http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003822686
AT&T SAYS IT’LL OFFER TV PACKAGE TO NASHVILLE, SURROUNDING AREAS
By John Rodgers, jrodgers@nashvillecitypaper.com, July 2, 2008
AT&T plans to offer its Internet protocol-based television service in Nashville and the surrounding counties under a state application submitted Tuesday, the first day a new law governing television franchising became effective. The telecom giant also announced it plans to invest about $400 million in Tennessee. The new state law, which went into effect Tuesday, requires AT&T to apply for a state-issued franchise to start television programming and compete with the cable industry. Prior to the law becoming effective, television franchising was accessible only at the local level, such as Comcast’s agreement in Davidson County. “We look forward to bringing Tennesseans not only choice and competition but also advanced video, voice and Internet service technology,” said Gregg Morton, president of AT&T Tennessee in a statement. “It will take time to enhance our network to offer these exceptional services, but we will move as quickly as possible to compete for Tennessee customers.” AT&T’s application for a state-issued franchise has been submitted to the Tennessee Regulatory Authority, which has administrative duties over the process. As prescribed by the law, AT&T detailed the service areas it plans to cover in the application. Those geographic areas, which range across the state, include Nashville and the surrounding doughnut counties. The areas, however, can be changed. The telecom giant must offer television services to the areas described in the agreement within two years of it being inked. Within 3 ½ years, AT&T must offer services to roughly 600,000 Tennessee households, 25 percent of which must be low-income. The $400 million investment — to come over the next several years — will be in fiber network upgrades, expanded broadband access and deployment of AT&T’s U-verse television programming package. Read full article at
http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/news.php?viewStory=61177&utm_source=newsletter1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=July-E-blasts
CHANNEL 3 [WRCB CHATTANOOGA] WELCOMES NEAL PASCAL IN PLACE OF TRAVERS; REDUCES 8 PRODUCTION JOBS
From the Chattanoogan.com:
Former Channel 9 [WTVC] weatherman Neal Pascal is joining Channel 3 to handle weekend weather duties. He will be replacing weekend weatherman Brian Travers, whose contract is not being renewed. And in another development at Channel 3, the station is reducing eight production positions. WRCB TV's President and General Manager Tom Tolar said the reductions were due to automation and changes in the TV industry. He said there would be some layoffs, but some of the cuts would be handled by attrition. Of the addition of Neal Pascal, who left Channel 9 after he faced federal mortgage fraud charges, Mr. Tolar said, “We are delighted to have Neal Pascal join the Eyewitness News team. Neal has more than 25 years of experience forecasting weather here in the Tennessee Valley. WRCB is proud to be continuing the tradition of giving our viewers the best, most accurate, forecast available. He said Mr. Travers will be seeking other employment. "Neal Pascal spent more than 25 years forecasting weather in our area as Chief Meteorologist at WTVC. Neal will join the Eyewitness News team immediately. He will be seen on-air between now and the start of the new fall season." "Paul Barys, WRCB Storm Alert Team chief meteorologist for 23 years said, “Neal and I were fierce competitors for more than two decades. Now we can place all of our energies in one direction to benefit Channel 3 viewers.” Neal Pascal said, “It is a true honor to be headed back on television at WRCB. Read entire article at http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_130481.asp
NPT WINS TWO CINE GOLDEN EAGLE AWARDS
Two on-air broadcast promotional spots by Nashville Public Television (NPT) have won CINE Golden Eagle Awards. The two "Give the Gift of Membership" spots -- "Accordion Player" and "Out of Sync" -- were winners in the Promo Category, where they competed with entries from major broadcast and cable networks. The two spots were part of a promotional campaign titled “Give the Gift of Membership” written, produced and directed by Hugh Brian O’Neill, NPT’s Director of Brand Management & Creative Services, filmed by Jim DeMarco and edited by Ed Jones. The campaign stars Nashville musician Michael Webb, whose character’s life is given renewed meaning after receiving the gift of NPT membership. “Out of Sync,” which also stars Nashville sound engineer Danny Polan, previously won a 2008 Midsouth Regional EMMY Award. Both spots can be viewed on the NPT Creative You Tube Channel at youtube.com/nptcreative
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
GENEEN ANDERSON to weathercaster at WPLG Miami, from WNCN Raleigh.
DOUGLAS CLARK to reporter at KOKI Tulsa, from weekend anchor at WWAY Wilmington.
ROXANNA HAYNES to reporter at WGHP High Point, from KCCI Des Moines.
MARK MATHIS to co-host of FOX News Rising at WCCB Charlotte. Mark had previously been a meteorologist at WCCB.
SCOTT NOLL to investigative reporter at WREG Memphis, from investigative reporter at WWMT Grand Rapids
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SCHOLARSHIPS,
NATAS/VANDERBILT PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TO POYNTER
The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has joined with Vanderbilt University to offer the NATAS/Vanderbilt Professional Scholarship to Poynter. The Poynter Institute is a school dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders. It promotes excellence and integrity in the practice of craft and in the practical leadership of successful businesses. It stands for a journalism that informs citizens and enlightens public discourse. The award of $1,000 will be given to the first media professional working in the Midsouth Region (States of North Carolina and Tennessee, and Huntsville, Alabama) who is accepted to Poynter and has applied to NATAS Nashville between September 1, 2005 and August 30, 2006. To apply for the scholarship, submit an application form to Poynter, and send an e-mail notification to emmynash@aol.com, with your name, title, company, address, phone number, e-mail address, and the dates/title of the seminar. Application forms are available at poynter.org.
JOHN CANNON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Foundation of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences will award one $40,000 college scholarship to a high school student planning to pursue a career in television or a related field. The JOHN CANNON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is open to any graduating high school senior planning to major in communications at a four-year college or university. Applications must be postmarked by December 12, 2005 For more information and a link to application forms, go to http://www.emmyonline.org/emmy/scholarship.html
RISING STAR 2006,
THIRD ANNUAL RISING STAR AWARD
Rising Star Committee Chairman, David J. Bennett
For the 21st Annual Emmy Awards, The Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission is sponsoring the third annual "Rising Star." This award honors an industry professional in the Midsouth Region who shows extraordinary promise. Entries are to be made by the head of a department in a television station or production company, for entrants whose work exhibits creativity, vision and high ethical standards. The nominees will be chosen by the board of governors of the academy from those entrants whose efforts hold promise for the industry's future. The entry deadline is October 30, and the nominations will be announced on Friday, November 17. The award is a crystal pillar to be presented at the Emmy Awards on January 27, 2007.
Previous Winners:
2004 - BRIDGET KLING, Producer, Nashville Public Television
A graduate of the University of New Orleans, Bridget was Director of Instructional Media there, and earned a Masters in Arts Administration. She joined Nashville Public Television (then WDCN) in 1997 and was Membership Manager and Development Director. Bridget now produces and hosts live pledge breaks and Arts Break. Her documentaries include Designed for Worship, Memories of Nashville, and The Ryman. Bridget has received four Midsouth Emmy Award nominations, two National Educational Telecommunication Association Awards, and the Gracie Award. Beth Curley, Senior Vice President of NPT, said that Bridget has “tenacity, maturity, a sense of humor, excellent team leadership, and the ability to understand and work on all aspects of a production.”
2005 - NICHOLAS E. DUGGER, Creator and Engineer-In-Charge, Tennessee Digital Video
A Jackson, Tennessee, native, Nic Dugger has been working in television since the age of 12. At TRTV for 5 years, he worked his way up from cable puller to master control operator. At Middle Tennessee State University, Nic became the student television station manager in his freshman year. While still in college, Nic worked as a freelancer on live regional election returns, live Midsouth Emmy Awards telecasts, documentaries, and events, and was nominated for two NATAS Student Production Awards. Nic also took part in the international JASON Project broadcasts with Titanic discoverer Dr. Bob Ballard for several years. Next came Media Arts in Seattle, where he was part of milestone productions for the Discovery Channel and National Geographic. Nic returned to MTSU in 2001 for a teaching opportunity in the Mass Comm Department. In 2002, he joined The Holland Group to develop and manage a new media production department. Nic founded Tennessee Digital Video in October of 2004, and completed the construction of his own all-digital mobile television production truck, which provided part of facilities for the 2005 Presidential inauguration in Washington., and Governor Bredesen¹s 2005 State of the State address. TNDV appeared on the cover and in a feature article in TV Technology in April, 2005. Nic’s dreams include the development of an endowment based after school program for high school students to learn about mobile broadcasting.
RISING STAR ENTRY FORM
Person Submitting Entry______________________________________________________________
Title______________________________ Company_______________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
Voice______________________________ e-mail_________________________________________
Name of Entrant_____________________________________________________________________
Current Job Title and Company_________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
Voice_____________________________ e-mail_________________________________________
Outstanding Qualities________________________________________________________________
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Extraordinary Accomplishments________________________________________________________
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Future Goals________________________________________________________________________
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Please submit a two-minute VHS tape or DVD-R of the entrant’s work,
a resume and a photograph.
