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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
1. NEWSCAST – MORNING
Newscast – Morning – Larger Markets Stormy Morning – ABC Action News at 5AM
Lindsay GavinWFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
6AM Newscast – Cop Ambush CoverageRyan Armstrong, Katherine Graubard, Eric Shepard, Eric Harryman,
Shelimar Muniz, Darryl Forges, Julia Bagg, Linda Sargent Nestor,Tony Phelan, Vanessa Morales, Nicholas Amador, Zack Evans
WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2. NEWSCAST – DAYTIME
Newscast – Daytime – Larger MarketsOrlando Mass Shooting
Chantal Watts, Vanessa Echols, Autumn Jones, Jorge EstevezWFTV-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Newscast – Daytime – Medium MarketsTracking Cindy’s Impact
Marcy O’LearyWDSU-TV, New Orleans, LA
3. NEWSCAST – EVENING
Newscast – Evening – Larger Markets Eyewitness News at 11: Pulse One Year Later
Krystal Diaz, Jorge Estevez, Martha Sugalski, Derek Miloff, Valencia King, April Starinsky
WFTV-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
ABC Action News at 5 – Hurricane MatthewSara Grossbarth
WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Eyewitness News at 6:00 – The Search for an Accused Cop KillerBrandon Williams
WFTV-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
CBS 4 News Tonight – Fort Lauderdale Airport ShootingElizabeth Roldan, Miguel Fernandez, Rudabeh Shahbazi, Rick Folbaum, Joshua Folk, Bonnie Laden Hernandez, Joan Murray, Nicholas Bourne, Raul Baerga, Ted Schouten, David Sutta, Adam Spunt, Doug Johnson,
Tania Francois, Tiani JonesWFOR-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Arrest of Markeith LoydJason Olson, Victoria Lyons
WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
WESH 2 News at 11Belal Jaber
WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
11 p.m. Newscast – Fort Lauderdale Airport ShooterJennifer Parker, Jawan Strader, Jackie Nespral, Eric Shepard,
Michelle Lopez, Rebecca Carmenate, Freddy Gutierrez, Javier Sande, Alvaro Perez, Michael Spears
WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Especial Muerte de Fidel Castro, Fin de SemanaIrisbeth Rohena, Alejandro Isturiz
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Newscast – Evening – Medium MarketsAction News Jax at 5
Tenikka Smith Hughes, Brian Bendetti, Pascale HeadWJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Steve Scalise ShotJaune Jackson, Shaun Kraisman, Sula Kim
WDSU-TV, New Orleans, LA
Newscast – Evening – Smaller MarketsWAFB 9 News At Five
Heather PhungWAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter
The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
4. GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT
General Assignment Report – Within 24 hoursOfficer Shoots Caretaker of Man with Autism
Brian Entin, Luis AbadWSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
General Assignment Report – No Time LimitThe Cajun Navy
Katie MooreWWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Cancer Conman?Michael Holfeld, Gregory Wilson
WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
5. BREAKING NEWS
Attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International AirportRichard Engelhardt
WPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Officer and Deputy KilledKirsten Wolff, Rick McLaughlin, Jess O’Neill, Marcie Golgoski, Michelle Imperato,
Jazmin Bailey, Alexandra Villarreal, Amanda Ober, Hadas BrownWESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Bryceville FireFrancesca Amiker, Karina Kubasak, Bethany Tucker,
Kathryn Bonfield, Robert BrownWJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Incoming: Emergency Landing SRQPaul Lamison, Sabrina Feher
WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooter Breaking NewsTrina Robinson, Marissa Bagg, Steve Paine, Willard Shepard,
Michael Spears, Anthony James, Jennifer Parker, Shayli Argota, Chad Matthews, Eric Shepard, Gaby Carpio, Rebecca Carmenate
WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
Airport ShootingTed Schouten, Rudy Marshall, Adam Spunt
WFOR-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale ShootingNaislet Rojas, Olimpia Liscano
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Hurricane HermineMatt Brown
WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
El ParoSyrmarie Villalobos
WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
6. SPOT NEWS
Holiday HavocAnn Keil, Christopher Eme
WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Florida on FireJason Bent, Melissa Kilmartin, Paul Lamison, Jennifer Leigh
WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Bank Customers Held HostageKimberly Lotz, Nikesha WilliamsWJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Shooter Shuts Down AirportJorge Estevez, Martha Sugalski, Samantha Manning,
Ken Tyndall, Travis Rodgers, Loren BrayWFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Hurricane DamageKathryn Bonfield
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
FLL Fatal Airport Shooting Marissa Bagg
WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Bald Eagle RescueMatt Parcell
WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Suspected Cop Killer CapturedJim Payne, Meredith McDonough, Kevin Lightfoot, Belal Jaber
WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
High Speed, High DramaMatthew Papaycik, Sheldon Frankel, Belkys Nerey, Craig Stevens
WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mother and Baby Survive TornadoRob Krieger
WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Car BurglariesMark Dougherty
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Airport Shooting – Inside the Chaos Joan Murray
WFOR-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
7. CONTINUING COVERAGE
Continue Coverage – Within 24 Hours24 Hours of Hurricane Matthew
Adam HenningWPEC-TV, West Palm Beach, FL
Paro NacionalDialma Santiago, Janet Toro
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter
The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
Voto 2016 Elecciones GeneralesDialma Santiago, Ana Hernandez
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Continuing Coverage – No Time LimitPulse: The Survivors and the Victims
Allison McGinleyWKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
The Case Against Corrine BrownPascale Head, Tenikka Smith Hughes, Jenna Bourne, Cole Heath, Romney Smith,
Dale Carson, Michael Yoshida, Paige Kelton, Brandon Bryant, Larry Spruill, Jr.WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Hurricane MatthewJodi Mohrmann, Karina Kubasak, Sharon Cohen, Kathryn Bonfield
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Crater ContaminationSteve Andrews, Gordon Dempsey
WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
The Big DigJessica Clark
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Innocence LostAnn Keil
WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Congresswoman’s Corruption CaseLynnsey Gardner, Joy Purdy, Kent Justice,
Jodi Mohrmann, Robert Brown, Kathryn BonfieldWJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Coverage of Fidel Castro’s Death from CubaEliott Rodriguez, Nicholas Bourne, Rudy Marshall,
WFOR-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
The Butt Lift DoctorDaniel Krauth, Pedro Cancio, Gabriel Alonso, Dawn Kwiatkowski, Mc Nelly Torres
WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Principal Email ControversySaundra Weathers
Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
The Death of Fidel CastroBrian Ely, Carlos Suarez, Hatzel Vela, Donnie Dallas, Laurie Jennings, Calvin Hughes, Liane Morejon, Glenna Milberg, Michelle Lacamoire
WPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
8. TEAM COVERAGE
Devastation from MatthewRobert Brown, Francesca Amiker, Andrew Reid,
Jodi Mohrmann, Kathryn BonfieldWJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Death of a DictatorMichael Cobelo, Craig Stevens, Belkys Nerey, Lynn Martinez,
Brian Entin, Joe Roetz, Robbin Simmons, Ann Keil, Katrina Elder-Bush
WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Airport AttackMatthew Papaycik, Belkys Nerey, Craig Stevens, Joe Roetz, Andrew Scheinthal,
Vanessa Medina Spector, Sheldon Frankel, Jeffrey Lennox, Walter Morris,Charles Davis, Tammy L. Darling, Dale Greenstein
WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Hurricane MatthewTenikka Smith Hughes, Michael Yoshida, Ashley Hollander, Jenna Bourne, Kevin Clark,
Russell, Colburn, Lorena Inclan, Robert Born, Letisha Bereola, Erica Bennett,Bridgette Matter, Alicia Pryor, Mark Dougherty, Pascale Head
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
Fin de Pies Secos, Pies MojadosGerman Visbal, Madeline Norda Santiago, Carlos Espinosa,
Olimpia Liscano, Omar GarciaWLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Decisión 2016Jomary Morales, Haimie Carrion
WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
9. INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Investigative Report – Single StoryMedical Waste
Lee ZurikWVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Substituting the TruthJarrod Holbrook
WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
A Non-Economist’s Guide to EconomyNoah Pransky, Paul Thorson
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
The Gulf’s Deadly HarvestTaimy Alvarez
South Florida Sun Sentinel, West Palm Beach, FL
Saving Baby LibertyLynnsey Gardner, Jodi Mohrmann
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Investigative Report – SeriesCementerio de los Pobres Equipo T
Ana Hernandez-RamosWKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Alerta Carro Inundado a la VentaZugey Lamela
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
Salvación o PesadillaArmando Pico, Erika Carrillo, Juan GomezBrenda Medina, Joaquin Gonzalez Dajer
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Cracking the CodeLee Zurik
WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
10. FEATURE NEWS REPORT
Feature News Report Light FeatureBye Garbage
Kathryn Jeffries, Nick MoronWTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
It Would be Horrible to Reverse Course:Cuba’s Private Sector Fears Arrival of Trump
Jose CorbellaUnivision News Digital, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Feature News Report – Light SeriesMervin and Dolly
Keith Cate, Michael EggerWFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Feature News Report – Serious FeatureTransportando Menores
Adriana Mocciola, Adriana Delgado, Javier Uriza,Patricio Muñoz, Javier Sierra
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Failing to Prepare is Preparing to FailSam Smink
WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
Cleveland’s WishCraig Patrick, Craig Davisson
WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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La Niña del NapalmRicardo Quintana
Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Cuba Tras Bastidores: Escasez de AguaNathalia Ortiz, Dario Nanni
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Feature News Report – Serious SeriesHelp For Haiti
Jessica Willrodt, Brad FriedkinWSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Muertos OlvidadosSandra Peebles, David GonzalezWLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
En Tierras de Pablo EscobarAdriana Mocciola, Guillermo Gonzalez, Patricio Muñoz, Javier Uriza
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Terrorismo: Puntos VulnerablesIvan Taylor
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Unsolved: The Murder of Jennifer OdomAngela Clooney, Reginald Roundtree
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
José Fernández Más Allá de la Verdad – José Fernández Beyond the Truth
Cristina PuigWRMD Telemundo Tampa, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
El Dolor de Una MadreDaisy Ballmajo, Alejandra Molina, Adriana Mocciola,
Patricio Muñoz, Javier Uriza, Mario RegueraWSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
Batalla Por CustodiaMyriam Masihy, Sandra Fiedler, Esquivel Jorge,
Gaston Toledo, Patricio MuñozWSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Never ForgetRick Folbaum, Alexander Bombard, Adam Spunt
WFOR-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Firefighters, Cancer & PoliticsKatie LaGrone, Matthew Apthorp
WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
11. NEWS SPECIAL
Unidos Por PulseAlexandra Torres, Jessica Pacheco, Alejandra Molina,
David Rodriguez, Alejandro IsturizWSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The First Coast Adventures of Lewis & ClarkJessica Clark, Lewis Turner, Paul Bulluck
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Relato de un ExodoJanet Lomba, Ricardo Quintana, Rodolfo Hernandez
Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Chronicle: Crime Files – Behind the TapeDesiree Malky, Tiffany Kenney,
Felicia Rodriguez, Joel Waldmann, WPBF-TV, West Palm Beach, FL
Chronicle: State of AddictionDesiree Malky, Tiffany Kenney,
Joel Waldmann, Mark KellyWPBF-TV, West Palm Beach, FL
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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
Pulse: One Year Later: Reflect and EnvisionAnthony Colarossi, Autumn Jones, Greg Warmoth,
Martha Sugalski,Timothy Aldinger, John StrandWFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
South Florida Algae Crisis Special ReportJordan Matich, Michael E. Williams, Kelley Dunn, Jon Shainman,
Shannon Cake Giaimo, Kaan Pala, Steve WeagleWPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
Orlando United: Pulse RememberedJohn Handiboe, Gary Darling, Holly Fuller, Ybeth Bruzual, Greg Pallone
News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Searching for Ramona BrownKatie Moore, T.J. PipitoneWWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
