WHRO Public Media is excited about the upcoming awards season. We've been nominated for 10 Emmy Awards and seven awards from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters.
Emmy Nominations
Magazine Program (Single Program)
Curate: Season 6 Episode 8 Neil Grochmal (Producer/Videographer/Editor), Kendrick Hopkins, Jr. (Producer/Videographer/Editor) Mike Diller (Producer/Writer)
Chesapeake Heritage (Short Form Content)
Gordon Campbell Neil Grochmal (Producer/Videographer/Editor)
Arts/Entertainment (Short Form Content)
Mascon Leather Kendrick Hopkins, Jr. (Director/Videographer/Editor)
Arts/Entertainment (Short Form Content)
Megan Wynne Brandon Nance (Producer/Editor)
Arts/Entertainment (Short Form Content)
Ramblin’ Randy Mark Atkinson (Director/Videographer/Editor)
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (Short Form Content)
Freeman Vines Lisa Godley (Producer/Writer) Neil Grochmal (Videographer/Editor)
Health/Medical (Short Form Content)
A Story of Patients Kendrick Hopkins, Jr. (Director/Videographer/Editor)
Historical/Cultural (Short Form Content)
Buried History: First Baptist Church Lisa Godley (Producer/Writer) Brandon Nance (Editor)
Societal Concerns (Short Form Content)
Cannabis Sniffing K-9s: Out of a Job? Lisa Godley (Producer/Writer) Brandon Nance (Producer/Editor)
Public Service Announcement (Campaign)
Vision Zero Robert Pitman (Producer) Kat Padua (Animator/Producer/Writer)
The ceremony for the Emmy Awards will be held on June 25.
Virginia Association of Broadcasters Nominations
Best Radio Personality or Team
Jerry Carter host of the Blues Traffic Jam (WFOS)
Best Human Interest Series
Curate 757: Freeman Vines (WHRO TV)
Best in Investigative Reporting
Buried History: First Baptist Church (WHRO TV)
Best Public Service/Community Event
Ms. Martha Reads (Marketing)
Best in Investigative Reporting
At a Crossroads (WHRO Newsroom)
Best Station Promotion/Contest
WHRO Values Promo (Marketing)
Outstanding News Series
Tapping Lake Gaston (WHRV)
The ceremony for the VAB Awards will be held on June 24.