April 30, 2021

WFYI Programs and Partners Nominated for 14 Regional Emmy Awards

WFYI Programs and Partners Nominated for 14 Regional Emmy Awards

2021 nominations include documentaries, discussion and hosts

INDIANAPOLIS – On February 29, 2020, WFYI and its production partners were nominated for 14 Regional Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Lower Great Lakes Chapter’s awards. The awards will be announced June 12, 2021.

The NATAS Great Lakes Chapter is comprised of dozens of stations throughout Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Here is the full list of the 2021 Regional Emmy Awards that WFYI has been nominated for:

Arts / Entertainment:

Ania’s Song – Kyle Travers, Producer

(Re)Start with Art – Viki Anderson, Producer

Artrageous with Nate – The Trades: Skill and Creativity in Motorcycle Manufacturing at Janus – Nate Heck, Producer

Children / Youth / Teens:

Artrageous with Nate – How Was Fortnite Designed? Behind the Scenes of Game Design – Nate Heck, Producer

Curiosity Club – Katheryn Pourcho, Brian Paul

Health / Medical:

Optimizing Life – Leigh Littiken, Producer, Pete Saetre, Editor

Societal Concerns:

Move to Include –  Kyle Travers, Producer

A Difficult Task – Bryan Boyd, Producer

No Harm: The Battle to Save IV Drug Users – Michael Husain, Producer; Jeremy Tatara, Editor

Documentary / Cultural:

What’s So Funny – Judy O’Bannon, Gary Harrison, Producers

Interview / Discussion:

Indiana Week in Review – Myke Perrey, Brandon Smith

Community Service:

Indianapolis Arts Initiative – Clayton Taylor

Talent: Performer / Host / Narrator:

Terri Jett – Simple Civics

Emmanuel Carter – (Re)Start with Art


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