6.12.16 – A News 6 Special ReportAngel Blazquez, Paul Giorgio
WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
12. ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
Arts/Entertainment – News SeriesOn The Town – Entertainment News & Noshes
Allison Torres, Barry ShortNews 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
That’s Entertainment That MovesBill Wood
WGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
Voces Que Robaron Mi VidaMaria Del Rosario, Fraticelli Resto
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Arts/Entertainment – News FeatureManos Que Crean
Yadira DelgadoWKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
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Arts/Entertainment – Program Feature/SegmentKraving Miami’s Art
Eric RodriguezWTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Broken HillDennis Scholl, Peter Drew
Peter Drew Arts, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Wounded Combat Veteran Experiences the Fishing Trip of a Lifetime Pt. 1Peter Miller, Ray Combs
Rec Media Group, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Art Loft “SunGhosts”Michael Lowney, Vanessa Perez
WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Arts/Entertainment – Program SpecialArt Basel Miami Special
Eric Rodriguez, Roxanne RodriguezWTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Dream CatcherDave Penn
Lake Sumter TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
13. BUSINESS/CONSUMER – News
Can of WasteJulia Latimer, Jeff RenfroeWTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Revolución TurísticaPatricia Hurtado De Mendoza
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Money Saving APPS – An 8 On Your Side Consumer TestJosh Benson, David Kraut
WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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Ventas EngañosasArmando Pico, Erika Carrillo
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Hazards for HireNoah Pransky
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Food Labeling FolliesCraig Patrick, Craig Davisson
WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Business/Consumer – ProgramOrlando Sentinel Snapshot: Attractions
Todd Stewart, Wesley Alden, Rich Pope, Kayla O’BrienOrlando Sentinel, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Ambitious Adventures – HollywoodGreg Rollett, Shawn Vela, Brandon Adams, Dan Perichino, Nick Nanton, JW Dicks
Ambitious Media Group, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
14. CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEENS
Children/Youth/Teens – NewsCurious Kids: Lake Okeechobee
Rosie EmeryWGCU-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
Homework From the Heart – “Wild Bill’s” Amazing KidsBill Wood
WGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
Children/Youth/Teens – ProgramRemember Pearl Harbor
Tom Gregory, Marcia KavanaughWYES-TV, New Orleans, LA
The Outsiders Club TV Series: Season 2Amanda Kossina, Chad Crawford, Ricardo Cortez Ortiz, Stephanie Stoudenmire,
Jalen Bertrand, Chloe McLean, Selah Austria, Chase CrawfordCrawford Entertainment, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
15. CRIME
Crime – NewsLa Marca de la ViudaMaria Fernanda Lopez
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Con Man ReturnsMike DeForest, Darran Caudle
WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Deuda SexualArmando Pico, Erika Carrillo
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Stand Your Ground or Criminal Killing?Lauren Sweeney, Justin CubbageWINK-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
Algiers Point Rape CaseKaren Swensen, Derek Waldrip
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Mercado Negro de.ArmasAdriana Mocciola, Yuniesky Ramirez, Oseami Palazuelos,
Javier Uriza, Patricio MuñozWSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Hot Wheels: Chasing 13 Year-Old Car Thief Tyron “T-Man” McKinnonDirk Shadd, Monica Herndon, Danese Kenon
Tampa Bay Times, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
16. EDUCATION/SCHOOLS
Education/Schools – NewsFL Teachers: Failing and Frustrated
Katie LaGrone, Matthew ApthorpWPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter
The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Program Nominees
Una Luz en la OscuridadNathalia Ortiz
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Hidden Fees: The True Cost of CollegeMatt Head
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
After the Bullies, A Love of MusicJohn Pendygraft
Tampa Bay Times, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Cheating at Clearwater High SchoolAdam Walser
WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Niños en la Era del TerrorAdriana Mocciola, Maylin Legañoa, Javier Uriza, Patricio Muñoz
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Education/Schools – ProgramUnlocking Potential: You Can Be The Key
Claudia Shea, Robert AvossaThe Education Network, West Palm Beach, FL
Talkin’ Money Minutes – Financial Literacy TV SeriesSteve Procko, Robert Small
Steve Procko Productions, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Outsiders Club TV Series Featuring Geocaching & The Farm to School Program
Amanda Kossina, Chad Crawford, Ricardo Cortez Ortiz, Stephanie Stoudenmire, Brandon Rossel, Chloe McLean, Selah Austria, Brian Stork, Dajalynn Sanchez
Crawford Entertainment, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter
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17. ENVIRONMENT
Environment – NewsSaving the Last Living Coral Reef in North America
Jay CashmereWPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
Oil and WaterDavid Hammer, T.J. PipitoneWWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Hunting the Beast in the EvergladesJay Cashmere
WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
Stay or Go? Isle de Jean Charles Families Wrestle with the SeaTed Jackson
NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA
In the Pipeline’s PathAnne Schindler, Jeff Renfroe
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Environment – ProgramChanging Seas “Majestic Mantas”
Alexa Elliott, Kristin Paterakis, Sean HickeyWPBT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL”
Changing Seas “The Future of Seafood”Alexa Elliott, Sean Hickey
WPBT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Changing Seas “Toxic Algae: Complex Sources and Solutions”Kristin Paterakis, Sean Hickey, Veronique Koch, Norman Silva, Melissa Harmon
WPBT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sea Turtle NestingKenneth Cherry, Mark Purvis, Gina Presson
WEDU-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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GeoAmbiente – Sustentabilidad: al rescate de la aviculturaMaría Falcón
GeoAmbiente del Caribe, Inc./Sistema TV, San Juan, PR
18. HEALTH/SCIENCE
Health/Science – NewsSound Science or Deaf Genocide?
