National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Pacific Southwest Chapter

Emmy 2009 Recipients

The purpose of the Emmy Awards is to recognize outstanding achievements in television by conferring annual awards of merit in the Pacific Southwest region. The Pacific Southwest region includes San Diego, Bakersfield, Palm Springs, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

The annual presentation of these awards is intended to be an incentive for the continued pursuit of excellence for those working in television and to focus public attention on outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements in television.

Emmy 2009, the 35th Annual Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards, was held Saturday, June 13, 2008 at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront in San Diego, CA.

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2009 Emmy Winner Recipient List

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Pacific Southwest Chapter

Emmy 2009 Recipient Show Order

Group #1
Journalistic Enterprise

David Gotfredson Composite, David Gotfredson, KFMB
Alejandro Berron / Con Sabor a Exito, Alejandro Berron, KINC
Kerstin Lindquist, Kerstin Lindquist, KGTV
Juliette Vara, Juliette Vara, KGTV

General Assignment Report

Death Investigator, Isaac Cadriel, Heather Myers, XETV
Se Paga Caro, Jorge D. Calvo, German Andres Gonzalez, Jaime Gonzalez, Isaac Neri, KINC

News Special

The War Within, Kurt Rivera, Jeremy Rowell, Tamara Christian, Melissa Pirtle, Steve Mills, KBAK/KBFX

Group #2

Business/Consumer - News Single Story or Series

Testing the Techs, Jim Snyder, Michelle Boland, Preston Mullins, KVBC
Tossed Tortillas, Darcy Spears, Matt McColl, KTNV

Crime Report - News Single Story or Series

Sweat Bootcamp, Juliette Vara, KGTV
Conforte’s Love Ranch, George Knapp, Matthew Adams KLAS

Politics/Government - News Single Story or Series

Mexican Intelligence Report / The Enforcer, Lauren Reynolds, JW August, KGTV

Religion - News Single Story or Series

Gypsy Life, Juliette Vara, JW August, KGTV

Religion – Program or Special

Faith and the Fires, Jeanne Rawdin, Jack Gates, Corrie Vaus, Jessica Chang, Channel 4 San Diego

Education - News Single Story or Series

No Place to Call Home, Kendall Tenney, Kathy Topp, Rob Klein, KVBC

Group #3

Editor (Within 24 Hours) - News

Jay Yoo Composite, Jay Yoo, NBC 7/39

Editor (No Time Limit) - News

This is Home: Firestorm Anniversary, Greg Bledsoe, NBC 7/39
Assignment Ecuador 4, Serkan Stage, KESQ

Editor (No Time Limit) Program

Stories of the Sharp Experience, Episode 7, Kevin King, Rich Badami & Associates
The Purple Couch, Rich Ford, Moving Pictures, Inc.

Editor - Sports

Olympic Spotlight: Swimming Then and Now with John Naber, Brandon B. Behle, KMIR

Editor (No Time Limit) Short Form

Chargers! Most Watched HD News! Larry Himmel’s San Diego Day Trips, Donna M. Dube, KFMB
The Zookeeper’s Wife – One Book, One San Diego, Donald Sinatra, KPBS

Group #4

Children - Program or Special

Tidepool Scene, Jeffrey Lehmann, Barnstormer Productions
Respect the Ride, Daniel Garrison, Joshua Tree Productions

Public/Current/Community Affairs - Program or Special

Designing Green, James Jackson, James Jackson Productions, Inc.
Las Vegas Gangs: Not Our Kids, David Riggleman, City of Las Vegas

Historical/Cultural/Biographical - Program or Special

Then and Now, Jack Gates, Michael Spaulding, Channel 4 San Diego

Historic/Cultural - News Single Story or Series

Chicken Coop Murders, Ciara Coyle, KMIR

Magazine Program

Scratching The SURFace, Robert Kahl, Kevin Dodge, Angie Dominguez, Karla Martinez, Dusty Skellet, Jimmy Dedios, XETV
FiNS – Episode 15, Ira Opper, Opper Sports Productions

Group #5

Animation/Graphic Design

Everyone Has a Story to Tell, Brian Kim, Groovy Like A Movie
Animation Composite, Geoff Sakaguchi, XETV

Art Direction

News to Go, John Finn, KVVU

Audio - Live

The Carols of Christmas: A USD Seasonal Celebration, Donn Johnson, Channel 4 San Diego

Audio-Post Production

So Fox 5, Jim Robitaille, KSWB

Musical Composition/Arrangement

The Purple Couch, Matthew J. Chilelli, Moving Pictures, Inc.

