CLEVELAND — WKYC Studios has been nominated for 35 Emmy® Awards by the Central Great Lakes chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).
In an exciting year where an in-person ceremony will return, the nominations come across many a wide range of categories covering investigations, societal concerns, digital content and original specials.
Among the many nominations announced via livestream on April 28, a few include the 5 pm newscast, "What's New," for Daytime Newscast, the 11 pm newscast, "What's Next," for Evening Newscast, three nominations in the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion category, and a nod for severe weather coverage.
Approximately one-third of WKYC Studios staff are nominated, truly representing the teamwork that makes impactful storytelling possible, with the team focus to share "what matters most" to the people of Northeast Ohio.
The ceremony is being sponsored by the Indianapolis Colts and will be held at the glamorous Lucas Estate in Carmel, Indiana on June 25.
WKYC Studios' nominations include the following:
- DAYTIME NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS (1-50)
What's New at 5 pm: News Anchors Betsy Kling and Jay Crawford, Meteorologist Matt Wintz, Digital Anchor Stephanie Haney, News Reporter Monica Robins, Digital Reporter Kierra Cotton, News Content Director Jonathan Adkins, Digital Content Director Denise Polverine, Executive Producer Allison Girvin, Producers Monique Zappa and Sara Liptak, Digital Producer Dave DeNatale, Photojournalist Craig Roberson, and Photojournalist/Drone Pilot Dominic Ferrante - EVENING NEWSCAST - LARGER MARKETS (1-50)
What's Next at 11 pm: Anchors Sara Shookman and Laura Caso, Chief Meteorologist Betsy Kling, Digital Anchor Stephanie Haney, Reporter Marisa Saenz, News Content Director Jonathan Adkins, Digital Content Director Denise Polverine, Executive Producer Christina Flowers, Producer Kelly Salandro, Photojournalist/Drone Pilot Dominic Ferrante, Photojournalists Kelly Matter, Carl Bachtel and Craig Roberson, Digital Producers Dave DeNatale, Ben Axelrod and Brian Crane - INTERACTIVE VIDEO - SHORT FORM (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
Clicking in Cleveland: Producer/Host Stephanie Haney, Executive Producers Allison Girvin and Denise Polverine, and Producer Sara Liptak - NEWS FEATURE - LIGHT FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
Rock and Roll's first concert was a Riot: Reporter Leon Bibb - NEWS FEATURE - SERIOUS FEATURE (SINGLE REPORT)
Justice for Melissa: Special Projects Reporter Lindsay Buckingham and Photographer/Editor Ty Choate - NEWS FEATURE - SERIOUS FEATURE (MULTIPLE REPORTS)
You are Not Alone series: Reporter Hollie Strano and Producer Megan Gallagher
Keep The Lights On: Investigative Reporter Rachel Polansky Tricase, Executive Producer Phil Trexler and Photojournalist Mike Leonard - BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS
Legally Speaking: Creator, Executive Producer and Host Stephanie Haney - DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION -NEWS
Invisible No More (The Fight Against AAPI Hate): Reporter Lynna Lai and Photojournalist Michael Leonard
3News: A Turning Point (Pride): Executive Producers Christina Flowers and Jessica Miller, and Reporters Sara Shookman and Kierra Cotton
Meet the Real Cleveland Indians: Reporter Mark Naymik and Editor Ty Choate - HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
The Year of the Tiger Ladies: Reporter Monica Robins and Writer/Producer Susan Moses - WEATHER - NEWS
Eight Tornadoes in Two Hours (Northeast Ohio's Tornado Swarm): Chief Meteorologist Betsy Kling and Meteorologist Matt Wintz - SPORTS STORY - NEWS
Jenna Fesemyer, Paralympian: Special Projects Reporter Lindsay Buckingham - MAGAZINE PROGRAM
The Saturday Social with Mike Polk Jr.: Host/Producer Michael Polk, Executive Producer Jessica Miller, Videographer/Editor John Heberle, and Art Director Dan Canterna - PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
Facts Not Fear (Your Kids and COVID): News Anchors Sara Shookman and Monica Robins, Executive Producer Josh Folk and Producer Taylor Moore - DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - PROGRAM
A Turning Point: Anchors Sara Shookman and Lynna Lai, Executive Producers Christina Flowers, Jessica Miller, Margaret Bernstein and Denise Polverine, and Reporter Leon Bibb - HISTORICAL/CULTURAL
Bomb City U.S.A.: Investigative Reporter Rachel Polansky Tricase, Executive Producer Phil Trexler and Photojournalist Mike Leonard - POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Leading The Land (The Cleveland Mayor's Race 2021): Reporters Mark Naymik and Sara Shookman, Photographer Ty Choates, Photographer/Editor Chris Blake, and Producer Susan Moses - SOCIETAL CONCERNS
First Class (I Promise Graduates): Producer/Reporter Amani Abraham, Producers Margaret Bernstein, Susan Moses and Roselyn Muñiz, Photographer Mike Leonard - PROMOTION: NEWS PROMOTION - TOPICAL
Robocall Crackdown: Producer/Editor David Hrvatin - PROMOTION: NEWS PROMOTION - IMAGE
Wherever you GO!: Producer/Director/Editor Ryan Radefeld and Cinematographer John Riley - NEWS PROMOTION - CAMPAIGN
Dare to Dream: Talent Peyton Bishop, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor Ryan Radefeld, Producer/Cinematographer John Riley, Producer Margaret Bernstein, and Art Director Daniel Canterna - PROMOTION: PROGRAM PROMOTION
I Love the Land: Producers/Talent Jorge Ramos Pantoja, Marisa Saenz and Leon Bibb, Producer/Director/Editor Ryan Radefeld, Producers Roselyn Muñiz and Margaret Bernstein, Digital Producer David Hrvatin, Associate Producer SaBrianna Lever, Cinematographer John Riley, and Drone Operator Dominic Ferrante - PROMOTION: IMAGE PROMOTION
We See You: Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor John Riley and Producer Ryan Radefeld - PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
Faces of Northeast Ohio: Producers Mac Mahaffee and David Hrvatin - TALENT: COMMENTATOR/EDITORIALIST
The images that launched a movement: Commentator/Editorialist Leon Bibb
I Have Some Thoughts On That: Editorialist Michael Polk - TALENT: PERFORMER/HOST/NARRATOR
Mike Polk Jr.'s Fancy Boy Showcase!: Performer/Host Michael Polk - LIVE NEWS PRODUCER
Producing Team Coverage Amid Chaos and Excitement: Producer Paige Katrinchak - EDITOR: SHORT-FORM CONTENT (UP TO 10 MINUTES)
WKYC Editor Short Form Compilation 2021: Editor David Hrvatin - VIDEO ESSAY
Senior Pictures: Photojournalist Chris Blake - VIDEO JOURNALIST
A Reflection of Change: Multimedia Journalist Chris Webb - GRAPHIC ARTS: MOTION GRAPHICS, VISUAL EFFECTS, COMPOSITING, ART DIRECTION
David Hrvatin Creative 2021: Designer/Animator/Editor David Hrvatin - MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT
I Love the Land (Original Song): Composer/Arranger David Güitonsky, and Lyricists Roselyn Muñiz , Ryan Radefeld, Jorge Ramos Pantoja and Marisa Saenz
Previously named the Lower Great Lakes region, the Central Great Lakes chapter is headquartered in Cleveland and is one of 19 local chapters of NATAS. Each Chapter awards Emmys® in their region.
See the full list of all 2022 regional Emmy Award nominations here.
