2016 Upper Midwest Emmy® Recipients
Congratulations 2016 Upper Midwest Emmy® recipients!
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And the 2016 Upper Midwest Regional Emmy® Awards go to………..
01A: Newscast – Daytime (Markets 1-20)
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Morning – Death of Prince – KSTP-TV
- Nicole Roddy, Morning Executive Producer
- Katie Skalicky, Producer
- Brittany Baumann, Producer
- Kyle Johnson, Producer
- Krista Corrigan, Writer
- Stephen Rydberg, Writer
- Chris Egert, Anchor
- Megan Newquist, Anchor
- Ken Barlow, Meteorologist
- Sam Ryan, Traffic Reporter
- Tom Durian, Reporter
- Tyler Berg, Reporter
- Brandi Powell, Reporter
- Kevin Doran, Reporter
- Thomas Palanuk, Photographer
- Phil Thiesse, Photographer
- Chris Knoll, Photographer
- Justin Haugesag, Live Truck Technician
- Ken Melchior, Chopper Pilot
01B: Newscast – Daytime (Markets 21-140)
KCCI 8 News This Morning – KCCI-TV
- Heidi Gojkovich, Exective Producer
- Eric Hanson, Anchor
- Elizabeth Klinge, Anchor
- Alyx Sacks, Reporter
- Zach Hayes, Photographer
- Rheya Spigner, Anchor
- Shelby Flick, Producer
- Anthony Pisut, Director
- Metinka Slater, Meteorologist
01C: Newscast – Daytime (Markets 141+)
Blizzard after the Caucus – KTIV-TV
- Sarah Morgan, Anchor/Producer
- Al Joens, Anchor
- Kaitlyn Kinney, Producer
- Michelle Schoening, Reporter
- Scott Locati, Photographer
- Ben Dorenbach, Meteorologist
- Greg Fisher, Director
- Randy Kascht, Audio Operator
- Tiffany Lane, Reporter
- Robert Lowe, Reporter
- Tom Stock, Graphics
- Bridget Breen, Content Manager
02A: Newscast – Evening (Markets 1-20)
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS AT 10 – Death of Prince – KSTP-TV
- Zach Tecklenburg, Producer
- Caitlin Hurley, Field Producer
- Anne Wittenborg, News Director
- Craig Cheatham, Asst. News Director
- Bob Sabo, Managing Editor
- Bill Lunn, Anchor
- Leah McLean, Anchor
- Tom Hauser, Reporter
- Jessica Miles, Reporter
- Steve Tellier, Reporter
- Brandi Powell, Reporter
- Farrah Fazal, Reporter
- Joe Augustine, Reporter
- Josh Rosenthal, Reporter
- Jared Bergerson, Photographer
- Joel Doering, Photographer
- Joe Caffrey, Photographer
- Kevin Bubach, Photographer
- Monty Stuempert, Photographer
- Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
- Jeff Ernewein, Photographer
- John “Cletus” Mueller, Photographer
- Justin Duhn, Photographer
- Tim Zelenak, Live Truck Technician
- Dan Jabs, Live Truck Technician
- Todd Raaen, Live Truck Technician
- Ken Melchior, Chopper Pilot
- Nic Ortiz, Preproduction Editor
02B: Newscast – Evening (Markets 21-140)
KSFY News at 5:00 – Harrisburg School Shooting – KSFY-TV
- Ronnie Hawkins, Producer
- Lance Kienast, Director
- Mark Roper, Reporter
- Tess Hedrick, Reporter
- Brian Allen, Anchor
- Courtney Collen, Anchor
- Jake Iversen, Reporter
- Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist
- Dave Hauck, Photojournalist
- Jordan Born, Photojournalist
- Jeff Cleland, Assignment Manager
- Kevin King, News Director
02C: Newscast – Evening (Markets 141+)
(***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
KTTC NewsCenter at 10 p.m., February 4, 2016 – KTTC-TV
- Frannie Smith, Producer
- Stephen Rydberg, Executive Producer
- Devin Bartolotta, Multimedia Journalist
- Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer
- Tom Overlie, Anchor/Producer
- Robin Wolfram, Anchor/Producer
- Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist
- Pat Lund, Sports Director
- Taj Simmons, Multimedia Journalist
- Alanna Martella, Multimedia Journalist
- Shannon Bolte, News Photographer
- Noel Sederstrom, News Director
KTTC NewsCenter at 10 p.m., October 29, 2015 – KTTC-TV
- Stephen Rydberg, Executive Producer
- Frannie Smith, Producer
- Tom Overlie, Anchor/Producer
- Robin Wolfram, Anchor/Producer
- Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist
- Pat Lund, Sports Director
- Alanna Martella, Multimedia Journalist
- Shannon Bolte, News Photographer
- Devin Bartolotta, Multimedia Journalist
- Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer
- Mike Sullivan, Multimedia Journalist
- Noel Sederstrom, News Director
03A: Newscast – Weekend (Markets 1-20)
Entries did not meet Standard of Exellence for any nominations or awards.
