PBS Utah announced that four programs were nominated as finalists for the 46th Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards. The nominations come of significance as entries surpassed a record number this year.
The Southwest chapter serves Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Southeastern California as part of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, an organization dedicated to excellence in television by honoring exceptional work through the prestigious Emmy® Award. The association represents all disciplines of the industry, serving to advance the art and science of television.
"It's thrilling to see our production team honored with these nominations, especially given the number of entries submitted this year,” said Station Manager James Davie. “It's a reflection of the quality of their work and dedication to PBS Utah's mission to provide enriching, entertaining, and informative programming that fosters a deeper understanding of our world."
As the sole PBS station in the state, PBS Utah works to provide the people of Utah and surrounding areas with relevant programming and services while upholding core values of independence, inclusion, integrity, education, and innovation.
The final award ceremony will take place at the 46th Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, Nov. 4th at 6:15 PM MST. Here is a list of nominees for each program:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM (SINGLE PROGRAM OR SERIES)
Kelton Wells, Producer
Liz Adeola, Producer
RaeAnn Christensen, Producer
J.R. Hardman, Associate Producer
Phil Isom, Director
Lee Ollerton, Director / Post Editor
John Rogers, Cinematographer
Shawn Emery, Cinematographer
William Montoya, Audio Engineer
Brenton Winegar, Audio Engineer
Kevin Sweet, Audio Engineer
Carol Dalrymple, Post Editor
INTERVIEW / DISCUSSION
Roots, Race & Culture - Cultural Appropriation
Kelton Wells, Producer
Lisa Olken, Executive Producer
Lonzo Liggins, Host / Producer
Danor Gerald, Host / Producer
Lee Ollerton, Director / Post Editor
Dave Krummenacher, Technical Director
Cheryl Niederhauser, Editor
INTERVIEW / DISCUSSION
The Hinckley Report - The Dignity Index
Kelton Wells, Producer
Natalie Tippets, Producer
Morgan Lyon Cotti, Producer
Jason Perry, Host
Phil Isom, Director
Lee Ollerton, Technical Director
ARTS / ENTERTAINMENT LONG FORM CONTENT
Art Elevated: V. Kim Martinez & Jack Ashton
Nancy Green, Producer
Sally Shaum, Producer
J.R. Hardman, Associate Producer
John Rogers, Director Of Cinematography
Johnathan Meier, Videographer
Patrick Brennan, Videographer
Carol Dalrymple, Post Editor
Lee Ollerton, Post Editor
Phil Isom, Lighting Director
William Montoya, Audio Engineer
