WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond earns 31 Emmy Awards -- the most in Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland

RICHMOND, Va. — WTVR CBS 6 won 31 Emmy Awards at the 67th annual Capital Emmys held in Bethesda, Maryland, on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

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WTVR CBS 6 earned Emmy Awards in the following categories:

The Voices Behind the Stories

CATEGORY #05 NEWS SPECIAL

• The Voices Behind The Stories
  
  • WTVR
  • David Stotts, Creative Director
  • Curtis Akers, Chief Photojournalist
  • Rob Byrne, Graphic Artist

How a Chesterfield park is providing a 'mindblowing' experience for the colorblind

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

He's visited this public safety memorial for years. Now, his loved one's name is being added.

CATEGORY #12A NEWS FEATURE - LIGHT FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT AND MULTIPLE REPORTS)

• 'Be Like Ty': Fallen firefighter added to state memorial
  
  • WTVR
  • Caroline Coleburn, Reporter
  • A.J. Nwoko, Photojournalist

Unaware she was pregnant, this Richmond mom gave birth at Taco Bell: 'A miracle, out of nowhere'

CATEGORY #12B NEWS FEATURE - SERIOUS FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)

• A Miracle at Taco Bell
  
  • WTVR
  • Mike Bergazzi, Producer
  • Jon Burkett, Reporter
  • Curtis Akers, 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

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

WTVR

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
• 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)

• 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

WTVR

CATEGORY #21 CHESAPEAKE HERITAGE - NEWS FEATURE

• "The Lady's Slipper: Breaking Barriers and Making Waves"
  
  • WTVR
  • Greg McQuade, Reporter

CATEGORY #23B MILITARY - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)

• "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

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

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

WTVR

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 #68A EDITOR: NEWS - SINGLE SHIFT

• For Sheryl
  WTVR
  Curtis Akers, Editor

CATEGORY #68B EDITOR: NEWS - NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT

• Enza Editor Composite
  WTVR
  Enza Marcy, Editor

CATEGORY #72G TALENT: REPORTER - INVESTIGATIVE

• Laura French Investigates
  WTVR
  Laura French, Investigative Reporter

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