Lewis TurnerWTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Medical Emergencies Behind the WheelJodi Mohrmann, Jennifer Waugh
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Sleeping Beauty DiseaseWanda Moore
WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
Bodies of CourageRobin Carter, Linda Hurtado Figueredo
WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Emergency Room Scorecard: How Long Are You Waiting?Devan Coffaro
WALA -TV, Mobile-Pensacola, AL
Brazilian Butt Lift DeathsDaniel Krauth, Dawn KwiatkowskiWTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Water Series Breanna Molloy, Lanie Lee Cook, Jean Denis
KATC-TV, Lafayette, LA
Health Science – ProgramChanging Seas “The Fate of Carbon”Alexa Elliott, Sean Hickey, Norman Silva
WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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En Peligro Nuestro Radar Deborah Martorell
WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
19. HISTORIC/CULTURAL
Historic/Cultural – NewsThe Last Surviving Prosecutor of the Nuremberg Trials
Glenna MilbergWPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Diving Into HistoryLaurie Davison, Tim Kania
Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Historic/Cultural – ProgramTertulia en la Ciudad, La Fachada del Borde Amurallado de San Juan
Michelle MiróSistema TV/Canal Universitario Ana G. Méndez, San Juan, PR
Archivo s.20Linda Hernandez
Fundación Luis Muñoz Marín, San Juan, PR
20. HUMAN INTEREST
Human Interest – News Single StoryFour Juwuan
Cason Aycock, Collin KushnerKADN-TV, Lafayette, LA
Backyard of Nathan HarveyGreg Meriwether, Derron Daquano
WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Cuatro Paredes de EsperanzaAndrea Marcial, Wilfredo Lopez
Gilberto Companioni, Juan Andrés MontijoWTMO Telemundo Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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Human Interest – News SeriesHuman Interest Compilation
Paul GiorgioWKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Common Ground: Hope and Fear Nick Moron, Lauren Inderhees
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Grandma Pam and NickBianca Graulau
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Lovebirds Fly TogetherBobby Lewis
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Sewing A New StorySorboni Banerjee
WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Human Interest – Program SpecialRCTV, 10 Años Después
Nelson Bustamante, Jorge González, Orlando Adriani, Antonio Paris, Natalia Denegri
360 Media, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Louder Than a BombChristopher Clark, Eric Rodriguez, Gabriel Alonso
WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Lifeline: The Untold Story of Saving the Pulse SurvivorsSusan Forbes, Pat Michaels, Pablo Rendic-Olivieri,
David Nixon, Lauren Rowe, Stephanie Zaurin, John McLoughlinOneBlood, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Start the Finish Paul Bulluck, Joe Inderhees
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
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21. POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Politics/Government – NewsState Police Travel
Lee ZurikWVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
The Matassa Files Cheryl Mercedes, Robert Hollins
WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Political Paybacks: Rewarding Donors with Funds for the Poor Craig Patrick, Craig Davisson, Charles Carter WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Sonya Little – Trampling the City CharterMike Deeson
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Toothless Texting & Driving LawsNoah Pransky, Paul Thorson
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Fake NewsKiran Chawla, Robert HollinsWAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Scandal at the Council on AgingChris Nakamoto, Joseph McCoy III
WBRZ-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Off the Books Kimberly Curth
WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Politics/Government – ProgramVoter Voices
Charlotte CushingWPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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PBSO- Regional Domestic Security Task Force TrainingTom Special, Miguel Arco, Joel Kaplan
Christian Bruno, Edward CarrThe Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, West Palm Beach, FL
22. RELIGION
Religion – NewsEpiphany 2017
James Borchuck, Luis Santana, Monica Herndon, Danese KenonTampa Bay Times, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Israel: Los Mil Rostros de un Sueño Adriana Navarro, Adrian Mauceri
WJAN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Religion – ProgramBuscando a Dios
Jorge Antonio Gonzalez, Natalia Denegri, Nelson Bustamante,Orlando Adriani, Jose Mendez, Antonio Paris
360 Media/Picante Films, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A Legacy of Love – Henriette Delille and the Sisters of the Holy FamilyRon Yager, Jim Dotson
WLAE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Remembering The Fallen: Antoine SmithShawn Vela, Jeff Ottum
Vela Visuals/First Baptist Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Pulse One Year Later: Beauty From AshesShawn Vela, Herb Gonzalez
Vela Visuals/First Baptist Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
23. SOCIETAL CONCERNS
Societal Concerns – NewsDesamparados De Miami: Sin Cama en el Paraíso
Adrian Mauceri, Adriana Navarro, Leonardo FloresWJAN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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The Final HighSteven Dial, Joseph Kuczynski
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
My Hell HoleJeannie Blaylock, Jeff Renfroe
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
AloneJeff Butera, Scott Reilly, Karan Deardorff
WZVN-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
Opioid EmergencyAmy Viteri
WPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Gender Stereotype RiddleGarin Flowers
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Child BridesRachel Polansky
WBBH-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL
Cuando el Golpe AzotaAna Hernandez-Ramos
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR”
Sobre Rieles y RuedasPatricia Hurtado De Mendoza, David Gonzalez
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Balseros VenezolanosFausto Malave, Menfis Marmolejos, Patricio Muñoz,
Alberto Rodriguez PalenciaWSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dangerous DebrisDaniel Krauth, Pedro Cancio, Gabriel Alonso,
Franky Ortega, Mc Nelly TorresWTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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El Encanto En Quiebra – Bankrupt CharmMilton Lugo
WRMD Telemundo Tampa, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Bajo el Sol y en Las SombrasSonia Parissos Sanchez, Carlos Espinosa, Randy García
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
In Harm’s WayJohn Pendygraft
Tampa Bay Times, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Trapped Lessons from the TrenchesMichele Gillen
Shining Light Media, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Cruel IntentionsDaniel Cohen, Brian Entin
WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Fuego Bajo la PielIvan Taylor, Omar Garcia, Randy García
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Societal Concerns – ProgramAl Punto Florida – Transgendered Bathroom Law
Joseph AlonsoWLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The New Face of HeroinMike Perlstein, T.J. PipitoneWWL-TV, New Orleans, FL
Field of FearsVeronica Rudie, Bobby Collins
Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Embracing Autism: A Coral Gables StoryDaiana Rocha
City of Coral Gables/Coral Gables Television, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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WESH 2 Chronicle: State of AddictionMarcie Golgoski, Timothy Brown, Peter Delis, Stewart Moore
WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Blindsided: The Reality of Caring for Aging Parents, Part TwoMartie Salt, Anthony Colarossi, Margaret Norman,
Octavio Torres, Tristan PetersonWFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
The Difference is LoveJoel Kaplan, Linda Corley
Kaplan Multimedia, Inc., Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Al Punto Florida – Orlando MassacreJoseph Alonso
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Operation PeacemakerRudabeh Shahbazi, Alexander Bombard, Scott Eason
WFOR-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
May I Help You?Julio Mendez, Orlando Adriani, Kerry Gruson,
Edwin Esmeral, Antonio ParisCreative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
24. SPORTS
Sports – News Single Story/SeriesThe Grind
Jeremy Walls, Surf Melendez, Jonathan Willey, Jeffrey Griffith,Matthew Bergbauer, Leon Gonzalez, Thomas Frenette,
Jordan Sims, Logan McCall, Tre FreemanMiami Dolphins LTD, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
FinStoryThomas Frenette, Jeffrey Griffith, Matthew Bergbauer,
Leon Gonzalez, Logan McCall, Jordan Sims, Surf Melendez, Jonathan Willey, Jeremy WallsMiami Dolphins LTD, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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De’Andre JohnsonChristopher Porter, Matt Head
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Uncommon Success: Hall of Fame CoachTony Dungy, Josh Lane
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Sports – Feature/SegmentHome Strong Campaign
Amanda Ferguson, Mari Monge, Terek PierceThe Miami HEAT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Javi StrongVeronica Peron, Karla Ruiz-Gomez, Steven Ruiz, Keith Haeberle
The Miami HEAT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The LetterRonald Rivas, Nicole Thompson, Kyler LuongoMiami Marlins, LP, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Speech That Never WasMorella Giordana
#Yonomequito Foundation, San Juan, PR
Made in MinnesotaMatthew R. Shedenhelm, Mike Plante
FSN/Sun Sports, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sports – Daily or Weekly ProgramInside The Marlins: One Heartbeat
Matthew R. Shedenhelm, Mike Plante, Charlie LukenFox Sports Florida, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Inside the HEAT; Goran DragicShanon Irish, Ed Filomia, Eric Reid, Mauricio Estrada, Katherine Carballo,
Maggie DeBarberie, Patricia Woolley, Ariana Calderon,Elizabeth Fernandez, Goran Dragic, Marko Ruzic
Miami HEAT, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Inside The Marlins: Road to the ShowFrank Forte, Mike Plante, Charlie Luken
Fox Sports Florida, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Inside The Magic: Air GordonMark Rickles, Max Miller
Fox Sports Florida, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sports – One-Time Special6 in the Mix Nascar Special
Alex Suarez, Roxanne Rodriguez, Eric RodriguezWTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Kids Day Pregame ShowEdward Ballard, Jason Jackson, Eric Reid, Tony Fiorentino
The Miami HEAT/Fox Sports Sun, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Puro BéisbolCarlos Maxwell, Jorge Gaston Toledo, Menfis Marmolejos,
Carlos Rafael RodriguezWSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Legacy ContinuesJoseph Silva, Enrique Estevez, Julio Mendez
Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Miami Marlins Baseball: First Game Following the Passing of Jose FernandezJames Shapiro, John Sulser, Christian Roberts, Rich Waltz
Al Leiter, Craig Minervini, Brett OpdykeFox Sports Florida, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball: Demo DayKevin Patterson, Doug Yalacki, Dewayne Staats
Brian Anderson, Orestes Destrade, Doug WaechterErik Barnhart, Brett Opdyke
Fox Sports Sun, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Sport Event/Game – Live/Unedited – SeriesMiami Marlins Baseball:
Coverage of the week Following the Jose Fernandez TragedyJames Shapiro, John Sulser, Christian Roberts, Rich Waltz, Al Leiter
Craig Minervini, Jessica Blaylock, Tim McDermott, Brett OpdykeFox Sports Florida, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
26. WEATHER
Weather – NewsSupermoon or Super Hype?
Alan SeallsWKRG-TV, Mobile-Pensacola, AL
Tornadoes Rip Through New Orleans EastMargaret Orr, Jaune Jackson, Heath Allen, Travers Mackel, Aubry Killion
WDSU-TV, New Orleans, LA
Huracan “Matthew” Azota BahamasDavid Rodriguez
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Hurricane Andrew AnniversaryLaurie Davison, Tim Kania
Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Hurricane Matthew New Smyrna BeachKeary Croskrey, Shannon Butler
WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Hurricane Matthew Gobbles Up Sunglow PierLauren Seabrook
WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Hurricane Matthew: Caught in the Storm!Andrea Jackson, Alan Rosko
WOFL-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
August Flooding Across AcadianaLetitia Walker
KATC-TV, Lafayette, LA
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Weather – ProgramSurviving the Storm 2017: A Storm Team 8 Special
Nancy Ryan, Steve Jerve, Benjamin J. Eytalis, Philip M. HillWFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Huracan 2017Yoel Rivero, Ariel Rodríguez Meulenert, Vera Castillo
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
27. DOCUMENTARY
Documentary – CulturalCroatto la Huella de un Emigrante
Hermes CroattoAbracadabrarte, San Juan, PR
Ivy League RumbaJoe Cardona
Royal Palm Films, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Attakapas: The Cajun StoryTika Laudun, Donald Washington
Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Baton Rouge, LA
Documentary – HistoricalLorca es de TodosCaridad Sorondo
Producciones Entre Nos Inc./WIPR-TV, San Juan, PR
The Feminine Touch: The Struggle for Equality in MedicineKristine Kelly, Danny Bruno, Robert Bruno
WEDU-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Geoffrey Gilbert: Gentleman of the FluteTami Salame, Monya Gilbert
Winzer Productions, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
El ColeccionistaLuis Rosario-Albert
University of Turabo, San Juan, PR
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Campanazos de GloriaHector Santos Guia
DIRECTV Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
Alas de LibertadChristina Sanson, Alvaro Alba
Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Major League CubanJoe Cardona, Rafael Gonzalez
Royal Palm Films, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Documentary – TopicalDeeply RootedChristina Melton
Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Baton Rouge, LA
Made to Be Broken: The Karl Meltzer StoryMatt Katsolis, Drew White
Interpret Studios, Red Bull Media House, Jacksonville, FL
La Mujer Maravilla Sobre RuedasYamara Rodriguez-Burgos, Omar Camilo Ramos
Le Films / WIPR-TV, San Juan, PR
5 Countries and 7,270 Miles: A Cuban Family’s Odyssey to Reach the United States
Jose CorbellaUnivision Noticias Digital, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
28. INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL
SoFlo Taste En CubaBill McCord, Glen Eklund, Zachary Bain
