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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




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


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




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


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





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


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


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




FLL Fatal Airport Shooting Marissa Bagg


Bald Eagle RescueMatt Parcell

WFTV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL

Suspected Cop Killer CapturedJim Payne, Meredith McDonough, Kevin Lightfoot, Belal Jaber


High Speed, High DramaMatthew Papaycik, Sheldon Frankel, Belkys Nerey, Craig Stevens


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


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




Voto 2016 Elecciones GeneralesDialma Santiago, Ana Hernandez


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


Crater ContaminationSteve Andrews, Gordon Dempsey


The Big DigJessica Clark

WTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL

Innocence LostAnn Keil


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,





The Butt Lift DoctorDaniel Krauth, Pedro Cancio, Gabriel Alonso, Dawn Kwiatkowski, Mc Nelly Torres


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


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


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


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





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


9. INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

Investigative Report – Single StoryMedical Waste

Lee ZurikWVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA

Substituting the TruthJarrod Holbrook


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


Investigative Report – SeriesCementerio de los Pobres Equipo T

Ana Hernandez-RamosWKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR

Alerta Carro Inundado a la VentaZugey Lamela





Salvación o PesadillaArmando Pico, Erika Carrillo, Juan GomezBrenda Medina, Joaquin Gonzalez Dajer


Cracking the CodeLee Zurik


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


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




La Niña del NapalmRicardo Quintana

Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Cuba Tras Bastidores: Escasez de AguaNathalia Ortiz, Dario Nanni


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


Terrorismo: Puntos VulnerablesIvan Taylor


Unsolved: The Murder of Jennifer OdomAngela Clooney, Reginald Roundtree


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




Batalla Por CustodiaMyriam Masihy, Sandra Fiedler, Esquivel Jorge,

Gaston Toledo, Patricio MuñozWSCV-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Never ForgetRick Folbaum, Alexander Bombard, Adam Spunt


Firefighters, Cancer & PoliticsKatie LaGrone, Matthew Apthorp


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


Relato de un ExodoJanet Lomba, Ricardo Quintana, Rodolfo Hernandez


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




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


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


Arts/Entertainment – News FeatureManos Que Crean

Yadira DelgadoWKAQ-TV, San Juan, PR




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


Money Saving APPS – An 8 On Your Side Consumer TestJosh Benson, David Kraut





Ventas EngañosasArmando Pico, Erika Carrillo


Hazards for HireNoah Pransky


Food Labeling FolliesCraig Patrick, Craig Davisson


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


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




15. CRIME

Crime – NewsLa Marca de la ViudaMaria Fernanda Lopez


Con Man ReturnsMike DeForest, Darran Caudle


Deuda SexualArmando Pico, Erika Carrillo


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




Una Luz en la OscuridadNathalia Ortiz


Hidden Fees: The True Cost of CollegeMatt Head


After the Bullies, A Love of MusicJohn Pendygraft


Cheating at Clearwater High SchoolAdam Walser


Niños en la Era del TerrorAdriana Mocciola, Maylin Legañoa, Javier Uriza, Patricio Muñoz


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




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


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


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




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


Sleeping Beauty DiseaseWanda Moore


Bodies of CourageRobin Carter, Linda Hurtado Figueredo


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





En Peligro Nuestro Radar Deborah Martorell


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


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




Human Interest – News SeriesHuman Interest Compilation

Paul GiorgioWKMG-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL

Common Ground: Hope and Fear Nick Moron, Lauren Inderhees


Grandma Pam and NickBianca Graulau


Lovebirds Fly TogetherBobby Lewis


Sewing A New StorySorboni Banerjee


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


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





21. POLITICS/GOVERNMENT

Politics/Government – NewsState Police Travel

Lee ZurikWVUE-TV, New Orleans, LA

The Matassa Files Cheryl Mercedes, Robert Hollins


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


Toothless Texting & Driving LawsNoah Pransky, Paul Thorson


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


Politics/Government – ProgramVoter Voices

Charlotte CushingWPBT-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL




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


23. SOCIETAL CONCERNS

Societal Concerns – NewsDesamparados De Miami: Sin Cama en el Paraíso

Adrian Mauceri, Adriana Navarro, Leonardo FloresWJAN-TV, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL




The Final HighSteven Dial, Joseph Kuczynski


My Hell HoleJeannie Blaylock, Jeff Renfroe


AloneJeff Butera, Scott Reilly, Karan Deardorff

WZVN-TV, Fort Myers-Naples, FL

Opioid EmergencyAmy Viteri


Gender Stereotype RiddleGarin Flowers


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


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




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


In Harm’s WayJohn Pendygraft


Trapped Lessons from the TrenchesMichele Gillen

Shining Light Media, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Cruel IntentionsDaniel Cohen, Brian Entin


Fuego Bajo la PielIvan Taylor, Omar Garcia, Randy García


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


Embracing Autism: A Coral Gables StoryDaiana Rocha

City of Coral Gables/Coral Gables Television, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL




WESH 2 Chronicle: State of AddictionMarcie Golgoski, Timothy Brown, Peter Delis, Stewart Moore


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


Operation PeacemakerRudabeh Shahbazi, Alexander Bombard, Scott Eason


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




De’Andre JohnsonChristopher Porter, Matt Head


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




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


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




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


Huracan “Matthew” Azota BahamasDavid Rodriguez


Hurricane Andrew AnniversaryLaurie Davison, Tim Kania


Hurricane Matthew New Smyrna BeachKeary Croskrey, Shannon Butler


Hurricane Matthew Gobbles Up Sunglow PierLauren Seabrook


Hurricane Matthew: Caught in the Storm!Andrea Jackson, Alan Rosko

WOFL-TV, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL

August Flooding Across AcadianaLetitia Walker





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


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


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




Campanazos de GloriaHector Santos Guia

DIRECTV Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR

Alas de LibertadChristina Sanson, Alvaro Alba


Major League CubanJoe Cardona, Rafael Gonzalez

Royal Palm Films, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Documentary – TopicalDeeply RootedChristina Melton


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




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


Louisiana Public Square: Black & the BlueKevin Gautreaux


My Three Sons – Udonis HaslemUdonis Haslem, Jason Jackson, Edward Ballard

Jose Cisneros, Edwin Jean, David DiezTerek Pierce, Denis Moreira, Veronica Peron


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





Máter AtómicaGuillermo Gomez


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


Gleason PuntaversaryTravers Mackel


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




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


35. COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAs)

Keep Miami CleanDavid Jeannot, Kimberly Avendano

City of Miami, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL

I Like Big MuttsJeanette Perez





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


10News – Pledged to ProtectHaleigh Purvis, James Glynn, Skye Beitler


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





10News – This is HomeMichael Weber, Gene Yagle, James Glynn, Haleigh Purvis, Skye Beitler


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


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


Karlton Johnson Ed.D.Paolo Mugnaini, Oscar Espino, Melissa Ruidiaz

Nova Southeastern University, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL




Nature’s DynamicsMichael Cardwell, Beau Benson, Douglas Jarman, Dawson McKay


RestorationKailand Honeck, Shawn Vela


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


University of Florida – Foundation – Go GatorsJonathan Davila


Regal Boats – DreamsJonathan Davila


Jackson Health System – Secret PricingJonathan Davila


38. OVERALL EXCELLENCE

WFLA-TV Tampa/8 on Your SideAndrew Alford


WJXT: The Local StationBob Ellis





WVUE Overall ExcellenceTim Ingram


First Coast NewsRob Mennie


39. NEWS EXCELLENCE

WFTS-TV/ABC Action News – News ExcellenceMatt Brown


WVUE News ExcellenceMikel Schaefer


First Coast NewsMeagan Harris


40. COMMUNITY SERVICE

Operation OrionJeannie Blaylock


Everyday Heroes – 2016Lissette Campos-Perez


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




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


Money, Power & PoliticsCraig Patrick, Merissa Richmond


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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The 41st Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy® Awards2017 Craft Achievement Nominees

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chaptersuncoastchapter.org • 954.322.3171

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


May I Help You?Julio Mendez, Pedro René Bastidas


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


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


Remembering The Fallen: Antoine SmithShawn Vela


The Soul of Success: The Jack Canfield StoryNick Nanton


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


May I Help You?Julio Mendez, Orlando Adriani


Es TiempoDarwin Robles


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


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Tuneles De San GermanJonathan Laboy


Adrian Mauceri Editor CollageAdrian Mauceri


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


The Legacy ContinuesJoseph Silva, Julio Mendez


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


Cisco Networking – Delivering the GoodsBrent Mayorca


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


WebMD ImodiumDouglas Jarman


Atención Atención ¿Donde está el Sr. Sapo? El EspecialNora Jirau, Ralphie Rivera


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


10News Graphic CompositeSkye Beitler


Nature’s DynamicsDouglas Jarman


Graphic Arts – AnimationGamefly

Beau Benson, Douglas JarmanDigital Brew, Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL

KissmetricsBeau Benson


BlinkerBeau Benson


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


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


49. NEWS PRODUCER

Brandon Williams – ProducerBrandon Williams


Productor de NoticiasJose Carlos Perez Luzardo


7News At 10:00Matthew Papaycik


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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


Mike Trim – News Anchor Michael Trim


Celimar Adames Casalduc/News AnchorCelimar Adames


Talent – Anchor – WeatherHistoric August Flood Coverage

Steve CaparottaWAFB-TV, Baton Rouge, LA

La Autoridad en el Tiempo con Elizabeth RobainaElizabeth Robaina


I Wondered What That Was!Alan Sealls

WKRG-TV, Mobile-Pensacola, AL

Hurricanes, Sea Breezes, And Lightning For DaysThomas Sorrells


Talent – Anchor – Sports (includes anchor, reporter, sports analyst & play-by-play)Talent – Eric Reid


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Sports Features CompilationErnesto Clavelo


Talent – Commentator/EditorialistCraig Patrick: Commentator/Editorialist

Craig PatrickWTVT- TV, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, FL

Noah Pransky – WatchdoggingNoah Pransky


Talent – Performer/NarratorBranden Wellington


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


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Save with Sorboni – Consumer ReporterSorboni Banerjee


Talent – Reporter – Feature/Human InterestWild Bill’s High School Heroes

Bill WoodWGNO-TV, New Orleans, LA

Laurie Davison Feature ReportingLaurie Davison


Real People. Real Stories.Kaitlyn Chana


Dog DumpingTiffany Kenney

WPBF-TV, West Palm Beach, FL

Mervin and DollyKeith Cate


My Hell HoleJeannie Blaylock


Talent – Reporter – InvestigativePaige Kelton Compilation

Paige KeltonWJAX/WFOX-TV, Jacksonville, FL

Lee Zurik: Investigative ReporterLee Zurik


Jarrod Holbrook Investigative ReporterJarrod Holbrook


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Noah Pransky – 10 InvestigatesNoah Pransky


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


Special Assignment 2017: The War at HomeCraig Patrick


David Rodriguez – Unidos Por PulseDavid Rodriguez


Field of FearsVeronica Rudie


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


Trapped: Lessons From the TrenchesMichele Gillen

Shining Light Media, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Rasheed WigginsDaralene Jones


Craig Patrick: We the PeopleCraig Patrick


PolíticaMarilys Llanos


51. PHOTOGRAPHER

Photographer – NewsWe Make Marines

Jeff RenfroeWTLV-TV, Jacksonville, FL

CamarografoJavier Uriza


Phillip Mangels Photographer News CompositePhillip Mangels


Justin Abshire Poet for PicturesJustin Abshire


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Matthew Apthorp: EW Scripps State Investigative PhotographerMatthew Apthorp


Angeles del CaféArnaldo Gines


Nick Moron – Photography EntryNick Moron


Robert Hollins PhotographerRobert Hollins


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


Remembering The Fallen: Antoine SmithShawn Vela


Changing Seas “Majestic Mantas”Sean Hickey


Pulse One Year Later: Beauty from AshesHerb Gonzalez, Shawn Vela


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


May I Help You?Orlando Adriani, Julio Mendez


BlinkerNick Morgulis


Celebrando Armando Manzanero Documentary TrailerJoseph Silva, Eduardo Whaite


The Legacy ContinuesJoseph Silva, Enrique Estevez, Julio Mendez


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


53. VIDEO JOURNALIST

VJ: Water SeriesBreanna Molloy


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


Greg Meriwether’s WritingGreg Meriwether


Escritor de NoticiasYuniesky Ramirez


Relaciones Entre Cuba Y Estados UnidosMarilys Llanos


Droga SuciaWalter Soto-León


Marihuana: Del Punto al DispensarioWalter Soto-León


Alerta: Carro Inundado a la VentaZugey Lamela


Esquema de Alto VoltajeZugey Lamela


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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


Documents

2017 Program Nominees - NATAS Suncoast · PDF file2017 Program Nominees 1. NEWSCAST – MORNING Newscast – Morning – Larger Markets Stormy Morning – ABC Action News at 5AM