49th Northern California Area Emmy® Awards
2019-2020
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ENGLISH CONTEST
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Overall Excellence/News Excellence
“ABC7: Building a Better Bay Area,” KGO ABC 7
Tom Cibrowski, President/General Manager; Tracey Watkowski, Vice President of News
NEWS PROGRAMMING
Newscast-Daytime-Larger Markets
“Today in the Bay: Woman Rescued-Sausalito Mudslide,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Anthony Leong, Bob Redell, Ariel Zuiker, Producers; Gabrielle Coleman, Director; Aaron Kaufman, Assistant Director; Laura Garcia, Marcus Washington, Anchors; Kari Hall, Meteorologist; Mike Inouye, Traffic Anchor; Justin Lowenhagen, Writer; Henry Jerkins, Photographer; Shayna R. John, Editor; Shawn Murphy, Assignment Editor
Newscast-Daytime-Medium Markets
“Action News AM Live,” KFSN ABC 30
Michael Carr, News Director; Brian Morrow, Cheryl Wengren, Producers; Jessica Day, Director; Cory James, Amanda Venegas, Anchors; Shayla Girardin, Reporter; William Butler, Photojournalist; William Bailey, Editor
Newscast-Evening-Larger Markets
“ABC10 Late News Tonight,” KXTV 10
Jessie Kane, News Content Director; Rachel Jacobs, Producer; Christopher Thomas, Anchor
Newscast-Evening-Medium Markets
“Hawaii News Now at 5: Kailua Helicopter Crash,” KGMB/KHNL-Hawaii News Now
Scott Humber, News Director; Nicole Wilson, Assistant News Director; Anthony Ferreira, Executive Producer; Derek Kravitsky, Producer; Stephanie Lum, Anchor
Newscast-Smaller Markets
“KOLO 8 News Now at 10:00 – Return to Paradise,” KOLO 8
Kelsey Marier, Producer; Noah Bond, Tabnie Dozier, Anchors; Bridget Chavez, Reporter; Wade Barnett, Chief Photographer
Breaking News
“Kincade Fire’s Wrath on Chalk Hill Road,” KTVU Fox 2
Sara Zendehnam, Reporter; Joseph Cousins, Photographer
General Assignment Report
“Armed Suspects Hijack UPS Truck,” KPIX 5
María Medina, Reporter; James Flanagan, Photographer
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Continuing Coverage-No Time Limit
“Troubled Water,” KOVR CBS 13
Julie Watts, Producer; Emonee LaRussa, Jet Townsend, Graphic Artists
“The Renoviction Loophole,” KPIX 5
Abby Sterling, Producer; Susan Steimle, Reporter; Brian Yuen, Photojournalist; Anne Fruit, Suzanne Lane, Editors; Lara Klinkhammer, Graphic Designer
Investigative Report-Single Story
Bogus Companies Use F-1 Visas,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Michael Bott, Producer; Sean Myers, Producer/Data Research; Stephen Stock,
Senior Investigative Reporter; Michael Horn, Videographer
Investigative Report-Series
“Derailed,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Kevin Nious, Producer; Bigad Shaban, Producer; Michael Horn, Photographer; Jeremy Carroll, Anthony Rutanashoodech, Photographer/Editors
Feature News Report-Light
“San Francisco Doorman Retires,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Joe Rosato, Jr., Video Journalist
Feature News Report-Light Series
“Roadside Attractions Bartell’s Backroads,” KXTV 10
Johnathon Bartell, Reporter
Feature News Report-Serious
“Losing Kyle,” sfchronicle.com/San Francisco Chronicle
Liz Moughon, Videographer/Editor
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Feature News Report-Serious Series
“Stockton History of Violence,” KXTV 10
Gonzalo Magana, Executive Producer; Chelsea Shannon, Associate Producer; Pedro Garcia, Cinematographer
Specialty Assignment Report
“NBC Bay Area Responds,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
James Jackson, Producer; Christopher Chmura, Reporter; Mark Villarreal, Photographer/Editor
News Special Program
“Innocence Lost,” KGMB 9-Hawaii News Now
Lynn Kawano, Investigative Reporter; Peter Tang, Photographer/Editor; Monet Sadural, Graphic Designer/Editor
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
