Bethlehem, Pa. — September 10, 2017 — PBS39 and ASR Media Productions are thrilled to announce a combined total of three Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
The results were delivered during the 35th Annual Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards ceremony, which took place on Saturday, September 9 at the Hershey Lodge, located at 325 University Dr. in Hershey, Pa.
“It is a tremendous honor for PBS39 and ASR Media Productions to win a combined total of three Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards,” said Tim Fallon, CEO, PBS39. “This phenomenal accomplishment speaks to our level of commitment to delivering high-quality content to our community.” PBS39 Chief Learning Officer Teri Haddad, EdD, was recognized for her work as Executive Producer in the following categories: Arts Program/Special (Second to None: Liberty High School Grenadier Band) and Lifestyle Program Feature/Segment (Erwin Cooks). “I am so proud of the entire team here at PBS39 and ASR Media Productions, whose hard work is the reason we have been recognized by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of NATAS,” Dr. Haddad said. “The passion of this team is what makes everything we do here successful.”
Ashley Russo, President and Executive Producer of ASR Media Productions, was recognized alongside her team for the Public/Community Affairs feature, Catholic Charities: A Hand Up, Not A Hand-Out. Full information on each award-winning production is below.
Arts Program/Special
Program: Second to None: Liberty High School Grenadier Band
Teri Haddad, Ed.D., Executive Producer
Javier Diaz, Director/Editor
Matt Lewis, Video Editor
Jessica Lee, Graphic Designer
Charlie Dehne, Field Producer
Gabriel Spitale, Field Producer/Director of Photography
Steve Kauffman, Videographer
Jeffrey Frederick, Videographer
Brittany Garzillo, Associate Producer
Josh Muehlberger, Sound Design
Lifestyle Program Feature/Segment
Program: Erwin Cooks
Erwin Schroettner, Host
Lee Chernowetz, Producer
Heinz Stossier, Producer
Dave Guerrero, Coordinating Producer
Teri Haddad, Ed.D., Executive Producer
Public/Community Affairs Feature/Segment
Program: Catholic Charities: A Hand Up, Not a Hand-Out
Kathryn Wallace, Director of Photography Abigail Mutschler, Editor Emily Paulin, Coordinating Producer Ashley Russo, Executive Producer Kenneth Szydlow, Executive Producer
About PBS39
PBS39 is a community-owned public television station licensed to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, Pa., serving eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey. PBS39 is owned and operated by the Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation. PBS39 acts as the catalyst to promote civic engagement, and to fulfill the regional needs of the Greater Lehigh Valley through its dynamic communication platforms and resources. For more information, visit wlvt.org.
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