Arizona PBS and the Cronkite School swept up a total of 36 Emmy and Student Production Award nominations from the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — in professional categories ranging from arts and entertainment to politics and government as well as student categories ranging from newscasts to sports.
Arizona PBS took 16 Emmy nominations in 13 categories, covering a variety of magazine programs, audio production and interview content. “Art in the 48” and “Catalyst” both received two nominations each, while “Plate & Pour” received four.
The “2020 AZ Senate Debate,” one of Arizona PBS’ most viewed programs in the station’s history, received a nomination. During the debate, the moderators — particularly Ted Simons — were praised for their questions and persistence.
Students at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication received 20 Student Production Award nominations in eight categories this year. The awards recognize the best in collegiate journalism, and since 2009, Cronkite students have won 64 Student Production Awards.
Isaac Easley, Cronkite’s instructor in video journalism and innovation, won an Emmy nomination for “37th Annual Walter Cronkite Award: Dean Baquet.” In addition, Arizona State University was also nominated in several categories.
“It’s exciting to see Cronkite and Arizona PBS receive so many nominations,” said Cronkite School Dean Dr. Battinto Batts, Jr. “This is truly an honor and the result of the hard work and commitment of so many talented people. Congratulations to all of the nominees. I can’t wait until the awards are presented.”
“I am so proud of both the Arizona PBS and Cronkite teams on receiving 16 Emmy nominations and 20 Student Production nominations,” said Adrienne Fairwell, general manager of Arizona PBS. “The recognition for the work they do to inform, connect and engage Arizonans is an honor. I’m excited to see their high quality work recognized by the Academy.”
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.
Here is a list of the Arizona PBS and Cronkite nominations. The winners will be announced Nov. 6 at the 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards.
Arizona PBS 2021 Nominations:
Arts/Entertainment Long Form Content
“In the Paint” (Art in the 48)
Melissa Thompson, Producer
Shana Fischer, Producer
Ron Bruce, Photographer/Editor
Alberto Rios, Host
Human Interest Short Form Content
“Running Towards Herself” (Catalyst)
Steve Filmer, Producer
Vanessa Ruiz, Producer
Politics/Government Long Form Content
Allysa Adams, Producer
Ted Simons, Host
Lorraine Rivera, Host
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Host
Mike Sauceda, Producer
Laarni Fernandez Nuez, Producer
Shana Fischer, Producer
Technology Long Form Content
“Isotopes, Migrants & Mysteries” (Catalyst)
Steve Filmer, Producer
Vanessa Ruiz, Producer
Magazine Program
“Finding Your Passion” (Art in the 48)
Melissa Thompson, Producer
Shana Fischer, Producer
Alberto Rios, Host
Ron Bruce, Director of Photography
Jay Conner, Photographer/Editor
Langston Fields, Photographer/Editor
Carlos Chavez, Photographer
Rodolfo Romo, Photographer
Allysa Adams, Producer
“Big Dreams” (Plate & Pour)
Margery Punnett, Series Producer
Rebecca Guldberg, Producer
Mark Tarbell, Producer
Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer
Informational/Instructional
“Back to the Farm” (Plate & Pour)
Margery Punnett, Series Producer
Rebecca Guldberg, Producer
Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer
Mark Tarbell, Producer
Interview/Discussion
“Pass it On” (Plate & Pour)
Margery Punnett, Series Producer
Melissa Thompson, Executive Producer
Rebecca Guldberg, Producer
Mark Tarbell, Producer
Nakia Christian, Producer
Ebonye Delaney, Digital Producer
Scot Olson, Editor
Program Promotion (Campaign)
Celebrating Black History Month
Ebonye Delaney, Producer
Nakia Christian, Producer
Overall Excellence
Arizona PBS: Part of the Community
Julia Wallace, Interim General Manager
Performer/Narrator/Host/Moderator
Mark Tarbell, Host/Narrator
Editor Short Form Content
Timothy “TJ” Larsen, Editor
Audio Live or Post Production
Carter Pann: Soprano Saxophone Concerto (2019)
Alex Kosiorek, Senior Audio Engineer
True Concord Voices And Orchestra – A Savior From On High
Alex Kosiorek, Senior Audio Engineer
Lighting Location or Studio
“The Great Gadsby Bakery” (Plate & Pour)
Rodolfo Romo, Photographer
Cronkite School 2021 Emmy Nomination:
Human Interest – Short Form
37th Annual Walter Cronkite Award: Dean Baquet
Isaac Easley, producer
Arizona State University 2021 Emmy nominations:
Military Short Form Content
Supporting Military Students And Student Veterans In College
Laura Fields, videographer / editor
Societal Concerns Short Form Content
Amy Chou, producer / assistant director
Safwat Saleem, director / producer / writer
Joshua Belveal, director / writer / editor / cinematographer
Branded Content Short Form
Innovation At ASU
Joshua Belveal, director / writer / editor / motion graphics
Amy Chou, producer
Safwat Saleem, producer / writer
Cronkite School 2021 Student Production Nominations:
Newscast
Angel Jimenez, Producer
News Report – Serious or Light
McKenzie Allen-Charmley, Reporter
Katelyn Keenehan, Reporter
Katelyn Keenehan, Multimedia Journalist
Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Tyler Manion, Reporter
Katelyn Keenehan, Reporter
Video Essay
Luke Simmons, Reporter
Franco LaTona, Reporter
Navajo School District Fights To Overcome COVID-19
Megan Marples
Non-Fiction Short Form
Katelyn Keenehan, Reporter
Sports Story or Segment
Michael Gutnick, Reporter
Tackling For Safety
Rachel Phillips, Reporter
Seated Golfer Prepares For U.S. Disabled Open
Jordan Spurgeon, Reporter
Arizona Native Ponwith Fulfills Dream At ASU
Mason Kern, Reporter
Reed Harmon, Reporter
Sarandon Raboin, Reporter
A Sunrise Prayer, On Piestewa Peak
Sanandon Raboin, Reporter
Zachary Keenan, Reporter
Talent – News or Sports
Zachary Keenan, Reporter
Writer
Covid Response
McKenzie Allen-Charmley, Writer