03B: Newscast – Weekend (Markets 21-140)
KSFY News at 10:00 – Lewis Drug Store Shooting – KSFY-TV
- Bridget Bennett, Anchor/Producer
- Sam Tastad, Photojournalist
- Kelley Smith, Reporter
- Tyler Johnson, Director
- Micah Mastbergen, Editor
- Aaron Doudna, Meteorologist
- Reece Van Haaften, Sports Anchor
- Kevin King, News Director
03C: Newscast – Weekend (Markets 141+)
KTTC NewsCenter at 10 p.m., March 20, 2016 – KTTC-TV
- Devin Bartolotta, Anchor/Producer
- Taj Simmons, Multimedia Journalist
- Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist
- Chris Barriere, Sports Anchor/Reporter
- Chris Yu, Multimedia Journalist
- Lori Sam, Director
- Noel Sederstrom, News Director
4: Investigative Report (***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Archbishop John Nienstedt: Secrets in the Family – KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor
- John Michael, Producer
Invisible Wounds – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Producer
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
- William Middeke, Photojournalist
- Taylor Lumsden, Photojournalist
5: Breaking News
Minneapolis Officers Cleared in Jamar Clark Shooting – KSTP-TV
- Anne Wittenborg, News Director
- Craig Cheatham, Asst. News Director
- Bob Sabo, Managing Editor
- Sarah Peterson, Executive Producer
- Lisa Schwartz, Producer
- Cassondra Strande, Producer
- Chris Egert, Anchor
- Megan Newquist, Anchor
- Bill Lunn, Anchor
- Leah McLean, Anchor
- Jessica Miles, Reporter
- Beth McDonough, Reporter
- Brandi Powell, Reporter
- Eric Chaloux, Reporter
- Steve Tellier, Reporter
- Mark Garvey, Photographer
- Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
- Joe Caffrey, Photographer
- Nick Gaither Photographer
6: Continuing Coverage (***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Kids Screened Out While Taxpayers Pay Out – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Producer
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Sick & Locked Up – KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
- Brian Wiedeke, Photographer/Editor
07A: General Assignment Report – Within 24 Hours
Edgeley Farmer Plows Prince – WDAY-TV
- Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
- Justin Cubbage, Photographer
07B: General Assignment Report – No Time Limit
(***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Making a Right from a Horrific Wrong – KMSP-TV
- Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer
- Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
- Justin McCray, Photographer
Texting & Driving – KARE-TV
- Lindsey Seavert, Producer
- William Middeke, Producer
- George Marincel, Producer
- Jennifer Young, Producer
08A: Light Feature News Report
Sinking to Uplifted – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
08B: Serious Feature News Report
(***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Hooked On Heroin – KARE-TV
- Lindsey Seavert, Reporter
- Ben Garvin, Producer
- Jennifer Young, Producer
Ribbon of Sunflowers – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Kevin Sullivan, Producer
- William Middeke, Producer
9: Crime (***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
50 Years an Inmate – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Chad Nelson, Producer
Gray State of Mind – KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
10A: Arts/Entertainment – Single Story
(***THREE RECIPIENTS***)
Artist Day Jobs: Emily Lynch Victory – Twin Cities PBS
- Maria Bartholdi, Producer
- Andi McDaniel, Executive Producer
- Marissa Blahnik, Executive Producer
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production and Web Coordinator
MN Original: Rogue Taxidermy Artist Sarina Brewer – Twin Cities PBS
- Ryan Klabunde, Producer
- Kate McDonald, Producer
- Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Michael Phillips, Videographer
- Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant
- Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production and Web Coordinator
- Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
- Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
MN Original: Syrian Photographer Osama Esid – Twin Cities PBS
- Kate McDonald, Producer
- Brennan Vance, Editor
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Ryan Klabunde, Editor
- Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production and Web Coordinator:
- Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
- Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
10B: Arts/Entertainment – Program
The Lowertown Line: Cloud Cult – Twin Cities PBS
- David Roth, Producer / Director / Editor
- Adam Geiger, Line Producer / Editor
- Katherine McDonald, Associate Producer
- Cloud Cult (Andrea Bussey) (Andrea Bussey), Talent
- Brennan Vance, Director of Photography
- Paul Guthrie, Lighting Designer
- Ezra Gold, Editor / Colorist
- Mitch Griffin, Sound Editor / Lead Audio
- Jeff Johnson, Live Audio Engineer
- Thomas Franchett, Lighting Assistant
- Terry Gray, Floor Director
- Dick Larsen, Orb Design
11A: Business/Consumer: Single Story
Running For A Cause – KARE-TV
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
11B: Business/Consumer – Program
Make Money Work: Financial Freedom – Twin Cities PBS
- Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Writer/Director
- Robert Edwards V, Associate Producer
- Carrie Clark, Associate Producer/Motion Graphics Editor
- Jim Kron, Director of Photography
- Nathan Reopelle, Editor
- Amanda Reardon, Production Manager
- Toki Wright, Original Songs
- Lillian McDonald, Managing Director, ECHO
- Nicole Knuckles, Project Advisor
- Maykao Fredericks, Project Advisor
- Shoua Lee, Project Advisor
- Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions & Partnerships
12A: Politics/Government – Single Story (**Two Recipients**)
Children At Risk – KSTP-TV
- Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist
- Katherine Johnson, Reporter
Choo Choo Bob explains Southwest light rail’s newest woes – MPR News
- Curtis Gilbert, Writer/Reporter
- Sam Heyn, Host/Editor
- Bob Medcraft, Producer
- Regina McCombs, Executive Producer
12B: Politics/Government – Program
Our Issues – Syrian Refugees – WUCW-TV
- Rana Kamal, Host/Producer
- Stephen Gramza, Producer
- Clay Holland, Videographer/Editor
13: Children (12 & Under)
Winter Bees: Beyond the Book – Twin Cities PBS
- Robert Edwards V, Producer
- Diana Fraser, Line Producer
- Jim Kron, Videographer
- Joseph Demko, Field Audio
- Eric Pagel, Field Audio
- Johnny Hagen, Field Audio
- Nathan Reopelle, Editor
- Mitch Griffin, Audio Sweetening
- Tom Trow, Executive-in-Charge
- Alayne Hopkins, Producing Partner
14: Teen (13 and up)
SciGirls Stories: Real Women, Real Jobs – Twin Cities PBS
- Angie Prindle, Producer/Director
- Marie Domingo, Managing Producer/Producer
- Rita Karl, Executive Producer
- Richard Hudson, Co-Executive Producer
- Emily Stevens, Co-Executive Producer
- Kyle Blakeborough, Line Producer
- Jennifer Kaiser, Associate Producer
- Therese Sherman, Director of Photography
- Jon Springer, Director of Photography
- Skip Davis, Offline Editor
- Ezra Gold, Online Editor/Colorist
- Mitch Griffin, Sound Design
15: Education/Schools (***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Fargo’s Silent Secret – Video Arts Studios
- Jim Kirwan, Producer
- Art Phillips, Co-Producer
- Sam Claeys, Video Editor
- Marty Halgrimson, Director of Photography
- John Shea, Field Audio Director
- Jan Anderson, Co-Producer
School Song – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
16: Health (***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
68 Parties – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
Perspectives – KMSP-TV
- Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist/Editor
- Amy Hockert, Reporter
17: Science/Environment (***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
A Debt to Pay – KARE-TV
- William Middeke, Producer
- Greg Vandegrift, Producer
Science Fair Discovery – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
- Steve Eckert, Producer
18A: Historic/Cultural/Nostalgic – Single Story
(***FOUR RECIPIENTS***)
Bye Bye Nye’s – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Chad Nelson, Producer
MN Original: History of Phil Vandervaart’s Hand Painted Signs – Twin Cities PBS
- Kate McDonald, Produer
- Brennan Vance, Director of Photography
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant
- Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production and Web Coordinator:
- Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
- Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
MN Original: History Theatre’s Musical Production of Glensheen – Twin Cities PBS
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Kate McDonald, Senior Associate Producer
