OVERALL EXCELLENCE
Excelencia Telemundo Houston
KTMD
Tony Canales, President/General ManagerNews 4 San Antonio: Here 4 You
WOAI
Dean Radla, General ManagerNEWS EXCELLENCE
KXLN-News Excellence
KXLN
Martha Kattan, Vice President Of NewsNews Excellence: A Year Of Extremes
KXAS
John Stone, Vice President Of NewsCOMMUNITY SERVICE
Juntos Podemos
KTMD CS
JC Pérez, Director Of MarketingKHOU 11 - Your Education Station
KHOU
Dale Lockett, Director Of Local Programming & Community MarketingJOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
Dead & Undone: A Catalyst Project
KXAN
Josh Hinkle, Investigative ReporterDavid Barer, Senior Investigative Producer
Robert Sims, Producer
Kate Winkle, Digital Executive Producer
NEWSCAST - EVENING - LARGER MARKETS (1-25)
El Norte De Texas Bajo La Nieve
KXTX
Geovana Herrera, ProducerKaren Alejandra Ramirez, Editor
Ariana Figuera, Reporter
Pablo Sánchez Nuñez, Metereologist
Enrique Teuteló, Anchor
Luis Cordero, APC Director
Joanna Sample, Assignment Desk
WFAA At 10pm: Vote Texas 2020
WFAA
Aaron Butler, DirectorNEWSCAST - EVENING - MEDIUM MARKETS (26-60)
Eyewitness News At 10: Airport Attack
KENS
Julie Gomez, ProducerMeagan Hendrickson, Executive Producer
Sharon Ko, Anchor
Aaron Wright, Anchor
Henry Ramos, Reporter
Matt Houston, Reporter
Thomas Sanborn, Editor
Mario Leal, Investigative Producer
Danny Martinez, Assignment Editor
Luke Simons, Assignments Manager
Noche De Elecciones Presidenciales
KVDA
Jacelin Gutierrez, ProducerNEWSCAST - EVENING - SMALLER MARKETS (61+)
12News: Southeast Texas Floods
KBMT
Jordan Williams, Anchor/Executive ProducerKaitlin Griffin, Producer
DeJonique Garrison, Anchor
El Paso Strong - One Year Anniversary
KINT
Uriel Posada, Executive ProducerHector Urrutia, Anchor
Cesar Contreras, Producer
Brenda Reyes, Producer
Alejandro Saldivar, Producer
Viridiana Solano, Anchor
Luis Hernandez, Reporter
Karla Valdez, Reporter
NEWSCAST - MORNING/DAYTIME - LARGER MARKETS (1-25)
State Fair 2020: Howdy Folks
KXAS
Larry Collins, Segment ProducerDeborah Ferguson, Anchor
Keisha Burns, Meteorologist
Kevin Williams, Photojournalist
Dennis Holmes, Photojournalist
Chris Mathis, Photojournalist
Marc Mahacek, Director
Tropical Storm Beta Team Coverage -Edicion Digital Houston
KXLN
Carolina Ayala, News ProducerLaura Sierra, Anchor
Maricela Abarca, Editor
Gaston Heredia, Meteorologist
David Herrera, Reporter
Jose Alberto Irizarry, Reporter
Marlene Guzman, Reporter
Deysy Rios, Reporter
Gabriel Preciado, Reporter
NEWSCAST - MORNING/DAYTIME - MEDIUM MARKETS (26-60)
11am Golpe Artico: Segunda Ronda
KVDA
Karla Rivera, ProducerJustin Rodriguez, APC Operator
Alejandra Martínez, Producer
Lilian Pérez, Weather Anchor
Jessica Montoya, Anchor
Arlena Amaro, Anchor
Delines Alonso, Writer
Winter Storm 2021
Spectrum News 1 Texas
Charles Divins, AnchorAlex Stockwell, Anchor
Ricky Cody, Meteorologist
Avery Dufilho, Producer
Brooke Vincent, Producer
Justin Burton, Executive Producer
Zachary Christodoulides, Technical Director
James Baxter, Sr. Producer
Charlotte Scott, Associate Producer
NEWSCAST - MORNING/DAYTIME - SMALLER MARKETS (61+)
1 Year After The Deadly Walmart Shooting In El Paso
KVIA
Mauricio Casillas, Executive Producer/AnchorÚltima Visita De Donald Trump Al Valle De Texas
KTLM
Janette Torres, ProducerBrenda Cantú, Meteorologist
Denisse Salinas, Anchor
Ana Cecilia Méndez, Reporter
Isamar Terrazas, Assignments Editor
NEWSCAST - WEEKEND
Frozen Valentine
KXTX
Carla Bermúdez, News ProducerAriana Figuera, Reporter
Sandy Marin, Reporter
Martha Minjárez, Reporter
Reyna Cavazos, Anchor
Gina Gonzalez-Campo, Executive News Producer
Manuel Moreno, Executive Producer
Joanna Molinero Sample, Assignment Desk
WFAA At 10pm: North Texas Storms
WFAA
Tiffany Johnson, Senior ProducerJennifer Garcia, Producer
Branden Finney, Director
DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
Black Teen Arrested For Walking Along Snowy Roadway During Texas Freeze
KDFW
David Sentendrey, ReporterEl Tren De Nunca Acabar
KXLN
Marlene Guzman, ReporterManuel Dominguez, Photographer/Editor
HARD NEWS REPORT (NO TIME LIMIT)
Acorralados En Una Pesadilla
KTLM
Sarah Alexis García, ReporterAdalberto López, Photographer
Las Redes De Un Coyote
KTDO
Claudia Chantal Sansores, Multimedia JournalistLife On The Texas/Mexico Border
KENS
José Sánchez, PhotojournalistAnastasiya Bolton, Reporter
Window Into Texas Virus Surge: A Widow’s Death
Associated Press
John Mone, Multimedia JournalistBREAKING OR SPOT NEWS - SINGLE REPORT
Lightning Never Strikes Twice…But A Tornado Does!
WFAA
Matt Howerton, ReporterRescate De Migrantes En La Calle Ridgeton
KTMD
Jaime Martinez, Assignment Desk EditorJose Garza, Photographer
Arlety González Chile , Reporter
Samuel Collazo, APC Operator
BREAKING OR SPOT NEWS - MULTIPLE REPORT
5p San Antonio Airport Shooting
KVDA
Amy Alvarez, ProducerNot Cancun...
WFAA
Jobin Panicker, ReporterJoseph Huerta, Photographer
CONTINUING COVERAGE
At The Edge Of Hope: The Reality Of Migrant Arrivals & Expulsions Under Title 42
Spectrum News 1 Texas
Adolfo Muniz, ReporterCulture Of Corruption
KVUE
Tony Plohetski, ReporterBrian Bell, Photojournalist
Muerte De George Floyd: Furia E Indignación
KTMD
Noel Ramos, Assistant Executive ProducerSusana Barbosa, Producer
Mauricio Beltran Hernandez, Photographer
Juan Jose Rodas, Reporter
Yaritza Vargas, Producer
Crystal Ayala, Anchor
Marina Gil, Producer/Writer
Ingrid Barrera, Anchor
Samuel Collazo, APC Operator
Karina Flores, APC Operator
Texas Power Crisis
WFAA
Sheena Autin, ProducerVanessa Guillen
KVDA
Vladimir Flores, ReporterViolence, Cartels And The American Dream
KTLM
Sarah Alexis Garcia, ReporterJairo Gallego, Reporter
Antonio Rodriguez, Reporter
Iris Rodriguez, Producer
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SINGLE REPORT
Fertility Fraud
WFAA
Charlotte Huffman, Investigative ReporterMark Smith, Investigative Producer
Telemundo 40 Responde: Proyectos No Terminados
KTLM
Ana Cecilia Mendez, ReporterINVESTIGATIVE REPORT - MULTIPLE REPORTS
Inundaciones En McAllen: Un Caso Estancado
KTLM
Ana Cecilia Mendez, Investigative ReporterSergio Garcia, Photographer
Adalberto Lopez, Editor
Powerless
KXAS
Jose Sanchez, Photojournalist/EditorScott Friedman, Senior Investigative Reporter
Eva Parks, Investigative Producer
Racial Profiling: A Failure To Report
KXAN
Jody Barr, Investigative ReporterDavid Barer, Senior Investigative Producer
Ben Friberg, Investigative Photographer
Josh Hinkle, Executive Producer
NEWS FEATURE - LIGHT FEATURE
A Tortoise Named Spike
KPRC
Dawn Campbell, Executive ProducerAllen Reid, Photojournalist/Editor
Hoy Es Mas Importante Que Manana
KXTX
Jose D. Orsini, Photographer/EditorI Want To Roller Skate
WFAA
Brandon Mowry, ProducerTiffany Liou, Reporter
NEWS FEATURE - SERIOUS FEATURE
Crisis Funebre
KMPX
Juanita Hernandez, ReporterOur Breaking Point
WFAA
Jobin Panicker, ReporterBrandon Mowry, Photojournalist
NEWS SPECIAL
Censo 2020, Cuenta Conmigo Texas
KXLN
Salvador Cruz-Fernandez, Assistant Executive ProducerRaul Peimbert, Anchor
Jose Alberto Irizarry, Reporter
Juan Carlos Pinzon, Producer
Angel Pedrero, Reporter
Ana Maria Vargas, Anchor
No Way Out: Covid Behind Bars
WFAA
Tanya Eiserer, Investigative ReporterJason Trahan, Investigative Producer
Chris Paxton, Photojournalist/Editor
Rooted: The History Of Black Hair Discrimination
WFAA
Tashara Parker, Host/AnchorTiffany Johnson, Senior Producer
Ashley Pulliam, Coordinating Producer
ARTS / ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS
Muros De Esperanza
KTDO
Carlos Sanchez, ReporterRicardo Bustamante, Photographer
The Power Of Music
KTRK
Chris Graczyk, Photojournalist/EditorBUSINESS / CONSUMER - NEWS
Free Money Monday
KDFW
Steve Noviello, Reporter/ProducerTelemundo 40 Responde: Recuperando Tu Dinero
KTLM
Ana Cecilia Mendez, ReporterSergio Garcia, Photographer
CRIME - NEWS
Bonds: Fairness Vs. Justice
KPRC
Robert Arnold, Investigative ReporterMario Diaz, Investigative Reporter
Deborah Strauss, Investigative Producer
Recordando La Masacre
KINT
Stephanie Cordova, ReporterCesar Contreras, Photographer
EDUCATION / SCHOOLS - NEWS
Baylor Bias
Spectrum News 1 Texas
Robbie Vaughn, EditorBrett Shipp, Anchor/Reporter
Del Valle A La NASA
KTLM
Adalberto López, PhotographerJairo Gallego, Reporter
We Just Miss ‘Em
WFAA
Martin Doporto, PhotojournalistTeresa Woodard, Reporter
CHILDREN / YOUTH / TEEN - NEWS
Carter In The Classroom
KXAS
Wayne Carter, Reporter/WriterENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE - NEWS
Un Océano De Oportunidades
KTLM
Lluvia Vidana, MeteorologistSergio Garcia Jr, Photographer
West: Who Can Forget
Spectrum News 1 Texas
Brett Shipp, Anchor/ReporterHEALTH / MEDICAL - NEWS
Dando A Luz En La Pandemia
KTLM
Adalberto Lopez, PhotographerJairo Gallego, Reporter
I Am The Novel Coronavirus
WFAA
Ryan Wood, ProducerHISTORIC / CULTURAL - NEWS
Celebrando El Sabor Hispano
KVDA
Jessica Montoya, Reporter/WriterJoel Flores, News Assignment Desk
Spirit Of Vietnam
WFAA
Tiffany Liou, ProducerAlex Brown, Videojournalist
The Negro Motorist Green Book
WFAA
Gregory T. Johnson, ProducerArnold Payne, Reporter
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Act Of Kindness
KHOU
Matt Dougherty, ReporterRyan Phillips, Photographer/Editor
El Arte De La Escaramuza
KMPX
Juanita Hernandez, ReporterJose Baltasar Ortega, Camera Operator
HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
Kids Need Our Love, Mom
WFAA
Sean Giggy, ProducerBrandon Mowry, Producer
Los Rostros De La Crisis
KXTX
Norma Garcia, ReporterArnaldo Gines, Photographer
John Stone, Executive Producer
MILITARY - NEWS
Like Memorial Day Every Day
KENS
Erica Zucco, ReporterMichael Humphries, Producer
Preservando La Historiá Militar
KXTX
Jose D. Orsini, Photographer/EditorCynthia Garcia, Producer
Emilio Ramos De Jesus, Reporter
POLITICS / GOVERNMENT - NEWS
Devueltos A México Sin Esperanza
KTLM
Jairo Gallego, ReporterJuan Anzaldua, Photojournalist
Secret Email Shows The Secret Art Shed Of Commissioner Rodney Ellis Keeps Him Up At Night
KPRC
Mario Diaz, ProducerRELIGION - NEWS
La Virgen De Guadalupe Fe Y Esperanza En La Pandemia
KVDA
Karla Rivera, News Producer/WriterJoel Flores, News Assignment Desk
Arlena Amaro, Anchor
Justin Rodriguez, APC Operator
Saints Are Among Us
KTRK
Francisco Barragan, ProducerRichard Guerra, Producer
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - NEWS
Cuney Homes Remembers George Floyd
KTRK
Francisco Barragan, Producer/PhotojournalistForgiving My Son's Killer - Fighting Drunk Driving
KPEJ
Monica Quintero, Multimedia JournalistPansy Pachanga
KTLM
Orlando Vargas, ProducerTEXAS HERITAGE - NEWS
El Arte Detrás Del Sombrero
KXTX
Martha Minjarez, Producer/ReporterArnaldo Gines, Editor
Furniture For Higher Learning
KENS
Marvin Hurst, ReporterMichael Humphries, Producer
WEATHER - NEWS
Emergencia Por Histórica Tormenta Invernal
KTMD
Noel Ramos, Assistant Executive ProducerSusana Barbosa, Producer
Christian Guardado, Producer
Yunaisy Garcia Cuesta, Videojournalist
Janet González, Weather Anchor
Fathom Academy
KPRC
Mario Diaz, ReporterBill Carruthers, Editor
Tiempo Extremo: Más Allá Del Pronóstico
KXTX
Alexis Orengo, MeteorologistDOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL / HISTORICAL
Celebrating 70 Years Of Houston On Parade
KHOU
Dale Lockett, ProducerPacifica Sauer, Editor/Producer
Cris Luna, Photographer
Millicent Coins, Associate Producer
Voces De Boriken DFW
Voces De Boriken DFW / Independent
Katherine Rodriguez, ProducerCarmen Rodriguez, Producer
Emilio Ramos De Jesus, Producer
Edwin Figueroa Feliciano, Photographer/Editor
DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL
Esclavas Sin Cadenas (Slaves Without Chains)
Mundo Latino Television
Ernesto Maldonado, DirectorMauricio Perez, Producer/Editor
Francis Gutierrez, Host/Interviewer
Living While Black
KACV
Karen Welch, ProducerHilary Hulsey, Director
Brian Frank, Producer
Nolyn Hill, Producer
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Acceso Total DFW
KXTX
Adriana López, Producer/AnchorLariza Moreno, Producer
Edwin Mendez, Marketing Director
Krishma Trejo, Producer
Tom Salazar, Jr., Editor
Moises Muñoz, Editor
Edgar Garcia, Editor
The Daytripper: Graham, TX
Hogaboom Road
Daniel Mecey, ProducerChet Garner, Executive Producer
John Mark Clawson, Producer
Todd White, Producer
Jourdan Mecey, Editor
Greg Armstrong, Production Sound Mixer
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
State Of Texas: Guns, Self Defense & A Deadly Protest
KXAN
Josh Hinkle, Host/Executive ProducerJohn Thomas, Political Producer
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE
Day Of The Dead River Parade
KSAT
Isis Romero, HostSteve Spriester, Host
Laura Ramirez, Executive Producer
George Floyd's Funeral
KXLN
Jessica Rivera-Maier, Assignments ManagerRenato Castillo, Assignments Editor
Carolina Ayala, News Producer
Jose Carrera, News Producer
Raul Peimbert, Anchor
Marlene Guzman, Reporter
David Herrera, Reporter
Manuel Dominguez, Photojournalist
Maricela Abarca, Editor
Gabriela Cerda, Editor
Marisol Muñoz, Editor
Rodolfo Sanchez, Multimedia Journalist
Maria Del Pilar Hanes, Digital Content Producer
Francesco Gasparrini, Social Media Specialist
Salvador Cruz-Fernandez, Executive Producer
Martha Kattan, Executive Producer
Leslie Enriquez, Senior Producer
ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Duo Inspirador De Artistas Locales
KXLN
David Serna, EditorJessica Mendoza, Host
Ruth Rodriguez Castañeda, Producer
Josue Castillo, Photographer
Andrew Elam, Photographer
Carlos Garcia, Photographer
Preludes/Beginnings
Ballet Austin
Paul Michael Bloodgood, Director/Editor/ProducerStephen Mills, Executive Producer/Choreographer
We Never Give Up - Todo Venceremos
Hermes Music
Juan Manuel Alvarado, DirectorAlberto Kreimerman, Executive Producer
Luis Kreimerman, Producer
Amed Medina, Music Producer
INFORMATIONAL / INSTRUCTIONAL - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Hank & Emma Faye - Sign Of The Day
KLRN
Dagoberto Patlan, ProducerShari St. Clair, Producer
INTERVIEW / DISCUSSION - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Al Punto DFW
KUVN
Juan Carlos Pinzon, ProducerAngel Pedrero, Anchor
Juan Correa, Technical Director
Jose Zarazua, Editor
Kaylon Walton, Graphic Artist
Built In The Borderland: Border Wall Construction
KFOX
Robert Holguin, Host/ProducerCHILDREN / YOUTH / TEEN - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
The Secret Classroom
Amarillo ISD Communications
April Brownlee, ProducerHolly Shelton, Producer
Blake Cartrite, Producer
Kyler Kuykendall, Producer
EDUCATION / SCHOOLS - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Dallas ISD Teacher Of The Year Finalist Spotlight: Maria Sarmiento From Cochran Elementary School
Dallas ISD
Darrell Pryor, ProducerENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Saving Wildlife: Giants Of The Pantanal
KPRC
Dawn Campbell, Executive ProducerAllen Reid, Photojournalist/Editor
Andy Cerota, Anchor/Reporter
Lisa Hernandez, Anchor
Blake Cordova, Graphic Designer
HEALTH / MEDICAL - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Covid En Mi Vida
CBBA Productions Inc.
Vania Galindo, Executive Producer/JournalistTESTED: Houston's Response To COVID-19
Houston Public Media
Matthew Brawley, ProducerMark Armes, Director
HISTORIC / CULTURAL - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Our Story, Our History - Lightnin' Hopkins
KHOU
Dale Lockett, ProducerPacifica Sauer, Editor/Producer
Cris Luna, Photographer
HUMAN INTEREST - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Miedo Detras De La Alegria
CBBA Productions Inc.
Vania Galindo, Executive Producer/WriterMarco Blanco, Director/Producer/Editor
Now Forming: The Story Of Col. Jay Brewer
Texas A&M University
Mark Guerrero, Producer/Cinematographer/EditorMILITARY - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
A Look Back At The Wall That Heals
City Of Garland
Dan Bach, ProducerPOLITICS / GOVERNMENT - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
State Of Texas: Protests Against Police Brutality
KXAN
Josh Hinkle, Host/Executive ProducerJohn Thomas, Political Producer
Wes Rapaport, State Bureau Reporter
Kevin Clark, Investigative Reporter
Chris Nelson, Photographer
Julie Karam, Photographer
Eric Lefenfeld, Editor
TEXAS HERITAGE - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
The Texas Bucket List - 200th Episode
McAuliffe Productions, LP - The Texas Bucket List
Shane McAuliffe, Executive ProducerDonnie Laffoday, Photographer/Editor
WEATHER - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
The First Forecast
KXAN News
Eric Henrikson, ProducerJim Spencer, Meteorologist
Tiempo Severo Arremete Contra El Valle De Texas
KTLM
Orlando Vargas, ProducerLluvia Vidana, Meteorologist
Brenda Cantu, Meteorologist
Gabriela Gutierrez, Weather Anchor
Jairo Gallego, Reporter
Adalberto Lopez, Photographer
Juan Anzaldua, Photojournalist
BRANDED CONTENT PROGRAM - SHORT FORM OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Texas Today: Visit McCurtain County
KXAS
Jocelyn Kaspar, ProducerEverardo Huerta, Producer
Amy Sillan, Executive Creative Director
Steve Lemonds, Photographer/Editor
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUCEMENT - SINGLE SPOT / CAMPAIGN
Hispanic Heritage Month - USA Tu VOZ
KTMD
Karina Lange, Creative ProducerYenny Cardenas, Producer
Angel Domenech, Producer
Claudia Chagui, Producer
Return Safe, Return Strong
Houston Independent School District
Enrique Gonzalez, Producer/Director/EditorRebecca Suarez, Executive Producer/Writer
PROMOTION - TOPICAL - NEWS
Here 4 You - Winter Storm
WOAI
Gabriel Redondo, ProducerPatrick Mullen, Producer
PROMOTION - CAMPAIGN / IMAGE - NEWS
Contigo Primero Te Informa En Las Redes Sociales
KXTX
Jose Campos, Writer/HostBrandon Rivera, Editor/Director
The Bee Spot
KHOU
Deilia Williams, Coordinating ProducerChris Luna, Photographer
W. Ross Wells, Editor
Geoffrey Trudeau, Copy Writer