“Not Words But Deeds: Sex Abuse Victims Silenced,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Michael Bott, Producer/Writer; Vicky Nguyen, Reporter/Writer; Jeremy Carroll, Mark Villarreal, Photographer/Editors
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NEWS and PROGRAM SPECIALTY
Documentary-Cultural/Historical
“Loma Prieta Earthquake, 30 Years Later,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Christine C. Ni, Stephen Talbot, Producers; Michael Horn, Photographer; Alex Bozovic, Photographer/Editor
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Documentary-Topical
“Fire-Power-Money: California’s burning crisis and how it’s going to cost us all,” KXTV 10
Gonzalo Magana, Executive Producer; Mike Bunnell, Sabrina Sanchez, Digital Producers; Rachel Jacobs, Associate Producer; Brandon Rittiman, Director/Creator; Jason Beal, Pedro Garcia, Tyler Horst, Cinematographer/Editors; Chelsea Shannon, Researcher
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Short Format Program
“In Prose & Palms,” halekulaniliving.tv/NMG Network
Jason Cutinella, Producer; Gerard Elmore, Director; Kyle Kosaki, Director of Photography; Shaneika Aguilar, Editor
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“Unsheltered Life,” KXTV 10
Gonzalo Magana, Executive Producer; Lilia Luciano, Reporter; Pedro Garcia, Cinematographer/Editor
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Arts/Entertainment-Feature/Segment“
Beach Blanket Babylon Hangs Up Its Hats,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Jonathan Bloom, Video Journalist
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Arts/Entertainment-Program/Special
“Hip Hop Culture,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
James R. Gaughran, Christine C. Ni, Producers; Riya Bhattacharjee, Kristofer Noceda, Evita Rapadas Isleta, Digital Producers; Alex Bozovic, Michael Horn, Photographers
“Warriors Ground: Art Collection,” NBC Sports Bay Area/Golden State Warriors
Paul Hawkins, Executive Producer; Kassidy Iwashita, Coordinating Producer; Blake Wilberding, Director of Production; Michael Hopkinson, Production Manager; Kevin Delee, Matt Straus, Cinematographers; Nick Darouian, Victor Keys, Cinematographer/Editor; Karina Anglada, Senior Video Editor; Ryan Crum, Janet Fong, Editors; Derek Parker, Media Manager
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Informational/Instructional-Feature/Segment
“Earning a 4-Year Degree at a Community College,” KVIE 6
Richard Launey, Lawrence Miles, Executive Producers; Christina Salerno, Producer
Informational/Instructional-Program/Special
“Every 15 Minutes: San Leandro High School,” BCAC TV/Elite Media Group
Ryan Neisz, Christopher Allan Smith, Producer/Directors
Lifestyle-Feature/Segment
“Hi Now: Pike Place Market: Where farmers, artisans and small businesses thrive,”
KGMB/KHNL-Hawaii News Now
Chimaine Pouteau, Executive Producer; Jobeth Devera, Producer/Host; Katie Ann Lange, Director/Photographer/Editor; Joseph Kirstine, Photographer/Editor; Aaron Katagiri, Graphic Artist
Lifestyle-Program/Special
“Outside Beyond the Lens – Switzerland,” KVPT 18 Valley PBS
Jeff Aiello, Executive Producer/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor; Elizabeth Laval,
Lorenzo Rios, Co-Producers
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Historic/Cultural-Feature/Segment
“Ice Harvest,” KXTV 10
Johnathon Bartell, Reporter; Pedro Garcia, Photographer/Editor
Human Interest-Feature/Segment
“CA Live The Story of Pickles & Tickles,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Jennifer Walters, Producer; Joshua Bryant, Producer/Photographer/Editor; Malou Nubla, Host
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
“Life After Loss,” sfchronicle.com/San Francisco Chronicle
Gabrielle Lurie, Producer
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Human Interest-Program/Special
