Univision Atlanta, Miami & Puerto Rico honored at local Emmy Awards.
November 20, 2011
Univision television stations in Atlanta, Miami and Puerto Rico were honored with 12 Emmy Awards collectively this year. Most recently, at the Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Emmy Awards ceremony, Univision’s Miami and Puerto Rico stations together were the most awarded stations. These awards bring the total number of local Emmys won by Univision television stations around the country to 63 for this year alone.
“Univision’s local teams are continuously committed to making sure their communities are informed, echoing Univision’s commitment to empower Hispanics,” said Sandra Thomas, senior director, Local and Affiliate News for Univision News. “We are honored for the latest acknowledgements of our Miami, Atlanta and Puerto Rico stations as they exemplify our stations’ drive and determination to maintain their communities well-informed with relevant news and information.”
Furthermore, this past June, at the Southeast Regional Emmy Awards, presented by The Southeast Chapter of the NATAS, WUVG Univision 34 Atlanta was recognized with two outstanding achievement awards.
Following is a full list of recent Emmy Award wins in Miami, Puerto Rico and Atlanta:
WLTV Univision 23 Miami
• Continuing Coverage for Una Cuestión de Juicio – Myriam Masihy, Armando Pico
• Investigative Report for Soborno Sobre Ruedas – Myriam Masihy, Armando Pico, Joaquín González
• Politics/Government – News for Absentee Ballot Fraud – Teri Arvesu, Sandra Peebles, David González, Elaine De Valle
• Religion – News for El Poder de la Oración I and II – Eileen Cardet, Teri Arvesu, German Visbal
• Specialty Assignment Report – News for A tu Lado: Pesadilla Americana – Myriam Masihy, Carlos Ortega, Gabriel Alonso, Yuri Boza
• On-Camera Talent – Reporter – Investigative – Myriam Masihy, El 23 a tu Lado
WLII-TV Univision Puerto Rico
• Investigative Report for Secuestro Express – Zugey Lamela, Joel R. Molina, Pedro Rodríguez
• Human Interest – News for Regalo de Vida – Alexandra Fuster, Pedro Rodríguez, Marjorie Ramírez
• Crime – News for Bienes de la Mafia – David Rodríguez
• Writer – Program – for La Verdad Detrás de la Fama – Zugey Lamela
WUVG Univision 34 Atlanta
• Programming Excellence, Special Event Coverage Edited for Celebrando Nuestra Musica – Iban de Miguel, Mariela J. Romero, Mariden Lord, Ramon Cruz
• Spot Announcements Excellence, Community/Public Service (PSA) for Ya es Hora – Juez – Iban de Miguel, Mariela J. Romero