Return by October 30, 2006, to:
Geneva M. Brignolo, Executive Director
NATAS Nashville/Midsouth, 161 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
615-259-0040, emmynash@aol.com, www.emmyonline.org/nashville
STUDENT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2006-07 REGIONAL WINNERS,
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Winner: Ragtime at the PPP, Germantown High School, Archie Mitchell, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, Ted Horrell
Honorable Mention: FFF (Fun with Fitness and Food) Composite, Williamson County Television, Tina Arafee, Michael Haywood, James Thayer, Logan Watson, Adviser: Matt Balzer
Honorable Mention: Zoo Camp, Germantown High School, Miles Davis, Cassie Farrier, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, Ted Beasley
DOCUMENTARY
Winner: Beth, Studio 21 @ Nashville School of the Arts, Kelsey Nix, Wolfgang Wozniak, Adviser: John Newsom
Honorable Mention: A Biography of Bill Lloyd, Studio 21 @ Nashville School of the Arts, Ryman Lloyd, Adviser: John Newsom
Honorable Mention: Changed: The Germantown to Germany Exchange, Germantown High School, Miles Davis, Ben Holden, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, John Elmer
Honorable Mention: September 11th, 2001: The Story of NABE and AUBER, Germantown High School, Sharareh Drury, Chris Frazer, Ben Holden, Evan Reynolds, Patrick Warren, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, Jordan Liles
HUBBARD FAMILY PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Winner: Don't Litter, Ravenwood High School, James Thayer, Logan Watson, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
Honorable Mention: Meningococcal Meningitis Awareness, Enloe High School Eagle Productions, Tucker Idol, Aaron Motsinger, Scott Snyder, Natalie Sprague, Dana Vaughn, Andrew Zucchino, Adviser: Curry Leslie
Honorable Mention: Recycling Choices, Ravenwood High School, Robert Cole, Michael Haywood, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
NEWS
Winner: Fire Safety at the Festival, Germantown High School, Sharareh Drury, Ben Holden, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, Jordan Liles
Honorable Mention: L.A.F.S., Germantown High School, Sharareh Drury, Ben Holden, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, John Elmer
Honorable Mention: Run for Liam, Ravenwood High School, Robert Cole, Michael Haywood, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
SPORTS
Winner: Sports Composite, Germantown High School, Ben Holden, Tucker Wade, Brandon Winfrey, Jacob Strong, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, John Elmer, Courtney Smith
Honorable Mention: A Reason to Cheer at GHS, Germantown High School, Luke Driver, Rachel Terrell, Brianna Williams, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, Ted Beasley
Honorable Mention: Baseball Is Love, Enloe High School Eagle Productions, William Hartzell, Joseph Martin, Andrew Zucchino, Adviser: Curry Leslie
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Winner: La Pomme Est Mort, Ravenwood High School, Jessica Trevett, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
Honorable Mention: Experimental Projects (Composite), Fairview High School, Ryan Flake, Adviser: Bob King
Honorable Mention: Wake Up, Germantown!, Germantown High School, Miles Davis, Carrie Davis, Stuart Downing, Dominique Duarte, Cassie Farrier, Kristina Hanford, Erika Maclin, Archie Mitchell, Tucker Wade, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, John Elmer
WRITING
Winner: September 11th, 2001: The Story of NABE and AUBER, Germantown High School, Sharareh Drury, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, Jordan Liles
Honorable Mention: Interracial Relationships, Germantown High School, Sharareh Drury, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, Ted Horrell
Honorable Mention: Special Education Dance, Germantown High School, Dominique Duarte, Advisers: Frank Bluestein, Ted Beasley
BEST USE OF MUSIC
(Chosen from the Winning Entries)
Winner: Beth, Studio 21 @ Nashville School of the Arts, Kelsey Nix, Wolfgang Wozniak, Adviser John Newsom
Honorable Mention: Don't Litter, Ravenwood High School, James Thayer, Logan Watson, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
Honorable Mention: La Pomme Est Mort, Ravenwood High School, Jessica Trevett, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
REGIONAL STUDENT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2006-07 PRESS RELEASE,
The Foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced Midsouth Regional winners of the Student Television Award for Excellence recognizing outstanding television journalism by high school students at a ceremony attended by 125 students and teachers on April 3 at the Nashville Public Library, according to Michael J. Schoenfeld, President of the Nashville/Midsouth Chapter.
Regional winners will be eligible for recognition at the national level. A blue-ribbon panel, chaired by Av Westin, Executive Director of the Foundation, will select seven national awardees. The national awards will be presented at a ceremony to be held May 1, 2007, at the Hearst Tower in New York City. Students from the Midsouth have won national awards in two of the four previous years of the competition.
A seminar, “Music Makes a Difference,” conducted by 615 Music Productions, began the event. From 615 Music, Randy Wachtler, President, Chad Shambaugh, Sound Designer, and Aaron Gant, Vice President of Production and Engineering entertained the students with clips of their extraordinary compositions and sound designs, and provided insights into the music business.
The awards ceremony was hosted by Lelan Statom from the NewsChannel 5 Network. The eight categories in the student competition were:
Arts & Entertainment/Cultural Affairs, presented by Perry Gibson, Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission; to Germantown High School (Memphis, TN)
Documentary, presented by Sarah Trahern, Great American Country, to Studio 21 @ Nashville School of the Arts (Nashville, TN)
Hubbard Family Award for Public Affairs, presented by David Hinton, Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville, to Ravenwood High School (Brentwood, TN)
News, presented by Laura Faber, Anchor/Reporter, Fox17 WZTV, to Germantown High School (Memphis, TN)
Sports, presented by Pete Weber, Voice of the Nashville Predators, to Germantown High School (Memphis, TN).
Technical Achievement, presented by Sandra Harris, The Renaissance Center, to Ravenwood High School (Brentwood, TN)
Writing, presented by Phillip L. Bell, Earnhardt Pirkle, Inc., to Germantown High School (Memphis, TN)
Best Use of Music (a category unique to the Midsouth Region and selected from among the winning entries), presented by Randy Wachtler, 615 Music Productions, to Studio 21 @ Nashville School of the Arts (Nashville, TN)
Now in its fifth year, the Student Television Award for Excellence is part of the National Student Television program which encourages and supports journalism skills among students. All entries were originally broadcast, cablecast, or webcast within the eligibility period from February 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007. In the Nashville/Midsouth Chapter, 63 entries were received, representing 160 individual student names.
The regional awards were sponsored by the Foundation of the National Television Academy, the Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville, Regions Bank, SESAC, Tennessee Digital Video, and the Tennessee Film Commission.
For further information: Geneva Brignolo, 615-259-0040, emmynash@aol.com, www.emmyonline.org/nashville
The National Television Academy is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy© Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts and Entertainment, Public & Community Service, Technology & Engineering, and Business & Financial Reporting. Excellence in Primetime programming and international programming is recognized by its affiliate, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Regional Emmys are given in 20 regions across the United States. Beyond awards, the National Television Academy has extensive educational programs including National Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.tv. The Nashville/Midsouth Region encompasses the States of North Carolina (except Asheville) and Tennessee, and the television market of Huntsville, Alabama.
The Foundation of the National Television Academy is the education arm of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The Foundation’s mission is the recognition and reward of excellence in television through educational programs including National Student Television as well as university scholarships.
STUDENT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE,
STUDENT AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES -
NATIONAL STUDENT TELEVISION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
NATIONAL STUDENT TELEVISION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE – CALL FOR ENTRIES 2007-08
This nationwide initiative of The Foundation of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences promotes best practices to high school students. It is intended to be an incentive for the pursuit of excellence in television journalism and to focus public attention on outstanding achievements in television produced by high school students. All entries are first judged for their Regional Chapter’s Awards. Those regional winners are then judged again by a blue-ribbon panel to select a national winner in each category. The seven categories are: News, Arts & Entertainment/Cultural Affairs, Documentary, Sports, Hubbard Family Public Affairs/Community Service/Public Service, Technical Achievement, and Writing. Entries must be submitted as they were originally telecast, cablecast or webcast. Faculty involvement can be only advisory. There is no limit to the number of entries a school or after school program may submit in each category. The National Student Television Award for Excellence is presented to the sponsoring high school, after school program, or producing organization, with the individuals involved in the production of the entry receiving certificates. Entries must have been originally broadcast, cablecast or webcast within the eligibility period from February 1, 2007 to January 31, 2008. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full time student as of the application deadline, which is February 22, 2008. For full details and entry information, please go to www.nationalstudent.tv
JUDGING STUDENT AWARDS
Television professionals and educators are encouraged to judge entries from high school students for the National Student Television Award for Excellence. This unique and worthwhile program is conducted online, so judges can review and vote on the work from their desks as time permits during March 2008. To sign up, go to http://nationalstudent.tv/judgereg.asp
AVAILABLE FROM THE NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY FOUNDATION
AT NATIONAL STUDENT.TV
CURRICULUM: "If it bleeds, it leads" and other lessons on broadcast Journalism...
http://www.nationalstudent.tv/teachersmain.asp
BEST PRACTICES: “Best Practices for Television Journalists, by Av Westin, published by The Freedom Forum, http://www.nationalstudent.tv/teachersmain.asp
TEACHER FORUM: An informational chat room where teachers can share their own best practices, or find help and advice. www.ntafoundation.org/teacherforum/.