“Kept: Six Decades of Servitude,” ABS-CBN/The Filipino Channel
Troy Espera, Executive Producer; Stephen Angeles, Producer/Writer/Host; Jeremiah Ysip, Director of Photography; Daniel Manansala, Editor; Michael Angelo Carrion, Graphics/Animation
Public/Current/Community Affairs-Feature/Segment
“Portraits of Napa Workers: Arleene Correa Valencia,” KQED
Kelly Whalen, Producer; Armando Aparicio, Director/Director of Photography; Elie Khadra, Editor
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Public/Current/Community Affairs-Program/Special
“Searching for Hope – Homeless in Sacramento,” KVIE 6
David A. Lowe, Michael P. Sanford, Executive Producers; Joyce Mitchell, Producer; Alice Yu, Supervising Technical Producer; Toby Momtaz, Production Coordinator; Wayne Freedman, Narrator; Martin Christian, Director of Photography; Brian Baraga, Kenneth Day, Videographers; Odin Abbott, Ken Nicholson, Editors; Jamie Judd, Art Director
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Interview/Discussion-Feature/Segment
“Talk Story with McKenna Maduli: Taimane Gardner,” KHNL 8/Hawaii News Now
Chimaine Pouteau, Producer; McKenna Maduli, Producer/Host; Katie Ann Lange, Director/Photographer/Editor; Christina A. Ludewig, Art Director
Interview/Discussion-Program/Special
“Sunday to Sunday: Father Chris Walsh,” sundaytosunday.net
Michael Russo, Producer/Anchor; Carlos Torres, Director/Editor; Jake Slonecker, Cinematographer/Steadicam Operator; Matthew Soares, Business Manager
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Health/Science/Environment-Feature/Segment”
“Deep Look: This Curious Webspinner Insect Knits a Cozy Home,” KQED
Gabriela V. Quiros, Coordinating Producer; Craig Rosa, Series Producer; Jenny Oh, Producer/Writer/Editor; Joshua Cassidy, Cinematographer; Kia Simon, Editor/Motion Graphics; Seth Samuel, Composer; Shirley Gutierrez, Sound Mix/Video Mastering
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Health/Science/Environment-Program/Special
“Prescribing Hope: Trapped on the Streets,” KGMB/KHNL-Hawaii News Now
Allyson Blair, Executive Producer/Host; Joseph Kirstine, Jonathan Suyat, Executive Producer/ Photographers; Monet Sadural, Graphic Artist
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
“The New Environmentalists – From Hanoi to Paris,” KRCB 22/Mill Valley Film Group
Will Parrinello, Matt Yamashita, Producer/Directors
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Sports-News Feature/Segment
“America’s Game – Katie Sowers,” NBC Sports Bay Area
Chris Jones, Producer/Writer; Tyler Denevi, Editor
Sports-Program Feature/Segment
“Fighting Spirit: Arthur Renowitzky,” warriors.com/Golden State Warriors
Paul Hawkins, Executive Producer; Kassidy Iwashita, Coordinating Producer/Editor; Blake Wilberding, Director of Production; Karina Anglada, Kevin Delee, Tom Frenette, Cinematographers; Saifuddin Amath, Motion Graphics Designer
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Sports Program – Live or Post-Produced or Edited
“Warriors Ground: Chase Center,” NBC Sports Bay Area/Golden State Warriors
Paul Hawkins, Executive Producer; Kassidy Iwashita, Coordinating Producer; Blake Wilberding, Director of Production; Kevin Delee, Tom Frenette, Matt Straus, Cinematographers; Karina Anglada, Cinematographer/Editor; Ryan Crum, Janet Fong, Victor Keys, Editors; Saifuddin Amath, Motion Graphics Designer; Derek Parker, Media Manager
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Sports-One-Time Special
“Mini Movie: Strength in Numbers,” warriors.com/Golden State Warriors
Paul Hawkins, Executive Producer; Kassidy Iwashita, Coordinating Producer; Blake Wilberding, Director of Production; Tom Frenette, Matt Maniego, Matt Straus, Cinematographers; Karina Anglada, Janet Fong, Cinematographers/Editors; Ryan Crum, Editor; Derek Parker, Media Manager
