Students from the Cronkite School took home 26 Student Production Award nominations in the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ intercollegiate contest.
Arizona State University students from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication dominated the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ intercollegiate contest, while Arizona PBS, which is headquartered at the Cronkite School, received 13 Emmy nominations.
The Cronkite School captured 26 Student Production Award nominations and Cronkite students received half of the collegiate competition’s 53 total nominations.
The Student Production Awards annually represent the best in collegiate and high school journalism. Since 2009, the Cronkite School has won 49 Student Production Awards, the most of any school in the region.
“The Cronkite School’s repeated dominance in this important competition is a testament to the hard work of our outstanding students and faculty. Their dedication to quality is inspiring, and I couldn’t be prouder,” said Cronkite School Dean and Arizona PBS CEO Christopher Callahan.
The Rocky Mountain Emmy and Student Production Award winners will be announced during the 41st annual Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards celebration Sept. 14 in Phoenix.
Arizona PBS took home nominations across a variety of categories and stories for local shows such as “Plate & Pour,” “Arizona Horizon” and “Catalyst.” Nominations represented numerous categories including program specials, videography, audio production, and program host for chef Mark Tarbell of “Plate & Pour.”
“We are so thrilled to be recognized for our commitment to telling stories that reflect our vibrant Arizona communities,” said Arizona PBS General Manager Mary Mazur. “I am enormously proud that ‘Plate & Pour’ and ‘Catalyst’ have been recognized in their first broadcast seasons – an affirmation of the hard work and creativity of our staff.”
In addition, “Arizona Horizon” producer Mike Sauceda will be inducted into the Silver Circle Society of the NATAS Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter, an achievement reserved for media veterans in the Southwest who have shown exemplary service throughout their career.
Sauceda has worked on “Arizona Horizon” since joining Arizona PBS in 1990. In this time, he has traveled to practically every city and town across Arizona, talking to the people whose stories are the fabric of the show. Those who know him well admire his professionalism, humor and kindness. Sauceda will join a distinguished group in the Silver Circle, including “Arizona Horizon” host Ted Simons.
Last year, the Cronkite School won seven Student Production Awards, the most of any school. Arizona PBS took home awards for audio production by David Angell and Alex Kosiorek and for video editing by Alex Kline. All three have been nominated again this year.
NATAS 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. The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter represents Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and El Centro, California.
For a complete list of nominees and categories, visit the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter website.
Cronkite School Student Production Award Nominations
College Newscast
Choose Your News
Hayley Brand, producer
Cronkite Noticias
Aleli Elizondo, Karina Espinoza, Marcella Baietto, Paulina Verbera, Samuel Leal, Mia Armstrong, Lilian Donahue, Julia Bashaw, Gabriella Del Rio, Adin Tarr, Zachary Vesledahl
Vaccination Super Block
Matt Kling, producer
College News: General Assignment
Venezuelans in Tucson
Marcella Baietto, reporter
Venezuelan Migrants in Peru
Allison Barton, reporter
Daycare Inspections
Nicole Hernandez, reporter
Eagles of the Desert
Austin Westfall, reporter
College Arts and Entertainment/Cultural Affairs
Lowriders
Aleli Elizondo, reporter
Opera
Carla Maldonado, reporter
College Short Form Non-Fiction
Don & Charlie’s
Taylor Rocha, reporter
College Long Form Non-Fiction
American Hate
Justin Parham, Scott Bourque, Brittany Brown, Shelby Knowles, Jasmine Putney, Ashley Mackey
Blind Courage: The Adonis Watt Story
Kynan Marlin, producer/cinematographer/editor
Grace Fuerte, director
Dustin Pare, cinematographer/graphics/sound
Luke Forstner, cinematographer/color correction
College Sports
A Bond Beyond Basketball
Bailey O’Carroll, reporter
Cheatham’s Journey
Chancellor Johnson, reporter
Family Bond
Jake Trybulski, reporter
From the Military to the Mats
Chancellor Johnson, reporter
Rez Golf
Jake Trybulski, reporter/producer
Drake Duanaway, reporter/producer
Vision for Success
Matt Lively, reporter
College Public Affairs/Community Service
Peru Education & Entrepreneurs
Anikka Abbott, reporter
Memories of the “Forgotten War”
Lillian Donahue, reporter
Opioid Coverage
Bryce Newberry, reporter
College Magazine Program
ASU Vs. OSU Pregame Show
Scott Gange, producer/host
College Animation/Graphics/Special Effects
James Barnitz, editor
College Talent
Jordan Evans, weathercaster
Matt Lively, anchor/reporter
Scotty Gange, sports reporter/anchor
Arizona PBS Rocky Mountain Emmy Nominations
Historic/Cultural – Program Special
Saguaro Cactus Genome – “Catalyst” segment
Scot Olson, producer
Margery Punnett, producer
Steve Filmer, producer
Bailey Netsch, producer
Technology – News Single Story/Series/Feature/Program Feature/Segment/Program/Special
“Catalyst: Shaping the Future”
Margery Punnett, producer
Steve Filmer, producer
Communication Devices – “Arizona Horizon” segment
Allysa Adams, reporter
Langston Fields, videographer/editor
Informational/Instructional
“Plate & Pour” featuring Taco Chelo
Melissa Thompson, producer
Margery Punnett, producer
Shana Fischer, producer
Rebecca Guldberg, producer
Alexander Kline, producer
Scot Olson, videographer
Interview/Discussion – Feature/Segment/Program Special
“Plate & Pour” featuring Vincent’s
Melissa Thompson, producer
Alexander Kline, producer
Rebecca Guldberg, producer
Margery Punnett, producer
Shana Fischer, producer
Scot Olson, videographer
“Plate & Pour” featuring Voila French Bistro
Scot Olson, editor
Margery Punnett, producer
Magazine Program – Feature/Segment
“Plate & Pour” featuring Hidden Kitchen
Margery Punnett, producer
Alexander Kline, editor
Magazine Program – Program/Special or Series
“Plate & Pour” featuring Tratto
Melissa Thompson, producer
Margery Punnett, producer
Shana Fischer, producer
Rebecca Guldberg, producer
Alexander Kline, producer
Scot Olson, videographer
Promotion Program – Single Spot or Image
“Plate & Pour” Promotion – Watch Online
Alexander Kline, producer/editor
Audio – Live or Post Production
ASU Symphony Orchestra featuring Michelle Nam, piano
Alex Kosiorek, senior audio engineer
David Angell, audio engineer
Turning Classical Music Inside Out – “Arizona Horizon” segment
Alex Kosiorek, mix engineer
Eric Xu, audio engineer
Editor – Program (Non-News)
Alexander Kline, editor
Talent – Program Host/Moderator
Chef Mark Tarbell, host/narrator for “Plate & Pour”