Arizona PBS, Cronkite earn 35 nominations for Emmy and Student Production Awards

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Arizona PBS received 19 nominations from the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the most nominations the media organization has received in a single year since before 2013.

Arizona PBS took home nominations in 15 categories, covering a variety of program specials, audio production and program hosts. Four shows received nominations, including “Plate & Pour,” “Art in the 48,” “Arizona Horizon” and “Catalyst.”

“Plate & Pour” received seven Rocky Mountain Emmy nominations, while “Catalyst” received three and “Arizonan Horizon” received one. “Art in the 48” was nominated for two Rocky Mountain Emmys in its first season. “Plate & Pour” and “Catalyst” had similar recognition during last year’s awards, when they first aired.

“Bred for This” also earned an Emmy nomination. The interstitial on Arizona PBS celebrated Black History Month by sharing Black experiences within the community.

The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences honors the art and science of individuals working in television with Emmy awards, and covers the regions of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and southeastern California.

Students at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication also received 16 Student Production Award nominations this year. The awards recognize the best in collegiate and high school journalism, and since 2009, Cronkite students have won 49 Student Production Awards, the most out of any school in the region.

Julia Wallace, the interim general manager at Arizona PBS, said the nominations highlight the relationship between journalists and student journalists at the Cronkite School.

“This shows the power of Arizona PBS, talented professionals and amazing students working side-by-side to produce award-winning work. Every day, we work hard to do the best for our audiences,” Wallace said.

Arizona PBS is based in the Cronkite School.

Last year, Arizona PBS won five regional Emmys. “Plate & Pour” and “Catalyst” were also among last year’s winners.

Below is a list of the Arizona PBS Emmy nominations. The winners will be announced Sept. 19, marking the 42nd Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards.

 

Arts/Entertainment

“The Creators” (Art in the 48)

Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer

Shana Fischer, Executive Producer

Jay Conner, Segment Producer

Alberto Rios, Host

 

Education/Schools

“Hero Material: The Making Of Power Play 2019”

Grace Clark, Producer

 

Environment

“Urban Heat Island” (Catalyst)

Grace Clark, Producer

Steve Filmer, Producer

Vanessa Ruiz, Producer

Craig Johnson, Producer

Jakob Wastek, Producer

Jim Tuttle, Producer

 

Historic/Cultural

“Vintage Valley” (Plate & Pour)

Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer

Rebecca Guldberg, Producer

Margery Punnett, Series Producer

Mark Tarbell, Host

Jody Gottlieb, Senior Executive Produce

 

Politics/Government

Arizona Horizon Impeachment Special

Allysa Adams, Producer

Ted Simons, Host

Mike Sauceda, Producer

 

Informational/Instructional

“The Gatherers” (Plate & Pour)

Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer

Rebecca Guldberg, Producer

Margery Punnett, Series Producer

Alicia Longo, Producer

Mark Tarbell, Host

 

“Western Whiskey” (Plate & Pour)

Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer

Margery Punnett, Series Producer

Rebecca Guldberg, Producer

Mark Tarbell, Host

Jody Gottlieb, Senior Executive Producer

 

Interview/Discussion

“The Pioneers” (Plate & Pour)

Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer

Rebecca Guldberg, Producer

Margery Punnett, Series Producer

Mark Tarbell, Host

Jody Gottlieb, Senior Executive Producer

 

Magazine Program – Feature/Segment

“Cruising by Barrio Cafe” (Plate & Pour)

Rebecca Guldberg, Producer

 

Magazine Program – Program/Special or Series

“Lighting the Way” (Art in the 48)

Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer

Shana Fischer, Executive Producer

Alberto Rios, Host

Jay Conner, Segment Producer

 

Special Event Coverage

“NASA’s Orion Parachute Test” (Catalyst)

Grace Clark, Producer

Steve Filmer, Producer

Vanessa Ruiz, Producer

Jim Tuttle, Producer

Craig Johnson, Producer

Jordan Elder, Producer

 

Interstitial

“Bred For This” (A celebration of Black History Month)

Ebonye Delaney, Producer

Nakia Christian, Producer

Curt Pair, Director Of Photographer

 

Audio – Live or Post Production

“Only in Sleep” by Ēriks Ešenvalds

Alex Kosiorek, Senior Audio Engineer

 

Verdi: Messa Da Requiem

Alex Kosiorek, Senior Audio Engineer

 

“Harp of Nerves” by Hilary Purrington

Alex Kosiorek, Senior Audio Engineer

Melanie Montgomery, Assistant Audio Engineer

 

Editor – Program (Non-news)

“Barrio Cafe” (Plate & Pour)

Rodolfo Romo, Editor

 

Editor – Short Form

Timothy Larsen, Editor

 

Talent – Performer/Narrator

Vanessa Ruiz, narrator for “Catalyst”

Vanessa Ruiz, Narrator

 

Mark Tarbell, host of “Plate & Pour”

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