Aldo Arguello, Michelle BernsteinWPLG-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ice en la era Trump: RecomendacionesJose Corbella
Univision Noticias Digital, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Soy de Una Raza Pura: Arturo SchomburgIgnacio Peña
WIPR-TV, San Juan, PR
Bite with BelkysBelkys Nerey, Ivonne Yee-Amor, Shereen Cadien,
Jorge Rodriguez, Jason RaizenWSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Avión Caza HuracanesSergio Gonzalez
WTMO Telemundo Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
29. INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
Autism: Breakthrough to HopeSpencer Briggs, Jim Ciotoli, Francisco Vega, Bryan Miehe, Cathy Unruh
WEDU-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Louisiana Public Square: Black & the BlueKevin Gautreaux
Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Baton Rouge, LA
My Three Sons – Udonis HaslemUdonis Haslem, Jason Jackson, Edward Ballard
Jose Cisneros, Edwin Jean, David DiezTerek Pierce, Denis Moreira, Veronica Peron
The Miami HEAT/Fox Sports Sun, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
30. MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Ismael Cala en Puerto RicoYamara Rodriguez-Burgos, Omar Camilo Ramos
Direct TV Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
Check, Please! South Florida # 1401Joyce Belloise, Angie del Solar
WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Máter AtómicaGuillermo Gomez
WIPR-TV, San Juan, PR
31. NOSTALGIA PROGRAM
Baseball From The Beginning Tampa Bay: Breaking BarriersArt Dryce, Tom Sipos, George Casteris, Larry McCabe
VideoArt Productions Inc., Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Sunshine State NostalgiaScott Andrew Fais
News 13 Special Projects, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Saints 50th Anniversary SpecialFletcher Mackel, Sharief IshaqWDSU-TV, New Orleans, LA
Vinyl’s New SpinJodi Mohrmann, Joe Drumm
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Gleason PuntaversaryTravers Mackel
WDSU-TV, New Orleans, LA
Le Petit Theatre at 100: A Look BackPeggy Scott Laborde
WYES-TV, New Orleans, LA
32. PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Veterans in CrisisCraig Patrick, Craig Davisson, James McKay,
Charles Carter, Merissa RichmondWTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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33. SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (other than News or Sports)
Special Event Coverage (other than News or Sports) – LiveLouisiana Rising – Flood Relief Live Concert
Christopher BladesWAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Special Event Coverage (other than News or Sports) – EditedVideo Game Concert
Ariel Rubalcava, Alberto Bade, Maikel Garcia, Daniel RodriguezRaul Hernandez, Frederick, Julio Licona
Amed Torrecilla, Richard De La VegaMiami Dade College, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
34. INTERSTITIAL
WUSF at 50 Susan Geiger, David Hoversten
WUSF-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
New Orleans Tricentennial MomentsTom Gregory, Marcia Kavanaugh
WYES-TV, New Orleans, LA
What’s New in #OurCounty – Frost Science MuseumStefany Tomas
Miami-Dade TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
What’s New in #OurCounty – Florida: Mission EvergladesBianca Hanlon
Miami-Dade TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
35. COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAs)
Keep Miami CleanDavid Jeannot, Kimberly Avendano
City of Miami, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
I Like Big MuttsJeanette Perez
Miami-Dade TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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21st Century Solutions Grant Challenge – Ballet Bus ProjectClaudia Keppinger, Eric RodriguezWTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Playas Basura CeroMaría Falcón, René Pedrosa
Geoambiente del Caribe Inc./PMZC – DRNA, San Juan, PR
Tallahassee CreatesAdam Braun, Peter LeVake
Frame, Tallahassee, FL
36. PROMOTION
Promotion – News Promo – Single Spot/Same DayThe Getaway
Craig Davenport, Jacob Bryan, Brent MooneyWFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Promotion – News Promo – CampaignImpact
Steve Rifkin, Trevor Cassidy, Kip ChristineWESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Weather CampaignSherry Carpenter, Jason Payne
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
10News – Pledged to ProtectHaleigh Purvis, James Glynn, Skye Beitler
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Promotion – News Promo – ImageLive Moments
Sean Garcia, Chris Romero, Mike Newman, Marc Gomes, Jason HopkinsWFTV Promotions, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
For The MomentsCraig Davenport, Brent Mooney, Jacob Bryan
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
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10News – This is HomeMichael Weber, Gene Yagle, James Glynn, Haleigh Purvis, Skye Beitler
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Promotion – Program – Single SpotTristan Eaton’s – Documentary Trailer
Joseph Silva, Eduardo WhaiteOctopustudio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Promotion – Program – ImageSuperhero Holiday Promo Campaign
Bob Evorik, Ardis Gonzalez LeonWSFL-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ibaka Career HighAmanda Richter
Fox Sports Florida, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Es TiempoDarwin Robles, Andres Garcia, Christian Collahuazo
Francisco J. Cuevas B.WJAN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
37. COMMERCIALS
BlinkerMichael Cardwell, Beau Benson, Sean Benson, Jason Letkiewicz,
Nick Morgulis, Andrew Price, Alex Ryden, Tony StopperanDigital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Cisco Networking – Delivering the GoodsMichael Cardwell, Brent Mayorca
Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Get A PrintMichael Cardwell, Beau Benson, Steve Andon, Sam Roach, Martha Carl
Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Karlton Johnson Ed.D.Paolo Mugnaini, Oscar Espino, Melissa Ruidiaz
Nova Southeastern University, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Nature’s DynamicsMichael Cardwell, Beau Benson, Douglas Jarman, Dawson McKay
Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
RestorationKailand Honeck, Shawn Vela
Vela Visuals/First Baptist Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Lt. Col. Ian-Mack Honore Spencer Ed.D.Paolo Mugnaini, Oscar Espino, Melissa Ruidiaz
Nova Southeastern University, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
University of South Florida – Every ChampionJonathan Davila
Diamond View, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
University of Florida – College of Veterinary Medicine – Challenge AcceptedJonathan Davila
Diamond View, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
University of Florida – Foundation – Go GatorsJonathan Davila
Diamond View, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Regal Boats – DreamsJonathan Davila
Diamond View, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Jackson Health System – Secret PricingJonathan Davila
Diamond View, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
38. OVERALL EXCELLENCE
WFLA-TV Tampa/8 on Your SideAndrew Alford
WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
WJXT: The Local StationBob Ellis
WJXT-TV, Jacksonville, FL
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WVUE Overall ExcellenceTim Ingram
WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
First Coast NewsRob Mennie
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
39. NEWS EXCELLENCE
WFTS-TV/ABC Action News – News ExcellenceMatt Brown
WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
WVUE News ExcellenceMikel Schaefer
WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
First Coast NewsMeagan Harris
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
40. COMMUNITY SERVICE
Operation OrionJeannie Blaylock
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Everyday Heroes – 2016Lissette Campos-Perez
WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Orlando Sentinel Coverage of the Pulse Nightclub AttackTodd Stewart
Orlando Sentinel, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Stories of Hope: Aaron WillisDavid Sutta
David Sutta Photography, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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41. JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
Journalastic Enterprise – Within 24 HoursPulse - One Year Later
Nancy AlvarezWFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Journalistic Enterprise – No Time LimitLaurie Davison Composite
Laurie DavisonBay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
El 23 InvestigaErika Carrillo
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Money, Power & PoliticsCraig Patrick, Merissa Richmond
WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
42. INTERACTIVITY
Píntate la CaraAdriana Mocciola, RaulL Dopico, Patricio Muñoz, Daylin Lugo, Maria A. Rincon,
Pedro Iguaran, Ana Rosa Thillet, Fanny HoyosWSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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43. AUDIO
From Broadway With Love: A Benefit Concert for OrlandoMichael Moritz, Brandon Loewit, Billy LaGuardia
Imagine Orlando, LLC, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
La Viuda NegraMargarita Aponte, Denes Pagan-RosaAmerica TV Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
Video Game ConcertPhilip Colodetti, Julio Licona
Miami Dade College, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Atención Atención ¿Donde está el Sr. Sapo? El EspecialVictor M. Rivera
WLII-TV/Atención Atención Inc., San Juan, PR
44. MUSICAL/COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT
Deeply Rooted SoundtrackMike Esneault
Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Baton Rouge, LA
May I Help You?Julio Mendez, Pedro René Bastidas
Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
45. DIRECTOR
Director – Non-Live (Post-Production)Atención Atención ¿Dónde está el Sr. Sapo? El Especial
Nelson CamachoWLII-TV/Atención Atención Inc., San Juan, PR
Talkin’ Money Minutes – Financial Literacy TV SeriesSteve Procko
Steve Procko Productions, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Pulse One Year Later: Beauty From AshesShawn Vela
Vela Visuals/First Baptist Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Live Your QuestNick Nanton
Dicks + Nanton Productions, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
The Dream CatcherMatt Killian
The Digital Animation and Visual Effects (DAVE) School, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
BlinkerSean Benson
Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Remembering The Fallen: Antoine SmithShawn Vela
Vela Visuals/First Baptist Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
The Soul of Success: The Jack Canfield StoryNick Nanton
Dicks + Nanton Productions, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Carlin Isles – The Fastest Man in RugbyMatt Katsolis
Interpret Studios, Red Bull Media House, Jacksonville, FL
Buscando a DiosJorge Antonio Gonzalez
360 Media – Picante Films, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ram NationNick Nanton
Dicks + Nanton Productions, Orlando-Daytona Beach,
Mundo BreveOmar Camilo Ramos
Le Film/WIPR-TV, San Juan, PR
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Director -Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials,Opens, etc.)The Legacy Continues
Joseph Silva, Enrique Estevez, Julio MendezCreative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Makers of HomeJoseph Silva, Eduardo Whaite
Octopustudio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Life Happens in the HomeJoseph Silva, Eduardo Whaite
Octopustudio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
May I Help You?Julio Mendez, Orlando Adriani
Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Es TiempoDarwin Robles
WJAN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
46. EDITOR
Editor – NewsPhillip Mangels Edit Composite
Phillip MangelsWFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Matthew Apthorp: EW Scripps State Investigative EditorMatthew Apthorp
WFTS, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Jesus DiazWSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Yoel Rivero EditorYoel Rivero
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Tuneles De San GermanJonathan Laboy
WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
Adrian Mauceri Editor CollageAdrian Mauceri
WJAN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Patricio MuñozWSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
El Encanto En Quiebra – Bankrupt CharmMilton Lugo
WRMD Telemundo Tampa, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Entrenando Bajo el CieloWilfredo Lopez
WTMO Telemundo Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Editor – Program (Non-News)Mas Alla del Dolor
Jorge Antonio Gonzalez360 Media – Picante Films, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Ismael Cala en Puerto RicoOmar Camilo Ramos
Direct TV Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
Atención Atención ¿Donde está el Sr. Sapo? El EspecialNelson Camacho
WLII-TV/Atención Atención Inc., San Juan, PR
The Legacy ContinuesJoseph Silva, Julio Mendez
Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Editor – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)May I Help You?
Julio Mendez, Antonio Paris, Orlando Adriani, Edwin EsmeralCreative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Soy de Una Raza Pura: Arturo SchomburgIgnacio Peña
WIPR-TV, San Juan, PR
Cisco Networking – Delivering the GoodsBrent Mayorca
Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Editor – SportsO.J. Howard’s Time
Stephen LynchTampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Edinson Volquez Pitches a No-HitterRonald Rivas
Miami Marlins, LP, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Hypotenuse of a Bizarre Love TriangleTim Evans
Fox Sports New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
47. GRAPHIC ARTS
Graphic Arts – GraphicsGraphic Arts – Norman Silva
WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
WebMD ImodiumDouglas Jarman
Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Atención Atención ¿Donde está el Sr. Sapo? El EspecialNora Jirau, Ralphie Rivera
WLII-TV/Atención Atención Inc., San Juan, PR
FantomvilleYamil I. Medina Carrasquillo, Hector Hoyo, Heri Martinez De Dios
Gladius, LLC, San Juan, PR
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De Puerto Rico Para el Mundo – Intro CreditsIván Bonilla Santini
Pinipotoko Studio, San Juan, PR
Inside the Marlin/Marlins ClubhouseSucre Reyes
Fox Sports Florida, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
10News Graphic CompositeSkye Beitler
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Nature’s DynamicsDouglas Jarman
Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Graphic Arts – AnimationGamefly
Beau Benson, Douglas JarmanDigital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
KissmetricsBeau Benson
Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
BlinkerBeau Benson
Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
The Dream CatcherMatt Killian, Angel Gonzalez, Jr.