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
SPOT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community/Public Service (PSAs) (Single Spot or Campaign)
“United Way Bay Area / This Is What We Do.,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Gabe Nansen, Senior Art Director
Promotion-Single Spot
“The Earthquake Effect,” KGO ABC 7
Candace Hirleman Archer, Executive Producer; Paula Marcheschi, Producer/Editor; Donavon Brutus, Lead Designer
Commercial-Single Spot or Campaign
“Hawaiian Airlines-Heart of Hawaiian,” NMG Network
Jason Cutinella, Producer; Gerard Elmore, Director; Brian Watanabe, Writer; Deborah Miller, Editor
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LINK TO VIEW VIDEO–Benny
CRAFT ACHIEVEMENT
Talent-Anchor-News
“Three Hour Solo Anchoring: Gilroy Shooting,” KGO ABC 7
Dion Lim, Anchor
Talent-Anchor-Weather
“Going Beyond Daily Weather,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Kari Hall, Meteorologist
Talent-Reporter-General Assignment
“Deadline Pest,” KPIX 5
Da Lin, Reporter
Talent-Reporter-Specialty Assignment
“Bigad Shaban,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Bigad Shaban, Reporter
“Getting Answers,” KOVR CBS 13
Julie Watts, Investigative Reporter
“Brandon confronts a corporation’s crimes,” KXTV 10
Brandon Rittiman, Reporter
Talent-Sports-Anchor/Reporter
“The Best of Vern Glenn 2019,” KPIX 5
Vern Glenn, Sports Anchor/Reporter
Talent-Program Host/Moderator/Reporter
“Ross Thomas Host Composite,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Ross Thomas, Correspondent
“Mark S Allen /ExtraButterTV,” KXTV 10
Mark S. Allen, Host
Director
“Forsman Composite,” KCRA 3
Randy Forsman, Director
Writer-News
“Writer, Storyteller,” KPIX 5
Devin Fehely, Writer
Writer-Program
“Searching for Hope – Homeless in Sacramento,” KVIE 6
Joyce Mitchell, Writer
LINK TO VIEW VIDEO
Photographer-News-Within 24 Hours
“Nieto Composite,” KXTV 10
Victor Nieto, Photographer
Photographer-News-No Time Limit
“Jason Beal Photography Composite,” KXTV 10
Jason Beal, Photojournalist
Photographer-Program
“Iman Rodney Photographer Composite,” mbl.com/giants/SFG Productions
Iman Rodney, Director of Photography
Editor-News
“Riding the Edit,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Jeremy Carroll, Editor
Editor-Program
“Tyler Denevi Editor Composite,” NBC Sports Bay Area
Tyler Denevi, Editor
Video Journalist-Within 24 Hours
“Pushing the Limits,” KPIX 5
Da Lin, Video Journalist
Video Journalist-No Time Limit
“Joe Rosato Jr. Video Journalist Compilation,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Joe Rosato, Jr., Video Journalist
“Bay Area Proud,” KNTV NBC Bay Area
Garvin Thomas, Video Journalist
SPANISH CONTEST
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – SPANISH
Overall Excellence/News Excellence – Spanish
“Telemundo 48 Primeros con la Noticia,” KSTS Telemundo 48
Stacy Owen, President/General Manager; Rossyris Silva, Vice President of News
NEWS PROGRAMMING – SPANISH
Newscast-Daytime-Larger Markets – Spanish
“Noticiero T48 Al Mediodía: Tiroteo en Gilroy,” KSTS Telemundo 48
Kathia López-Santos, Producer; Erandi García, Content Producer; Romyna Camacho Pineda, Associate Producer; Eduardo Serpa, APC Operator/Director; Flavio Lacayo, Sandra Ulsh Cervantes, Anchors; David González, Weather Anchor; Sandra Bermúdez, Christian Cázares, Blanca Garza, Reporters; Erika Vázquez, Assignment Editor
Newscast-Evening-Larger Markets – Spanish
“Noticiero Telemundo 48 a las Seis: Terremoto en Ridgecrest,” KSTS Telemundo 48
Kathia López-Santos, Producer; Romyna Camacho Pineda, Content Producer; Miguel Ángel Zarate, Diredtor/APC Operator; Robin Burns, APC Operator; Bayona César, Lorena Domínguez, Anchors; Gabriela Dellán, Meteorologist; Blanca Garza, Flavio Lacayo, Reporters; Edwin Alvarado, Photographer; Erika Vázquez, Assignment Editor
