The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) recently announced the nominations for the 24th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards, and WRAL-TV, FOX 50 and CBC New Media Group received over thirty nods total.
“It’s a long list and well worth the efforts by everyone at both stations,” said WRAL-TV News Production Manager James Ford.
NASCAR champion Darrell Waltrip will host the awards ceremony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, January 30, 2010. The entries received represented 61 companies in 68 categories.
And the WRAL, FOX and CBC NMG nominees are:
News Excellence
WRAL-TV
Newscast/Evening
Tar Heel Triumph – Chris Burns, Phillipe Charles, Chad Flowers, Lori Grant, Martha Woodward, WRAL-TV
Newscast/Weekend
Deadly Tornadoes – Stephanie Beck, Kelcey Carlson, Phillipe Charles, David Crabtree, Chad Flowers, James A. Ford, Jr., Lori Grant, Tony W. Gupton, Sloane Heffernan, Bruce Mildwurf, Bolton Minnic, , Martha Woodward, WRAL-TV
Spot News
Nursing Home Tragedy – Dan Bowens, Christine Bowley, Sloane Heffernan, Ken Smith, Martha Woodward, WRAL-TV
Breaking News
ConAgra Plant Explosion – David Crabtree, Chad Flowers, Rick Gall, Tony W. Gupton, WRAL-TV
Continuing Coverage – Within 24 Hrs
Deadly Tornadoes – Chad Flowers, Rick Gall, WRAL-TV
Light Feature News Report
Birthday Caller – Scott Mason, Tom Normanly, WRAL-TV
Investigative Report
Locksmith Sting – Cullen Browder, Greg Clark, WRAL-TV
News Special
Remembering Coach Kay Yow – Erin Coleman, James A. Ford, Jr., Jeff Gravley, Pam Saulsby, Jennifer Sorber, WRAL-TV
Sports Programs
Showdown in Motown – James A. Ford, Jr., Jeff Gravley, Tony W. Gupton, Debra Morgan, WRAL-TV
Weathercast
Stormtrack 2008: Hanna – Dan Bowens, Gregory B. Fishel, Michael Maze, WRAL-TV
Documentary – Historical
Twist of Fate – Jay Jennings, Clay Johnson, WRAL-TV
Documentary – Topical
The Wild Horses of Corolla – Christopher Mason, Shaheen Syal, FOX 50
Magazine Program
Tar Heel Traveler / Halloween – Scott Mason, Tom Normanly, WRAL-TV
Magazine Series
Tar Heel Traveler #8 – Scott Mason, Tom Normanly, WRAL-TV
Informational/Instructional Program
Stormtrack 2008 – Phillipe Charles, Leesa Moore Craigie, James A. Ford, Jr., Bill Leslie, Martha Woodward, Shan Zhong, WRAL-TV
Children’s Programs
Smart Start Kids – Willa Brigham, Bill Jensen, Phyllis Parish Howard, Janet Walters, WRAL
PSA Spot
Get Real Get Tested Doctor to Doctor – Karen Denise Johnson, FOX 50
Triangle High Five – We Can’t Afford Dropouts – Anita Normanly, WRAL-TV
When You Drink Don’t Drive – Karen Denise Johnson, Justin Owen, Samuel Scott Reid, FOX 50
Promotional Spot – News
Definition of Marriage – Jay Yovanovich, WRAL-TV
Tarheel Traveler Image – Stacie Holyfield, Shan Zhong, WRAL-TV
Wow! It’s a Sham! – Brian Shrader, Jay Yovanovich, WRAL-TV
Promotional Campaign – News
Bad Dog! – Jay Yovanovich, WRAL-TV
Wake Up With Friends – Shelly Leslie, Christian McIlwain, WRAL-TV
Promotional Spot – Programs
January Hits – James Banks, Justin Owen, Samuel Scott Reid, FOX 50
Showdown in Motown – Shelly Leslie, Jay Yovanovich, Shan Zhong, WRAL-TV
So FOX 50 – James Banks, FOX 50
Promotional Campaign – Programs
The Fanzone – James Banks, FOX 50
Animation
Animation Hits – Justin Owen, FOX 50
Shan Animation Composite – Shan Zhong, WRAL-TV
Director – News
Coverage Composite 2009 – James Ford, Jr., WRAL-TV
Director – Short-Form
WRAL Composite – Shan Zhong, WRAL-TV
Editor – Programs
The Wild Horses of Corolla – Christopher Mason, FOX 50
Graphic Arts
Shan Graphic Arts Composite – Shan Zhong, WRAL-TV
Photography – News
Camerography 101 – Geoffrey Levine, WRAL-TV
Technical Achievement
1st Public Mobile DTV Venture – Tony W. Gupton, Peter Sockett, Frederick Kelly, Sam Matheny, Thomas G. Crowder, Matthew Brandes, Jay Adrick, WRAL-TV
Writer – News
Scott Mason Stories – Scott Mason, WRAL-TV
Continuing Coverage
WRAL.com – Jodi Glusco, CBC New Media
Writer – Short Form
An Incredibly Delightful Writing Composite – Anita Normanly, WRAL-TV