SUGGESTED WEBSITES
AMERICAN JOURNALISM REVIEW: Broadcast Links - Links to web sites of broadcast networks and stations. http://newslink.org/broad.html
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR - Links for day-to-day use in a newsroom, in an easy-to-use format. http://assignmenteditor.com/
ASSOCIATED STUDENT PRESS - “Multimedia Wire Room” – encourages students to submit/post their work in audio, video and print. studentmedia.org
ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION IN JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION (AEJMC) aejmc.org
BROADCAST JOURNALISM TIP CENTER - Teaching TV Production by Dave Davis, Hillcrest High School and founder of Student Television Network. htvmagazine.com/resources
CAREER AND SALARY INFORMATION FOR TELEVISION. Compiled by Vernon Stone, Professor Emeritus Missouri School of Journalism. http://www.missouri.edu/~jourvs/index.html
CHANNEL ONE - Website for the in-classroom network. Web-based discussions of the news, additional resources to supplement stories, and more. ChannelOne.com
CHANNEL ONE FOR TEACHERS - Specifically for the teacher, with good ideas on incorporating news and journalism into the school day. ChannelOneTeacher.com
CNN STUDENT NEWS - Lesson plans to accompany current CNN and CNN Student News programming. fyi.cnn.com/fyi/teachers/
CNN: RELIABLE SOURCES. Transcripts from recent editions of Reliable Sources. http://www.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/rs.html/
CENSUS DATA (quick find): http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en
FACT CHECKING. FactCheck.org
FIRST AMENDMENT CENTER. The First Amendment Center of The Freedom Forum, based in Nashville, with stories and commentaries on the First Amendment http://www.fac.org/
FREEDOM FORUM. The Freedom Forum is a nonpartisan, international foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people. http://www.freedomforum.org/
HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM PROJECT - A project of the American Society of Newspaper Editors. highschooljournalism.org
HOW STUFF WORKS – Become an expert http://www.howstuffworks.com/
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS & EDITORS (IRE) http://www.reporter.org
JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. Supporting free and responsible scholastic journalism, JEA is the only independent national scholastic journalism organization for teachers and advisers. http://www.jea.org/
JOURNALISM TEACHER - Resources for high school journalism teachers and advisors. jteacher.com
THE J SPOT - The high school section of USC’s Online Journalism Review. ojr.org/ojr/highschool/
JOURNALIST’S TOOLBOX - Thousands of useful websites for journalists, compiled and maintained by journalist Mike Reilly. journaliststoolbox.com
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS (NAB) http://www.nab.org
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTER-ASSISTED REPORTING http://www.nicar.org
NATIONAL NEWS ARCHIVE, based in Nashville at Vanderbilt University. http://tvnews.vanderbilt.edu/
NATIONAL PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION (NPPA). The National Press Photographers Association is an organization dedicated to the advancement of photographic journalism. http://www.nppa.org/
NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION NSPA was founded in 1921 to help students and teachers improve their publications. http://www.studentpress.org/nspa/index.html
NATIONAL STUDENT TELEVISION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE of the National Television Academy Foundation, Entry forms and rules. www.nationaltudent.tv
NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY http://www.emmyonline.org/
NTA NASHVILLE/MIDSOUTH CHAPTER http://www.emmyonline.org/nashville
NEWS AHEAD. The World News Forecast offers future international headlines for forward-thinking editors, combining a YearAhead Calendar for Subscribers with a MonthAhead Calendar for all visitors. Find the best news professionals in the Media Services Directory. http://www.newsahead.com/
NEWSLAB. A non-profit, hands-on, television news laboratory whose mission is to help local stations find better ways of telling important stories that are often difficult to convey on television. http://www.newslab.org/
NewspaperLinks.com
NEWSWISE. A comprehensive database of news releases from top institutions engaged in scientific, medical and business research. http://www.newswise.com/
PBSNEWSHOUR - Lesson plans and discussion guides based on current events. pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers
PBSTEACHERSOURCE - Materials; curricula organized by topic, grade level and standard; and other teaching tools. pbs.org/teachersource/
THE PEW RESEARCH CENTER is an independent opinion research group that studies attitudes toward press, politics and public policy issues, sponsored by The Pew Charitable Trusts. http://people-press.org/
THE POYNTER INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA STUDIES. The Poynter Institute is dedicated to teaching and inspiring journalists and media leaders. It stands for a journalism that informs citizens and enlightens public discourse. http://www.poynter.org/
RADIO TELEVISION NEWS DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION http://www.rtnda.org/rtnda
RADIO TELEVISION NEWS DIRECTORS FOUNDATION http://www.rtndf.org/rtndf
Home to "The Journalist's Guide to Sites and Sources on the Internet",
also "The Election Project" and other vital resources for broadcast journalists
and “Plugged In – Using the Internet for High School Journalists”
REPORTER’S DESKTOP (search engine): http://www.reporter.org/desktop/
SCHOOL TV - Partial national listing/links to schools doing student news; resources for students and teachers. schoolTV.com
SHOPTALK. Don Fitzpatrick's ShopTalk newsletter. Great source for gossip and tips on TV news. http://www.tvspy.com/
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS (Sigma Delta Chi) http://spj.org
STUDENT PRESS REVIEW - Columbia University-based association that published the Student Press Review. Columbia.edu/cu/cspa/
STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL MEDIA SOURCEBOOK. This wonderful list of organizations and resources is organized in useful categories and provided by ACP/NSPA. The lists contain web links, mailing and email addresses, phone and fax numbers. http://studentpress.org/sourcebook/
STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER - Information on the legal rights of student journalists and information for media advisors. splc.org
STUDENT TELEVISION NETWORK - A network of high school broadcast journalism teachers, created by teachers for teachers. Resources and ideas for teaching broadcast journalism. studenttelevision.com
TELEVISION WEEK, incorporating Electronic Media magazine, daily report on television industry news. www.tvweek.com
TV RUNDOWN. Since 1981, The Rundown has reported to television executives weekly on local television news, programming, and community service projects. http://www.tvrundown.com/
URBAN INSTITUTE urban.org
Urbanlegends.about.com
US GOVERNMENT STATISTICS fedstats.gov
2008 REGIONAL STUDENT TELEVISION AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WINNERS,
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Winner – Sar Shar 021, Ravenwood High School, Malcolm Springer, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
Honorable Mentions:
42nd Street Taps into the PPP, Germantown High School, Stuart Downing, Jacob Strong, Adviser: Ted Beasley
Young Playwrights, Germantown High School, Anthony McMahon, Adviser: Ted Beasley
NEWS
Winner - Behind the Wheel of Life, Germantown High School, Stuart Downing, Dominique Duarte, Adviser: Ted Beasley
Honorable Mentions:
Announcements, Independence High School, Chris Bailey, Blake Farmer, Dani Hahn, Tyler Hardin, Bert McKeand, Tyler Matheny, Liana Mizell, Tyler Myers, Adam Prater, Josh Turner, Jonathan Wilson, Adviser: Matt Balzer
Sleep, Ravenwood High School, Matt Binford, Ben Sullivan, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
LONG FORM (Fiction and Non-Fiction)
Winner: CHS Drafting School, Centennial High School, Andrew Bennett, Nick Morgan, Adviser: Dawn Marek
Honorable Mentions:
California Wildfires, Ravenwood High School, Jared Boynton, Robert Cole, Michelle Potts, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