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
- Michael Phillips, Videographer
- Ryan Klabunde, Editor
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Joseph Demko, Field and Post Audio
- Terry Gray, Field Audio Assist
- Brennan Vance, Director of Photography
- Jim Kron, Videographer
- Katie Schutrop, Engagement Specialist
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production and Web Coordinator
One last summer at Camp Tahigwa? – The Des Moines Register
- Kelsey Kremer, Photographer
18B: Historic/Cultural/Nostalgic – Program
(***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Captured in Silver – Pioneer Public Television
- Dana Johnson, Senior Producer
- Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
- Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Town Ball: A Forgotten History – Pioneer Public Television
- Dana Johnson, Senior Producer
- Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer
19: Military (***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Banana Man – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
- Ben Garvin, Photographer
The DNA Way Home – KMSP-TV
- Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer
- Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
- John Michael, Producer
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
- Justin McCray, Photographer
20A: Sports – News Story/Series
The Babe, the Boy, and the Ball – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Chad Nelson, Producer
20B: Sports – Program Story (Outside of News)
Hearts, Guts, Balls: The Todd Oakes Story (Minnesota In-Focus: Episode 5) – University of Minnesota
- Josh Blessing, Editor, Executive Producer
- Madison Forsythe, Producer
- Garrett Wright, Producer
- Ryan Maus, Producer
20C: Sports – Program Series (Outside of News)
Track the Pack – Minnesota Timberwolves
- Erik Nelson, Executive Producer
- Noah Ferche, Camera Operator/Editor/Producer
- Carlos Jimenez, Camera Operator/Editor
- Troy Beckman, Camera Operator
- Joe Kronenberg, Motion Graphics Designer/Edit Consultant
20D: Sportscast
WHO-TV Sportscast – Keith Murphy – WHO-TV
- Keith Murphy, Sports Director
- John Sears, Sports Reporter
- Michael Admrie, Sports Reporter
20E: Sports – One-Time Special
Hockey Day Minnesota – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer
- John Stroh, Producer
- Vanessa Lambert, Producer
- Chris Withers, Producer
- Paul Hipp, Producer
- Nicole Kunkel, Editor
- Matt Gangl, Director
- Michael Malmgren, Director
- Ralph Gasow, Photographer
- Tom Hanneman, Host
- Wes Walz, Analyst
- Tom Chorske – Analyst
- Peter Anderson – Producer
- Jordan Austin – Associate Producer
- Patricia Whitney – Associate Producer
- Audra Martin – Host/Reporter
- Brent Rieland – Producer
- Dave Dittman – Director
- Chris Ritchie – Editor
- Jim Bothun – Editor
- Marney Gellner – Reporter
- Brendan Burke – Play-by-Play
- Kevin Gorg – Analyst
- Doug McLeod – Play-by-Play
- Ben Clymer – Analyst
- Anthony LaPanta – Play-by-Play
- Mike Greenlay – Analyst
21: Sporting Event/Game – Live/Unedited – Program/Special/Series
Minnesota Twins – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer
- Chris Withers, Producer
- John Stroh, Producer
- Vanessa Lambert, Producer
- Matt Gangl, Director
- Matt Laaksonen, Director
- Dave Dittman, Director
- Dick Bremer, Play by Play
- Bert Blyleven, Analyst
- Roy Smalley, Analyst
- Jack Morris, Analyst
- Audra Martin-Reporter
- Marney Gellner-Reporter
- Kevin Gorg-Reporter
- Jamie Hersch-Reporter
22A: Weather-Single Story/Segment
Top Down Year Round – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
22B: Weathercast
February Snow Storm – KARE-TV
- Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist
23A: Documentary – Cultural
FarmHer the Documentary – Iowa Public Television
- Laurel Bower Burgmaier, Producer & Writer
- Debra Herbold, Executive Producer
- Julie Knutson, Editor
- Rick Fuller, Videographer
- Charity Nebbe, Narrator
- Bonne Finken, Original Music
- Jim Leasure, Audio Mix
- Bo Dodge, Motion Graphics
- Phong Duong, Graphic Design
- Tiffany Hill, Production Assistant
23B: Documentary – Historical
Caucus Iowa: Journey to the Presidency – Iowa Public Television
- Andrew Batt, Executive Producer
- Travis Graven, Producer
- Patrick Boberg, Producer
- Darrin Clouse, Videographer
- Rick Fuller, Videographer
- Steve Carns, Videographer
- David Feingold, Editor
- Chad Aubrey, Editor
