Vermont PBS, Vermont’s statewide public television service, has just received four New England Emmy Award nominations for its local productions. Each year, the regional Emmy competition honors top local productions from television stations across New England. In addition to the Emmy nominations, the station was also recently selected as an Official Honoree in the 19th annual Webby Awards, the online equivalent of the Emmy Awards.
Vermont PBS executive producer, Joe Merone, said, “We’re honored by these nominations. From outdoor recreation to historical documentaries to unveiling unique cultural opportunities, the nominated programs highlight Vermont PBS’s ongoing work to chronicle the best of our region.”
Vermont PBS productions receiving Emmy nominations:
Outdoor Journal
Category: Lifestyle Program/Special – Neil Hilt, Producer/Videographer
The nominated episode featured fishing for striped bass on the Hudson River, women exploring the outdoors at Doe Camp, and a goose round-up at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison, Vt.
Brothers of The Gut: 50 Years of UVM Hockey
Category: Sports/One-Time Special – Dorothy Dickie, Producer/Director
Chronicles the first 50 years of the University of Vermont men’s ice hockey program.
Tales From a Yiddish Theatre
Category: Historical/Cultural Program/Special – Dorothy Dickie, Producer/Director
A profile of Montreal's thriving Yiddish performing arts community, viewed through the activities of the city's Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre, which is helping to spur a renaissance in Yiddish culture.
Out & About “Unusual Sports”
Category: Magazine Program/Special – Dorothy Dickie, Producer/Director
The nominated episode featured unexpected sports stories including river surfing in Montreal, a Vermont “Zombie Run” in Essex Jct., and a Bath, New Hampshire, sheepdog competition. Former UVM basketball coach Tom Brennan served as guest host.
The Webby Honoree:
Makin’ Friends With Ryan Miller
Category: Online Video: Reality – Hilary Hess, Producer/Director
In the online series, Guster front man and recent Vermont transplant Ryan Miller travels the state seeking out creative acquaintances or, as he calls them, “high-functioning weirdos.” Alongside Nominees, the Webby Honoree designation recognizes work that “exhibits remarkable achievement.” Webby submissions come from all 50 states and over 60 countries.
Added Merone, “These are all team efforts, and it’s a much-appreciated recognition of the quality work we do, bringing unique regional content into Vermont homes – both on-air and online.” All of the nominated programs can be viewed online at vermontpbs.org/local.
Emmy winners will be announced May 30th at the Boston/New England Emmy Awards ceremony in Boston.
Source: Vermont PBS. 5.7.2015. Vermont PBS is Vermont’s statewide public media provider, committed to fostering civic engagement and lifelong learning for Vermonters. More information is available at vermontpbs.org.