Womb to Tomb, Centennial High School, Chad Alligood, Alex McNeilage, Todd Merkely, Erik Sharpnack, Adviser: Dawn Marek
HUBBARD FAMILY PUBLIC AFFAIRS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Winner: Son of History, Germantown High School, Luke Driver, Justin Harrison, Jarrett Holley, Michael Horton, Josh Moore, Adviser: Jordan Liles
Honorable Mentions:
Childhelp, Ravenwood High School, Michael Haywood, Jessica Trevett, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
Standard School Attire, Studio 21 at Nashville School of the Arts, Zack Lovejoy, Tim Reed, Lura Zoerb, Adviser: John Newsom
SPORTS
Winners – Tie:
Festival Gymnasts, Germantown High School, Stuart Downing, Brittany Flaherty, Adviser: John Elmer
German Students Experience Friday Night Lights, Germantown High School, Luke Driver, Jonathan Smith, Adviser: Ted Beasley
Honorable Mentions:
Soccer: Focus on Max Schnuck, Ravenwood High School, Andrew Tate, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
Sports Composite, Germantown High School, Luke Driver, Jacob Strong, Brandon Winfrey, Adviser: Ted Beasley
TECHNICAL/CRAFT ACHIEVEMENT
Winner: Daft Punk Musique Video, Ravenwood High School, Logan Watson, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
Honorable Mentions:
It's Not Worth It to Litter, Fairview High School, Drew Baker, Lexie Beguiristain, Jason Flake, Rebecca Flake, Ryan Flake, Hannah Ramey, Adviser: Bob King
Sierra Bravo Project, Germantown High School, Stuart Downing, Brandon Winfrey, Adviser: Jordan Liles
WRITING
Winners – Tie:
CHS Drafting Program, Centennial High School, Andrew Bennett, Nick Morgan, Adviser: Dawn Marek
Gifted Teen, Germantown High School, Dominique Duarte, Adviser: Ted Beasley
Honorable Mentions:
California Wildfires, Ravenwood High School, Michelle Potts, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
Womb to Tomb, Centennial High School, Chad Alligood, Alex McNeilage, Todd Merkley, Erik Sharpnack, Adviser: Dawn Marek
BEST USE OF MUSIC
Winner: Daft Punk Musique Video, Ravenwood High School, Logan Watson, Adviser: Sara Sweitzer
EMMY AWARDS 1/26/08 ARCHIVED VIDEOSTREAMING,
LIVE MIDSOUTH EMMY AWARDS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 200
ARCHIVED VIDEOSTREAMING
http://streamernetworks.com/emmy/
EMMY AWARDS PHOTOS 1-26-08,
Tommy Lawson's photographs from the 22nd Annual Midsouth Emmy Awards are availble at
http://www.digiproofs.com/ecom/event_view.pl?password=emmy
21st EMMY AWARD WINNERS 1-27-07,
NEWS EXCELLENCE
NewsChannel 5 Network, Mike Cutler, WTVF
NEWSCAST/EVENING
NewsChannel 5 at 10, Kelly Broadway, WTVF
NEWSCAST/DAYTIME
News 2 at 4: Gallatin Tornado, Bob Mueller, Anne Holt, Lisa Patton, Davis Nolan, WKRN
NEWSCAST /WEEKEND
Tornado Aftermath, David Weathersby, Ken Smith, Ronnie Adcock, Dave Foster, WZTV
SPOT NEWS
Ice Storm, Anna Crowley, WCNC
BREAKING NEWS
Tennessee Tornadoes, Ken Smith, Ronnie Adcock, Rhonda Roberts, David Ditmore, WZTV
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT
NCAA Coverup, Chris Weaver, Eric White, WGHP
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Precious Cargo, Phil Williams, Bryan Staples, WTVF
FEATURE STORY
Bowling Knight, David Sussman, WSMV
FEATURE SERIES
Touchy Situations, Dennis Milligan, WBTV
HUMAN INTEREST STORY
Cashville, Lyra Manning. WTVF
HUMAN INTEREST SERIES
Kenya Diaries, Barry Simmons, Iain Montgomery, WTVF
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
The Ticket Fix, Phil Williams, Bryan Staples, WTVF
BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORT
The Investigators: Holding Pattern, Jeff Sonier, John Gray, WCNC
SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT REPORT
School Patrol, Vicki Yates, Charlie Woodward, WTVF
NEWS SPECIAL
Pain at the Pump, Allison Andrews, John Gray, Bobby Rettew, WCNC
SPORTSCAST
Minor League Mayhem, Paul Jones, WZTV
SPORTS SEGMENT
Making 'Real Men of Genius', Dean McCondichie, Jennifer Holt, WZTV
SPORTS PROGRAMS/SERIES
The Class of '86, Bob Holliday, Jeff Gravley, WRAL
SPORTS EVENT/GAME
Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks Game 1, David White, Nashville Predators
WEATHERCAST
Storm 5 Severe Weather Coverage, Ron Howes, Lelan A Statom, Charlie Neese, WTVF
DOCUMENTARY/CULTURAL
The Rise of the Southern Biscuit, Maryann Byrd, Byrdword Productions
DOCUMENTARY/HISTORICAL
The Battle of Franklin, Shane Seley, Rob Hodge, Ed Leydecker, Wide Awake Films
DOCUMENTARY/TOPICAL
Capitol Hill Corruption, Phil Williams, Bryan Staples, WTVF
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
Carolina Traveler: Italian Style, Mike Redding, Andy Benton, WCNC
MAGAZINE
Tennessee's Wild Side, Doug Jackson, Steve Hall, Ken Tucker, Alan Griggs, Matthew Emigh, Barry Cross, The Renaissance Center
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Dead Sea Scrolls: 100 Days in Charlotte, Von Kinloch, Josh King, Michael Hendrix, Kinloch Productions/WSOC
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Phyllis Parish, Loretta Harper-Arnold, Debra Morgan, Bob Sadler, WRAL
SERVICE (Informational)
Surviving the Storm, Charlie Neese, Mike Rose, WTVF
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
Apple of my Eye Episode #701 Big Comfy Couch, Stephen Elsky, John Leitch, Richard Seet, Radical Sheep Productions/Amity Entertainment
SPECIAL EVENT/LIVE
NBC17 Tree of Lights, Barry Leffler, WNCN
SPECIAL EVENT/EDITED
From Baptist to Bioworks, Rod Starns, Jonathan Epstein, Joe Stuber, Eric Thompson, Gary Blankenship, Waheed AlQawasmi, Dave Wells, Jacob Abart, Jerit Abart, Russ Abernathy, Sue Lynn Perry, Ryan Goble, Running Pony Productions/WKNO
INTERACTIVITY
Just Ask Mike, Michael Riddle, WITN
PSA SPOT
The Bloke Who Once Smoked, Len Faulconer, Onur Tukel, Colleen Cambre, UNC-TV
PSA CAMPAIGN
Healthwise Moments: Year Two, Len Faulconer, Onur Tukel, Kristin Tharpe-Lingle, Colleen Cambre, UNC-TV
PROMO SPOT/NEWS
Video Game Violence, Jonathan Case, WCCB
PROMO CAMPAIGN/NEWS
Sulipeck Weather, David Stotts, Paul Sloan, Chris Franklin, Joey Sulipeck, Vanessa Ezernicks, Kip Gordon, WHBQ
PROMO SPOT/PROGRAM
The Mayberry Code, Mike Sussman, WAXN
PROMO CAMPAIGN/PROGRAM
UNC-TV 50th Anniversary, Len Faulconer, Kristin Tharpe-Lingle, Onur Tukel, Chris Ayers, Miguel Bordo, UNC-TV
COMMERCIAL SPOT
RDU to LAX, Christian McIlwain, WRAL
COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGN
Pigeon Forge - Summer/WinterFest, Tom Gibney, Bohan Advertising Marketing
ANIMATION
JC Composite, Jonathan Case, WCCB
AUDIO
FOX 13 Composite, David Stotts, WHBQ
DIRECTOR /NEWS
Capitol Protest, Lewis Harkness, WKRN
DIRECTOR/PROGRAM
Music Road, Jim May, Turner South/RuckusFilm
DIRECTOR/SHORT FORM
FOX 13 Composite, David Stotts, WHBQ
EDITOR /NEWS
Shark Bites, Nathan Sharkey, WTVF
EDITOR/PROGRAM
Carolina Traveler, Andy Benton. WCNC
EDITOR/SHORT FORM
FOX 13 Composite, David Stotts, Chris Franklin, WHBQ
GRAPHIC ARTS
Shan Graphic Arts Composite, Shan Zhong, Shan Zhong Design
LIGHTING
Christmas at Belmont, Jim DeMarco, NPT
MUSIC COMPOSER/ARRANGER
The Creation, Dennis Scott, MAGs Entertainment
PHOTOGRAPHY/NEWS
Bud Nelson Stories, Ted Nelson, WTVF
PHOTOGRAPHY/PROGRAM
Carolina Traveler, Andy Benton, WCNC
PHOTOGRAPHY SHORT FORM
FOX 13 Composite, David Stotts, WHBQ
SET DESIGN
The Big Comfy Couch, Karen Valleau, Radical Sheep Productions/Amity Entertainment
WRITER /NEWS
Writing is Fun, Barry Simmons WTVF
WRITER/PROGRAM
The Rise of the Southern Biscuit, Maryann Byrd, Byrdword Productions
WRITER/SHORT FORM
five cent words, Richard Eller, Jerry Walker, WTVF
COMPANY WINS
WTVF 14
WCNC 6
WHBQ 5
WZTV 4
UNC-TV 3
WRAL 3
Byrdword Productions 2
Radical Sheep Productions/Amity Entertainment 2
WCCB 2
WKRN 2
Bohan Advertising Marketing 1
Kinloch Productions/WSOC 1
MAGs Entertainment 1
Nashville Predators 1
NPT 1
Running Pony Productions/WKNO 1
Shan Zhong Design 1
The Renaissance Center 1
Turner South/RuckusFilm 1
WAXN 1
WBTV 1
WGHP 1
Wide Awake Films 1
WITN 1
WNCN 1
WSMV 1
22ND EMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS,
MIDSOUTH REGIONAL EMMY AWARDS
22nd ANNUAL NOMINATIONS
COMPILED BY KV FINANCIAL GROUP, P.C., CPA’S
JUDGED BY ROCKY MOUNTAIN SOUTHWEST (Phoenix), AND MIDWEST (Chicago) CHAPTERS
NEWS EXCELLENCE
10 News - Straight from the Heart, Bill Shory, WBIR
Channel 4 News, Matthew Hilk, WSMV
Fox 13 News, Ken Jobe, WHBQ
NewsChannel 5 Network, Sandy Boonstra, Mike Cutler, WTVF