Breaking News – Spanish
“Alerta Local: Kincade,” KDTV Univision 14Carolina Núñez, News Director; Luis Godínez, Executive Producer; Estephany Haro, Kervy Robles, Producers; Lupe Martínez, Director; Paola Virrueta, Anchor; María Antonieta Mejía, Julio Poletti, Reporters; Silverio Almanza, Jesse Landers, Eduardo Mancera, Emil Siapno, Photographers; Miguel Gómez, Field Producer
General Assignment Report – Spanish
“Natalie un último adiós,” KUVS Univision 19
Maribel López, Anchor/Reporter
“Un Día a la Vez,” KUVS Univision 19
Maribel López, Producer
Continuing Coverage – Spanish
“California en llamas: Kincade,” KDTV Univision 14
Luis Godínez, Executive Producer; Estephany Haro, Tayhana Lashelle García, Kervy Robles, Producers; Lupe Martínez, Director; Paola Virrueta, Anchor; María Antonieta Mejía,Miguel Gómez, Julio Poletti, Reporters; Silverio Almanza, Jesse Landers, Eduardo Mancera, Emil Siapno, Photographers
Investigative Report – Spanish
“El cruce del cambio,” KDTV Univision 14
Tayhana Lashelle García, Producer; Eduardo Mancera, Photographer
Feature News Report-Light Series – Spanish
“La Otras Víctimas,” KUVS Univision 19
Gustavo Barraza, Producer; Brian Lozano, Reporter; José M. Estrella, Photographer/Editor
Feature News Report-Serious – Spanish
“La justicia en sus manos,” KDTV Univision 14
María Antonieta Mejía, Reporter; Joseph Perry, Photographer
Feature News Report-Serious Series – Spanish
“Entre Cuatro Paredes,” KFTV Univision 21
Libertad Pedraza, Video Journalist
Specialty Assignment Report – Spanish
“Criándolos Juntos,” KDTV Univision 14
Tayhana Lashelle García, Video Journalist
News Special Program – Spanish
“Loma Prieta: 30 Años Después,” KSTS Telemundo 48
Kathia López-Santos, Producer; Miguel Ángel Zarate, Director/APC Operator; Gabriela Dellán, Anchor/Meteorologist; David González, Weather Anchor; Sandra Pérez, Field Producer; Edwin Alvarado, Photographer
NEWS and PROGRAM SPECIALTY – SPANISH
Arts/Entertainment-Spanish
“Muchos Laikes,” KDTV Univision 14
Luis Godínez, Executive Producer; Tayhana Lashelle García, Reporter; Eduardo Mancera, Photographer
Historic/Cultural – Spanish
“El artista de los muertos,” KDTV Univision 14
María Antonieta Mejía, Reporter; Eduardo Mancera, Photographer; Joseph Perry, Editor
Human Interest – Spanish
“Héroes de California – Dolores Huerta,” KFTV Univision 21
José González, Producer; Raúl Lima, Photographer/Editor
Public/Current/Community Affairs – Spanish
“La Silla del cambio,” KDTV Univision 14
Luis Godínez, Carolina Núñez, Executive Producer; Tayhana Lashelle García, Producer; Miguel Gómez, Producer/Editor; Eduardo Mancera, Editor; William Jiménez, Graphic Artist
Health/Science/Environment – Spanish
“USC – Medicinas Clandestinas,” KFTV Univision 21
Vladimir Araya, Executive Producer; José González, Producer/Reporter; Michelle L. Levander, Co-producer; Raúl Lima, Photographer/Editor
Sports-News Feature/Segment – Spanish
“Benji,” KDTV Univision 14
Miguel Gómez, Estephany Haro, Eduardo Mancera, Producers
SPOT ANNOUNCEMENTS – SPANISH
Promotion-Campaign – Spanish
“U14 La Silla del Cambio,” KDTV Univision 14
William Jiménez, Producer/Editor
CRAFT ACHIEVEMENT – SPANISH
Talent-Anchor-Weather – Spanish
“Meteoróloga Suheily López Belén,” KDTV Univision 14
Suheily López Belén, Meteorologist
Talent-Reporter – Spanish
“El Reportero,” KDTV Univision 14
Miguel Gómez, Reporter
Talent-Sports-Anchor/Reporter – Spanish
“From Venezuela to The Bay, loving sports all the way,” KSTS Telemundo 48
Carlos Mauricio Ramírez, Sports Anchor
Director – Spanish
“We’re live! What could possibly go wrong?,” KSTS Telemundo 48
Erick Fernández, Director
Writer – Spanish
“María Antonieta Mejía Writer Composite,” KDTV Univision 14
María Antonieta Mejía, Writer
Photographer – Spanish
“Eduardo Mancera Photography composite,” KDTV Univision 14
Eduardo Mancera, Photographer