The Digital Animation and Visual Effects (DAVE) School, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Atención Atención ¿Donde está el Sr. Sapo? El EspecialRangely Garcia, Orlando Santiago, Wilma Miranda
WLII-TV/Atención Atención Inc., San Juan, PR
Avra el Salvavidas de la RadioJaime Romero
Cinematic Mediapro LLC, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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How a Coyote Smuggles Hundreds of ImmigrantsJose Corbella
Univision Noticias Digital, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Graphics Arts – Set DesignThe Olympic Zone: Rio 2016
Richard Scharf, Lia Lim, Kyle O’TooleWESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
WESH News SetKartik Dakshinamoorthy, Diane Fiolek, Hannes Kling,
Laurel Lawrence, John SoapesDevlin Design Group, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
48. LIGHTING
Lighting – StudioThe Olympic Zone: Rio 2016
Kyle O’TooleWESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Medical Marijuana Debate: 2016Kyle O’Toole
WESH-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
49. NEWS PRODUCER
Brandon Williams – ProducerBrandon Williams
WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Productor de NoticiasJose Carlos Perez Luzardo
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
7News At 10:00Matthew Papaycik
WSVN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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50. TALENT
Talent – Anchor – NewsLaura Harris News Anchor Submission 2017
Laura HarrisWFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
James Tully, ABC Action News Morning AnchorJames Tully
WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Mike Trim – News Anchor Michael Trim
WPTV, West Palm Beach, FL
Celimar Adames Casalduc/News AnchorCelimar Adames
WAPA-TV, San Juan, PR
Talent – Anchor – WeatherHistoric August Flood Coverage
Steve CaparottaWAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
La Autoridad en el Tiempo con Elizabeth RobainaElizabeth Robaina
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
I Wondered What That Was!Alan Sealls
WKRG-TV, Mobile-Pensacola, AL
Hurricanes, Sea Breezes, And Lightning For DaysThomas Sorrells
WKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Talent – Anchor – Sports (includes anchor, reporter, sports analyst & play-by-play)Talent – Eric Reid
The Miami HEAT/Fox Sports Sun, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Sports Features CompilationErnesto Clavelo
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Talent – Commentator/EditorialistCraig Patrick: Commentator/Editorialist
Craig PatrickWTVT- TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Noah Pransky – WatchdoggingNoah Pransky
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Talent – Performer/NarratorBranden Wellington
The Miami HEAT/Fox Sports Sun, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
GO Coast – Tom Gregory CompositeTom Gregory
WLAE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Talent – Program Host/ModeratorCraig Patrick: Host/Moderator
Craig PatrickWTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Ambitious Adventures – HollywoodGreg Rollett
Ambitious Media Group, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Talent – Reporter – ConsumerWild Bill Brews at 40,000 Feet
Bill WoodWGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
Angie Moreschi – Consumer Wise CompositeAngie Moreschi
Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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Save with Sorboni – Consumer ReporterSorboni Banerjee
WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Talent – Reporter – Feature/Human InterestWild Bill’s High School Heroes
Bill WoodWGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
Laurie Davison Feature ReportingLaurie Davison
Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Real People. Real Stories.Kaitlyn Chana
WJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Dog DumpingTiffany Kenney
WPBF-TV, West Palm Beach, FL
Mervin and DollyKeith Cate
WFLA-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
My Hell HoleJeannie Blaylock
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Talent – Reporter – InvestigativePaige Kelton Compilation
Paige KeltonWJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Lee Zurik: Investigative ReporterLee Zurik
WVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA
Jarrod Holbrook Investigative ReporterJarrod Holbrook
WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
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Noah Pransky – 10 InvestigatesNoah Pransky
WTSP-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Talent – Reporter – LiveKatie Steiner Morning Live
Katie SteinerWWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Talent – Specialty AssignmentPulse One Year Later: Orlando Love: Remembering our Angels
Jorge EstevezWFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Katie Moore – Searching for Ramona BrownKatie Moore
WWL-TV, New Orleans, LA
Reporting from the Rio OlympicsAdam Kuperstein
WTVJ-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Special Assignment 2017: The War at HomeCraig Patrick
WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
David Rodriguez – Unidos Por PulseDavid Rodriguez
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Field of FearsVeronica Rudie
Bay News 9, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Talent – Reporter – OtherRacquel Asa Traffic Reporter
Racquel ChingWFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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Bajo el sol y en las sombrasSonia Parissos-Sanchez
WLTV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Trapped: Lessons From the TrenchesMichele Gillen
Shining Light Media, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Rasheed WigginsDaralene Jones
WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Craig Patrick: We the PeopleCraig Patrick
WTVT-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
PolíticaMarilys Llanos
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
51. PHOTOGRAPHER
Photographer – NewsWe Make Marines
Jeff RenfroeWTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
CamarografoJavier Uriza
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Phillip Mangels Photographer News CompositePhillip Mangels
WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Justin Abshire Poet for PicturesJustin Abshire
WGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
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Matthew Apthorp: EW Scripps State Investigative PhotographerMatthew Apthorp
WFTS-TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Angeles del CaféArnaldo Gines
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Nick Moron – Photography EntryNick Moron
WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL
Robert Hollins PhotographerRobert Hollins
WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Photographer – Program (Non-News)Ben Hoyer’s Credo
Shawn Vela, Herb Gonzalez, Jeff OttumVela Visuals, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
The Soul of Success: The Jack Canfield StoryCarlo Alberto Orecchia, Ramy Romany, Parker Yates, Shawn Vela, Branden Colon
Dicks + Nanton Productions, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Remembering The Fallen: Antoine SmithShawn Vela
Vela Visuals/First Baptist Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Changing Seas “Majestic Mantas”Sean Hickey
WPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pulse One Year Later: Beauty from AshesHerb Gonzalez, Shawn Vela
Vela Visuals/First Baptist Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Photographer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)Iván Castro – Un Eclipse en la Patagonia
Alan MelilloBeyond Total Branding, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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RestorationShawn Vela, Kailand Honeck
Vela Visuals/First Baptist Orlando, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
May I Help You?Orlando Adriani, Julio Mendez
Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
BlinkerNick Morgulis
Digital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Celebrando Armando Manzanero Documentary TrailerJoseph Silva, Eduardo Whaite
Octopustudio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Legacy ContinuesJoseph Silva, Enrique Estevez, Julio Mendez
Creative Mountain Studio, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Emerald Coast Gulf to TableAlexander Lau
Blue Vessel Media, Mobile-Pensacola, AL
52. TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Atención Atención ¿Donde está el Sr. Sapo? El EspecialNelson Camacho, Orlando Santiago
WLII-TV/Atención Atención Inc., San Juan, PR
53. VIDEO JOURNALIST
VJ: Water SeriesBreanna Molloy
KATC-TV, Lafayette, LA
Ninja MMJScott Andrew Fais
Bay News 9 & News 13, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
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54. WRITER
Writer – NewsCuatro Paredes de Esperanza
Andrea MarcialWTMO Telemundo, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL
Wild Bill Wood Writes Real GoodBill Wood
WGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA
Greg Meriwether’s WritingGreg Meriwether
WAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA
Escritor de NoticiasYuniesky Ramirez
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Relaciones Entre Cuba Y Estados UnidosMarilys Llanos
WSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Droga SuciaWalter Soto-León
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Marihuana: Del Punto al DispensarioWalter Soto-León
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Alerta: Carro Inundado a la VentaZugey Lamela
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
Esquema de Alto VoltajeZugey Lamela
WKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR
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Joyas y GuerrerosAlexis Boente Arias
WVEA Univision Tampa Bay, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL
Writer – Program (Non-News)TV Dreams In A World of Sports – Kids Day Open
Branden WellingtonThe Miami HEAT/Fox Sports Sun, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Blindsided: The Reality of Caring for Aging Parents, Part TwoMartie Salt
WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL