RICHMOND, Va. — WTVR CBS 6 was nominated for 50 Capital Emmy Awards, the most for any news organization in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. Winners will be announced the 67th Capital Emmy Awards ceremony on June 21 in Bethesda, Maryland. WTVR entries which were the only nominees in their categories, thus an automatic Emmy winner, are denoted with an *.
Scroll down for a list of WTVR's nominees:
CATEGORY #05 NEWS SPECIAL
- The Voices Behind The Stories
- WTVR
- David Stotts, Creative Director
- Curtis Akers, Chief Photojournalist
- Rob Byrne, Graphic Artist
CATEGORY #06 DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
- Through a New Lens*
- WTVR
- Chris Jenkins, Photojournalist
- Cameron Thompson, Reporter
CATEGORY #11A INVESTIGATIVE - SINGLE REPORT
- "I lost my soul." Indictment shocks rural county
- WTVR
- Cole Pearson, Photojournalist
- Laura French, Writer
- Mike Bergazzi, Producer
CATEGORY #12A NEWS FEATURE - LIGHT FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT AND MULTIPLE REPORTS)
"A 103-Year-Old's Need for Speed: The Faster the better!"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- Joe Valdez, Photographer
'Be Like Ty': Fallen firefighter added to state memorial
- WTVR
- Caroline Coleburn, Reporter
- A.J. Nwoko, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #12B NEWS FEATURE - SERIOUS FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
A Miracle at Taco Bell
- WTVR
- Mike Bergazzi, Producer
- Jon Burkett, Reporter
- Curtis Akers, Photojournalist
Young Virginia Mother Shares Near-Death Experience
- WTVR
- GeNienne Samuels, Reporter
CATEGORY #13A ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
- The Trojan Explosion
- WTVR
- Joi Fultz, Reporter
- Joe Valdez, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #13B ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
- "Sophie's Linocut: Finding Old School Relief in Linoleum"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
CATEGORY #14B BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
- Grinding His Way to the Top: Teen Coffee CEO Creates a Buzz
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
CATEGORY #16B DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
- "The Village of Lantz Mills: The Deaf had Freedom Here"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- Cole Pearson, Photographer
- Digging up "Granite" - "It's a history of survival"
- WTVR
- Elizabeth Holmes, Reporter
- Joe Valdez, Photographer
CATEGORY #17A EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
- A Mother's Day to Remember
- WTVR
- Maggi Marshall, Reporter
CATEGORY #17B EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
- Building Better Minds
- WTVR
- Rob Cardwell, Reporter
- Dwight Nixon, Photographer
- Frequent Flyer: Investigating the travel of a superintendent
- WTVR
- Melissa Hipolit, Reporter
- Cole Pearson, Photojournalist
- Mike Bergazzi, Producer
CATEGORY #18B ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
- "Jamestown is Drowning: America's Birthplace will be Lost"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- Enza Marcy, Photographer
CATEGORY #19B HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
- The Diagnosis of Dex Richardson
- WTVR
- Jade Ruggieri, Photojournalist
- Sean Robertson, Reporter
- They Failed My Mom: Virginia Nursing Home Oversight
- WTVR
- Cole Pearson, Photojournalist
- Tyler Layne, Reporter
CATEGORY #20A HISTORICAL/CULTURAL - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
- "Rescuing the Rosenwald School: We have a jewel here"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- Cole Pearson, Photographer
- The First Father's Day
- WTVR
- Cameron Thompson, Reporter
CATEGORY #20B HISTORICAL/CULTURAL - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
- Finding Blick Plantation: Family Roots Hiding in Plain Sight
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- Joe Valdez, Photographer
- Saving Richmond Community Hospital: These Are My Roots
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- April Harshman, Photographer
- Joe Valdez, Photographer
- The Escape of Henry "Box" Brown: I could scarcely breathe
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- Joe Valdez, Photographer
- "A Grave Mistake: Righting a Wrong for Uriah"
- WTVR
- Curtis Akers, Photojournalist
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- April Harshman, Drone Pilot
CATEGORY #21 CHESAPEAKE HERITAGE - NEWS FEATURE
- "Saving Oakdale Farm: This is definitely my legacy"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- Ben Brady, Photographer
"The Lady's Slipper: Breaking Barriers and Making Waves"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
CATEGORY #23B MILITARY - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
- "Adopting Michael's Grave Abroad: I'll Never Forget Him"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- "D-Day Voices from Beyond: Nobody has heard these Stories"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- "Following Capt. McQuade's Footsteps: A Grandson's Journey"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- Returning a Father's Dog Tag: The Malmedy Massacre at 80
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
CATEGORY #26A SOCIETAL CONCERNS - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
"Anything is Possible: HARP Program Helping People Get Sober"
- WTVR
- Curtis Akers, Photojournalist
- Elizabeth Holmes, Reporter
CATEGORY #30B SPORTS STORY - NEWS FEATURE (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
- "In Secretariat's Saddle: Riding an American Classic"
- WTVR
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- Prince George Football: Changing the Culture
- WTVR
- Curtis Akers, Photojournalist
- Lane Casadonte, Reporter
CATEGORY #30C SPORTS STORY - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
- Beyond The Roster - Conner Emmert
- WTVR
- Lane Casadonte, Reporter
CATEGORY #48B EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES)
Inside RBC TV 2024
- Richard Bland College of William & Mary
- Jesse Vaughan, Producer/Director
- Derek Wright, Producer/Videographer
- Amy Lacey, Host
- Sterling Giles, Writer
CATEGORY #58 WEATHER
- Gastón at 20: The Unforgettable Flood
- WTVR
- Cole Pearson, Photojournalist
- Greg McQuade, Reporter
- Wayne Covil, Multi Media Journalist
- Mike Bergazzi, Producer
- Rob Cardwell, Reporter
- Jon Burkett, Reporter
- Bill Fitzgerald, Reporter
CATEGORY #59A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (SINGLE SPOT)
- Coats for Kids
- WTVR
- David Stotts, Producer
- Brandy Brown, Producer
- Rob Byrne, Graphic Artist
CATEGORY #60B PROMOTION - NEWS: IMAGE (SINGLE SPOT)
- Giving You A Voice: Behind the Stories
- WTVR
- David Stotts, Producer
- Rob Byrne, Graphic Artist
CATEGORY #61C PROMOTION - NON-NEWS: PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
- The Voices Behind the Stories
- WTVR
- David Stotts, Producer
- Rob Byrne, Graphic Artist
CATEGORY #63B COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN
- Anthem LemonAid 2024 Register and Donate Spots*
- WTVR
- Matthew McClain, Videographer Editor Producer
CATEGORY #67A DIRECTOR - PROGRAM
- Virginia Voices
WTVR
David Stotts, Director
CATEGORY #68A EDITOR: NEWS - SINGLE SHIFT
- For Sheryl*
WTVR
Curtis Akers, Editor
CATEGORY #68B EDITOR: NEWS - NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT
- Cole Cuts Editing
WTVR
Cole Pearson, Editor - Enza Editor Composite
WTVR
Enza Marcy, Editor
CATEGORY #68D EDITOR: PROGRAM
- Voices of Virginia
WTVR
David Stotts, Editor
CATEGORY #72G TALENT: REPORTER - INVESTIGATIVE
- Laura French Investigates
WTVR
Laura French, Investigative Reporter
CATEGORY #73A WRITER - NEWS
- Tales of Love and Survival: Mike Bergazzi Writing Composite
WTVR
Mike Bergazzi, Writer
CATEGORY #73B WRITER - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
- Giving Virginia A Voice
WTVR
David Stotts, Writer
CATEGORY #74B PHOTOGRAPHER: NEWS - NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT
- Enza Photographer Composite
WTVR
Enza Marcy, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #75A VIDEO ESSAYIST (SINGLE SHIFT)
- A.J. Nwoko Composite
WTVR
A.J. Nwoko, Multi Media Journalist
CATEGORY #76B MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT
- Wayne Covil: An Original One-Man Band
WTVR
Wayne Covil, Multi Media Journalist
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