Without the extensive resources found in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio or Austin, television professionals in these markets find a way to create television excellence every day. Entries in the 2009 Lone Star EMMA will be held to the same Standard of Excellence exemplified by the National Television Academy's Emmy Awards, yet will be judged ONLY by qualified peer-judges from similar-sized television markets in other NATAS chapters.
Recipients honored with the prestigious Lone Star EMMA Crystal Pillar will have their entries submitted at no fee* in the 2009 EMMY Awards. *See Rules for more information.
Congratulations to all EMMA Recipients
GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT
Tragic Flight
KTSM
Adrienne Alvarez, Reporter, Editor
SPOT NEWS
Killer's Family Vents On Live TV
KFOX-TV
Arleene Barrios, Reporter
Alex Lozano, Photographer
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
McAllen Contamination
KRGV TV
Will Ripley, Reporter
Gale Downey, Photographer/Editor
FEATURE NEWS REPORT
That Baby Can Read!
KCBD
Karin Mccay, Reporter
Jeff Ramazani, Editor
Brandon Moore, Photographer
SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT REPORT
Last 60 Miles
KRGV TV
Alex Trevino, Reporter
Gale Downey, Photographer/Editor
SCI Investigation
KRGV TV
Will Ripley, Reporter
Gale Downey, Photographer/Editor
The N Word
KVIA-TV
Autumn Sam, Reporter/Anchor
SPORTS
The Sherman-Denison Twins: Young and Old
KXII-TV
Daniel T. Gotera, Reporter/Writer/Producer
SPORTS PROGRAM
Malcolm's Mission of Mercy
KLTV
Maya Golden Thomas, Reporter/Writer/Producer
INFORMATIONAL
Weslaco Inside
KWES-17
Celia Torres, Producer
PROMOTION
Come Look 2008
KDBC TV Creative Services
Robert Izquierdo, Writer / Producer
NEWS ANCHOR
Tatum Hubbard & Jay Hendricks
KOSA
Tatum Hubbard, News Anchor
Jay Hendricks, News Anchor
REPORTER
Live From The Borderland
KFOX-TV
Daniel Novick, Reporter
Reporter: Jennifer Kielman
KETK 56 News
Jennifer Kielman, Reporter
PHOTOGRAPHER
All In A Days Work
KFOX TV
Rudy Reyes, Photojournlist
The 2009 Excellence in My Market Awards also recognize the following entries as works deserving of an Honorable Mention. Recipients will receive a special certificate acknowledging their accomplishment. Congratulations!
LONE STAR EMMA HONORABLE MENTIONS
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
Extreme Rip-Off
KCBD
Cecelia Jones, Reporter
RGV DME Investigation
KRGV TV
Eddie Flores, Reporter
FEATURE NEWS REPORT
Leaving to Learn
KTSM-NewsChannel 9
Adrienne Alvarez, Reporter
Lucha Libre In The Barrio
KFOX TV
Rudy Reyes, Photojournlist
Remembering a Fallen American War Hero
KTSM
Melanie Olivas, Reporter
Javier Sanchez, Photojournalist
The Magic of Mitchell
KDBC- TV
Jessica Moran, Reporter
SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT REPORT
Border Catch, ATVs
KVIA-TV
Ken Molestina, Reporter/Anchor
Freedom's Toll
KRGV TV
Alex Trevino, Reporter
Gale Downey, Photographer/Editor
The Unknowns
KRGV TV
Alex Trevino, Reporter
Gale Downey, Photographer/Editor
PROMOTION
Gift of Love Franchise Promo
KLTV
Derik Gray, Producer
WEATHER ANCHOR
It's Your Weather!
KFOX-TV
Sandra Diaz, Weather Anchor
REPORTER
The Dark Hours Of El Paso - LIVE
KFOX-TV
Arleene Barrios, Reporter
PHOTOGRAPHER
Alejandro Lozano Behind The Lens
KFOX-TV
Alex Lozano, Photographer
Eye of El Paso
KFOX-TV
Joe Najera, Photographer
Leo Betancourt - Photographer Composite Reel
KVEO-TV
Leo Betancourt, Photographer
Photography Portfolio
KTSM News Channel9
Eddie Romero, Photographer/ Editor
There were no awards issued in the following 2009 EMMA Categories:
Breaking News
EMMA Categories
EMMA Rules & FAQs
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