WGHP - A Big News Year, Karen Koutsky, WGHP
NEWSCAST/EVENING
Channel 4 News at 10 Spinach Scare, Don Mashburn, Matthew Hilk, WSMV
Downtown Destruction. Matt Peace, WPTY
EQ Explosion, Stephanie Lyn Beck, Leesa Moore Craigie, WRAL
Fox13 News at 9, Ken Jobe, Mearl Purvis, Steve Dawson, Joey Sulipeck, Matt Stark, WHBQ
Game Over, Pacman, Ronnie Adcock, Rhonda Roberts, Ken Smith, WZTV
WBTV PrimeTime: Your 7 O'Clock News Solution, Kim Saxon, WBTV
WCNC News at 6, Jessie Kane, WCNC
NEWSCAST/DAYTIME
Downtown Fires, Brooke Barrett, Lyle Bontrager, George Brown, Ron Childers, Bill Lunn, Elizabeth Wiggs, WMC
Good Morning Memphis - American Idol Auditions, Angela Angelici, Valerie Calhoun, Tom Dees, Ernie Freeman, WHBQ
NewsChannel 5 This Morning, Kelly Broadway, Allison Butler, Steve Hayslip, Amy Watson, WTVF
Snow Storm, Jessica Diehl, Jamie Bowers, Erica Bryant, WSOC
NEWSCAST/WEEKEND
Channel 4 News at 10 Trooper Murdered, Joe Bass, Matthew Hilk, WSMV
Dragster Crash, Megan Pope, Syan Rhodes, WMC
Eyewitness News Weekend, Susan Tran, WSOC
Fox13 News at 5, Kimberly Chaney, WHBQ
Officers Killed, Kelly Amsler, Ansley Meredith, WSOC
SPOT NEWS
Missing Boy Found, Cindy Carter, WSMV
Riegelwood Tornado Composite, Keith Baker, Michael Joyner, Bryan Mims, WRAL
Snake Bit, Mike Rose, WTVF
The Sky is Falling, Steve Ohnesorge, WBTV
BREAKING NEWS
A Tale of Two Fires, Abby Ham, Laura Headlee, Kevin Massey, Ben Senger, WBIR
Biltmore Apartment Fire, Matthew Hilk, WSMV
Memphis Police Car Chase, Brent Green, Krista Pennie Myers, WMC
Pine Knolls Fire, Ken Smith, WRAL
WCNC: Police Chase, Mary Alvarez, WCNC
WGHP - Eastern Guilford Fire, Karen Koutsky, WGHP
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT
Carolina KKK Resurgence, Anna Crowley, WCNC
Cell Phones, Andy Benton, Mike Redding, WCNC
Gang Bust Beat, Tony Burbeck, Ken Shermer, WCNC
Hardware Store Drug Bust, Barry Simmons, WTVF
Take It Up with God, Heather Crawford, Matt Fremstad, Mike Schlissel, WHBQ
WCNC Investigators: Team Spirits, Jeff Sonier, WCNC
WCNC: Police Beating, Reid Bennett, Glenn Counts, WCNC
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Eastern Guilford's Recovery, Gina Katzmark, WFMY
In the Line of Duty, Barry Klaus, WXII
NewsChannel 5 Investigates: Tennessee State Veterans Home, Jennifer Kraus, Bryan Staples, Kevin Wisniewski, WTVF
Radioacative Dumping, Matthew Hilk, Demetria Kalodimos, David Sussman, WSMV
Service and Sacrifice, Laura Faber, Brian Hallett, WZTV
The Jonesboro Tapes, Matt Baker, Melissa Scheffler, WHBQ
WCNC: Officers Killed, Mary Alvarez, WCNC
WGHP - Eastern Guilford Fire, Karen Koutsky, WGHP
FEATURE STORY
Barbara Gibbs' Little Valentine, Barbara Gibbs, WTVD
Firemandolin, David Sussman, WSMV
Holy Tattoo Shop, Ted Nelson, Barry Simmons, WTVF
Homeless Singers, Barbara Gibbs, WTVD
Tennessee's Wild Side: Sam and Annie Tate, Terry Bulger, Matthew Emigh, The Renaissance Center
Vietnam Mississippi, Ted Nelson, Barry Simmons, WTVF
FEATURE SERIES
A Day in the Life, Robert Brown, John Dunn, WZTV
North Carolina Now Breast Cancer Series, Jeff Smith, UNC-TV
TV Pitch People, David Stotts, WHBQ
WCNC Investigators: Nurses or Not?, Rachel Clapp, John Gray, Jeff Sonier, Dan Starks, WCNC
HUMAN INTEREST STORY
Single-Handed Hero, Demetria Kalodimos, Jason Wilson, WSMV
Sir Larry, Jeff Tang, David Willis, WTVF
The Things We Will Miss, Andy Benton, Mike Redding, WCNC
The Train Experience, Frank Graff, WNCN
Underwater Warriors, Robert Goulston, Jarod Rogers, WTVF
Zane's Tough Question, Matt Baker, Melissa Scheffler, WHBQ
HUMAN INTEREST SERIES
A Mom's Sacrifice - Amy Hawkins, Erika Lathon, WZTV
Josh's Story, Nick Beres, Ted Nelson, WTVF
No More Waste, Nathan Sharkey, LaCheryl Tucker, WTVF
The Bravest Kids - Medicine & Miracles, Laura Faber, Brad Pfranger, Ken Smith, WZTV
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Bankrupt Veterans, Caron Myers, Chris Weaver, WGHP
Easy Access, Jamie Boll, Jeff Keene, WBTV
NewsChannel 5 Investigates: Bill Heard Chevrolet, Jennifer Kraus, Bryan Staples, Phil Williams, Kevin Wisnieski, WTVF
NewsChannel 5 Investigates: Dishonorable Deceptions, Bryan Staples, Phil Williams, Kevin Wisnieski, WTVF
Unlicensed Builders, Mark Falgout, Diane Wilson, WTVD
BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORT
Consumer Alert: Bill Heard Chevrolet, Jennifer Kraus, Bryan Staples, Kevin Wisnieski, WTVF
Deal or Dud, Melissa Painter, Chris Weaver, WGHP
Something's Fishy, John Gray, Kelly Rice, Stuart Watson, WCNC
SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT REPORT
Bargain Thursday: Diamonds and Angels, Valerie Calhoun, Alistair Clark, WHBQ
Oprah's Father, Cam Cornelius, WSMV
Prescribed Overdose, John Gray, Maria Kotula, WCNC
Renters Rights, Terrance Bates, WPTY
Sudden Acceleration, Don Dare, Dave Wignall, WATE
The Cost of a DUI in Tennessee, Alexis Amorose, Matt Stringer, WPTY
WCNC Investigators: Bootleg DVDs, Jeff Sonier, WCNC
Young & Lawless Project, Jeremy Finley, Don Mashburn, WSMV
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
Conviction In Question, Liz Chandler, Stuart Watson, WCNC
Defend Charlotte, Brien Blakely, Rebecca Clark, Tim Mullican, Angela Robbins, Terrence Walker, Ken White, WCCB
Fox 13 Problem Solvers, Alistair Clark, Scott Madaus, WHBQ
Jeff Sonier, WCNC Investigators, Jeff Sonier, WCNC
Jennifer Kraus Investigates, Jennifer Kraus, Bryan Staples, Kevin Wisnieski, WTVF
Nick's Exclusives, Nick Beres, WTVF
Phil Williams Investigates, Bryan Staples, Phil Williams, Kevin Wisnieski, WTVF
The Case of Bonnie Neighbors, Katie Prince, WRAZ
NEWS SPECIAL
Apartment X, Sheila Cascio, David Renner, Tanya Rivera, Alan Wagmeister, WFMY
Billy Graham: The Journey Continues, Allison Andrews, Bobby Rettew, John Snyder, WCNC
Defend Charlotte, Brien Blakely, Rebecca Clark, Tim Mullican, Angela Robbins, Terrence Walker, Ken White, WCCB
SPORTSCAST
Crabby Agent, Paul Jones, WZTV
News 2 Sports, Joe Dubin, WKRN
NewsChannel 5 Sports, Eric Yutzy, WTVF
The Hockey Smile, Paul Jones, WZTV
Winthop Wins, Greg Bailey, WCNC
SPORTS SEGMENT
Dixie Flyers, Mitch Jordan, Bob Kohl, Pete Weber, David White, Nashville Predators
It's Just Kickball, Frank Graff, WNCN
Life Beyond the Game, Brian McKeegan, Eric Yutzy, WTVF
Sportsbeat - Triple Digit Dynasty, Donald Tate, CMS TV
Team Without a Home, Jeff Tang, David Willis, WTVF
Unbreakable Kos, Andy Benton, Mike Redding, WCNC
SPORTS PROGRAMS/SERIES
Grizzlies Draft: See the Future, Patrick Stage, Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies Insider: Episode 3, Patrick Stage, Memphis Grizzlies
Shooting USA: International Sniper Competition, Jim Scoutten, Tier One Media
Titans All Access - Bud Adams Special (#601), Dean McCondichie, Jennifer Holt, Mike Keith, WZTV
Titans All Access (#612), Dean McCondichie, Jennifer Holt, Mike Keith, WZTV
Wheels of Fortune, Jay Jennings, Clay Johnson, WRAL
SPORTS EVENT/GAME
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers, Erik Barnhart, FSN - South
Predators vs. Sharks – Game 1, Terry Crisp, Mitch Jordan, Bob Kohl, Mike Miller, Pete Weber, David White, Steve Wrigley, Nashville Predators
Titans vs. Saints Preseason Football, Nathan Brooks, Joe Dubin, John Dwyer, Eddie George, Greg Logan, Dirk Mooth, Chris Stout, WKRN
ADVANCED MEDIA SPORTS
A Night in October, Jason Elliott, Josh King, WSOC
Closer VU: Dee Davis, Emily Pearce, Patrick Slattery, Wes Whaley, Amy Wolf, Vanderbilt University News Service
More Than Just a Game, Emily Pearce, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
WEATHERCAST
Drought 2007, Lisa Spencer, WSMV
Six O'Clock T-Storms!, Al Conklin, WBTV
Storms, Steve Udelson, WSOC
WCNC: Tracking Ernesto, Mary Alvarez, WCNC
DOCUMENTARY/CULTURAL
Hot Topic, Jay Jennings, Clay Johnson, WRAL
Louisville's Own Ali, Steve Crump, WTVI
Monet in Normandy, Scott Davis, Peter Olafson, UNC-TV
Road To Riverbend, Peter G. DeLynn, Linda Duvoisin, Srdjan Plecas, WTCI
The Schermerhorn Symphony Center: A Music City Masterpiece, Jeff Davidson, Anne Holt, WKRN
DOCUMENTARY/HISTORICAL
Memories of Sulphur Dell, Justin Harvey, Ed Jones, Nashville Public Television
Sing Behind the Plow: John C Campbell Folk School, Scott Davis, Jan Davidson, Brenda Hughes, UNC-TV/ John C Campbell Folk School
The Fort Fisher Hermit, Scott R. Davis, Rob Hill, Richard Sirianni, Common Sense Films
The Spirit of Sacajawea, Beverly Penninger, Alyson Young, Naka Productions
Transported Lives, Don Grear, Patricia Warren, Mark D. Wender, Lunar Productions
