WGBO Univision 66 takes home Eight Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards.
October 10, 2010
WGBO Univision 66, the Chicago area’s premier Spanish-language television station, made history at this year’s 52nd Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards with the highest number of wins in the market. Out of 14 nominations, WGBO took home eight awards, followed by Fox News with six awards and WGN (from Tribune Company) with five awards.
“Univision Chicago’s news team is honored and thrilled with the recognition by the Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards. Our hard work, commitment to our audience and creativity paid off. I am sure this is just the beginning of many wins to come,” said Marisol Seda, news director, WGBO Univision 66.
WGBO Univision 66 won in the following categories:
Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program – Soft News Single Feature (Award to the Reporter/Producer): The Blind Chef: Brenda Carmona, Reporter.
Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program – Soft News Feature Series (Award to the Reporter/Producer): Jonathan, Una Historia de Vida!: Enrique Rodriguez, Reporter.
Outstanding Achievement for Sports Programs – Sports Segment/Feature (Award to the Producer/Reporter): La revancha del guerrero: Mariano E. Gielis, Reporter.
Outstanding Achievement for Announcements/Campaigns – News Promotion – Single Announcement or Campaign (Award to the Producer): Univision Chicago 15th Anniversary: Carlos H. Barrera, Helena Stella Boyd, Francisco Garcia, Marco Monge, Producers.
Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence On Camera: News – Reporter (Award to Reporter): Paula Gomez – Quest for Immigration Reform.
Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence Off Camera: Videography – News (Award to Videographer): Mario Carrasco – La Revancha del Guerrero.
Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence Off Camera: Editing – News (Award to Editor): Mario Carrasco – La Revancha del Guerrero.
Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence Off Camera: Directing – Live/Live-to-Tape (Award to Director): Jaime Mariscal – Univision Evening Newscast.