- Brent Willett, Graphics
- Joe Bustad, Graphics
- Jim Leasure, Audio
- Tiffany Hill, Production Assistant
23C: Documentary – Topical
Kevin Kling: Lost & Found – Twin Cities PBS
- Kevin Kling, Host
- Angie Prindle, Producer / Director
- Marie Domingo, Co-Producer
- Michael Phillips, Director of Photography
- Skip Davis, Editor
- Ted Hinck, Managing Producer
- Chris Monroe, Original Artwork
- Ezra Gold, Motion Graphics / Editing
- Mitch Griffin, Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer
- Mary Ludington, Creative Consultant
- Gerald Richman, Executive in Charge of Production
- Catherine Allan, Executive Producer
24: Informational/Instructional
(***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Made for the Outdoors – Federal Shotgun Shell – Ron Schara Productions
- Bill Sherck, Producer, Talent, Writer
- Michael Uss, Producer, Photographer/Editor
- Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer
- Eric Parker Andersen, Motion Graphics/Show Open
MN Original: Lisa Friedrich – Twin Cities PBS
- Andrea Bussey, Producer
- Brennan Vance, Director of Photography
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Kate McDonald, Field Producer
- Michael Phillips, Videographer
- Ryan Klabunde, Editor
- Joseph Demko, Field and Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production and Web Coordinator
- Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
25: Interview/Discussion
MN Original: Kelly Connole – Twin Cities PBS
- Marissa Blahnik, Producer
- Brennan Vance, Editor
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer
- Kate McDonald, Associate Producer
- Terry Gray, Field Audio
- Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production and Web Coordinator
- Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
- Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator
26: Magazine
Due North Outdoors – Atikokan Quetico – Ron Schara Productions
- Bill Sherck, Host, Producer
- Travis Frank, Producer, Writer
- Ben Elling, Online Editor, Photographer
- Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer
- Eric Parker Andersen, Motion Graphics & Show Open
- Kyle Heidenreich, Segment Editor
- Kelly Jo McDonnell, Production Manager
- Don Stremski, Closed Captioning
- Cole O’Brien, Production Assistant
27A: Public/Current/Community Affairs – Single Story
The Marathon Man: How Jim Chalmers Inspires Others Every Time He Runs – StoryTeller Media & Communications
- Kari Jo Faulhaber, Producer
- Rob Theoret, Photojournalist
- Ed Heil, Executive Producer
27B: Public/Current/Community Affairs – Program
Tragic Harvest; The increase in farm deaths in Minnesota – StarTribune
- Renee Jones-Schneider, Photographer/Producer
- Jenni Pinkley, Producer
28: Special Event Coverage (other than News or Sports)
TV Takeover – Circus Juventas – Twin Cities PBS
- Maria Bartholdi, Series Producer
- Gina Reis, Associate Producer
- Kate McDonald, Producer Manager
- Jeffrey Weihe, Director
- Adia Morris, Host
- Rhiannon Fiskradatz, Partner Producer
- Val Mondor, Editor
- Ariel Tilson, Assistant Director
- Tom Keleher, Production Supervisor
- Johnny Hagen, Lead Audio Broadcast
- Ben Malley, Graphics
- Eric Pagel, Lead Audio Studi0
29: Interstitial
Public Art Profiles – Edina TV
- Scott Denfeld, Producer
- Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
- Nathalie Gage, Production Staff
30A: Lifestyle – Feature/Segment
MN Original: Cordwainer Amara Hark-Weber – Twin Cities PBS
- Brittany Shrimpton, Producer
- Brennan Vance, Director of Photography
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Ryan Klabunde, Editor
- Amy Melin, Field Producer
- Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production/Web Coordinator
- Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
- Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
30B: Lifestyle – Program/Special/Series
How to Make Everything: The Series – How to Make Everything, LLC
- Brian Stemmler, Supervising Producer
- Andrew George, Creator/Host
- Henry Schneider, Executive Producer
- Chris Peck, Director
- Taylor Lewin, Composer
- Joseph Knox Carr, Editor
31A: Community/Public Service (PSA) – Single Spot
Lock Up for a Safer Community – Video Arts Studios
- Jim Kirwan, Producer
- Mary Ann Phillips, Co Producer
- Marty Halgrimson, Director of Photography
- Jessica Schindeldecker, Co Producer
- Sam Claeys, Video Editor
- John Shea, Videographer Assistant