DOCUMENTARY/TOPICAL
Making the Connections with Dr. David Jones, Shannon Vickery, Elizabeth Wilder, Dr. David Jones, UNC-TV
Overweight State, Jay Jennings, Clay Johnson, WRAL
The Chemo Ate My Homework, Craig Leake, Pacific Pictures South
The Invisible America, Cindy Montano, Alicia Parker, Torn Curtain Entertainment/ParkSide Productions
ADVANCED MEDIA DOCUMENTARY
Freedom Ride 2007, Emily Pearce, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
Carolina Ballet: Swan Lake, Bill Hannah, UNC-TV
Carolina Traveler 2-3-07, Andy Benton, Mike Redding, WCNC
CMA Preview 2006, Jeff Davidson, Stephanie Langston, Brad Schmitt, WKRN
Lion King Backstage Pass, Tuwanda Coleman, Clifton Hunt, WTVF
World in a Week, Demetria Kalodimos, David Sussman, WSMV
ADVANCED MEDIA ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
First & Ten Steel Drum Band, Joe Fisher, Emily Pearce, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
Kelly Pickler Uncensored and Uncut, Amy Lehtonen, WCNC
Knock Knock - Raleigh Times Building, Christi Lowe, Christian McIlwain, Phyllis Parish Howard, William John Warden, WRAL.com
MobiJokes ™, Amariah Olson, Larry Olson, Obin Olson, DV3 Productions
Star Chamber, Emily Pearce, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
MAGAZINE PROGRAM/SPECIAL
Carolina Traveler: Charleston, Andy Benton, Mike Redding, WCNC
Tennessee's Wild Side: A Plan for Preservation, Barry Cross, Alan Griggs, Steve Hall, Doug Jackson, Ken Tucker, The Renaissance Center
MAGAZINE SERIES
Carolina Traveler: 11/25/06, Andy Benton, Mike Redding, Jon Wicker, WCNC
Our State, Jim Bramlett, Mike Burke, Daniel Cook, Brian Faulkner, Morgan Potts, Lisa Waldo, UNC-TV
Southern Accents, Karen Elliott, WTCI
Tennessee's Wild Side, Barry Cross, Alan Griggs, Steve Hall, Doug Jackson, Ken Tucker, The Renaissance Center
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
CMS Magazine, Joel Blackwelder, CMS TV
Don't Be a Victim, Rachel Clapp, Dan Starks, WCNC
Mystery of Autism, Laura Faber, Robert Brown, WZTV
NC Wanted, David Creech, WRAZ
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2 Those Who Care, Lee Baber, WFMY
Food 2 Families Alert, Jim Reed, WFMY
News Channel 3 "My Town" Special, Michael Suriani, WREG
The Food Bank, John Koski, Susan Sanford, WHBQ
ADVANCED MEDIA PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Life on the Line – WCNC, Rachel Clapp, WCNC
Rev. James Lawson Returns, Joe Fisher, Emily Pearce, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
Scholar Identity Institute, Lyle Jackson, Learning Sciences Institute
WRAL and Komen for the Cure Partnership, Bill Burch, John Conway, Loretta Harper-Arnold, Shelly Leslie, Anita Normanly, Phyllis Parish Howard, WRAL.com
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL
Carolina Traveler: Outer Banks, Mike Redding, Andy Benton, WCNC
Exploring North Carolina: Beauty with Six Legs, Joe Albea, Mark Crews, Tom Earnhardt, Natural World Productions/UNC-TV
HD -101, Michelle Bonnett, Mike Rose, WTVF
Janet's Planet, John Hussey, Janet Ivey, Janet's Planet
Tennessee's Black Heritage, Jeff Davidson, Anne Holt, WKRN
The Mecklenburgers - Recycle This, Danny Diehl, Mecklenburg County Government
The Mecklenburgers - Slap Me Silly, Danny Diehl, Mecklenburg County Government
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
BJ's Teddy Bear Christmas Special, Amine Bitar, Mark Riddle, Dennis Scott, MAGs Entertainment
Fort Donelson: A Place for Heroes, Steve Hall, Doug Jackson, Ken Tucker, David VanHooser, The Renaissance Center
Little Panthers Game of the Week Episode 4, Doug Bell, Riley Fields, Peter Vacho, Panthers Football LLC
Through My Eyes, Linda Midgett, Junior League of Charlotte
SPECIAL EVENT/LIVE
Midsouth Emmy Awards – 21st Annual, Phillip L. Bell, Geneva M. Brignolo, Nicholas E. Dugger, Clifton Hunt, NATAS Nashville/Midsouth
One Symphony Place, Susan Routh Bowman, Robert Swope, Christopher Toyne, Alan Valentine, Sunrise Entertainment
The Big Race Show, Allison Andrews, WCNC
WRAL Parade of Sail, Matthew Brandes, Charles Braswell, Michelle Fauver, James A. Ford, Jr., Robert Gubar, Tony Gupton, Frederick C Kelly, Bill Leslie, Leesa Moore Craigie, Debra Morgan, Michael Mory, Anthony Patterson, Paul Pedziwiatr, Peter Sockett, Michael Upchurch, William Weinel, WRAL
SPECIAL EVENT/EDITED
Olde Beaufort Seaport & Tall Ships Celebration, David Crabtree, Phyllis Parish, Bob Sadler. WRAL
SouthPark Tree Lighting, Allison Andrews, WCNC
St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, Waheed AlQawasmi, Nathan Babian, Rahn K Evans, Harris Jones, Vincent Price, C J Rasul, Universal Productions
ADVANCED MEDIA INTERACTIVITY
Storm Tracker 2007, Nathan Clendenin, WRAL.com
The Ronnie Long Story, Amy Lehtonen, WCNC
WRAL.com Video Player, Nathan Clendenin, WRAL.com
PSA SPOT
Escape, Amariah Olson, Larry Olson, DV3 Productions
Healthwise Moments: Junk Food! Junk Food!, Onur Tukel, UNC-TV
Kids Kan, Vanessa Ezernieks, Alexander Gordon, Paul Sloan, David Stotts, John Simpson, WHBQ
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness, Adam Mills, Nikki Wells, Jam Video Productions
The Food Bank, Alexander Gordon, David Stotts, WHBQ
PSA CAMPAIGN
Get Real, Get Tested "House Calls/Dr. Devin/Delta", Karen Johnson, WRAZ
Healthwise Moments: Year Three - The Puppet Spots, Len Faulconer, Onur Tukel, UNC-TV
Healthwise Moments:Year Three - The Adult Spots, Len Faulconer, Onur Tukel, UNC-TV
School Tools 2006, Tom Atkins, Todd Boggess, Ron DeJoseph, WSOC
The Food Bank, Vanessa Ezernieks, Alexander Gordon, John Simpson, Paul Sloan, David Stotts, WHBQ
The Future of Black History, Carnisa Berry, Richard A. Bouchez, WNCN
PROMO SPOT/NEWS
DVD Piracy, Jason Pallante, WCNC
FOX 13 News Image, Chris Franklin, Paul Sloan, David Stotts, WHBQ
Get Wise: Product Recalls, Tim Doyle, WREG
God's Drive Thru, Jerry Walker, WTVF
Hate in Black and White, Kevin Maguire, Wes Pollard, WREG
Vote with Your Remote, Chris Franklin, Alexander Gordon, David Stotts, WHBQ
Wonderful World of Weather, Jeff Arrowood, Jonathan Case, Jeff Zellmer, WCCB
PROMO CAMPAIGN/NEWS
ABC11 First Alert Doppler XP, Khris Kahle, Curtis Miles, WTVD
Apartment X, Carl David Fields, Daniel Nichols, WFMY
Get Wise Campaign, Tim Doyle, WREG
Vote with Your Remote, Vanessa Ezernieks, Alexander Gordon, Paul Sloan, David Stotts, WHBQ
Williamson County Campaign, Richard L Eller, Jerry Walker, WTVF
PROMO SPOT/PROGRAMS (NON-NEWS)
January Hits, Jason Matthews, Justin Owen, Scott Reid, WRAZ
NPT "Give the Gift of Membership”/Accordian, Hugh Brian O'Neill, Nashville Public Television
NPT "Give the Gift of Membership"/Out of Sync, Hugh Brian O'Neill, Nashville Public Television
NPT "Last of the Summer Wine", Hugh Brian O'Neill, Nashville Public Television
NPT "Television Worth Watching"/Dancing, Hugh Brian O'Neill, Nashville Public Television
PROMO CAMPAIGN/PROGRAMS (NON-NEWS)
Gimme the Mike Charlotte, Ron DeJoseph, Melanie Johnson, Josh King, Andrew Manzella, WSOC
myfoxmemphis.com, Vanessa Ezernieks, David Stotts, WHBQ
NPT "Give the Gift of Membership", Hugh Brian O'Neill, Nashville Public Television
NPT "Memories of Sulphur Dell", Hugh Brian O'Neill, Nashville Public Television
toNIGHTime, Jason Matthews, Christine Van Cott, WRAZ
COMMERCIAL SPOT
Being #1, Amariah Olson, Larry Olson, Obin Olson, DV3 Productions
Laser X, Wilky Black, WFMY
McDonald's: Listen, Dustin Rader, Jerry Smith, Beyond Media
Pigeon Forge - Dawn Goehring, D.L. Rhodes, BOHAN Advertising/Marketing
Pigeon Forge - Kelly Johnson, D.L. Rhodes, BOHAN Advertising/Marketing
COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGN
Lee Company's "Lee Cares" Campaign, Michael Betts, Bradford L. Van Denmark, Michael Betts/BlueSky Filmworks
Pigeon Forge - Summer Campaign, D.L. Rhodes, BOHAN Advertising/Marketing
University of Memphis Football - Get Ready for the Tigers at Home #1, Jerit Abart, Jonathan Epstein, Ryan Goble, Dave Wells, Running Pony Productions
ADVANCED MEDIA COMMERCIAL
GOLO.com, Christian McIlwain, Shan Zhong, WRAL.com
ANIMATION
Bobby Walker Animation Composite, Bobby Walker, WPTY
JC Composite, Jonathan Case, WCCB
Mahr Animation Composite, Scott Mahr, WMC
News 2 Animation, Vince Conti, Erik Edmondson, Kinsey Grigsby, WKRN
Nuts and Bolts, Ron DeJoseph, Josh King, Andrew Manzella, WSOC
Shan Animation Composite, Shan Zhong, WRAL
AUDIO
Adam J Mills Composite, Adam Mills, Jam Video Productions
