25 Jun WTVR/Richmond, VA Wins 17 Emmy Awards
Including Overall Excellence
June 25, 2018—WTVR/CBS 6, Tribune Broadcasting’s Richmond, VA television station, today announced WTVR was honored with 17 Emmy® Awards, including Overall Excellence, by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Television stations throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. competed in categories that included best newscasts, promotions, on-air talent, and video editing.
Said Stephen Hayes, WTVR-CBS 6 General Manager, “I am extremely proud of the CBS 6 Team. When talented, passionate people are driven toward a common goal the results can be remarkable.”
The following are WTVR’s 17 Emmy® Award wins:
Overall Excellence
Working for You: CBS 6 News
WTVR
Stephen Hayes, General Manager
Newscast – Daytime
6:00 p.m. newscast – The Monday after Charlottesville – 8/14/17
WTVR
James Jobes, Producer
Dwight Nixon, Photojournalist
Newscast – Evening
WTVR
Jennifer Carr, Producer
Lauren Mackey, Executive Producer
Jason Hicks, Photojournalist
Continuing Coverage
A Case Reopened: The Mysterious Death of Nick Clavier
WTVR
Laura French, Reporter
Chris Munnings, Photojournalist
Chesapeake Heritage – News Feature
“Round and Round: Vibrant from Head to Hoof”
WTVR
Greg McQuade, Reporter
Chris Norton, Photojournalist
Health/Science – Within 24 Hours
The Star of the Show: My Robot Arm
WTVR
Brad Wilson, Photographer/Writer/Editor
Education/Schools – No Time Limit
“See Spot Read: He Just Licked the Book”
WTVR
Greg McQuade, Reporter
Chris Norton, Photojournalist
Sports – News Feature
Beyond The Roster: Sepp Shirey
WTVR
Lane Casadonte, Reporter
Chris Munnings, Photojournalist/Editor
Weather – News Single Story/News Series
A Pile of Ashes: Wildfire Destroyed Man’s Home While He Was Saving Lives
WTVR
Jason Hicks, Photojournalist
Jacob Burns, Reporter
Scott Wise, Producer
Promotion – News Promo – Single Spot
Crime Insider
WTVR
Shannon Hopkins, Editor
Tyler Conta, Videographer
David Stotts, Director
Danica Neddenien, Producer
Rob Byrne, Graphic Artist
Promotion – News Promo – Single Spot/Same Day
Mysterious Dad Death
WTVR
Shannon Hopkins, Producer
Promotion – News Promo – Campaign
CBS6 This Morning Back to School
WTVR
Shannon Hopkins, Producer
David Stotts, Director
Danica Neddenien, Producer
Rob Byrne, Graphic Artist
Promotion – News Promo – Image
11pm Storytellers
WTVR
David Stotts, Producer
Shannon Hopkins, Producer
Danica Neddenien, Producer
Andres Jimenez, Graphic Artist
Director – Non-Live (Post Produced)
CBS 6 and RVA
WTVR
David Stotts, Director
Anchor – Weather
WTVR
Zach Daniel, Chief Meteorologist
Reporter – Transportation/Traffic
WTVR
Raymond Hawkes, Traffic Reporter
Photographer – News – No Time Limit
WTVR
Brad Wilson, Photographer
Said WTVR News Director Sheryl Barnhouse, “In addition to owning breaking news and weather, we have made a commitment to our Problem Solvers brand and telling unique and impactful stories in our community. It is clear to see this is resonating with both our viewers and our peers in the broadcast industry.”