Group #6

Arts/Entertainment - News Single Story or Series

The Business of Beer Pong, Elexander Michaelson, XETV

Entertainment - Program or Special

La Jolla Symphony and Chorus: Phillip Glass/Cello Concerto, John Menier, UCSD TV

Special Event Coverage - Live

Cox Presents: A Salute to Teachers, Carla Hockley, Deborah Davis-Gillespie, Jim Esterbrooks, Channel 4 San Diego

Special Event Coverage - Edited

WealthTV’s What to Wear: LA Fashion Week – Fall 2008, Laura Kunsman, Wealth TV
Sunset Strip Music Festival, Genelle Padilla Patacsil, Wealth TV

Group #7

Director Newscast

San Diego 6 News at 10pm, Jackson Sturlin, XETV

Director Program (Live or Live-to-Tape)

Football Night in San Diego – AFC West Champs, Darren Pasch, NBC 7/39

Director Program (Post Production)

Stories of The Sharp Experience – Episode 7, Arnie Lerner, Rich Badami & Associates

Director Individual Short Form (Spot)

Karma Tourist, Devin Scott, American Dream Cinema

Technical Director

Speedway Saturday Night, Jasmine Starr Garcia, KVVU

Group #8

Environment - News Single Story or Series

East County Wind Farms, David Gotfredson, KFMB
C-Verde Series, Susana Rivera Torres, KBNT

Health/Science - News Single Story or Series

Tengo Sindrome De Down, Rosana Romero, Abel Ortiz, Telemundo Production Center
Mexicali Quake Swarm, Peter Cannella, KESQ

Health/Science - Program or Special

Stories of The Sharp Experience, Episode 7, Rich Badami, June Satler, Todd Miller, Janet Clancy, Sonia Rhodes, Arnie Lerner, Rich Badami & Associates

Interview/Discussion - Program or Special

Forefront: Graham Nash, Carla Hockley, Channel 4 San Diego,

Program Feature Segment

The 0450s, Nick Di Archangel, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

Group #9

Writer – News

U.S. Open Golf / County Fair, Hal Clement, KGTV
Walk with Dinosaurs, David Scott, KUSI

Writer - Program

One on One with Jane Mitchell featuring Mark Merila, Jane Mitchell, Channel 4 San Diego

Writer - Short Form

A Working Waterfront: The History and Heritage of San Diego Bay, Marlee J. Ehrenfeld, Tonya Mantooth, MJE Marketing Services

Writer – Commentary/Editorial

Street Talk, George Knapp, KLAS

Group #10

Student Production – News

Prep Sports Live Show #6 Spring 2008, Loghan Call, Palomar College

Student Production – Program

Hollywood Heights, Iris Caffin, Kyle Shapiro, Simona Vackova, San Diego State University
Raiders of the Lost Tart, Jordan Vickery, Roger Engle, Ben Kelly, Oliver Kosa-somgyi, Palomar College

Group #11

Human Interest - News Single Story or Series

Miracle Ranch Orphanage, Kerstin Lindquist, JW August, KGTV
Tribus Urbanas, Claudia Rodriguez, KBNT

Documentary - Cultural

The Purple Couch, Michael R. Johnson, Cheryl L. Johnson, Moving Pictures, Inc.