Fox 13 Composite, David Stotts, WHBQ
One Symphony Place, Michael Davis, Robert Swope, Sunrise Entertainment
DIRECTOR/NEWS
Channel 4 News at 10 - Election Coverage, Lee Hope, WSMV
Lozano - WCNC Sunday Night, Jorge A Lozano, WCNC
Memphis Fire/Car Chase Composite, Brent Green, WMC
News2 Team Coverage, Lewis Harkness, WKRN
Riegelwood Tornado, James A. Ford, Jr., WRAL
DIRECTOR/PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
Midsouth Emmy Awards – 21st Annual, Clifton Hunt, Rich Stone, Bradford L. VanDemark, NATAS Nashville
One Symphony Place, Robert Swope, Sunrise Entertainment
The Chemo Ate My Homework, Craig Leake, Pacific Pictures South
DIRECTOR/SHORT FORM
Chopper 5 Male, Scott Mahr, WMC
Fox 13 Composite, David Stotts, WHBQ
JC Composite, Jonathan Case, WCCB
O'Neill Nashville Public Television, Hugh Brian O'Neill, Nashville Public Television
Your Weather Station, Shan Zhong, WRAL
EDITOR /NEWS
Allen Fairbanks Composite, Allen Fairbanks, Jr., WDEF
Composite 2, Ken Shermer, WCNC
Flash Frame, Brad Ingram, WGHP
Scott Mason Composite, Scott Mason, WRAL
EDITOR/PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
Carolina Traveler, Andy Benton, WCNC
Edit Composite, Larry Dunn, Selkend Media
Grizzlies Composite, Patrick Stage, Memphis Grizzlies
Jennifer Holt Edit Composite, Jennifer Holt, WZTV
NC Wanted Composite, Christopher Mason, WRAZ
The Spirit of Sacajawea, Susan Rayborn Miller, Naka Productions
Through My Eyes, Gary Black, Joe Travis, Junior League of Charlotte
EDITOR/SHORT FORM
Fayetteville's Weather Station, Shan Zhong, WRAL
Gotta Love Sweeps, Ron DeJoseph, WSOC
Ins & Outs, Jerry Walker, WTVF
WRAL.com Breaking News, Christian McIlwain, Shan Zhong, WRAL
WREG Composite, Kevin Maguire, Wes Pollard, WREG
Your Weather Station, Shan Zhong, WRAL
ADVANCED MEDIA VIDEO EDITOR
Slattery Composite, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
Stephen Hodges Composite, Stephen Hodges, WMC
WRAL.com "Create Your Own Promo", Christian McIlwain, WRAL.com
GRAPHIC ARTS
Mahr Graphic Arts Composite, Scott Mahr, WMC
News 2 Graphics, Vince Conti, Erik Edmondson, Kinsey Grigsby, WKRN
Shan Graphic Arts Composite, Shan Zhong, WRAL
WTVF GFX Mix, Terrance Boyce, Tammie Dodge, Beth Howard, WTVF
LIGHTING
Midsouth Emmy Awards – 21st Annual, Mark Carver, Don Clagett, NATAS Nashville/Midsouth
Titans All Access, Dean McCondichie, WZTV
WRAL 2007 HD Talent Opens, Steve Elizondo, Shelly Leslie, Jay Yovanovich, WRAL
MUSIC COMPOSER/ARRANGER
BJ's Teddy Bear Christmas Special, Dennis Scott, MAGs Entertainment
Holly Heise/Leonard Wolf Composite, Holly Heise, Leonard Wolf, Wolf Music
Monet in Normandy, Fred Story, Concentrix Music and Sound Design
Sing Behind the Plow, Fred Story, Concentrix Music and Sound Design
Tall Ships, Bill Leslie, WRAL
Tennessee Town Squares, Will Pedigo, Jay Rockholt , Nashville Public Television
The Spirit of Sacajawea, Jim Brock, Mary Youngblood, Naka Productions
PHOTOGRAPHY/NEWS
Adkins 30fps, Richard Adkins, WRAL
B-Roll by Brad, Brad Ingram, WGHP
, Jacob Nagel, WBIR
Kevin Umberger Photography Composite, Kevin Umberger, WBIR
Life in the Piedmont, Austin Gwin, Mike Lee, Jeff Skordas, WFMY
Nelson's News, Ted Nelson, WTVF
Not a VJ, David Willis, WTVF
Weaver Magic, Chris Weaver, WGHP
PHOTOGRAPHY/PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
Carolina Traveler, Andy Benton, WCNC
Shooting USA: International Sniper Competition, Jim Scoutten, Tier One Media
Tennessee's Wild Side: Barry's Stories, Barry Cross, The Renaissance Center
Tennessee's Wild Side: Life of a Stream, Ken Tucker, The Renaissance Center
The Chemo Ate My Homework, Craig Leake, Pacific Pictures South
PHOTOGRAPHY SHORT FORM
Adam J Mills Composite, Adam Mills, Jam Video Productions
Jwalker Pictures, Jerry Walker, WTVF
ADVANCED MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHER
North Carolina State Fair 2006, Nathan Clendenin, WRAL.com
Slattery Composite, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
University of Mississippi HD Campus Tour, Ryan Goble, Eric Thompson, Running Pony Productions
SET DESIGN
Titans All Access, Jennifer Holt, WZTV
WMC-TV Set, Chris Conroy, Kartik Dakshinamoorthy, Dan Devlin, Devlin Design Group
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
The Selmer Solution, Cary Clark, Mark Martin, WTVF
We're Going High Def, Allen Benson, Sandy Boonstra, Cliff Boswell, Cary Clark, Phillip Gasser, Mark Loyd, Gibson Prichard, Barry Thomas, WTVF
WRAL Parade of Sail, Matthew Brandes, Charles Braswell, Sean Drew, James A. Ford, Jr., Tony Gupton, Frederick C Kelly, Leesa Moore Craigie, Michael Mory, Anthony Patterson, Paul Pedziwiatr, Peter Sockett, Michael Upchurch, William Weinel, Adam P Woodlief, WRAL
WRITER /NEWS
Charlie Said I Should Enter These, Barry Simmons, WTVF
Mike Redding Stories, Mike Redding, WCNC
Scott Mason Stories, Scott Mason, WRAL
Tang's Tall Tales, Jeff Tang, WTVF
Terry Bulger Stories, Terry Bulger, WSMV
WRITER/PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
Carolina Traveler, Mike Redding, WCNC
Tennessee Town Squares, Will Pedigo, Nashville Public Television
Tennessee's Wild Side: Terry's Stories, Terry Bulger, The Renaissance Center
The Case of Bonnie Neighbors, Katie Prince, WRAZ
The Spirit of Sacajawea, Beverly Penninger, Naka Productions
Writing on the Wild Side, Ken Tucker, The Renaissance Center
WRITER/SHORT FORM
Durham Bulls - "Make Mine Mini", Christian McIlwain, WRAL
Fox 13 Composite, Paul Sloan, David Stotts, WHBQ
JC Composite, Jonathan Case, WCCB
Walker Words, Jerry Walker, WTVF
WREG Composite, Tim Doyle, Kevin Maguire, Wes Pollard, WREG
ADVANCED MEDIA WRITER / PRODUCER
Emily Pearce Composite, Emily Pearce, Vanderbilt University News Service
The Learning Sciences: Innovation in Understanding, Lyle Jackson, Learning Sciences Institute
CO NOMS CITY
WCNC 36 Charlotte
WTVF 34 Nashville
WRAL and WRAL.com 29 Raleigh
WHBQ 20 Memphis
WSMV 14 Nashville
WZTV 13 Nashville
Nashville Public Television 10 Nashville
UNC-TV 9 Raleigh
Vanderbilt University News Service 9 Nashville
WSOC 9 Charlotte
The Renaissance Center 8 Dickson
WGHP 8 High Point
WKRN 8 Nashville
WMC 8 Memphis
WRAZ 8 Durham
WFMY 7 Greensboro
WCCB 6 Charlotte
WREG 6 Memphis
Naka Prods 4 Charlotte
WBIR 4 Knoxville
WBTV 4 Charlotte
WPTY 4 Memphis
WTVD 4 Durham
BOHAN Advertising/Marketing 3 Nashville
DV3 Prods 3 Wilmington
Jam Video Productions 3 Tri-Cities
Memphis Grizzlies 3 Memphis
NATAS Nashville 3 Nashville
Pacific Pictures South 3 Memphis
Sunrise Entertainment 3 Nashville
WNCN 3 Raleigh
CMS TV 2 Charlotte
Concentrix Music 2 Charlotte
Junior League of Charlotte 2 Charlotte
Learning Sciences Institute 2 Nashville
MAGs Entertainment 2 Charlotte
Mecklenburg County 2 Charlotte
Nashville Predators 2 Nashville
Running Pony Productions 2 Memphis
Tier One Media 2 Franklin
WTCI 2 Chattanooga
Beyond Media 1 Knoxville
Carolina Hurricanes/FSN South 1 Raleigh
Common Sense Films 1 Wilmington
Devlin Design Group 1 Memphis
Janet's Planet 1 Nashville
Lunar Productions 1 Memphis
Michael Betts/BlueSky Filmworks 1 Nashville
Natural World/UNC-TV 1 Raleigh
Panthers Football LLC 1 Charlotte
Selkend Media 1 Memphis
Torn Curtain/Park Side 1 Nashville
Universal Productions 1 Southavn
WATE 1 Knoxville
WDEF 1 Chattanooga
Wolf Music 1 Nashville
WTVI 1 Charlotte
WXII 1 Winston-Salem
EMMY AWARD WINNERS - January 26, 2008,
22nd ANNUAL MIDSOUTH REGIONAL EMMY® AWARD WINNERS
COMPILED BY KV FINANCIAL GROUP, P.C., CPA’S
NEWS EXCELLENCE
Fox 13 News, Ken Jobe, WHBQ
NEWSCAST/EVENING
Fox13 News at 9, Ken Jobe, Mearl Purvis, Steve Dawson, Joey Sulipeck, Matt Stark, WHBQ
NEWSCAST/DAYTIME
Good Morning Memphis - American Idol Auditions, Angela Angelici, Valerie Calhoun, Tom Dees, Ernie Freeman, WHBQ
NEWSCAST/WEEKEND
Dragster Crash, Megan Pope, Syan Rhodes, WMC
SPOT NEWS
Snake Bit, Mike Rose, WTVF
BREAKING NEWS
WCNC: Police Chase, Mary Alvarez, WCNC
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT
WCNC: Police Beating, Reid Bennett, Glenn Counts, WCNC
CONTINUING COVERAGE
WGHP - Eastern Guilford Fire, Karen Koutsky, WGHP
FEATURE STORY
Homeless Singers, Barbara Gibbs, WTVD
FEATURE SERIES
TV Pitch People, David Stotts, WHBQ
HUMAN INTEREST STORY
Underwater Warriors, Robert Goulston, Jarod Rogers, WTVF
HUMAN INTEREST SERIES
The Bravest Kids - Medicine & Miracles, Laura Faber, Brad Pfranger, WZTV
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
