South Florida PBS (WPBT2 & WXEL) garnered six Emmys at the 2016 Suncoast Emmy Awards. As the 7th largest TV market in America, and the largest public media company in Florida, the wins solidify South Florida PBS’ commitment to providing new and original programming that is relevant to its diverse local communities.
“I am thrilled to report that 6 South Florida PBS projects were honored with an Emmy! Congratulations to those individuals listed below, as well as to all of the incredibly talented support staff that contributes in many different capacities. It takes a team to deliver the high quality content that is the hallmark of our organization. We have much to celebrate.” Stated Joyce Belloise, Managing Director of Content The Suncoast Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is the standard-bearer for excellence in the television industry and the gatekeeper of the prestigious regional EMMY® Awards in the Suncoast Region.
The Suncoast Chapter represents the best and brightest television and media professionals from all disciplines of the industry and from all of the Suncoast region’s television markets. The 2016 Suncoast Emmy® Awards was held Saturday, December 3rd at the Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando, FL.
Below is the full list of South Florida PBS Emmy Wins:
WPBT2 PRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
Environment/Program
Changing Seas “Maug’s Caldera: A Natural Laboratory”
Alexa Elliott
Stephani Rae Gordon
Sean Hickey
Monique Arenas
Changing Seas “Beneath the Bridge”
Alexa Elliott
Norman Silva
Sean Hickey
Monique Arenas
Health Science/Program
Changing Seas “Sponges” Oldest Creatures in the Sea?”
Alexa Elliott
Sean Hickey
Yoandy Vidal
Monique Arenas
Religion/Program
The Life of Jesus Christ 2016 Frances Hernandez Yoandy Vidal Robert Reep Jeff Crevier David Fitzgerald Environment/Program Exotic Invaders: Pythons in the Everglades Oscar Corral Documentary/Cultural Sweet Dillard Dennis Scholl Jim Virga Konstantia Kontaxis Mike Stocker Susan Stocker