Documentary - Topical

Crossfire: Water, Power & Politics, George Knapp, Matthew Adams, KLAS

Group #12

Sports - News Single Story or Series

Olympic Spotlight: Swimming Then and Now with John Naber, Elizabeth Cook, Brandon B. Behle, KMIR
Beijing Bound, Kendall Tenney, Kathy Topp, Rob Klein, KVBC

Sportscast - (Post Production)

One on One with Jane Mitchell featuring Mark Merila, Jane Mitchell, Dan Roper, Channel 4 San Diego

Sportscast – (Live or Live to Tape)

Speedway Saturday Night, Kevin Bolinger, Lindsey Johnson, KVVU

Sports - Program Sports Feature Segment

Armless Umpire, Andrea Nakano, Chris Maue, Robert Kahl, XETV

Sports Event/Game - Live/Unedited

Cox3 Sports – GOTW: Football, Marcus Williams, Tina Williams, Cox Communications, Orange County

Group #13

Photographer- News - Within 24 Hours

Jay Yoo Composite, Jay Yoo, NBC 7/39

Photography - News - No Time Limit

Isaac Cadriel Composite, Isaac Cadriel, XETV

Photography - Program

Designing Green, Rob LaRussa, Rob LaRussa Cinematography

Photography - Short Form

Karma Tourist, Jim Orr, American Dream Cinema

Photographer - Sports

A New Routine, Ian Lash, KVBC

Group #14

Promotion - News Promo - Single Spot

Experience – Paula, Lee Minard, KLAS

Promotion - News Promo - Campaign/Image

Tu Estacion, Isning Gamez, KESQ
News To Go,Terri Peck, John Finn, KVVU

Promotion - Program - Single Spot/Campaign

Simpsons Election Night, Ken Grandlund, XETV

Promotion - Image - Station

Fox 5 San Diego Launch Campaign, Will Givens, Jim Robitaille, Daniela Villalobos, Sandi Banister, Madelyn Altman, KSWB

Group #15

Public Service Announcements - Single Spot or Series

Karma-Tourist, Jeanne Scott, Jennifer Nichols Kearns, Timothy W. Graham, American Dream Cinema, Think Blue, The City of San Diego

Commercial - Single Spot, Series or Campaign

The Hottest Cars: San Diego 2009 International Auto Show, Marlee J. Ehrenfeld, Tonya Mantooth, Gary Manske, MJE Marketing Services
RTC Viva Bike Vegas, Nick Di Archangel, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

Group #16

Advanced Media - Informational/Instructional

Tech Prep, Kevin O’Hara, Copperpoint Communications

Advanced Media – News Programming

Gitmo How the I-Team gained access in Cuba. Behind the scenes 10 News in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Kerstin Lindquist, Michael Gonzalez, KGTV

Advanced Media - Public/Current/Community Affairs

Reactions to Obama Win in San Diego, Joanne Faryon, Megan Burke, Erica Simpson, KPBS

Advanced Media – Sports

Paralympic Athlete, Erica Simpson, Kimberly Nyhous, KPBS

Group #17

On-Camera Talent - Anchor

Denise Valdez – On Camera Anchor, Denise Valdez, KLAS

On-Camera Talent - Reporter

Chris Saldana Composite, Chris Saldana, KLAS

On-Camera Talent - Sports

Kevin Bolinger Super Bowl Composite, Kevin Bolinger, KVVU

On-Camera Talent - Weather

What’s a weatherperson in Las Vegas to do?, Kevin Janison, KVBC

On-Camera Talent - Program Host

Day Trippin' with Sherri Palmeri, Sherri Palmeri, XETV

Group #18

Spot/Breaking News Coverage - Single Story

Horse & Rancher Rescue, Lynn Stuart, XETV

Spot/Breaking News - Continuing Coverage

Military Jet Crash, Steve Price, Joel Matis, Julio Vazquez, Spencer Washburn, Simone Aponte, Melissa Aquino, Marcella Lee, Carlo Cecchetto, Michael W. Edison, Barbara-Lee Edwards, Dan Cohen, Nichelle Medina, Scott Kavieff, Shawn Styles, Mario Escovedo, Adrienne Moore, KFMB

Investigative Report - News Single Story or Series