31B: Community/Public Service (PSAs) – Campaign
Top Teacher PSA Campaign – KMSP-TV
- Peter Zemansky, Producer
- David Pint, Photographer
- David Mahlman, Graphic Design
- Maxwell Freudenthal, Photographer
- Burke Daneman, Creative Manager
32A: Promotion: News – Single Spot
The Embezzler – KMSP-TV
- Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer
32B: Promotion: News – Image
FOX 9 “So Much More” Campaign – KMSP-TV
- Burke Daneman, Creative Director
- David Pint, Producer/Photographer/Editor
- Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer/Photographer/Editor
32C: Promotion: Program – Single Spot
Minnesota Gophers 2015 Introduction Video – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Semanko, Producer
- Ryan Noreen, Director
- Marcus Taplin, Director of Photography
- Nick Frantzen, Producer
- Ryan Maus, Executive Producer
33A: Commercial – Single Spot (***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival – “Share Your Story” – DreamCatcher Productions
- Tim Connery, Producer
The Kernels – Kids Eat Free Sundays – Fusionfarm
- Michael Zydzik, Creative Director/Writer
- Margaret Singh, Videographer
- Pranav Shrestha, Co-Director
- Shaina Boylan, Account Manager/Producer
33B: Commercial – Campaign
Box-Breaking Brand-Making – Blur MediaWorks
- Eric Groves, Creative Director
- Brian Fiser, Director of Photography – Editor
- Jeff Felton, Cinematographer
- Nick Allard, Writer
34: Overall Excellence
KMSP-TV
- Sheila Oliver, General Manager
35: News Excellence
KCCI 8 News
- Dave Busiek, News Director
36: Community Service
Matt Olson Night – FOX Sports North
- Mike Dimond, Senior Vice President/General Manager
37A: Director – Newscast or ACP Operator
(***TWO Recipients***)
Breaking News: Prince – KARE-TV
- Lynn Petersen, ACP-Director
KCCI 8 News at Ten – KCCI-TV
- Amy Schmelzer, Director
37B: Director – Live or Recorded Live
Flip Saunders Tribute – FOX Sports North
- Dave Dittman, Director
37C: Director – Non-Live (Post Produced)/Short Form
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival – “Share Your Story” – DreamCatcher Productions
- Tim Connery, Director
38A: Editor – Program (Non-News)
Maria Bartholdi Editor Composite – Twin Cities PBS
38B: Editor – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
(***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
Elite 6 Ops – Triglass Productions
- Ryan Thielen, Editor
Minnesota Gophers 2015 Hockey Introduction Video – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Noreen, Editor
38C: Editor – News/Sports
Collett’s Crazy Cuts – KARE-TV
- Rob Collett, Editor
39A: Graphic Arts – Graphics
Elite Edge Productions Show Graphics Composite – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Noreen, Motion Graphics Designer
- Adam Schmisek, Motion Graphics Designer
- Joren Kandel, Motion Graphics Designer
39B: Graphic Arts – Animation
Fox Sports Digital – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Semanko, Motion Graphics Designer
- Ryan Noreen, Motion Graphics Designer
40A: Writer – Program (Non-News)
Midco Sports Magazine: Nick Ellerbroek – Mini-Mascot – Midco Sports Network
- Tom Nieman, Writer
40B: Writer – News
Land of 10,000 Stories – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Writer
40C: Writer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
Lock Up for a Safer Community – Video Arts Studios
- Jim Kirwan, Writer
41A: Talent – Anchor (News, Weather, Sports)
Cory Hepola – KARE-TV
41B: Talent – Commentator/Editorialist/Performer/Narrator
Illustrated Essays by David Gillette – Twin Cities PBS
- David Gillette, Creator
41C: Talent – Program Host/Moderator
Bill Sherck Composite – Ron Schara Productions
41D: Talent – Reporter – General Assignment
Boyd Huppert Composite – KARE-TV
41E: Talent – Play-by-Play/Analyst
Jim Petersen, Sports Analyst – FOX Sports North
42A: Photographer – Program (Non-News)
MN Original and The Lowertown Line – Twin Cities PBS
- Brennan Vance, Photographer
42B: Photographer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
Luminary Commercial Reel – Luminary Creative
- Jacob Moyer, Photographer
42C: Photographer – News/Sports
Collett’s Clip Composite – KARE-TV
- Rob Collett, Photographer
42D: Video Essay (Single Camera Only)
(***TWO RECIPIENTS***)
State Fair Shutdown – KARE-TV
- Kevin Sullivan, Photographer
Tundra Tour – KARE-TV
- Rob Collett, Photographer
43: Video Journalist
Maria Bartholdi Composite – Twin Cities PBS