NewsChannel 5 Investigates: Bill Heard Chevrolet, Jennifer Kraus, Bryan Staples, Phil Williams, Kevin Wisniewski, WTVF
BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORT
Something's Fishy, John Gray, Kelly Rice, Stuart Watson, WCNC
SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT REPORT
Bargain Thursday: Diamonds and Angels, Valerie Calhoun, Alistair Clark, WHBQ
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
The Case of Bonnie Neighbors, Katie Prince, WRAZ
NEWS SPECIAL
Defend Charlotte, Brien Blakely, Rebecca Clark, Tim Mullican, Angela Robbins, Terrence Walker, Ken White, WCCB
SPORTSCAST
NewsChannel 5 Sports, Eric Yutzy, WTVF
SPORTS SEGMENT
Unbreakable Kos, Andy Benton, Mike Redding, WCNC
SPORTS PROGRAMS/SERIES
Wheels of Fortune, Jay Jennings, Clay Johnson, WRAL
SPORTS EVENT/GAME
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers, Erik Barnhart, FSN - South
ADVANCED MEDIA SPORTS
More Than Just a Game, Emily Pearce, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
WEATHERCAST
Drought 2007, Lisa Spencer, WSMV
DOCUMENTARY/CULTURAL
Louisville's Own Ali, Steve Crump, WTVI
DOCUMENTARY/HISTORICAL
The Spirit of Sacajawea, Beverly Penninger, Alyson Young, Naka Productions
DOCUMENTARY/TOPICAL
The Chemo Ate My Homework, Craig Leake, Pacific Pictures South
ADVANCED MEDIA DOCUMENTARY
Freedom Ride 2007, Emily Pearce, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
Carolina Traveler 2-3-07, Andy Benton, Mike Redding, WCNC
ADVANCED MEDIA ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
MobiJokes ™, Amariah Olson, Larry Olson, Obin Olson, DV3 Productions
MAGAZINE PROGRAM/SPECIAL
Tennessee's Wild Side: A Plan for Preservation, Barry Cross, Alan Griggs, Steve Hall, Doug Jackson, Ken Tucker, The Renaissance Center
MAGAZINE SERIES
Our State, Jim Bramlett, Mike Burke, Daniel Cook, Brian Faulkner, Morgan Potts, Lisa Waldo, UNC-TV
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
NC Wanted, David Creech, WRAZ
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Food Bank, John Koski, Susan Sanford, WHBQ
ADVANCED MEDIA PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Rev. James Lawson Returns, Joe Fisher, Emily Pearce, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL
Janet's Planet, John Hussey, Janet Ivey, Janet's Planet
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
Fort Donelson: A Place for Heroes, Steve Hall, Doug Jackson, Ken Tucker, David VanHooser, The Renaissance Center
SPECIAL EVENT/LIVE
One Symphony Place, Susan Routh Bowman, Robert Swope, Christopher Toyne, Alan Valentine, Sunrise Entertainment
SPECIAL EVENT/EDITED
St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, Waheed AlQawasmi, Nathan Babian, Rahn K Evans, Harris Jones, Vincent Price, C J Rasul, Universal Productions
ADVANCED MEDIA INTERACTIVITY
WRAL.com Video Player, Nathan Clendenin, WRAL.com
PSA SPOT
Escape, Amariah Olson, Larry Olson, DV3 Productions
PSA CAMPAIGN
School Tools 2006, Tom Atkins, Todd Boggess, Ron DeJoseph, WSOC
PROMO SPOT/NEWS
Vote with Your Remote, Chris Franklin, Alexander Gordon, David Stotts, WHBQ
PROMO CAMPAIGN/NEWS
Get Wise Campaign, Tim Doyle, WREG
PROMO SPOT/PROGRAMS (NON-NEWS)
NPT "Give the Gift of Membership"/Out of Sync, Hugh Brian O'Neill, Nashville Public Television
PROMO CAMPAIGN/PROGRAMS (NON-NEWS)
myfoxmemphis.com, Vanessa Ezernieks, David Stotts, WHBQ
COMMERCIAL SPOT
Pigeon Forge - Kelly Johnson, D.L. Rhodes, BOHAN Advertising/Marketing
COMMERCIAL CAMPAIGN
University of Memphis Football - Get Ready for the Tigers at Home #1, Jerit Abart, Jonathan Epstein, Ryan Goble, Dave Wells, Running Pony Productions
ADVANCED MEDIA COMMERCIAL
GOLO.com, Christian McIlwain, Shan Zhong, WRAL.com
ANIMATION
JC Composite, Jonathan Case, WCCB
AUDIO
Fox 13 Composite, David Stotts, WHBQ
DIRECTOR/NEWS
Channel 4 News at 10 - Election Coverage, Lee Hope, WSMV
DIRECTOR/PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
The Chemo Ate My Homework, Craig Leake, Pacific Pictures South
DIRECTOR/SHORT FORM
Fox 13 Composite, David Stotts, WHBQ
EDITOR /NEWS
Allen Fairbanks Composite, Allen Fairbanks, Jr., WDEF
EDITOR/PROGRAM (NON-NEWS) - TIE
Jennifer Holt Edit Composite, Jennifer Holt, WZTV
The Spirit of Sacajawea, Susan Rayborn Miller, Naka Productions
EDITOR/SHORT FORM
WREG Composite, Kevin Maguire, Wes Pollard, WREG
ADVANCED MEDIA VIDEO EDITOR
WRAL.com "Create Your Own Promo", Christian McIlwain, WRAL.com
GRAPHIC ARTS
WTVF GFX Mix, Terrance Boyce, Tammie Dodge, Beth Howard, WTVF
LIGHTING
WRAL 2007 HD Talent Opens, Steve Elizondo, Shelly Leslie, Jay Yovanovich, WRAL
MUSIC COMPOSER/ARRANGER
Monet in Normandy, Fred Story, Concentrix Music and Sound Design
PHOTOGRAPHY/NEWS
Nelson's News, Ted Nelson, WTVF
PHOTOGRAPHY/PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
Tennessee's Wild Side: Life of a Stream, Ken Tucker, The Renaissance Center
PHOTOGRAPHY SHORT FORM
Jwalker Pictures, Jerry Walker, WTVF
ADVANCED MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHER
Slattery Composite, Patrick Slattery, Vanderbilt University News Service
SET DESIGN
Titans All Access, Jennifer Holt, WZTV
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
The Selmer Solution, Cary Clark, Mark Martin, WTVF
WRITER /NEWS
Terry Bulger Stories, Terry Bulger, WSMV
WRITER/PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)
Carolina Traveler, Mike Redding, WCNC
WRITER/SHORT FORM
WREG Composite, Tim Doyle, Kevin Maguire, Wes Pollard, WREG
ADVANCED MEDIA WRITER / PRODUCER
Emily Pearce Composite, Emily Pearce, Vanderbilt University News Service
CO WIN CITY ST
WHBQ 10 Memphis TN
WTVF 8 Nashville TN
WCNC 6 Charlotte NC
Vanderbilt University News Service 5 Nashville TN
WRAL and WRAL.com 5 Raleigh NC
The Renaissance Center 3 Dickson TN
WREG 3 Memphis TN
WSMV 3 Nashville TN
WZTV 3 Nashville TN
DV3 Prods 2 Wilmington NC
Naka Prods 2 Charlotte NC
Pacific Pictures South 2 Memphis TN
WCCB 2 Charlotte NC
WRAZ 2 Durham NC
BOHAN Advertising/Marketing 1 Nashville TN
Carolina Hurricanes/FSN South 1 Raleigh NC
Concentrix Music 1 Charlotte NC
Janet's Planet 1 Nashville TN
Nashville Public Television 1 Nashville TN
Running Pony Productions 1 Memphis TN
Sunrise Entertainment 1 Nashville TN
UNC-TV 1 Raleigh NC
Universal Productions 1 Southaven MS
WDEF 1 Chattanooga TN
WGHP 1 High Point NC
WMC 1 Memphis TN
WSOC 1 Charlotte NC
WTVD 1 Durham NC
WTVI 1 Charlotte NC
EMMY AWARDS PRESS RELEASE for ceremony January 26, 2008,
The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) presented the 22nd Annual Midsouth Emmy® Awards at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Saturday, January 26, 2008. The Midsouth Chapter encompasses the States of North Carolina and Tennessee and northern Alabama.
Chapter President Ellen Jones Pryor of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts welcomed a record crowd of 535 to the cocktail reception and gala banquet. The live telecast was hosted by Mick Mixon*, Voice of the Carolina Panthers, and Pete Weber*, Voice of the Nashville Predators.
Awards were presented in 70 categories (complete list follows), including the new Advanced Media awards. The presenters were
UNC-TV, Jeff Smith and Mitch Lewis
WBTV/WTVI, Steve Crump
WCCB. Brien Blakely
WCNC, Mike Redding and Anna Crowley
WGHP, Karen Koutsky
WHBQ, Mearl Purvis and Joey Sulipeck
WKRN, Anne Holt
WMC, Bill Lunn
WRAL, Ken Smith and Bill Leslie
WSMV, Lisa Spencer
WTVF, Amy Watson and Steve Hayslip
WZTV, Scott Couch
The Rising Star Award went to Todd Jarrell*, Independent Filmmaker, well known for his documentary work on the spread of Methamphetamine in Tennessee. The award, honoring an industry professional in the Midsouth Region who shows extraordinary promise, was presented by Pete Weber and Perry Gibson of the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission, sponsors of Rising Star.
Patrick “Pat” Slattery* of the Vanderbilt University News Service was inducted into the Silver Circle, honoring quarter-century contributions to television. The presentation was made by Phillip L. Bell of Earnhardt Pirkle and National Trustee of the Academy, and long-time colleague Demetria Kalodimos of WSMV.
The Governors’ Award for Lifetime Achievement was awarded to Judy Girard*, President of HGTV at Scripps Networks. She was honored by Laura Faber, Anchor at WZTV and Alternate National Trustee of the Academy, and Deborah McDermott, President of Y